Kayla Martin
Weekend Morning Producer/Multimedia Journalist
South Burlington, VT
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Kayla Martin produces the Weekend Morning shows, and reports on Monday and Tuesdays. Originally from Maine, and loves to share inspiring stories about her new community.
Welcome news for Vermont's wedding industry-- updated travel guidance means the big day is back on for many couples. That means postponed ceremonies can happen again, but not everyone will be able to squeeze in a ceremony this year. Our Kayla Martin reports.
Many local businesses are on a hiring spree but are having a hard time finding willing Vermonters to fill slots in the current pandemic labor market.
Many schools in Vermont go on break next week. With COVID vaccines and new travel guidelines, some families are looking to get out of state. Our Kayla Martin checks in with families to get their reaction.
Prom is back on this year for some Vermont high schools. It’s getting students excited, and some local businesses too.
This week’s Pet with Potential is a 4-year-old female dog name Angel.
Fire danger continues to be high in our region and officials say it's likely to stay that way at least through this week. Our Kayla Martin checked in with local fire departments to see why that is and when it will be safe to burn again.
This week’s Pet with Potential is a 10-year-old neutered male dog named Max.
Checking for ticks is an annual irritation in the spring and fall, and experts say tick season is coming earlier and earlier to our region.
The soldiers who left Vermont Tuesday are headed to Oklahoma to learn new tactical skills before they are sent overseas.
A Burlington Electric Department employee who has been raising money on her own challenged the people at Vermont gas for a team-polar plunge competition Friday morning.
This week’s Pet with Potential is a 5-year-old male cat named Stallone.
Gov. Phil Scott says high school graduations are a go for the Class of 2021. And some schools expect ceremonies this year to be much more traditional than last year. Our Kayla Martin has the story.
Brush fire season is starting earlier than usual this year. Experts say that's because of a lack of moisture.
Spring has sprung and we're experiencing a warmup that gets the maple sap flowing. But with the forecast calling for a week of temperatures in the 60s, some sugar-makers are nervous. Our Kayla Martin checked in with local maple producers to see how the season is going to boil down.
Gov. Phil Scott said he thinks weddings will be able to happen in Vermont for the second half of the year. Our Kayla Martin reports that is welcome news for businesses that were worried about a repeat of last year.
Veterans in Vermont have a new place to get the mental health and wellness support they may need thanks to the mother of a veteran who died by suicide. Our Kayla Martin takes you inside Josh's House.
This week’s Pet with Potential is a 6-month-old male gerbil named Misha.
Dog adoptions are up 700% in the last year according to ASPCA. Our Kayla Martin checks in with dog trainers in the region to find out how these pandemic pups are adjusting to their new homes.
A new virtual program hopes to help farmers survive the pandemic and save farms.
Burlington High School students finally have a school to call their own again.
Vermont's next generation of journalists took on Town Meeting Day to get experience on what it's like to report.
Maple sugaring season is right around the corner. But has the pandemic or Mother Nature made it a sticky situation for our local sugar-makers this year? Our Kayla Martin checks in with local sugarhouses for a preview of what the season will bring.
This week’s Pet with Potential is a 3-year-old bunny named Fernando.
Vermont high schoolers are already having a tough time finishing their studies online amid the pandemic, but finding a career or college adds to that challenge. Now, free virtual workshops are aimed at guiding students through the sometimes stressful process.
The Burlington International Airport received a big grant that will fund improvements to the terminal to bring business and people to Vermont.
As police continue to investigate what led to a fatal snowmobile crash in Waterbury over this past weekend, industry officials say many of these fatal crashes seen each winter can be avoided by following simple precautions.
It has been a relatively mild winter when it comes to snow. We often hear from VTrans and public works departments, but what about private plowers? Our Kayla Martin spoke with Di Stefano Landscaping to see how they're making ends meet with fewer plow jobs.
Are the fire hydrants in your neighborhood buried in snowbanks? If so, that can be a serious problem if firefighters need immediate access. Our Kayla Martin explains what one community is doing about it.