Republican states dominate new “financial distress” list
Several states have climbed the rankings in a new index of “financial distress,” with those carried by President…
Vermont Fish and Wildlife seeks person who shot black bear near Newbury
NEWBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Fish and Wildlife is searching for the person who shot a black bear…
SUV drives into pool at Smugglers’ Notch Resort, injuring kids
Police and first responders were at Smugglers Notch Resort on Monday after an SUV crashed into a swimming…
Best states to live in 2026: No. 1 wins again
One of the many signs that the Covid pandemic is slipping further into the past is that companies…
Gov. Scott signs executive order aimed at lowering health insurance costs
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Gov. Phil Scott signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at making insurance coverage…
Vermont Joins Growing List of States Changing Bottle Bills—What’s Changed
Every year, Vermonters return millions of empty bottles and cans to redemption centers and retailers to reclaim their…
Bear and human conflicts are on the rise
WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – Bear-human conflicts in Vermont have increased as the state’s bear population grows and more…
This Day in History: Devastating floods spur disaster response changes
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Devastating flooding on this day in history led to sweeping changes in how the…
60 people accused of illegal entry into the United States via Vermont
Sixty people have been accused of recently trying to enter the United States illegally by crossing the northern…
NBC5 First Warning Weather
Tonight will be mostly clear and comfortable, with lows in the 50s for most towns.Sunday looks a bit…
Jamestown Canyon virus detected in Charlotte
WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – For the second year in a row, testing has confirmed a human case of…
Vermont maps out youth mental health peer support initiative
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont is preparing to join the Youth Mental Health Corps, a nationwide initiative aimed…