Development near Malletts Bay prompts concerns about water quality
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – After 74 years in town, Jeffrey Lefebvre has seen Malletts Bay in Colchester change a number of times. “Lived here, watched the interstate go through,” Lefebvre said. But as the town continues to
Health Watch: UVM researcher studies migraine-related stigma
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A new study by a University of Vermont researcher found that people who suffer from migraines may also face feelings of stigma associated with their headaches. Dr. Robert Evan Shapiro, a neurologist with
Vt. health officials tell lawmakers to reject cannabis potency proposal
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont health officials say a proposal to increase the potency limits on cannabis is a bad idea. The Department of Health is advising against a bill at the Statehouse eliminating the THC cap
Implementation of Vt. nursing licensure compact proves costly
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Is a program designed to alleviate Vermont’s nursing shortage taking a toll on regulators’ budget? Vermont’s interstate nursing licensure compact allows nurses and LPNs to practice across state lines, with the aim of
Police identify suspect in 2019 Northeast Kingdom homicide
BARTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Investigators say they have identified a suspect in a 2019 homicide in the Northeast Kingdom. Vermont State Police say Richard Poginy, 37, of Glover, was found with serious injuries after a low-speed, minor
Police investigating suspicious men approaching children near Burlington schools
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington police continue to investigate several recent reports of suspicious men trying to lure students into cars. Authorities say three students were approached at a school bus stop Tuesday morning near Edmunds Middle
Hochul defends prison closure plans
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y (WCAX) – New York Governor Kathy Hochul is responding to concerns that a proposal could close another five state prisons. The governor on Tuesday pointed to a drop of nearly 40,000 inmates in state prisons
Police investigating St. Johnsbury homicide
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – One person is dead following a shooting in St. Johnsbury Tuesday night. Vermont State Police remain tight-lipped on many details of the homicide, including the identity of two people who were detained
Burlington authorities try to clear Battery Street homeless encampment
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Despite a warning from Burlington authorities nearly two weeks ago to remove tents, some residents of a homeless encampment on Battery Street don’t appear to be going anywhere. For months, about a dozen
Some Vt. hotel-motel program occupants to get deposits back
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – More than $300,000 in security deposits will be returned to people kicked out of Vermont’s homeless hotel-motel program. This comes after Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark reached a $1.5 million settlement with motel