Plattsburgh mayoral campaign has first candidate
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – A Democrat is stepping forward to announce his bid for the mayor’s seat in Plattsburgh. Clinton County Legislator Wendell Hughes will declare his candidacy at the Government Center Wednesday morning, according to party
Sanders takes pharmaceutical industry to task as Medicare negotiates drug prices
WASHINGTON (WCAX) – Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday released a new report detailing what he calls a rigged system that allows drugmakers to charge Americans the highest prices in the world for prescription drugs. Sanders chairs
Vt. bill takes aim at financial abuse in domestic violence cases
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – State leaders are launching a new program to help victims and survivors of domestic abuse regain their financial independence, part of a larger effort to create safer communities. Domestic abuse isn’t always visible
NH authorities ID victim in Littleton fire
LITTLETON, N.H. (WCAX) – New Hampshire authorities have identified the victim in a fatal Littleton fire over the weekend. The NH Medical Examiner’s Office Tuesday identified the victim as Dusty Locke, 68, of Littleton. Crews responded around
Survey to help shape future of Vermont outdoor recreation
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The state of Vermont wants to hear from you on the future of outdoor recreation. The Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation and the Vermont Outdoor Reaction Economic Collaborative are putting out the
Arizona man accused of assisting in NY suicide charged with manslaughter
An 85-year-old former doctor from Arizona was charged with manslaughter for his role in the suicide of a woman in an upstate New York motel room, authorities said. The woman’s body was found by housekeeping staff at
Authorities target Texas firms over AI-generated NH primary robocalls
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Authorities issued cease-and-desist orders Tuesday against two Texas companies they believe were connected to robocalls that used artificial intelligence to mimic President Joe Biden’s voice and discourage people from voting in New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary last month.
Burlington man accused of pistol-whipping another driver during fight
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Burlington man who police say pistol-whipped another driver during a fight and later crashed into a parked car faces charges of aggravated assault and DUI. Monday evening, South Burlington police were
Vt. secretary of state kicks off Campus Voting Challenge
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A nonpartisan initiative is underway to get Vermont students to the polls. Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas, D-Vermont, recently announced the Vermont Campus Voting Challenge. It’s a program that engages Vermont’s colleges
Vt. trooper who rescued child named a finalist for national award
WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont state trooper is being recognized for her courage. Tpr. Michelle Archer has been selected as one of four finalists from across the U.S. and Canada for the prestigious Trooper of the