Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:56:44 GMT
Nearly two years ago, Deborah Drewniak's family wasn't sure if she would be around after being severely injured in a texting and driving accident. Instead of focusing on herself, Drewniak wants to helpMore >>
A Vermont woman seriously injured by a teen, who was texting and driving, is trying to share her story with as many people as she can.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:50 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:50:08 GMT
Magic Hat has filed a lawsuit against West Sixth Brewing because of its labeling. The Vermont based company says its copyrighted #9 label looks a lot like the Kentucky based company's products. MagicMore >>
Magic Hat has filed a lawsuit against West Sixth Brewing because of its labeling.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:47 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:47:21 GMT
Between the deep blue seas off the horn of Africa and the Hollywood hills where film makers will tell his story, is Underhill Vermont,where Richard Phillips can be home and can be mostly private. Humble,More >>
Between the deep blue seas off the horn of Africa and the Hollywood hills where film makers will tell his story, is Underhill Vermont,where Richard Phillips can be home and can be mostly private.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:29 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:29:35 GMT
We're celebrating a very special birthday tonight - the American Cancer Society is turning 100! As you may know, FOX44/ABC22 has teamed up with the organization because one of our own recently had a cancerMore >>
We're celebrating a very special birthday tonight - the American Cancer Society is turning 100!As you may know, FOX44/ABC22 has teamed up with the organization because one of our own recently had a cancer diagnosis. She's fortunately one of the ones who caught it early, and is doing well. More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:43 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:43:07 GMT
As boaters take to the water, biologists with the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department want to remind people to use the spread prevention method. The recommended method will help reduce the spread ofMore >>
As boaters take to the water, biologists with the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department want to remind people to use the spread prevention method.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:34 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:34:21 GMT
The American Cancer Society is celebrating its 100th birthday. A press release says of the estimated 4,060 people diagnosed with cancer this year in Vermont, about 1 in 4 will be served with American CancerMore >>
The American Cancer Society is celebrating its 100th birthday.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:02 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:02:05 GMT
The traffic lights at Dorset Street and Williston Road are malfunctioning. Police say the South Burlington Highway Department is working on fixing the problem. It may take crews a few more hours to fix.More >>
The traffic lights at Dorset Street and Williston Road are malfunctioning.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:37 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:37:07 GMT
Here are some thunderstorm safety tips from the FOX44 & ABC22 SkyTracker weather team. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means that conditions are favorable for storm development. As a result, you should remainMore >>
Here are some thunderstorm safety tips from the FOX44 & ABC22 SkyTracker weather team.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:47 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:47:05 GMT
A boiling water advisory has been issued for some Montreal residents Wednesday. According to CBC, the boil water advisory, affecting more than 1 million Montrealers, covers all areas south of the MetropolitanMore >>
A boiling water advisory has been issued for some Montreal residents Wednesday.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:51 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:51:34 GMT
The body of a Vermont man was found floating offshore of Lower Matecumbe Key, Florida Sunday. Florida police say the body was identified Monday as 55-year-old Mark Parent, of Enosburg, Vt. Someone calledMore >>
The body of a Vermont man was found floating offshore of Lower Matecumbe Key, Florida Sunday. More >>
COLCHESTER, Vt. -
In less than a month, FOX44 and ABC22's own Chelsea Ingram will grace the stage for the 86th annual Miss America pageant.
While you typically only see her on FOX44 weekends, her week days are just as busy.
She's prepping for the national stage at a pace we could barely keep up with.
"I still have a lot to do, including packing, something I haven't quite finished up yet," Chelsea Ingram, Miss Vermont, said.
That aside, Chelsea has been physically getting ready for months.
She works out for 2 hours, 5 days a week, sometimes more to beach body DVD workouts.
The workouts include some fancy footwork and boxer-like hand moves.
Chelsea says it's similar to dancing.
"My favorite part in preparing for Miss America is probably the opportunities that I've had to speak to civic organizations," Ingram said.
Not to mention school visits to talk about her platform, heart disease awareness. But some days, don't end there.
"I've done things like mock interviews with my committee, that's the Miss Vermont Scholarship Organization Executive Committee," Ingram said.
Miss Vermont has to prep for a private 10-minute interview with the judges, something the actual audience won't see.
Chelsea's talent is opera. She studied it at the collegiate level and has regular sessions with a vocal coach.
This is all to impress these judges, some popular ABC faces, including GMA's Sam Champion. Because Vermont has a lot of ground to make up for.
"Vermont has actually never had a Miss America, not only that, the state of Vermont has never made it into the top 15," Ingram said.
On Monday you'll be lucky enough to get the inside scoop on Chelsea's gown. In the weeks ahead ABC22 is your destination for everything Miss America.
Lauren Maloney will be traveling to Las Vegas, giving you behind the scenes reports from the pageant. That will air on ABC22 on January 12 at 9 p.m.
FOX44 & ABC22 Meteorologist Chelsea Ingram Preparing for Miss America PageantMore>>
