Vermont LGBTQ+ youth attend two-day leadership event
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – LGBTQ+ youth from across Vermont converged in Montpelier this week for a leadership conference. Organizers say despite Vermont’s progressive reputation, LGBTQ+ youth continue to report daily experiences of harm and violence in their
Rutland cemetery facing cash crunch is forced to close
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – A cemetery board in Rutland that’s faced mounting financial struggles now plans to cease all operations next month. “Everybody in this area has people buried here, including myself,” said Rutland City Cemetery Commissioner
After a dozen years, Burlington prepares for changing of the guard
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger is wrapping up 12 years in office and on Monday he will pass the torch to Mayor-Elect Emma Mulvaney-Stanak. With just a few days until he leaves office, Mayor
New Kingdom Con audit examines who knew what, and when
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A new audit takes a look at who knew what and when during the Kingdom Con. The report slams state leaders for not doing enough, but stops short of finding them culpable. The
Lamoille Health Partners reaches $540K settlement over data breach
MORRISTOWN, Vt. (WCAX) – Lamoille Health Partners has agreed to a $540,000 settlement following a 2022 data breach. The cybersecurity breach allowed someone to hack into their system. They encrypted and stole files containing patients’ personal information,
Northeast Kingdom school district discovers voter-approved budget $1M short
BARTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A school budget mishap in the Northeast Kingdom could leave taxpayers to foot an unexpected bill. WCAX has obtained emails between the Orleans Central Supervisory Union Superintendent and members of the school board
Enrollment up and White River Junction VA, nationally
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. (WCAX) – Enrollment is up at the VA Medical Center in White River Junction and across the country. According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, 580 Vermont veterans enrolled in the VA
Adirondack eclipse viewers could face gridlock, poor cell service
RAY BROOK, N.Y. (WCAX) – With ten days to go until April 8th’s total solar eclipse, local law enforcement in the Adirondacks is preparing for a big bump in visitors, creating potential gridlock on local roads and
Pets with Potential: Meet Smokey
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – This week’s Pet with Potential is a one-year-old female bunny named Smokey. Smokey is a beautiful mama bunny who is hopeful to find her next home now that all of her babies
Rutland County Humane Society continues search for new property
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – The Rutland County Humane Society continues its search for new property after a recent deal to purchase property in Rutland Town fell through. Officials recently launched a search for a new location because