Laura Ullman
Multimedia Journalist
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Laura Ullman is a multimedia journalist for WCAX.
Laura began working at WCAX in January 2023 as an intern. Now, Laura performs a variety of roles in the newsroom. She produces the weekend morning shows, reports daytime, photographs, edits and writes for the web. As a multimedia journalist, Laura has covered the summer 2023 flooding, agriculture, education, events, sports, politics, crime, health care, arts and culture.
Laura graduated with a dual degree in Journalism & Radio, Television and Film with a minor in Political Philosophy as a Jefferson Scholar from the University of Texas at Austin. She studied abroad at IE University in Madrid and the University of Sussex in Brighton. While there, Laura earned the Moody Abroad Photojournalism Scholarship.
In her free time, Laura enjoys drawing, painting, playing bass, surfing, skating, photography and reading. Her favorite authors are Octavia Butler and Haruki Murakami.
Laura's best skill is active listening. Reach out to her at laura.ullman@wcax.com to share your story.
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Vermonters struggling from mental health crises exacerbated or triggered by Vermont’s flooding have yet to access FEMA-funded programs that can address that pain.
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Burlington’s Community Sailing Center broke ground Friday on a new ADA-accessible waterfront.
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The UVM Art and AI Research Group has created a project that director Jennifer Karson says begs the question: Can technology save us from the climate crisis?
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A middle school dean from Addison County is stepping down after saying she’s witnessed and endured systemic racism.
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It’s been more than a year since Vermont students were forced to go online, but the effects of the pandemic -- and the recent flooding -- still haunt some classrooms.
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Barre kicked off the fun for its annual heritage festival a little later this year after July's flooding caused it to be rescheduled.
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The Vermont National Guard joined other military organizations across the nation on Friday in remembering prisoners of war and those missing in action.
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A week after wild weather stranded thousands of people in a Nevada desert, one Vermonter is recounting her experience at Burning Man.
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A troupe of creatives led by Abenaki artist Abena Songbird is painting an Abenaki-inspired mural in the Montpelier Transit Center.
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In May, a late-season freeze made Vermont apple season look grim, but three months later, it’s a whole different story.
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Nurses and tech professionals at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin have voted to unionize.
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Municipalities are responsible for fixing flood-damaged backroads that were damaged by flooding. But in Addison County, FEMA isn't helping them rebuild for the flooding they had earlier this month. Our Laura Ullman reports.
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Many people experience stress, anxiety and depression after a disaster, but experts don’t know if Vermont’s mental health system is ready to accommodate those needing help after July’s flood.
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It’s been just over a month since the floods. Those in the Winooski River Valley were hit hard, but things are starting to look better.
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As we get into the later half of the summer, city officials in Burlington say tourism numbers have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels.
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Kitty Kitty saw her home change ownership a few times, as bars came and went. She stayed consistent. Ahead of a special event in her memory, this small community continues to mourn bar cat "kitty kitty", the unofficial land lady of Last Stop bar.
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Advocates, experts and people in recovery came together in Essex Junction on Friday to discuss the future of addiction recovery in Vermont.
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The Adirondack Park Agency is installing a barrier at the only public boat launch on Eagle Lake in Northern New York. That has residents concerned for the future and safety of the town.
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Wednesday, the streets of Brattleboro were full of people chanting for unity, love and equality. All, because of a piece of fabric.
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Businesses in downtown Burlington say tourism is up, but why aren't they doing as well as they used to?
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The Vermont Historical Society is collecting photos, videos and more to memorialize the flood of 2023.
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One man is finding treasure in the trash that other people have piled along Vermont roads in the wake of the recent flooding.
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Libraries across Vermont were damaged by the recent flooding.
Members of the Cabot community are taking to the streets to help rebuild their roads, homes and businesses.
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Small towns across Vermont are working to assess the damage to homes and infrastructure brought on by the flood.
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The Internal Revenue Service has announced a tax relief program for victims of Vermont flooding.
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In addition to property and power loss, folks impacted by the flood should be prepared to lose some food.
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For those people returning to flooded homes -- or still dealing with flood waters -- state health officials and professionals say it’s critical to use caution.
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The Vermont Department of Health has found new insights related to pandemic-era student health from an annual survey, including that mental health may go hand in hand with substance use.
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This year , farmers had a late freeze in May. followed by abnormally dry weather, then days of rain. After that cleared, there was wildfire smoke that turned the air quality dangerously low. All of it came together to create a perfect storm for an early hay harvest.
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For the past 13 years, Shelburne Farms has hosted a farm-to-school institute that teaches faculty, staff, parents and local farmers how to integrate agriculture into school curriculum.
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Celebrating Juneteenth with a special sailing journey to share personal stories.
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A Vermont museum is showing visitors the beauty of everyday objects while giving young locals the opportunity to get involved.
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A Father's Day fishing tradition returned to Lake Champlain this weekend. Our Laura Ullman has the sights and sounds from the 42nd annual LCI Father's Day Fishing Derby.
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Three Vermont firefighters are helping to battle wildfires in Quebec.
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Motherhood can mean many things to many people and there's no one right way to do it. New moms look to their peers and their parents for tips. And now, there's a new resource in the mix.
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More than 100 Andy Warhol paintings are on display in southern Vermont in a first-of-its-kind exhibition.
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The affordability of housing is a big issue across the region, as rising rents force many from their homes. A proposed “Good Cause” bill in New York could help protect tenants in the North Country, particularly Plattsburgh’s tight housing market.
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Families and friends of graduates flocked to Burlington from across the world to attend the University of Vermont’s 222nd commencement ceremony.
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Finale of the series will take place in September.
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It may not feel like sugaring season outside, but there was sugar on snow to be had at the University of Vermont on Wednesday. Our Laura Ullman shows you the sweet tradition.
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Hanover High School is putting on a production of the musical "The Prom." The story is about a teenager in Indiana having some serious trouble fitting in. Our Laura Ullman got you a sneak peek.
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Are you tired of simply just taking your business card out of your wallet? This machine in the Fairbanks Museum in St. Johnsbury is revolutionizing the task.
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More than forty vendors and 2,000 maple enthusiasts from all different walks of life.
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It was over 80 degrees in many parts of the state on Saturday. People of all ages were looking to cool down with Vermont’s most iconic sweet snack.
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Around 300 kids took part in an Easter egg hunt at a Colchester park.
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At the Hinesburg Fire Department Saturday morning, parents got the opportunity to have their car seats inspected.
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The case has been brought before the U.S. Supreme Court to decide if considering race on applications violates federal law.
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Over 100 kids from all over the state learned how to play chess and competed in a tournament.
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