Katharine Huntley
Reporter
Katharine Huntley first joined WCAX in December 2020. She comes to Vermont by way of the Fox affiliate in Duluth, Minnesota, on the shore of Lake Superior. While in northern Minnesota as a news and sports reporter and fill-in anchor, she covered a wide range of topics including epic snowstorms, a snowplow drivers strike in the middle of the winter, and the resilience of humans as the world moved into the pandemic. Prior to Duluth, Katharine worked on Cape Cod as a reporter for a large public access station, Lower Cape TV.
Katharine is a graduate of Boston University where she was on the figure skating team after 20 years as a competitive skater. She grew up in Northeast Ohio and is passionate about all things winter, the Cleveland Browns, and meeting as many cows as possible in the Green Mountain State.
Story ideas can be emailed to Huntley@WCAX.com
Katharine Huntley profiles one of the three Democratic candidates for mayor
A first-of-its-kind recovery center in Vermont is aimed at bridging the gap between the emergency room and inpatient drug treatment with a "social detox bed." Our Katharine Huntley explains.
The two Democratic Burlington City Council members running for mayor agree on one thing -- public safety is the city’s biggest challenge.
A man accused of shooting three Palestinian college students is now behind bars, but the Burlington community is still searching for answers.
Burlington's new carbon pollution impact fee goes into effect in just over a month.
Travelers we spoke to at the Burlington airport were taking the holiday crowds in stride.
A plan to tap into Burlington's electric plant to help provide heat in the community got the greenlight from city councilors Monday night.
Friday was the last day of leaf pickup in Burlington. City officials expect to collect more than 100 tons of leaves which will be composted.
It could cost you a little less to heat your home this winter. Heating prices have cooled since earlier this year but are still significantly higher than they were five years ago.
A coalition of Burlington residents concerned with the city’s public safety crisis is circulating an open letter they hope will lead to action.
A fourth candidate has entered the race for Burlington mayor. C D Mattison made the announcement Monday.
What's the best business model for legal weed? The Vermont Growers Association unveiled principles they hope will help create a world-class industry in Vermont. Our Katharine Huntley reports.
Gunfire crimes in Burlington Sunday night left two people dead and one on the run. Now, police are investigating three separate shooting incidents in the city. Our Katharine Huntley has an update.
Burlington police have made an arrest in an arson incident that happened inside their own headquarters early Monday morning.
A $20 million gift to the Champlain Housing Trust this year could be transformative. Our Katharine Huntley learned how the organization hopes to use the money to help its residents.
Starting this week, Vermonters can find free, child-resistant bags in some retail establishments as part of a pilot project by state officials to keep cannabis and other powerful drugs away from children.
A new partnership between the city of Burlington and the University of Vermont aims to open opportunities for students in green jobs and benefit the city’s net zero ambitions.
Officials say they have support from a majority of graduate student workers and will soon file their cards with the Vermont Labor Relations Board and petition for a union election.
City Council President Karen Paul announced Wednesday she is in the running to fill the open seat.
Traffic continues to be snarled, but construction will be ending for the winter come December.
A member of one of Burlington’s neighborhood planning assemblies resigned after a fellow member refused to use their requested pronouns.
The Burlington City Council Monday voted to extend the Air National Guard’s lease at the Burlington Airport for decades to come. It passed city council in an 8 to 4 vote.
It was a special day for 26 people from 18 countries who became U.S. citizens in Burlington. But two from the group have a special bond, a teacher and a student from Colchester High School.
Citizen Cider is disappearing from many stores, bars, and restaurants after a new product led to an outcry on social media.
The Burlington mayor's race is starting to take shape. The first official candidate announced a bid on Monday.
The National Guard and city of Burlington have reached an agreement that will keep the Green Mountain Boys flying here for another 50 years.
As the world continues to learn about atrocities committed against Israeli civilians following the deadly weekend attack by Hamas, a controversial petition is circulating in Burlington asking residents to condemn Israel.
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.’
The Burlington Fire Department wants to try something new to deal with the crushing number of overdose calls they face. Our Katharine Huntley reports on the plan they will bring to the City Council.
A new gate to stop late-night vehicle traffic was installed Friday at Burlington’s Oakridge Park.
After years of planning, the Williston Park and Ride opened to the public on Thursday.
Protesters gathered on Burlington's Church Street Wednesday morning for a rally opposing the war in Ukraine.
Cleaning up and protecting Lake Champlain is an ongoing mission for state and nonprofit groups, and now they are hoping some fourth graders can help in that fight.
With Mayor Weinberger stepping back, all eyes are on who will step forward to try to take his place on Town Meeting Day.
Federal authorities are providing more details about the wild apprehension last week of a man trying to smuggle more than 26 pounds of cocaine using a kayak on Lake Champlain.
The Burlington City Council is considering putting a proposed charter change to voters this spring that would give more power to the city’s police commission, a thorny issue that has divided Democrats and Progressives for upwards of three years.
Things are looking up at Burlington's big dig. The long-stalled CityPlace project is taking shape. Our Katharine Huntley has an update on the project that will bring more than 400 housing units to the city.
As part of national Adult Education and Literacy Week, local advocates are spotlighting the work of 17 learning centers across the state that provide help to around 1,800 adults each year.
Nominations are open for the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity's New Hope Award, which honors individuals in Vermont's New American community. Our Katharine Huntley reports.
Despite hiring efforts, Vermont State Police say they're short-staffed, with a 16% officer vacancy rate.
A pedestrian bridge over Interstate 89 in South Burlington is on track to be ready for use by the end of 2026.
The Vermont State Police honored their own in their annual awards ceremony for promotions and acts of bravery. Our Katharine Huntley takes you to the Statehouse for the ceremony.
The three branches of government met on Thursday to discuss a key priority-- addressing mental health issues in Vermont's judicial system. Our Katharine Huntley reports.
Vermont state health leaders are looking at how they can better help people who might be at risk of suicide.
Parts of the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail are reopening this weekend, just as the trail is a finalist for a national award.
Officials say the new Terminal Integration Project that consolidated security and added gates is only part of larger expansion plans geared toward making the passenger experience even better.
A years-long effort to ease the noise from the Burlington airport is finally entering the construction phase.
Water levels on Lake Champlain continue to be around three feet above average following months of record rainfall in some areas, but state officials say immediate environmental impacts from flooding are receding.
High construction costs are jacking up the price tag to build Burlington's new high school.
