Kevin Gaiss
MMJ/Reporter
Burlington
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Kevin is New England born and raised growing up in Connecticut and finding a love for broadcast journalism in high school before graduating from Springfield College in Springfield Massachusetts. His degree is in Sports Journalism though news always piqued his interest. This is his first job though he served in newsrooms in New Haven, CT, Boston, MA and even did a stint with CBS This Morning in New York City.
WCAX is Kevin's first job starting in June of 2020. He is reporting in the morning role and loves everything about the morning team and what Channel 3 This Morning has to offer.
When not waking up at the crack of dawn, Kevin enjoys running, biking, hiking and working out along with the occasional camping trip when he gets the chance.
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A classic mix-up left one woman on the other side of the Atlantic, virtually that is.
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Defoliation from the spongy moth caterpillar -- formerly known as the gypsy moth -- can be seen across our region. But state forestry officials say the damage should be less than in previous years because the state is not in drought conditions.
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The Burlington Firefighters Association is calling for action to keep the city’s first responders safe.
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Vermont’s Climate Council is looking to attract more young people to serve in various roles.
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Burlington city leaders are figuring out what’s next after multiple scary incidents involving firefighters.
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The price of feed, fuel, and fertilizer -- the primary costs of most farm operations -- have skyrocketed this spring. And while many farmers have been swallowing the increases, that can’t last forever.
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The school year for many students and teachers comes to a close this week. The ongoing pandemic made it challenging for many teachers, but some say it was also a rewarding year.
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Vermont maple syrup is widely known as a big part of the state’s history, and soon, sugar-makers can be certified as the best of the best.
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The Essex community says goodbye to a special resident. 12-year-old Addison Carroll has died
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As schools wrap up the year, there have been significant investments in teaming up food schools with early childhood education centers. In the five sisters neighborhood in Burlington, the “Farm to School” grant money is paying off for younger kids.
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L.L. Bean will open its new store in Williston on Friday, and we got you a sneak peek inside.
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A Colchester biotech company is expanding thanks to $21 million in private funding and investments.
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Needle boxes are up in the town of Richmond to keep the streets clean and people safe.
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Interns are playing a big role amid labor shortages in Vermont.
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Through the Adopt-A-Drain program, you can officially make one local storm drain yours.
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Both lanes from Exit 10 in Waterbury to Exit 11 in Richmond going north will be closed starting at 10 p.m. and going through 6 a.m. Saturday.
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Vermont State Entomologist Judy Rosovsky says the reminder comes because of the risk of egg masses being transported into the state on nursery stock this time of year.
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June is when many are thinking more about their air conditioners than boilers, but with record heating fuel costs, there’s concern about the price to stay warm this coming winter.
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Taylor Mendell is this year’s Emerging Ag Leader Award Winner.
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Spongy moths, formally known as gypsy moths, are feasting on foliage across our region.
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Memorial Day weekend is the kick off to summer and that means Vermont’s state parks are back open.
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600 acres are getting tacked on to the Green Mountain National Forest
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The Vermont Lake Monsters open up their season at Centennial Field Friday night and adults will have the chance to try something new.
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Police will be on campus Thursday at Champlain Valley Union High School after a reported threat by a student.
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Figuring out what to do with food waste is a big topic the EPA is looking to tackle, and Vermont researchers are playing a role.
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The housing market in Vermont is so tight, people aren’t even paying inspectors to walk through before putting in an offer.
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The Agency of Agriculture is currently working through their surveying of 48 sites here in Vermont, trying to get a sample of the number of ticks.
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True Crime has played out in the Queen City over the years, and now you can walk a tour to learn more.
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Farmers across our region are being encouraged to share their work on social media Wednesday.
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A major upgrade is coming to the outdated wastewater treatment facility in Vergennes.
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The spongy moth, formerly known as the gypsy moth, has returned for the season and is looking for food in the trees.
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The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunities community resource center has a new home for the time being.
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Local students have a chance to learn more about where their food comes from by adopting a cow.
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Voters approved a new $1.3 million building to give fire crews a bit more space.
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Food advocates say the federal money they’re already getting isn’t enough, so now they’re calling on U.S. lawmakers to give them more.
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Along with the daily duties of farm life, Vermonters are trying to get tourists to stop by, another way to help farmers make some money.
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Just two weeks ago, another driver died after a crash on Route 22A. Now, work is coming this summer after the community continues to ask for improvements.
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The cleanup of Lake Champlain is entering phase two of the process, which means individual sections of the lake are being targeted.
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It’s the law here in Vermont, but many people still need a push to keep food scraps and compostables out of the trash.
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High school students from across the state are planning to make a big statement on climate change Friday morning at the Vermont Statehouse.
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Organic dairy was first pitched as a way to make Vermont dairy farmers more competitive by adding value to their product. Many transitioned and found success, but the national landscape has changed and has left some farms financially strapped.
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Vermonters looking for jobs are putting the final touches on their resumes as the state prepares for its largest job fair Tuesday.
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This time of year, many apartment leases are switching over, but finding an apartment is tough for many renters.
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Earthship homes are built using mainly recycled or sustainable materials like used tires filled with dirt, recycled bottles, etc.
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Work to decommission the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant continues seven years after it shut down, and that includes ongoing discussions about how to permanently dispose of contaminated waste at the Vernon site.
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Heavy, wet snow Tuesday caused power outages and dangerous driving.
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Transitions from one owner to another are happening all over farms in Vermont, but it comes with complications.
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That transition from one owner to another or from one generation to another can be tricky, but there are resources to help.
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It’s a sweet end to the maple season, with sugarmakers reporting good numbers, but there’s still a lot of work to be done.