Cat Viglienzoni
Anchor and Reporter
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Cat Viglienzoni is an afternoon/evening news anchor and reporter for WCAX-TV.
Cat graduated in May 2011 from Emerson College in Boston with Honors and a double major in Broadcast Journalism and Writing, Literature and Publishing. She joined the WCAX-TV news team as the weekday morning news producer shortly after that in July 2011. During that time, in addition to her producing responsibilities, she was a reporter and fill-in anchor.
When the station announced in the summer of 2013 that it was launching a new weekend morning news broadcast, Cat jumped at the opportunity to create a show from scratch and was promoted to its producer/reporter. "The Weekend" debuted in September 2013. Cat split her time between hard news and features in the "At Issue" and "Destination Recreation" segments, as well as enterprising her weekly "Sunday Science" series.
In 2016, Cat moved to full-time reporting for the evening news, focusing on covering the news of the day, while also maintaining her interest in science news. In spring 2017, she accepted a promotion to evening news executive producer. In spring 2018, she went back to her first love, reporting.
When the station announced the creation of the 4:00 afternoon broadcast in September 2020, Cat was promoted to anchor and reporter for that newscast. A year later, in fall 2021, she was promoted to evening news co-anchor, joining longtime colleague and friend Darren Perron on the anchor desk.
When she isn't working, Cat can be found working out, social dancing, learning Spanish and baking. She is also a passionate chocoholic. And yes, her favorite animal is... a cat. She has three now -- Inky, Smudge and Yam, who like going for walks.
Please email any news tips or story ideas to Cat.
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Our Cat Viglienzoni continues her wedding series with Lizzie Post and Daniel Post-Senning from the Emily Post Institute.
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Our Cat Viglienzoni continues her series with Lizzie Post and Daniel Post-Senning from the Emily Post Institute about what to wear -- and avoid -- for the big day.
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Our Cat Viglienzoni continues her series with Lizzie Post and Daniel Post-Senning from the Emily Post Institute about what common pitfalls to avoid when it comes to gifts for the big day.
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Our Cat Viglienzoni continues her series with Lizzie Post and Daniel Post-Senning from the Emily Post Institute about what common pitfalls to avoid when planning for the big day.
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After a few years of the pandemic, parties are definitely back. If you need to brush up on your entertaining etiquette, our Cat Viglienzoni got you expert advice from the Emily Post Institute.
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Spring and summer mean more time outside in the sun and increased risks of melanoma and skin cancer
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Summer is almost here, and it’s time to get some book recommendations from our friends at the Fletcher Free Library in Burlington.
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Cat Viglienzoni spoke with Joyce Amsden, a master gardener at UVM Extension, about simple steps to help pollinators make a home in your garden.
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Cat Viglienzoni spoke with Joyce Amsden, a master gardener at UVM Extension, about best practices for growing peas and garlic.
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Cat Viglienzoni spoke with Joyce Amsden, a master gardener at UVM Extension, about best practices for preparing garden beds for planting.
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Cat Viglienzoni spoke with Joyce Amsden, a master gardener at UVM Extension, about getting raspberry plants ready to go.
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Mother’s Day on Sunday is an opportunity for folks to take time out to celebrate and appreciate their moms. But for families whose mothers are older and with dementia, those celebrations can be bittersweet or even difficult.
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A new building at the Shelburne Museum will highlight Native American art. Our Cat Viglienzoni reports on the process they went through to make sure all voices were taken into account.
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More women are being advised to get mammograms younger. Our Cat Viglienzoni spoke with UVM researchers about why they say this could help more people catch breast cancer early.
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Do you have a new neighbor? Our Cat Viglienzoni got you expert advice on the best ways to make sure you start off on the right foot and how to bring up any issues that might arise.
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While health government officials say the pandemic is over, the mental health crisis for young people that spiked over the past two years continues.
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From invitations to gifts and parties, there are numerous etiquette choices to consider and pitfalls to avoid. Cat Viglienzoni spoke with Lizzie Post and Daniel Post Senning from the Emily Post Institute.
