Mosquitoes test positive for Jamestown Canyon Virus for the first time in Vermont

A mosquito feeds at the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District in Utah on July 26, 2023. Photo by Rick Bowmer/AP In Rutland, the Jamestown Canyon virus has been detected in mosquitos for the first time in state history, the Vermont Department of …

Central Vermont business nonprofit leader put on leave pending investigation

Melissa Bounty, the executive director of a nonprofit dedicated to supporting local businesses in central Vermont, was put on paid leave Monday pending the “outcome of an investigation.” It is unknown what the organization is investigating. The Central …

EASTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS: Vermont Green FC downs Lionsbridge FC in overtime

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The final score of 3-1 belied the struggle between two well-matched teams in the USL League Two Eastern Conference Championship. Vermont Green Football Club faced Lionsbridge FC from Virginia on Friday night at Virtue Field in …

Stuck in Vermont: Connecting at ‘the dump’

JOHNSON, Vt. (WCAX) - The Johnson Transfer Station is no longer a landfill. Garbage is now collected and trucked to the state’s one remaining landfill, in Coventry. But the location in Johnson is still affectionately called “the dump,” and it’s where …

Vermont school superintendent detained for hours at Houston’s Bush Airport

Courtesy: Wilmer Chavarria Wilmer Chavarria, a school superintendent from Vermont, was detained for several hours this week at Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport despite being a naturalized U.S. citizen. Listen Audio Embed Popup To embed this piece of …

Mother-daughter duo speeds to the top at Vermont racetrack

Mother-daughter duo speeds to the top at Vermont racetrack

CASTLETON, Vt. (WCAX) - A mother-daughter racing team recently took the top spots at Devil’s Bowl Speedway. The women say it’s a family affair and a friendly rivalry. With three race cars in one garage, there’s always noise at the Hultz home in Castleton. …

Musicians perform to raise money for Vermont food program

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - You can enjoy classical music and help out Vermonters in need this weekend. The Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival hosts its Music for Food concert this Saturday. Two string quartets will perform. In lieu of ticket sales, …

In hearings, Vermont health insurers and regulators work to reduce 2026 premium increases

After three years of double-digit insurance premium hikes, Vermont’s two health insurers are considering reduced percentage increases for plans sold on the state insurance marketplace in 2026, citing a new state law on prescription drugs as one big factor. …

Vermont cheesemaker wins silver in American Cheese Society's Best in Show category

A Vermont cheesemaker took home a big honor in an international cheesemaking competition.Jasper Hill Farm won second place in the Best in Show category for this year's American Cheese Society awards.The Greensboro-based company was the only American …