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Severe thunderstorms are possible in our region Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

Vermont, New Hampshire, and New York are among 42 states joining in an $18 million settlement over a 2023 data breach by the genetic testing company 23andMe.

The Vermont Creemee Passport offers stamps for visiting 70 participating locations.

Questions remain over what caused a fatal plane crash in the Adirondacks late Monday night.

The combination of extreme heat and humidity could result in a chance for severe weather Tuesday evening.

Lt. Col. Shawn Loan will become the next commander of the Vermont State Police.

First responders were dispatched to the Mt. Pisgah area on Monday to look for signs of a possible plane crash.

There may be a shift coming in how biologists protect Vermont’s grassland birds. Recent strategies to protect nests have centered around letting fields grow

Three Democrats are vying for Vermont’s lieutenant governor seat in the Aug. 11 primary.

Dr. Jay Keller, a Vermont physician who was one of America’s oldest residents -- and a WCAX Super Senior -- has died at 110.

The town of Middlebury opened its pool for free Tuesday as high temperatures moved through the region.

A parasite-linked diarrhea outbreak has now been identified in 34 states, and a local expert says there are steps you can take to avoid getting sick.

Vermont Fish and Wildlife is searching for the person who shot a black bear and dumped its body in the Connecticut River.

Our free WCAX First Alert Weather App is one way to receive weather alerts for your location directly to your phone. Here’s how to guarantee that you receive severe weather warnings using our weather app!

Tuesday is a First Alert Weather Day due to heat, humidity, and the potential for severe storms

More than 40 breweries will participate in the 33rd annual Vermont Brewers Festival in Burlington this weekend

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order Tuesday imposing the country’s first statewide moratorium on hyperscale data centers.

A Burlington man faces aggravated assault charges following a stabbing incident at a skate park on Lake Street

Two New York state troopers were taken to the hospital after a fiery crash

University of Vermont researchers say a new drug shows promise for patients with a rare form of lung cancer, mesothelioma.

The Colchester Selectboard could take up new rules for e-bikes and e-motos

The Burlington City Council on Monday approved plans to purchase a battery storage system for the McNeil generating station.

Police say that due to the age of the individuals involved, no further information will be released.

A hiker who dropped his phone off a cliff set off a large emergency response.

The Royal Air Force Red Arrows put on a surprise show in the skies over the Burlington area on Monday. They were in town on a visit to Beta Technologies.

The agreement went into effect June 10, bringing several changes for UVMMC residents and interns — including benefits and a 10.25% salary increase spread out over three years.

The Clinton County Fair kicked off in Morrisonville on Monday. Thousands are expected to attend the six-day event.

A faulty fire alarm on the Canadian side of the border closed the crossing for more than an hour and snarled traffic into Highgate Springs, Vermont.

The letter seeks answers about three separate sites reportedly tied to federal immigration detention.

A Vermont man who was 17 when he and a friend killed a pair of married Dartmouth College professors 25 years ago will have a chance at parole in about 20 years, when he reaches the age of one of his victims, a judge ruled Monday

A couple hiking Mount Kearsarge turned a rescue into an engagement after the woman hurt her leg on the trail.

Police are looking for answers after a dog was found tied to a street sign in Arlington two weeks ago.

Twelve states challenged Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery on Monday, filing a lawsuit that argues the $81 billion mega merger would “extinguish competition” in Hollywood and threaten jobs across the industry.

Lavender is known for its beauty, fragrance and calming properties. It also grows well in rugged conditions. Those are all reasons why a couple in St. Johnsbury thought it would be the perfect plant to grow at their hillside home

A new project from the state of Vermont is aimed at lowering home prices and increasing availability.

Both the Dartmouth College campus in Hanover, N.H., and the town of Chelsea, Vt. were shocked and devastated by the murders of professors Half and Susanne Zantop 25 years ago

U.S. history education can be taught for all students in rural Vermont classrooms thanks to Bellows Free Academy Fairfax teacher Joe Emery.

An annual horse show is underway in southern Vermont, drawing riders and spectators from across New England.

Hundreds of unionized nurses and support staff took to Burlington's Church Street on Sunday, calling for a fair contract and an end to layoffs at UVM Health.

Vermont ranks among the worst states for smoking during pregnancy, and experts say the problem is most severe in rural areas where resources are limited.

Reaction is pouring in from leaders across the world, and here in our region, after the sudden death of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham.

One man was arrested after allegedly running from security and physically fighting off authorities while in the crowd at a festival in Montpelier.

A First Alert Weather Day remains in effect for Tuesday due to hot and humid weather and the chance for severe thunderstorms. Highs will be in the upper 80s to mid-90s with dew points in the 60s to low 70s. This will create a heat index of 95 to 100 degrees, so be sure to take breaks and stay hydrated if you're outdoors. Also, severe thunderstorms are possible in northern sections during the evening and even overnight hours. Damaging wind and heavy downpours are possible, and these can catch people off guard during the night, especially when camping or traveling. Stay tuned for updates.

It's not too late to get your greens growing! Here are tips to get summer veggies going and to plan ahead for fall.

The U.S. Coast Guard and the Burlington Fire Department rescued a woman Sunday evening after she fell an estimated 10 to 15 feet near Lone Rock Point on Lake Champlain.

Vermont Green F.C. players and Sen. Bernie Sanders took to the turf with young athletes as part of a free youth soccer clinic Saturday.

More than 30 museums, historical societies, and cultural organizations gathered at City Hall Park Saturday, turning Burlington into a hub of Vermont history as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.

The Northern Forest Canoe Trail welcomed paddlers and cyclists to the Missisquoi River Saturday for the annual Missisquoi Paddle-Pedal Relay Race.

Sunshine Valley Lavender Farm hosted it’s second annual Lavender Festival Saturday, drawing hundreds out to their fields to pick their own bundles and enjoy vendors across the property.

Shops and restaurants along Church Street hosted student musicians Saturday as part of the Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival.