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“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

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Cooling shelters are being set up across Burlington, and throughout Vermont, as dangerously hot temperatures are expected Monday and Tuesday. Click the below to learn when and where they are open.

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Burlington School District is offering grief counseling for students and families after the loss of rising senior, Eljak Menjwak.

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Vermont State Police is investigating a shooting that happened Sunday afternoon in the town of Berkshire.

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"A pot of gold in the Green Mountains!" 📷: Floyd Scholz, sent to our website.

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Addressing the nation, President Trump said that Iran’s key nuclear facilities were “completely and fully obliterated.” The U.S. action comes after more than a week of strikes by Israel on Iran. Developing Story: https://www.wcax.com/2025/06/22/us-attacked-three-iranian-nuclear-sites-trump-says/

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The U.S. military struck three sites in Iran aimed at the country's nuclear program. Iran’s nuclear agency confirmed that attacks hit its Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz atomic sites. Full Story as of 11:00 p.m. ET: https://www.wcax.com/2025/06/22/us-attacked-three-iranian-nuclear-sites-trump-says/

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President Donald Trump said Saturday that the U.S. military struck three sites in Iran, directly joining Israel ’s effort to decapitate the country’s nuclear program.

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Royalton Police Department is investigating after a body was found Friday evening.

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The 2025 Good Citizen Challenge is underway. Kids in kindergarten through eighth grade can choose from 25 Good Citizen activities to complete to be entered into prize drawings. This week's recognitions and drawing winner: https://www.wcax.com/2025/06/19/this-weeks-good-citizen-challenge-winner/

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An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for the Champlain Valley from 11 AM Monday to 8 PM Tuesday. It could feel as hot as 105° or higher in the warning area during the hottest part of the day Monday and Tuesday.

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WCAX obtained the Chapter 11 bankruptcy paperwork for Gardener’s Supply filed Friday in Delaware. It’s unclear what the filing means for the employee-owned company. Story online now: https://www.wcax.com/2025/06/21/vt-based-gardeners-supply-files-bankruptcy/

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"Swallowtail visiting our chive flowers this morning". 📍Belmont, VT. 📷: Marty Marcoux, sent to our website.

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Advocates rally to support Orleans County mother Wuendy Bernardo, facing possible deportation after living on a dairy farm for the past decade. Full Story: https://www.wcax.com/2025/06/20/advocates-rally-support-orleans-county-mother-facing-possible-deportation/

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The 11,000 square foot Perry Center for Native American Art has been years in the works. Leaders from various local tribes were involved in the process and say they look forward to the educational programming it will provide.

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This week’s Pets with Potential come from the Kingdom Animal Shelter in St. Johnsbury. More on these adorable cats up for adoption:

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Officials at the scene were peering into an abandoned white Volvo, using a drone, placing flags, and looking for evidence. Follow the developing story:

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There are currently over 1600 power outages across northern New York and Vermont. Wind gusts are expected to diminish through the afternoon, and the wind advisories expire at 2pm today. We'll continue monitoring the power outages and keep you updated!

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A Wind Advisory has been issued for the area shaded in blue from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Breezy conditions arrive behind the cold front overnight and continue into the day on Friday. Wind will be out of the west and the strongest gusts will be along and east of the mountains.

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The Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been expanded east to include all of New Hampshire and parts of Maine through 9 p.m. Thursday. Download the First Alert Weather App so you can be the first to know if a warning is issued for your area: https://www.wcax.com/page/weather-app/

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"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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A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the area shaded in yellow until 9 PM Thursday. Download the First Alert Weather App so you can be the first to know if a warning is issued for your area: https://t.co/SOU9aMxyWv https://t.co/8bBYhnS2d7

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📍South Hero, Vermont. "Sunrise Rainbow- looking West" 📷: Andy, sent to our website. #ChamplainIslands #NewEngland #WCAX

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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

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It’s the time of year when many species of fish are heading upstream to spawn, but human-made dams, especially on the Connecticut River, can pose a challenge to their passage.

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Tune in at 6PM tonight for our second installment of Vermont's Own, where Darren Perron tells the story of Brownington, Vermont. Watch the Channel 3 News at Six for free on our livestream: https://www.wcax.com/livestream/ #NortheastKingdom #NewEngland #LocalNews

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Another wave of evictions from Vermont’s hotel-motel emergency housing program is looming.

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We are issuing a First Alert Weather Day for Thursday due to heat, humidity and the potential for strong to severe storms. Download the First Alert Weather app so you can be the first to know when the severe storms are moving into your area: http://www.wcax.com/page/weather-app/.

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It comes after a March search of Whitney’s Concord home revealed 25 dogs living in unsanitary conditions. Two dogs and a reptile were found dead in a freezer.

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Vermont Senators Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch have joined other lawmakers in urging President Trump to avoid going to war against Iran. It comes as Israel appeared to be expanding its air campaign on Tehran five days after its surprise attack on Iran’s military and nuclear program.

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Vermont is slated to get millions of dollars as a result of a nationwide lawsuit against the company that helped fuel the opioid crisis. Find out which company agreed to a settlement below:

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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

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

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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

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A group of city councilors wants to designate Church Street as "Canada Street" to welcome our northern neighbors. Full story linked below. #Burlington #Vermont #WCAX

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Vermont State Police say one person is dead, and one is severely injured after a crash on Rte 2 near Savage Point Rd. in North Hero.

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Border Patrol said in a statement to WCAX that Migrant Justice leader Jose Ignacio De La Cruz, and his stepdaughter, Heidy Perez, are both citizens of Mexico, and have no legal immigration status in the United States.

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📷 Video credit: Robert Salter, "I was recording video of fish under the docks at Kill Kare State Park today and was lucky to have this Northern Map Turtle swim by my camera." #LakeChamplain #Vermont #Wildlife

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📍Shadow Lake in Glover, Vermont. "The lake was like a mirror showing the sunset". 📷: Brenda Burke, sent to our website. #NortheastKingdom #NewEngland #WCAX

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Activist group Migrant Justice said Border Patrol detained one of its leaders, and his stepdaughter during a traffic stop in Richford.

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Tens of thousands of Vermonters take part in “No Kings” protests.

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Vermont Green FC Women take the field tonight at 6:00 p.m. vs. A.S. Blaineville. Tickets at the field sold out a week ago, but you can watch live on WYCI on cable and satellite, and over the air simulcast on 3 News Now channel 3.6. How to watch WYCI: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15kg3jDj1W/

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📷: Ervina Iseric, sent to our website. #Burlington #Vermont #WCAX

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Vermonters from Bennington to Highgate, Brattleboro to Newport and dozens of other cities and towns took part in "No Kings" protests Saturday. WCAX had cameras across the state, including these in Rutland, Burlington, and Newport.

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Two students at Dartmouth College have been suspended for their roles in repeated protests on campus. One of them was supposed to walk at this weekend’s graduation. #UpperValley #News #WCAX

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Vermont Governor Phil Scott on Thursday signed several bills, including measures to promote housing development and to protect kids online.

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Seven Days’ Good Citizen Challenge returns for the summer to get kids out and about and involved in their communities, with weekly prize drawings on WCAX This Morning. Watch and find out more: https://www.wcax.com/2025/06/12/good-citizen-challenge-kicks-off-support-civic-engagement/

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New numbers show Vermont continues to lead the nation in maple syrup production.

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Senator Welch introduced the Bicycle Commuter Act of 2025. It would reinstate the federal nontaxable bicycle commuter benefit to encourage more Americans to bike to work.

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