NEWPORT, Vt. (WCAX) - More than 8,000 pounds of a Vermont-made frozen pizza has been recalled because of an undeclared allergen. The USDA says 802 VT Frozen is recalling MEAT!!! CRISPY WOOD-FIRED CRUST HAND MADE PIZZA with best if used by dates of April 25, 2024 to April 25, 2025. The pizzas contain soy, a known allergen, which is not listed on the label. The pizzas were sold in Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. So far, there have no been reports of illness ..read more

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Some college students in Vermont are joining their peers across the country in protest. Students at the University of Vermont and Middlebury College have set up encampments to protest the schools’ ties to Israel. And they have a list of demands for administrators. Some UVM students spent the night in tents. Monday morning was a relatively calm scene with students outside the school’s Davis Center. Students were working on their laptops, painting protest signs and bringing in more tents and supplies. The tents are to demonstrate solidarity with Gaza, mirroring other col ..read more

HUNTINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Police are searching for a missing man from Huntington. Vermont State Police say they were notified Monday morning that Raymond Phelps, 49, left his home for an unknown destination. The car he was driving was later found in South Burlington. Investigators say there are concerns for Phelps’ welfare, and they don’t know where he may have gone. Anyone with information about Phelps’ locations is asked to call the state police in Williston at 802-878-7111 or to leave an anonymous tip online ..read more

BERLIN, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont State Police are investigating a car crash that resulted in three deaths. On Saturday, Berlin Officers responded to the area of Route 62 and Airport Road for a report of a two-car accident. Upon their arrival at the scene, officers found both drivers dead, and the only passenger of one of the vehicles to be deceased as well. The Vermont State Police Crash Reconstruction Team was asked to respond to the scene to assist in the ongoing investigation and reconstruction of the accident and the event leading up to the crash ..read more

MORRISVILLE, Vt. (WCAX) - A large structure fire in Morrisville had crews busy early Sunday morning. Residents inside an apartment building on Sterling Valley Rd. say they heard a lightning strike hit the roof. The fire sparked quickly and everyone evacuated. Morrisville Fire Chief says the flames had a head start on them but with the assistance of multiple neighboring towns and added manpower - they were able to keep it from spreading to nearby buildings. “When you get a building this size - the roof collapsed so we had to be only outside - you need a lot of manpower because they get tired ou ..read more

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - This week on “You Can Quote Me’, Consumers are looking for ways to handle their debt but multiple government agencies are warning about fake promises. We investigate how big a problem these broken promises can be. Guest Bert Johnson, Middlebury College Vermont prepares to help the country celebrate 250 years of independence. Preparations are already underway. Hear what’s in the works, and new numbers out on politician popularity in Vermont ..read more

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Students from both the University of Vermont and Middlebury College set up encampments Sunday in solidarity with Gaza. UVM students and other community members set up the encampment around 3p.m. Sunday. UVM students for Justice in Palestine set up the encampment to protest the university’s ties and funding to Israel. They have a list of demands from the university - including asking them to disclose all financial investments within UVM’s $800 million endowment; divest all weapon manufacturers from Israeli companies and companies involved in the occupation of Palestine ..read more

JERICHO, Vt. (WCAX) - As people are doing their spring cleaning, they’re deciding to get rid of some their clothes for a good cause. The Community Center in Jericho hosted their third spring clothing swap. Hundreds of people donated their used clothes, shoes, and accessories and people could choose whatever items they wanted to get for free. Any leftovers from the swap will be donated to spectrum youth and family services. “I think my favorite part is just talking to other community members and neighbors and seeing how excited people are just to get together and find things. It’s always really ..read more

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Plant experts unveil importance and hidden uses of urban greenery at Burlington’s Intervale Center. Locals gathered Sunday for Spectacular Nature Day, an educational event run in partnership with Burlington and Winooski environmental groups. Visitors planted endangered ostrich ferns by the Winooski River and learned about other local plant species. Others made pesto using a bike-fueled blender or tried treats made from invasive plants, like ice cream made from knotweed foraged off the bike path. Zoe Richards with Burlington Wildways says the day is an important reminde ..read more

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The University of Vermont created ‘Together Vermont’ which is a day dedicated to volunteering in the Burlington community and building connections. “I think this event is just really unique because it’s going to allow Burlington to really come together as one and I think that’s something that makes the companies and universities so happy to be here,” UVM student Evan Siegel said. College students stopped by CVOEO to help clean up the space and assist with folding laundry. There were 15 volunteer projects throughout the queen city including picking up trash at north bea ..read more