Cat Viglienzoni
Reporter
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Cat Viglienzoni is a reporter and fill-in anchor 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 the promotion to executive producer and anchor. In spring 2018, she went back to her first love, reporting.
When she isn't working, Cat can be found working out, social dancing, or cooking and baking. She is also a passionate chocoholic. And yes, her favorite animal is... a cat.
Please email any news tips or story ideas to Cat or follow her on Twitter at @WCAX_Cat
Education
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:35 PM EDT
|By Cat Viglienzoni
Cat Viglienzoni spoke with the library’s Emer Feeney for some spring reading suggestions.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:33 PM EDT
|By Cat Viglienzoni
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.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 4:46 PM EDT
|By Cat Viglienzoni
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.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:23 PM EDT
|By Cat Viglienzoni
A University of Vermont program is helping people in rural areas access treatment for substance use disorder.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 4:53 PM EDT
|By Cat Viglienzoni
A new study from a University of Vermont researcher shows some heart failure patients may benefit from a counterintuitive treatment approach.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 4:54 PM EDT
|By Cat Viglienzoni
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.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 7:14 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
South Burlington-based Beta Technologies is expanding north of the border.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 4:38 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
Many of us have smart TVs at home, but the added technology could leave more openings for scammers to target you.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 3:42 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
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.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 6:05 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
Cat Viglienzoni spoke with the BBB’s Paula Fleming about what to look out for when getting a mattress.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 5:03 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
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.”
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 4:44 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
Looking for a good book? Our Cat Viglienzoni spoke with a Burlington librarian to get you some recommendations.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 5:11 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
Considering a career in the outdoors? Demand for people who can build trails sustainably prompted a Vermont college to create a new program for students. Our Cat Viglienzoni found out more.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 2:54 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
Local Abenaki artists are encouraging people to open their minds to different perspectives.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 4:30 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
February is Spay and Neuter Awareness Month and the Humane Society of Chittenden County is getting the word out.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 4:02 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
Five Vermont restaurants or chefs were nominated as semifinalists for this year’s James Beard Awards. We’ve already introduced you to two of them -- Foam Brewers, and Taste of Abyssinia. Cat Viglienzoni visited the Haymaker Bun Company in Middlebury.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 5:22 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
The Shelburne Museum wants to bring more Native American artwork to a wider audience. Our Cat Viglienzoni spoke with the curator leading the mission.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 5:16 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
In the second part of her special report, Cat Viglienzoni looks at if regulatory hurdles may turn off other eating-disorder providers from coming to Vermont.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 4:05 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
As part of a special report, Cat Viglienzoni spoke with a mother who says having care close to home could potentially have saved her and her daughter months of suffering.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 5:23 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
A new Vermont Pollinator Working Group is tasked with coming up with ways to protect bees and other pollinators from harmful pesticide use.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 3:19 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
A New England group is raising awareness about congenital heart defects.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 4:00 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
Does Vermont need to pony up cash to woo filmmakers here? Our Cat Viglienzoni has details on a new report to lawmakers, and why some in the industry say Vermont is missing out on potential silver screen success.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 3:52 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
A play on stage in White River Junction tells the story of four generations of Black women and the memories they wrestle with.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 5:22 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
Vets say brushing your pets' teeth regularly could save you money down the line. But brushing an animal's teeth may be easier said than done. Our Cat Viglienzoni got you expert advice.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 5:35 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
As parents look ahead to summer, an event in Burlington helps them find the right camps for their kids. Our Cat Viglienzoni got a preview of what families will find there.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 6:01 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
A former Vermont state representative is featured in a new documentary about online harassment and the film is making its U.S. debut at the Statehouse on Tuesday.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:11 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
A film written by a Vermont native is nominated for an Oscar. Our Cat Viglienzoni talked with screenwriter and editor Nick Paley about "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On."
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 5:20 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
A fantasy adventure filmed in Vermont is set to premiere in the state. Our Cat Viglienzoni got a preview from the filmmaker who says friendship is the heart of the story.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 4:45 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
With the temperatures dipping into the minus 20s this week, it’s a good time to snuggle up inside with a good book. Cat Viglienzoni spoke with Mary Danko, a librarian at Burlington’s Fletcher Free Library, for some good winter reading recommendations.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 9:41 AM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
A new report out Tuesday details solutions to improve the treatment of eating disorders in Vermont.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 2:04 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
More communities in Vermont and New York now have a chance to get grants to add fitness spaces in town.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 7:12 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
The Better Business Bureau is warning potential pot buyers that dispensary scams are on the rise.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 5:25 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
The Yankee Sportsman's Classic is back and organizers expect thousands of people to attend.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 10:19 AM EST
|By Calvin Cutler and Cat Viglienzoni
Lawmakers are combing through a long-awaited report outlining the cost and potential funding sources to give every Vermont family access to child care.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 4:44 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
An organization spanning four communities in Vermont is disbanding, saying its work is done.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 6:32 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
Cat Viglienzoni spoke with Caroline Beer, a professor of Latin American politics at the Univerity of Vermont, about the violent protests and their similarity to January 6.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 3:36 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
New data out Thursday from NASA says last year was the fifth warmest year on record. Cat Viglienzoni spoke Lesley Ott, a NASA climate scientist, about the findings.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 1:00 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
The agreement follows years of lawsuits and complaints and it means farmers can diagnose and fix their tractors and other equipment without using company parts or facilities.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 5:15 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
Lake Iroquois has earned the Gold Lake Wise Award, which is given to lake associations when 15% of the properties surrounding the lake have met certain standards including stormwater management, and erosion.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 1:56 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
There’s an opportunity for women in Vermont to learn about opening their own businesses by enrolling in a class that begins later this month. Cat Viglienzoni spoke with the organizer.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 5:14 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
UVM instructor says math anxiety preventing many students from pursuing high-paying careers.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 2:39 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
“Feed Me, ”a new memoir from Erika Nichols-Frazer, tackles the tough topic of mental health.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 7:03 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
A new book urges society to rethink the current narrative about the economy. Our Cat Viglienzoni talked with the UVM professor who wrote it.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 5:54 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
Are you breaking out the bubbly and more for New Year's Eve? Experts are warning about binge drinking and the long-term risks of boozing. Our Cat Viglienzoni found out more.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 5:09 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
A changing of the guard at Local Motion. The new executive director told our Cat Viglienzoni about her vision for the organization that serves thousands of cyclists each year.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 7:58 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
Cat Viglienzoni spoke with the Emily Post Institute’s Dan Post Senning and Lizzie Post about some holiday do's and don'ts.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 4:59 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
You got some nice holiday gifts and now it's time to let people know how much you appreciate them.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 4:39 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
Awkward conversations can put a damper on holiday gatherings, so our Cat Viglienzoni went to the etiquette experts at the Emily Post Institute to get you some advice.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 4:51 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
When it comes to holiday parties, there’s a whole lot of etiquette involved. Cat Viglienzoni spoke with The Emily Post Institute's Dan Post Senning and Lizzie Post about gifting etiquette.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 5:25 PM EST
|By Cat Viglienzoni
Cat Viglienzoni spoke with the institute’s Dan Post Senning and Lizzie Post about some do’s and don’ts of tipping around the holidays.
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