What will Vermont’s renewable energy ambitions cost?
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont lawmakers are advancing a bill that seeks to expand the state’s renewable energy portfolio, but the governor and others are questioning at what cost to consumers. Vermont utilities are already on track
Ceremony marks milestone in multimillion-dollar Dartmouth College renovation project
HANOVER, N.H. (WCAX) – A “topping off” ceremony was held Wednesday at Dartmouth College for a significant milestone in a multimillion-dollar renovation project. The final steel beam was hoisted into place at the new Hopkins Center for
Stowe, Mad River Valley prepare to host eclipse visitors
WAITSFIELD, Vt. (WCAX) – Stowe and the Mad River Valley are getting ready for April’s total solar eclipse. “I think we have a unique opportunity to pair up awesome spring skiing and the celestial event,” said Eric
Vt. Legislature puts qualification requirements for state’s attorneys, sheriffs on hold
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A proposal in the Legislature aimed at setting qualifications for Vermont state’s attorneys and sheriffs will be put on the back burner. On the Senate floor Wednesday, Proposition 1 was sent back to
Health Watch: Dartmouth Hitchcock neurosurgery resident breaks barriers
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) – As part of Black History Month, a neurosurgery resident at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is highlighting systemic issues in health care that continue to face people of color. Less than one percent of
Vt. officials responding to pharmacies, health care providers impacted by national cyberattack
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – State officials are asking Vermont pharmacies and other health care providers impacted by a cyber attack last week to contact them. Around 200,000 Vermont Medicaid patients were running into issues last week getting
Truck driver acquitted in deadly NH crash seeks return of driver’s license
CONCORD, N.H. (WCAX) – A commercial truck driver from Ukraine who was acquitted of criminal charges in a crash that killed seven motorcyclists in New Hampshire wants his license back. The Boston Globe reports a hearing for
Department of Corrections launching internal investigations unit
WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Department of Corrections is launching a new internal investigations unit. The Legislature established the program in 2021. It’s made up of three staff members, including two investigators. The unit will be
Vt. EMS chief on leave after allegedly showing up for emergency call impaired
ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont’s Emergency Medical Services chief is on leave from her post after officials say she responded to an emergency call as a paramedic while impaired. Bambi Dame works as the emergency medical
Key legislative panel approves bill to ban pesticide toxic to pollinators
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A key legislative panel at the Vermont Statehouse has voted to ban a pesticide that is toxic to pollinators. Neonicotinoids are used to treat seeds to keep pests away, but they can be