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The money from the William and Dorothy O'Neill Foundation will help centers in Rutland and Bennington expand services.

The McClure Foundation’s free degree promise helps young Vermonters get a debt-free associate degree from the Community College of Vermont.

15-year-old Maggie Kennedy just broke a national record for her weight class and age group last week — bench pressing 167 pounds, with some extra motivation after her coach passed away unexpectedly in August.

Saturday’s City Market Turkey Drive gave folks an opportunity to help those struggling financially to still have Thanksgiving

Homeowners spent Saturday learning about Accessory Dwelling Units at the River Valley Tech Center in Springfield. Those are additional or converted spaces creating a new home or apartment.

The Vermont Republican Party chose its next leader Saturday.

Police were notified of the break-in at around 5:30 Friday morning at the store located on Route 100 in Lowell.

A number of people have written into WCAX . asking about who gets paid during a government shutdown, and today, we’re getting answers.

It's a double feature on this day in history.

With Halloween over, some say it’s now completely appropriate to start celebrating the holidays.

It was a record-breaking year for Wheels for Warmth, the nonprofit helping those in need access winter tires and heating fuel.

A car drove into an apartment building in Burlington today, the Burlington Fire Department said.

New York Attorney General Letitia James is asking a federal judge to dismiss a mortgage fraud case against her, calling it a vindictive and politically motivated prosecution brought at the behest of a president who regards her as an enemy.

A Vermont man and career UPS pilot offers new insight into a deadly Kentucky cargo jet explosion, and reveals his connection to one of the victims. Our Abigail Saxe reports.

After months of speculation, Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik made it official on Friday: She's running for New York governor. Our Alek LaShomb reports.

A new registered apprenticeship program gives participants hands-on work headed to the skies and beyond. Our John McMahon reports.

Federal authorities now say seven people were arrested in an immigration enforcement action this week in Jeffersonville.

Is Lebanon, New Hampshire, no longer welcoming to its residents? As our Adam Sullivan reports, the city recently voted to repeal its "Welcoming Ordinance."

Governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday that she’s directing state agencies to issue full federal SNAP benefits for November.

The governor ordered Vermont state workers to return to the office three days a week starting in December, but a lack of space may delay that.

Republican U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik officially announced a run for New York governor on Friday.

'Tis the season to prepare for the season. And like many things on the market, winter tires may cost you more this year. Our Claire Jones reports.

Another nod from the Recording Academy for a Vermont-born pianist who used music to try to patch his distant relationship with his dad after he died.

As stick season turns to winter, Vermont's ski and ride community is eager to strap in and send it down the slopes. Our Calvin Cutler reports.

Are you looking to add a furbaby to your home? Meet these Pets with Potential!

Christ the King School students in Rutland helped stuff buses full of groceries on Friday to help feed the hungry.

As Friday afternoon, only a couple of flights had been called off in Burlington. However, we don't know if that was related to the flight reductions.

Governor Kathy Hochul says federal tariffs impose an effective 21 percent tax on imported goods, costing New York families an estimated $4,200 per year.

As the Trump administration seeks an emergency pause on an order to fund SNAP payments, Vermonters should see partial benefits hitting their accounts.

A federal raid in Burlington on this day in 1979 targeted illegal cigarette sales.

Republican U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik is expect to announce a run for New York governor Friday.

In the first large-scale sweep of its kind, Lebanon police and Grafton County sheriff's deputies joined forces to track down those with outstanding criminal warrants. Our Adam Sullivan was there.

This Vermont Super Senior is a real history "wiz." Our Joe Carroll introduces you to Elizabeth "Wiz" Dow, who studies history as a form of therapy.

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders says he won't for any bill without assurances the GOP will guarantee health care funding will get the approval of the House and the president.

Burlington airport staffers are making contingency plans for possible flight cancellations due to the continuing government shutdown.

An Olympic athlete from Vermont has joined the push to make sure women looking to start families later in life know their options. Our Cat Viglienzoni reports.

Voters in Central Vermont rejected a $149 million bond for a new technical education center. The failed bond has many in the district wondering what's next.

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits this month.

A new report shows weatherization provides significant savings for Vermonters, but there are steep upfront costs.

Southern Vermont is still waiting for snow, but that's not stopping early-season training for some students. Our Connor Ullathorne explains.

The United States Space Weather Prediction Center is forecasting a strong solar storm tonight, which could allow the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, to be visible across our skies.

The former bookkeeper for the Tunbridge Fire Department is accused of embezzling thousands of dollars over a 10-year period.

Orwell has won a grant to help bring a general store back to the town after the community's longtime one closed last year.

A Vermont woman accused of animal abuse must turn in two of her pigs to the state.

Multiple people are in federal custody after an immigration enforcement action this week in Jeffersonville.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand held a conference on Thursday calling for an end to the government shutdown and an extension of Affordable Health Act tax credits.

Police say a Mount Holly man sexually abused multiple foster children who were in his care.

A Duxbury man faces charges for allegedly stalking a 16-year-old.

A new report details the challenges faced by pregnant women and offers recommendations for maternal mental health care across New York State.

Alstom hopes to hire dozens of new workers for its plant in Plattsburgh to meet increased demand for rail cars.