Adirondack region gears up for their moment in the shade
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (WCAX) – As the region counts down to April’s total solar eclipse, we’re checking with communities about what they are planning. That includes many parts of the Adirondacks, which will be in the dark
NH dad convicted of killing 5-year-old daughter
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire man was convicted of second-degree murder by a jury Thursday in the death of his 5-year-old daughter, who police believe was killed nearly two years before she was reported missing
Hassan won’t take sides in Dartmouth basketball unionization dispute
LEBANON, Vt. (WCAX) – New Hampshire Senator Maggie Hassan says all sides need to have their say when it comes to the possibility of the Dartmouth Men’s Basketball Team forming a union. In early February, the National
NH House rejects allowing voluntary waiver of gun ownership rights
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire House on Thursday narrowly rejected creating a process by which people could voluntarily prohibit themselves from buying guns. Three other states — Utah, Virginia and Washington — already allow people
NY health care workers’ union to hold rallies to reverse budget cuts
ALBANY N.Y. (WCAX) – Thousands of unionized health care workers across New York are expected to rally outside of their jobs Thursday in opposition to proposed budget cuts. United Healthcare Workers East is calling on Governor Kathy
Addison County lawyers calls on prosecutor to resign
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – A group of lawyers in Addison County is calling for State’s Attorney Eva Vekos to step down amidst her DUI scandal and email dustup with local law enforcement. In a document obtained by
Vt. murder suspect faces new drug, gun charges
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont murder suspect faces a slew of new federal drug and gun charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Vermont says Zaquikon Roy, 35, of Brooklyn, New York, was arraigned this week on
National honor for Vermont trooper who rescued child
WASHINGTON (WCAX) – A Vermont trooper is being honored by a national group for her bravery and heroism when she rescued a child from a pond. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund chose Vermont Tpr. Michelle
Police investigating body found under bridge in Saranac Lake
SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. (WCAX) – Police are investigating after a man’s body was found under a Saranac Lake bridge late Wednesday afternoon. Saranac Police closed Pine Street from Bloomingdale Ave. to Dugway Rd. after the body was
Vt. voices concerns over $1.5B Ram Truck ‘defeat device’ settlement
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont has joined a group of other states raising objections to a proposed emissions settlement with the engine maker of Ram Trucks over so-called defeat devices installed in their diesel vehicles. Similar to