From nearly every winter to almost never: Lake Champlain’s freezes shifting It’s been a proper winter with well-below-average temperatures. What does that mean for Lake Champlain ice cover?

We're nearing a complete #freeze over of #LakeChamplain - a rare occurrence in recent years. #WCAX recently reported on the declining frequency of lake freezes.

#Vermont #VtWx #Weather #Winter

🎥: Robert Salter, "Bobcat walking by a trail camera in Franklin County, Vermont on 8/21/2025"

#TrailCam #WildlifeWatch #Vermont #NewEngland #WCAX

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📷: Scott & Ronda Sasso, "Saved this big turtle crossing the road on Colchester Pt. Rd."

#Vermont #TurtleXing #WCAX

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📷: Valerie Clark, "Corn field on Rte 78 in Highgate. Way to early to be this dry."

Sent to our website earlier in the week, 8/27/25.

#Vermont #Agriculture #WCAX

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📷: Svetlana Phillips, "A frog and a turtle lounging together on Knapp Pond."

#UpperValley #Vermont #WCAX

Day 4: This was our big field trip day to Burlington! GIV students got to see the operations area at NWS Burlington and watch a live broadcast @wcax.com. We had lunch at Oakledge Park before heading back to the Lyndon campus for a Twisters movie night! #Burlington #NWS #WCAX #Twisters

"Whitetail triplets are a very rare thing to witness"

🎥: Michael Frisbie, sent to our website.

#Deer #Wildlife #WCAX

New numbers on homelessness spurred Burlington city councilors into a heated debate about the city’s response to the crisis.

Watch the full story: www.wcax.com/2025/08/05/heated-debate...

#Burlington #Vermont #WCAX

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"Rare Sighting of Glossy Ibis in Montpelier"

📷: Jim Thompson, sent to our website.

#Vermont #Birding #WCAX

🎥: Dustin Parker, "Rare sighting of Northern Goshawk in Colchester"

#NorthernGoshawk #Vermont #WCAX

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📷: Jodi Martin, "A 'Fog Bow' or 'White Rainbow' in Morrisville VT on an early morning walk"

#Vermont #FogBow #WCAX

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Hummingbird, 📷: Laurey J Packard

#Birds #Vermont #WCAX

Researchers discover PFAS in regional ski racing areas Researchers uncovered so-called forever chemicals at regional ski racing areas. They say it's a sign that change is needed, starting at home. Our Sophia Thomas reports.

Researchers have uncovered so-called forever chemicals at regional ski racing areas. They say it’s a sign that change is needed, starting at home.

More on the study that uncovered PFAS in our region from the link below. #EnvironmentalHealth #WCAX

The Barton Development Review Board has upheld zoning violations against a so-called farm in the middle of Orleans Village.

Story on WCAX: www.wcax.com/2025/07/24/zoning-violat...

#NortheastKingdom #Vermont #WCAX

20 years ago today, on July 14, 2005, a federal jury in Burlington recommended that Donald Fell be executed for his crimes.

#Vermont #ThisDayInHistory #WCAX

Drivers injured, vehicles damaged in alleged DUI crash Troopers say it happened late Sunday night in Westford.

Police say a DUI crash in Westford left two people injured and their vehicles damaged.

#Vermont #LocalNews #WCAX

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"Freya and Kirby", 📷: Hilary and Tom De Carlo.

#Vermont #Farm #WCAX

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"Foggy morning in Lamoille Valley, Morrisville", 📷: Skip Manosh.

#Vermont #Nature #WCAX

No arrests in South Burlington shooting that injured 1 So far, police have not made any arrests following a shooting in South Burlington that left one person hospitalized.

So far, police have not made any arrests following a shooting on Saturday in South Burlington that left one person hospitalized.

Story below ⬇️ #ChittendenCounty #Vermont #WCAX

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"Lupines in Stowe", 📷: Paul, sent to our website.

#Vermont #Flowers #WCAX

"Little turtle made it across the road to a safety spot to a culvert on Colchester Point Road"

🎥: Scott & Ronda Sasso, sent to our website.

#Vermont #Wildlife #WCAX

Vt. scientists explore how plant seed provenance affects pollinators Does plant provenance matter when it comes to pollinators' preferences? Scientists in our region are working on a first-in-the-nation study to find out. Our Ike Bendavid reports.

Does the geographic origin of plant seeds matter when it comes to pollinators’ preferences? Scientists in our region are working on a first-in-the-nation study to find out. #WildlifeWatch #Vermont #WCAX

Tune into tomorrow's Channel 3 News at Six for Vermont's Own: Alburgh. Vermont's Own is a WCAX News project to tell stories from every Vermont town and city, with a new location each week.

#Alburgh #ChamplainIslands #WCAX

Copley Hospital announces closure of birthing center Citing costs and a declining birth rate, Copley Hospital says it’s closing its birthing center.

“Local, safe, patient-centered care for birthing should not be something rural families have to fight for. It should just be a given.” said health professional and former patient Eva Zaret.

Watch the full story below. #Vermont #LamoilleCounty #WCAX

"I put my camera in the water off the St. Albans Bay dock this morning and got a great view of a catfish".

📷: Robert Salter, sent to our website.

#LakeChamplain #Vermont #WCAX

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📍South Hero, Vermont. "Sunrise Rainbow- looking West"

📷: Andy, sent to our website.

#ChamplainIslands #NewEngland #WCAX

Burlington officials outline plans to beef up public safety this summer The Burlington Police are doubling down on their public safety priorities as the busy summer season begins.

From a stronger police presence to new initiatives, Burlington officials say the goal is to restore a feeling of safety for everyone downtown.

#Vermont #ChurchStreet #WCAX

South Burlington eyes 2026 start for pedestrian bridge construction South Burlington's pedestrian bridge is finally out for bid and construction should start next year.

Officials believe the bridge will be a tourist attraction, as well as providing safety to those enjoying recreational activities.

Learn more about the project below. #SouthBurlington #Vermont #WCAX

Several roads are closed in the South End this week for work on the Champlain Parkway.

#Burlington #TrafficAlert #WCAX

Migrant Justice leader and stepdaughter in U.S. illegally, Border Patrol says U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement to WCAX News that both are citizens of Mexico and they have no legal immigration status in the United States.

Migrant Justice leader Jose Ignacio De La Cruz and his stepdaughter, Heidy Perez, remain in custody after Border Patrol agents detained them Saturday.

More on this developing story from the link in our bio. #Vermont #Immigration #WCAX