Organizations team up to fight hunger in Vermont
WILLISTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Two local organizations are teaming together this week in the fight against hunger in Vermont. The Junior League of Champlain Valley and the Williston Food Shelf are participating in a week long fundraiser
Health Watch: Plans underway for new Lake Placid health center
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (WCAX) – A new primary care facility is coming to Lake Placid this summer, further expanding access to health care in New York’s North Country. “We will be primarily focused on primary care, preventative
Burlington mayor, HUD officials call for investment in affordable housing
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Members of the Biden administration were in Burlington Wednesday looking at the city’s progress on affordable housing. Officials with the Department of Housing and Urban Development joined the Burlington mayor and other officials
Gov. Scott urges lawmakers to push ahead with his property tax relief borrowing plan
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Governor Phil Scott says state lawmakers should push forward his plan to provide property tax relief this year despite concerns over possible impacts to the state’s bond rating. The Scott administration last
Police investigating after woman’s body found at home in Peru, NY
PERU, N.Y. (WCAX) – Police in New York are investigating after the body of a woman was found in the town of Peru. New York State Police says they conducted a welfare check at about 2:00 p.m.
Vt. officials eye Vergennes to host juvenile facility
VERGENNES, Vt. (WCAX) – The state of Vermont may have found a new home for a long-planned juvenile justice facility. Seven Days reports that Vergennes will be the new home for the 14-bed facility. But that news
High Court finds state regulators failed to follow rules in VGS pipeline case
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Supreme Court says state regulators didn’t follow their own rules when it comes to enforcing penalties against Vermont Gas during the construction of the Addison County pipeline. The pipeline, completed in
Backlash over Panton solar project plan
PANTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Could the Addison County town of Panton become home to Vermont’s largest solar array? Freepoint Solar and SunEast Development are behind the so-called Viridis Solar project, a 50-megawatt array that would cover 300
Chittenden County group marks 50 years of working to end sexual violence
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Fifty years ago, an organization aimed at combating sexual violence got its start. It started in 1974 as Women Against Rape, with a hotline that volunteers answered during the night. It’s come a
Castleton University installation aims to spark conversations about sexual violence
CASTLETON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont artist and activist Tracy Molloy has created art seen across the country. Her newest installation, “Against My Will,” is now on display on the Vermont State University Castleton campus, created with the