Rutland voters to weigh in on fluoridation, again

RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – Opponents of treating Rutland’s public drinking water with fluoride are pushing to have the practice banned. Eight years after a similar effort failed at the polls, voters will again see the question on
You Can Quote Me: January 28, 2024

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – This week on “You Can Quote Me” — the pivotal primary. Victories for Trump and Biden, but will New Hampshire win over the DNC? Plus, were patients denied medical claims by a computer
Burlington Police face excessive force lawsuit stemming from 2021 incident

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The city of Burlington faces a lawsuit over accusations of discrimination and use of excessive force by police against a Black teen with disabilities. It stems from a police response in 2021. According
Northern New York man killed in Malone crash

MALONE, N.Y. (WCAX) – Police say a Malone man died in a crash near Titus Mountain on Tuesday. New York state police say Francis Perry, 25, was driving on Route 30 in Malone when he veered off
Woman killed in crash with train in Royalton

ROYALTON, Vt. (WCAX) – An elderly woman was killed early Wednesday morning when her vehicle was hit by a train. It happened in Royalton at about 3:15 a.m. at the railroad crossing on Acton Place. Royalton police
Development near Malletts Bay prompts concerns about water quality

COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – Ongoing development and plans for more have people in Colchester worried about the water quality in Lake Champlain’s Malletts Bay. But the town says it is following all requirements to continue to build
Rutland Regional Medical Center expands mental health services

RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – More and more healthcare facilities across Vermont are putting a bigger focus on mental healthcare accessibility. At the Rutland Regional Medical Center, officials are working to divert mental health-related visits away from the
Tony Award-winning actress Chita Rivera dies at age 91

Legendary Broadway actress Chita Rivera has died at age 91. Rivera’s rep Merle Frimark said in a statement on Tuesday: “It is with immense personal sorrow that I announce the death of the beloved Broadway icon Chita
Kim Kardashian to executive produce, appear in docuseries on Elizabeth Taylor

Kim Kardashian will executive produce an upcoming docuseries about Elizabeth Taylor. The three-part series, titled Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar, was commissioned by BBC, and Kardashian will also make an appearance in the docuseries. Kardashian says: “Elizabeth Taylor
SZA added to performers at 66th Annual Grammy Awards

The Recording Academy announced that Grammy winner and current nominee SZA will perform at the 66th Grammy Awards. SZA joins previously announced performers Burna Boy, Luke Combs, Billie Eilish, Billy Joel, Dua Lipa, Joni Mitchell, Olivia Rodrigo,