Service restored to company hit by Medicaid payment processing hack
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermonters who were forced to pay out of pocket for care and prescriptions that Medicaid covers are finally seeing some relief. A massive cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group and Change Healthcare, a medical payment
Police warn high-risk sex offender set to be released from Vt. prison
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Police are warning the public that a sex offender deemed at high risk to re-offend will be released from prison in Vermont on Friday. The Department of Corrections says Kerry Schunk, 39,
Vt. House debate underway on flavored tobacco and vapes
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont lawmakers Thursday evening are debating and plan to vote on a ban on flavored tobacco and vapes. The bill would ban flavored vape products as well as “ZYN” nicotine pouches, which have
Wolcott pushes to create community forest
WOLCOTT, Vt. (WCAX) – Since the flooding experienced by many towns last summer, many are exploring options on how to mitigate climate concerns that could cause future disasters. That includes Wolcott, which is investing in a forestry
Winooski students attend Financial Reality Fair
WINOOSKI, Vt. (WCAX) – Winooski High School students faced financial realities Thursday morning through an immersive simulation. The Financial Reality Fair’s goal is to equip students with practical budgeting and financial management skills, preparing them for real-world
Sanders introduces 32-hour workweek bill
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) – Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is pushing new legislation to adopt a 32-hour workweek. While many workers find the proposal appealing, some small businesses are less enthused. Sanders held a hearing Thursday on the
Super Senior: Mary and Douglas Grant
FAIRFIELD, Vt. (WCAX) – Walking in the woods on her Fairfield property is Mary Grant’s favorite place. “This is the old sugarhouse,” Mary pointed out. “You can see sap coming… every year it’s a new adventure.” Grants
Vermont bill aimed at improving pedestrian, bike safety
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont lawmakers legislators are contemplating a bill that would implement safety measures designed to safeguard people walking and biking. It comes as state officials report 73 car crashes involving bicycles last year and
League of Women Voters suing those involved in robocalls sent to NH voters
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The League of Women Voters filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to prevent those who sent robocalls mimicking President Joe Biden’s voice to New Hampshire voters from using artificial intelligence for future deceptions. The
Massachusetts man takes plea deal in Vermont shooting
BARRE CITY, Vt. (WCAX) – A Massachusetts man has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge in connection with a shooting in Vermont. The shooting happened in February 2022 in Barre City at the corner of Prospect and