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A bill moving forward at the Vermont Statehouse aims to prevent youth suicides. As Cat Viglienzoni reports, part of the measure would increase education at schools about eating disorders.
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A Middlebury doctor is headed to Ukraine as a medical volunteer.
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USDA surveys are going out this week to Vermont maple producers to collect data on production.
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As people embark on summer season remodeling projects, the Better Business Bureau has advice for homeowners to keep in mind before hiring a contractor.
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Northeastern Reproductive Medicine in Colchester says infertility is an issue affecting one in every eight Vermont families.
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Research out from the UVM Cancer Center finds after the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force changed their guidelines around mammograms in 2009, screening rates dropped for all age groups, not just the recommended ones.
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The 53rd annual Earth Day is coming up Saturday, a day to celebrate our planet and also raised awareness of ongoing environmental concerns like climate change.
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Clinton County, New York, is one of 15 counties in the entire country selected to participate in a national health and nutrition survey that begins at the end of May.
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Vermont Technical College is hosting a health summit this weekend focused on members of the LGBTQ+ community.
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How early in life do children’s personalities appear? Most parents will tell you it starts pretty early -- when their children are infants. And research from a Northern Vermont University professor backs that up.
Upper Valley residents will be the first to take part in an effort to solicit input from Vermonters on opportunities for youth in the state.
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April is National Poetry Month, and the Fletcher Free Library is marking the occasion with some fun programming and book picks. Our Cat Viglienzoni has the library's recommended reading.
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Do you know how to save a life if someone is unresponsive and not breathing? Our Elissa Borden walks you through the basics in this crash course in CPR and what to do if someone is choking
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The countdown is on to next year’s total solar eclipse that will darken the skies above Vermont, and demand for hotels and other visitor services is already booming.
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A new exhibit at the library in Burlington highlights African-American history in the U.S. through children’s literature.
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Hospitals in our region, including the UVM Health Network and Dartmouth Health, are rolling back their COVID mask requirements and visitation policies next week.
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With just a few more weeks to get your taxes in, a local program is offering tax help to Vermonters.
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Vermonters all over the state took part Friday in the Trans Day of Visibility, a worldwide series of events to help build support for transgender rights. It comes at a time when many U.S. states have become increasingly hostile to trans rights.
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Many Vermont families will find themselves looking for a long-term care home. Our Cat Viglienzoni got tips for you on how to choose an assisted living facility.
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Vermont’s fifth cartoonist laureate will be appointed next month.
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The Vermont National Guard is dealing with a recruitment crisis that officials say could lead to problems down the line.
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Cat Viglienzoni spoke with the library’s Emer Feeney for some spring reading suggestions.
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Puppy scams are on the rise. Our Cat Viglienzoni got you expert advice on how to avoid losing cash and being left with a broken heart while searching for a new furry friend.
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Vermont National Guard members are part of an ongoing mission that most people probably haven’t heard about. It isn’t to war zones or deployments to maintain global security with NATO partners. Instead, it’s designed to foster friendships in Senegal.
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A University of Vermont program is helping people in rural areas access treatment for substance use disorder.
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A new study from a University of Vermont researcher shows some heart failure patients may benefit from a counterintuitive treatment approach.
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A local journalist who has followed Mikaela Shiffrin's career since its start tells our Cat Viglienzoni about what makes the skiing sensation so special.
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South Burlington-based Beta Technologies is expanding north of the border.
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Many of us have smart TVs at home, but the added technology could leave more openings for scammers to target you.
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The Special Needs Support Center in White River Junction just launched an app to help people with disabilities find the resources they need. Cat Viglienzoni spoke with the organization’s Laura Perez about how it works.
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Cat Viglienzoni spoke with the BBB’s Paula Fleming about what to look out for when getting a mattress.
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Jessica Quiet is the pastry chef at the Lodge at Spruce Peak in Stowe and she’s also a contestant on the Food Network’s season nine of “Spring Baking Championship.”
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Looking for a good book? Our Cat Viglienzoni spoke with a Burlington librarian to get you some recommendations.
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