Ike Bendavid
Reporter
Burlington,Vt
Ike Bendavid is an award-winning reporter who has been with WCAX-TV since 2016.
Ike began his career as an intern with WCAX in 2016. Ike is proud of his accomplishments with the team at WCAX. This includes a 2022 Murrow Award for investigative reporting and Emmy nominations in 2020 for Feature News, 2021 for Health/Science and 2022 for Continuing Coverage and Arts/Entertainment. Ike was also awarded the Castleton University emerging leader award.
Ike is a senior reporter with WCAX bringing viewers local and regional stories of interest, breaking news and the weekly Wildlife Watch segment. You can also catch him filling in as a news anchor and spot him on the sports desk, as well.
Ike grew up in Shaftsbury and graduated from Mount Anthony Union High School in Bennington. After a year at Utica College, Ike transferred to Castleton State where he majored in communications, with a minor in athletic coaching. Ike graduated cum laude and was a featured speaker at the first commencement of the newly named Castleton University. During his years at Castleton, Ike was a member of the Spartans football squad being named twice to the ECAC all Conference Academic Team. He was elected senior class vice president. Ike also anchored and reported for the Video Magazine, did play-by-play broadcasts for varsity athletic games, and acted in campus plays and movies.
From his earliest memories, Ike was interested in broadcasting. It was no surprise as his mother was a popular radio personality in Albany, New York. Ike also spent a significant amount of time in New York City with his dad, where he nurtured his love of the Yankees and Giants. Ike's interests also include cooking, music, and exploring Vermont. He lives in Chittenden County with his fiancée and their German shorthaired pointer named Miles.
Despite long-running allegations of animal cruelty at an Orange County animal rescue, Vermont wildlife officials say the Williamstown shelter is currently in compliance with state laws.
Trial started Monday for the Rutland woman accused of killing an infant at her child care business back in 2019. Our Ike Bendavid shows you what happened in court.
In this week’s Wildlife Watch, Ike Bendavid went to the Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area in Addison to learn about and see the geese up close.
Jewish groups from across Vermont were among those rallying in Burlington Friday pushing for hostages being held in Gaza to be released.
Reporter Ike Bendavid visited R&L Archery in Barre on Friday to talk with folks about what the two-week season means for them.
Faced with a recent exodus of Burlington businesses over crime and other issues, will shoppers head downtown this holiday season?
Burlington authorities say one of their ambulances was stolen while responding to a call over the weekend, swiped by the person they were trying to save.
More businesses are leaving downtown Burlington.
A church that has long offered refuge to the most vulnerable is now saying, no more.
Our Ike Bendavid spoke with biologist Nick Fortin about the department’s strategy to increase the hunting effort to reduce the negative impact of winter ticks on the depleted statewide moose population.
Family members of a Newport man arrested last month on weapon and assault charges say he had delusional thoughts but still did not get the mental health treatment he needed.
Family members of a Waltham woman fatally shot in September say the juvenile suspect should be charged as an adult in the same way a 14-year-old was this week for another homicide.
During monitoring in Winooski this year, biologists have so far seen over 203 fish, a new record.
Vermont State University officials Friday released their latest plan to make the newly merged institution financially sustainable, this time slashing upwards of $3.1 million in administrative costs and cutting 33 full-time positions.
Wednesday night’s discovery of a body in the woods in the town of Washington has brought the number of open cases to six in the past three weeks.
Vermont authorities are investigating after two bodies were discovered in the town of Eden.
An event featuring an award-winning Palestinian poet, writer, and journalist has been moved off of the University of Vermont’s campus.
From access to capital to business basics, Vermont’s BIPOC small business owners face a range of barriers to growth, but there are resources available to help.
Ike Bendavid spoke with Guzman about the film, as well as upcoming plans for a second season of “Wednesday” on Netflix.
