I-91 detour helps out some Upper Valley businesses
FAIRLEE, Vt. (WCAX) – Southbound traffic on Interstate 91 in the Upper Valley is beginning to return to normal after a section of the highway was closed a couple of weeks ago. The highway was closed between
Vt. doctor pleads not guilty to lewd and lascivious conduct with child
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A UVM doctor accused of inappropriate behavior with a child appeared in court on Tuesday. Emotional during most of the 5-minute arraignment, Christopher Manfred, 43, of Underhill, pleaded not guilty to one count
Vt. students testify in support of state mushroom
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Will Vermont become the sixth state to designate a state mushroom? Elementary and middle school students in Windham County spent time this year learning about edible fungi and the Democratic process. Rep. Michelle
Family of Vt. inmate who overdosed calls for independent investigation
ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) – The family of a Vermont man who died from an overdose behind bars continues to question how he got the drugs. It’s been about six months since 35-year-old Jeff Nichols died at
Vt. State Parks to offer limited amenities for eclipse viewing
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Though April 8 falls outside their regular season, Vermont State Parks are welcoming eclipse viewers to enjoy the event at their facilities, but with limited amenities. The system during a normal year opens
Newport principal receives national honors for advocacy work
NEWPORT, Vt. (WCAX) – The principal of North Country Union High School in Newport is receiving national top honors. Chris Young has won the National Association of Secondary School Principals Advocacy Champion of the Year Award. It’s
Vt. child care provider sentenced to prison in baby’s death
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont woman found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of an infant in her care was sentenced on Tuesday. Stacey Vaillancourt was sentenced to 3-10 years in prison. Vaillancourt is the
Shiffrin wins 1st race after being sidelined by injury
ARE, Sweden (WCAX) – American skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin returned to the slopes and the winners’ podium over the weekend after six weeks off due to an injury. The Burke Mountain Academy grad secured the win in
Mayor says opioid overdoses down in Burlington
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington’s mayor says opioid overdose numbers in the Queen City are going down. Mayor Miro Weinberger’s office announced Tuesday that the city has seen its first sustained decrease in monthly overdoses since before
Vt. trooper remains critically injured from crash
BETHEL, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont State trooper remains in critical condition following a crash last week. Police say Cpl. Eric Vitali rear-ended a parked fire engine on Interstate 89 in Bethel while traveling to a training