Community members hold vigil for ‘Byrdman’
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Community members gathered in Burlington’s Old North End Wednesday evening to pay tribute to community staple – Byrd Allen – also known as Byrdman. He was the victim of a fatal hit and
Local TikTok content creators, users react to potential ban
WILLISTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Lawmakers have taken the first step towards potentially banning TikTok in the United States. The House of Representatives voted to ban the platform in the U.S. unless there’s an ownership change. When Williston
Vt. lawmakers approve plan to increase penalties for retail theft
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont’s House of Representatives gave approval to a plan to increase penalties on retail theft. The proposal, now on its way to the state senate, would stiffen penalties for repeat retail offenders. Under
Vt. Senate gives preliminary approval to Medicaid expansion for new moms
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Senate has given the greenlight to legislation expanding Medicaid coverage to new mothers. Doulas aren’t medical professionals but they assist parents through pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. They aim to improve health
Plattsburgh institutes new fees for short-term rentals, vacant properties
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – The city of Plattsburgh has approved new fees for owners of short-term rentals and vacant properties as part of their efforts to address the local housing crunch. Short-term rentals, like Airbnbs, will be
Lawmakers and governor continue to tussle over housing, Act 250 reforms
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A Statehouse battle over how to spur more housing development is ramping up ahead of a key deadline. Crossover day is on Friday, when major bills must advance to the opposite chamber to
Clinton County providing aid to hundreds of migrants stuck in limbo
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – Many migrant families heading north to try to cross the border into Canada often end up stuck in the Plattsburgh area, where the county and other organizations pitch in to help. Every three
Brattleboro Retreat expands mental health program for health care, service workers
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) – The pandemic shed light on the issues health care and service workers faced dealing with their own mental health. Now, the Brattleboro Retreat is expanding a program to help more of those and
Burlington startup looks to transform whey byproduct into valuable food product
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The University of Vermont’s Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships is providing $1.7 million to Vermont organizations tackling rural issues, including the state’s struggling dairy industry. Burlington Bio is Chris Foley’s second home. The
St. Johnsbury pushes to open co-op
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – What used to be an old Walgreens in downtown St. Johnsbury could turn into a community food hub for visitors and residents. “From the very beginning, we have sold to co-ops —