Investigators say a patrol rifle stolen from a Vermont State Police cruiser has been recovered. And Thursday, the man accused of stealing the rifle and the cruiser it was secured in, appeared in court.
Security has been increased at a Jewish community center in Burlington in the wake of the attacks in Israel.
Burlington police think they have found the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that injured a pedestrian on Sunday.
While Vermont wildlife officials continue their work to protect the population of spiny softshell turtles, there’s a new concern if climate change is impacting the threatened species.
Over three months after floodwaters swept through downtown Montpelier inundating businesses and homes, the federal building -- which includes the post office -- remains closed, with no immediate plans for reopening.
Vermont wildlife and agriculture officials are concerned about what they’re calling a highly contagious virus that impacts rabbits.
From homelessness to drugs to gunfire and theft, dysfunction in downtown Burlington is prompting the Burlington City Council to consider declaring a ‘public health crisis.’
As Burlington struggles with an exploding homeless population, the city has a new plan to get people off the streets as winter approaches. But it has some people concerned. Our Ike Bendavid reports.
A big birthday celebration is underway for a road to the top of Vermont’s tallest peak.
Supporters of an Addison County woman fatally shot outside her home last month rallied Tuesday, demanding justice for Michelle Kilbreth. Police say they know who shot and killed the Waltham woman, but no charges have been filed in the case.
If you had planned a fishing trip this summer, you might have had some change of plans with all the wet weather. Ike Bendavid hit the water with some experts who saw the weather’s impact up close.
More cuts are reportedly coming to the financially struggling Vermont State Colleges System.
A man who says he stole a gun to pay a drug debt now faces charges for allegedly firing that gun in downtown Burlington Friday. Our Ike Bendavid reports.
City officials estimate the number of homeless has tripled in the past year and are pleading with state officials for increased assistance.
Outdoor Gear Exchange officials say they are reducing the store’s footprint on Church Street.
In this week’s Wildlife Watch, Ike Bendavid joined department biologists in Ludlow examining trout in Grant Brook, an area hit hard by high water.
Burlington officials say they are taking action to shut down a Church Street rental property that has attracted vagrants and violence.
Drug use, violence, and vagrancy are driving some Burlington property owners -- including the Chittenden County Courthouse -- to take matters into their own hands.
Monarch butterflies are beginning their migration south to Mexico. But scientists are concerned about their numbers. Our Ike Bendavid found out how you can help the butterfly.
Police say they know who shot and killed a woman in Waltham on Friday, but no charges have been filed in the case. That's in part because the suspect is a juvenile. Our Ike Bendavid reports.
It has been two months since devastating floods hit Vermont. A month ago, we checked on recovery efforts in Ludlow. Our Ike Bendavid returned to find many businesses have reopened.
The state of Vermont recently purchased what was formerly known as Lazy Lady Island in Lake Champlain’s St. Alban’s Bay.
Many people might be surprised to know there are no state laws governing the operation of shelters and rescue operations, and critics say that can lead to some animals not getting the care they need.
A new state report highlights some of the persistent troubles with Vermont’s hotel-motel program, detailing what happened over the last year and how the state ended up with more than 900 people still in the program.
With improvements on the horizon for the Winooski-Burlington bridge, the state is checking on wildlife living in the area. Our Ike Bendavid shows you the technology they use to help.
Concerns are being raised about a Rutland hotel that's housing the homeless as part of the state's voucher system. Our Ike Bendavid joined the tour of what officials say is a problem property.
Hundreds of bikes were speeding through downtown Burlington Monday for a Labor Day weekend tradition. Our Ike Bendavid takes you to the Green Mountain Stage Race.
The Essex Reporter Friday had its first paper printed in the last three years.
With the holiday weekend here, police are urging revelers to have a plan.
The life-saving overdose drug naloxone, also known as Narcan, is now even easier to access in Lamoille County.
The soggy summer has hindered some outdoor family activities, but some indoor activities are rolling in the cash.
