N.Y. man pleads not guilty to two counts of child exploitation
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A New York man pleaded not guilty to charges of child exploitation of a Vermont minor earlier today. According to the Vermont District Attorney’s Office, 28-year-old Jose Merino-Lopez is accused of communicating with
Sneak preview of South Burlington’s Hillside East development
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The developers behind a new fossil and carbon-free housing project in South Burlington are offering previews. Reporter Sophia Thomas took a tour and found out whether folks will be able to afford
Wildlife Watch: Fish stocking season underway
SOUTH HERO, Vt. (WCAX) – Early spring means that annual fish stocking efforts are ramping up around Lake Champlain. In this week’s Wildlife Watch, Ike Bendavid traveled to the Ed Weed Fish Culture Station in Grand Isle,
Morrisville-Stowe Airport ruling spotlights impact of Kingdom Con on other EB-5 efforts
MORRISTOWN, Vt. (WCAX) – The impacts of the Kingdom Con continue to play out even after the criminal sentencing two years ago of the ring leaders and last year’s $16 million settlement by the state of Vermont.
Windsor County Sheriff receives $1M for communication upgrades
WOODSTOCK, Vt. (WCAX) – The Windsor County Sheriff’s Department is getting more than a million dollars in federal funds to improve police communication across the region. Senator Peter Welch helped secure the money, which will be used
US Bank officials visit new Beta facility in South Burlington
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Beta Technologies officials on Tuesday showed off their new building in South Burlington to the bank that loaned them money to build it. The official credit agency of the United States, the
New Montpelier post office in the works
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – It’s been almost nine months since Montpelier was hit by flooding that inundated the downtown, shuttering most businesses, including the Federal Building housing the former post office. Now, The U.S. Postal Service says
Addison County lawmakers call on State’s Attorney Eva Vekos to resign
ADDISON COUNTY, Vt. (WCAX) – The majority of the Addison County legislative delegation is calling on embattled Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos to resign. A letter from lawmakers on Monday said, in part: “Her unprofessional behavior
Vt. hospital to ramp up training after assault on ER staff
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – Health care providers at the hospital in St. Johnsbury are still rattled after police say they were assaulted over the weekend. Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital officials say on Sunday, a man seeking
Fair Haven Union Middle and High School remains closed after fuel leak
FAIR HAVEN, Vt. (WCAX) – It will be at least another day before students at Fair Haven Union Middle and High School can return to class after more than 500 gallons of fuel oil spilled into the