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

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

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.

Advocates will make their case for an overdose prevention center in Burlington on Thursday.

Three historic elections happened in Vermont on this day in history.

Firefighters are offering tips on how to keep your family warm and safe as temperatures drop outside.

Some big projects are underway in Lunenburg, aimed at offering new opportunities to residents and driving the community's economy. Our Darren Perron reports.

Police arrested a man who they say stole gas from a truck in Vermont by drilling a hole into the tank. As our Adam Sullivan reports, nearby towns have reported similar crimes.

Vermont state police have started patrolling downtown Burlington. It's part of a public safety plan between the governor's office and the city. Our Cam Smith reports.

Despite big GOP gains in the Statehouse in the 2024 election, Vermont's GOP leader is facing a big challenge.

Beta Technologies soared in its stock market debut, but will the Trump administration's departure from green initiatives affect the electric aircraft startup? Our Calvin Cutler reports.

A three-year battle between homeowners and the city of South Burlington over crumbling retaining walls has finally been resolved.

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday lauded Tuesday's election results, saying people all over this country are rejecting Trumpism.

A barn in Charlotte went up in flames on Wednesday morning.

A Vermont skier is preparing for what will likely be her second Winter Olympics.

Vermont wants to add six new emergency cold weather shelters. An early plan in Rutland calls for using the library as an overnight space. Our Connor Ullathorne reports.

Housing authorities are sounding the alarm about Section 8 availability for Vermonters trying to transition out of homelessness.

The North Country has a new assemblyman after Democrat Michael Cashman bested Republican Brent Davison. Our Alek LaShomb heard from the candidates.

Authorities say a Wallingford man whose body was found last month died by suicide.

Voters in New York passed a constitutional amendment involving hundreds of acres of land at Mount Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid.

It's a sure sign of the season-- Brookfield's famed Floating Bridge will close for the season this week.

A week of fall street sweeping begins in Burlington on Wednesday. That means residents will need to get their cars off the streets.

Open enrollment is now underway for Vermonters looking to sign up for Vermont Health Connect. It started on Saturday.

The phones at WCAX began ringing around 6:10 p.m. Tuesday with callers reporting a “mysterious swirl” in the night’s sky. Here is what was in the sky on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Vermont communities looked to residents to approve a myriad of projects on Tuesday. Here's a look at some of the results.

A mysterious arson spree at a Lake Placid landmark on this day in history.

Voters in Claremont, New Hampshire, chose their next mayor on Tuesday.

People in the north country are anxiously awaiting the results of the 115th Assembly District special election.

Some UVM students came up with a plan in class to help nonprofits fill their needs. Our Lucy Caile found that their website GiftDrive is growing quickly.

It was a busy day at the polls in New York's North Country on Tuesday, thanks, in part, to a special election. Our Alek LaShomb reports.

Voters in Claremont, New Hampshire, headed to the polls Tuesday to elect their next mayor. Our Adam Sullivan caught up with the candidates.