John McMahon

South Burlington

Morning Anchor at WCAX-TV (Burlington, VT)

Morning Anchor @WCAX. Former Oregonian (@KTVL). Quinnipiac Alum. New Englander. Story ideas? email [email protected]

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VA grant aims to help homeless veterans access legal services

Aug 16, 2024 | wcax.com | John McMahon

SOUTH ROYALTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The Vermont Law and Graduate School has received a grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide civil legal services to veterans who may experience homelessness. The Veterans Legal Assistance Program at the school is staffed by one full-time attorney, along with a fellow who specializes in housing insecurity issues, and second and third-year law students who work directly with clients.
How you could help Vermont doctors working to fight cancer

May 20, 2024 | wcax.com | John McMahon

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Doctors at the UVM Medical Center are working to fight cancer and participants in the dozens of clinical trials underway there can help. May 20 is Clinical Trials Awareness Day, an opportunity for medical professionals to educate the public on what's out there they can participate in, and to dispel myths and misinformation. The University of Vermont Cancer Center is currently running more than 100 different trials.
Circus Smirkus founder to release memoir

May 19, 2024 | wcax.com | John McMahon

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The age-old saying 'run off and join the circus' sat well with Circus Smirkus founder Rob Mermin, who is releasing a memoir at the end of May. Mermin is a Vermont native who has worked in the circus business for over 50 years as the former Dean of the Ringling Brothers Clown College and the founder of Circus Smirkus. His new memoir is titled Circles of Sawdust: A Circus Memoir of Mud, Myth, Mirth, Mayhem, and Magic.
UVM forges partnership to enhance rural health care

May 14, 2024 | wcax.com | John McMahon

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The University of Vermont is partnering with the University of New England to expand medical education for college graduates interested in rural health care. Under the agreement, students who complete UVM's Post-Bacc Pre-Med program are guaranteed an interview for UNE's Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree program. Officials say it's a way to equip students or career changers to gain the necessary health and science prerequisites and pursue paths in health care.
Animated Vermont story hits the silver screen

May 9, 2024 | wcax.com | John McMahon

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A Burlington man is encapsulating a piece of Vermont's history and bringing it to the big screen. Director and animator Travis Van Alstyne is using his passion to bring the tale of Romaine Tenney to life - and it all started during COVID lockdown. "The pandemic started to hit and I had just started researching for Love of the Land.
Syrup producers branch out to birch trees

Mar 28, 2024 | wcax.com | John McMahon

BARNARD, Vt. (WCAX) - Maple reigns supreme in Vermont, with the state producing millions of gallons of the liquid gold. However, some producers are expanding their operations to a relatively untapped market. Birch tree tapping happens towards the end of maple season, using the same tools and methods as maple - but it's not a one-size-fits-all operation.
Long-term care bottleneck continues to stress hospital capacity

Mar 19, 2024 | wcax.com | John McMahon

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - UVM Health Network officials are sounding the alarm about a lack of long-term care capacity in Vermont and the impact it's having on patients. The UVM Medical Center for several years has been among those feeling the impact, with patients sometimes waiting hours to get a bed because those who need to be moved to step-down facilities have no place to go.
An analyzation of Vermont's civic engagement

Mar 6, 2024 | wcax.com | John McMahon

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - What are our rights and duties as U.S. citizens? That's the question Michael Moser of The University of Vermont has set out to answer. He's begun a project alongside the Secretary of State's office. Our John McMahon spoke with Moser about the proposal.
Vermont sugarers adapt to changes in the season

Feb 29, 2024 | wcax.com | John McMahon

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - This winter, Vermont has had its fair share of wonky weather that has impacted outdoor plans and a favorite on the breakfast table. Vermont sugarers are tapping into trees, but with the business so weather-dependent, producers say they're having to pivot. "Trees don't use calendars.
Burlington celebrates Black History Month with the Black Experience 2024

Feb 23, 2024 | wcax.com | John McMahon

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - As part of Black History Month in Burlington, this weekend the Flynn will host the Black Experience 2024. BX24 is a free holistic celebration of Vermont's Black-lived experience, and the event is a staple of Burlington's observation of Black History Month. This year, one of hip-hop's most accomplished artists, Tali Kweli, headlines the event.

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