Welch holds virtual press conference to discuss healthcare costs
WASHINGTON. (WCAX) – Senator Welch speaking out against big pharma. In a virtual press conference today, Senator Welch joined representative Debbie Dingell from Michigan and the nonprofit Protect Our Care. In a new report from Protect Our
Wildlife Watch: Restoring natural floodplains
BRIDPORT, Vt. (WCAX) – Among the rolling hills of Bridport, there was once a functioning farm where the Lemon Fair Wildlife Management Area is now. Today, the land is among areas around the state where Vermont wildlife
Northeast Kingdom teen charged with attempted murder
KIRBY, Vt. (WCAX) – A Northeast Kingdom teen has been charged with attempted murder following an alleged assault Tuesday morning. Vermont State Police say Charles Hunt Jr., 18, of Kirby, sexually assaulted and tried to kill someone
Vermonters in multiple communities hit the polls for school budget revotes
ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. (WCAX) – Voters hit the polls– again– in many Vermont communities on Tuesday to decide on their school budgets. Residents in South Burlington and St. Johnsbury are facing third votes to try to find
Vt. nurseries, garden centers continue to see brisk business
BRADFORD, Vt. (WCAX) – Enthusiasm for home gardening — and other domestic DIY projects — took off during the pandemic, and some businesses in the Upper Valley say it’s still growing. Friedrich Gross of Corinth was among
Vt. bill would put limits on cashless transactions
WINOOSKI, Vt. (WCAX) – An increasing number of Vermont businesses are going cashless, a trend that caught on during the pandemic, but that elicits mixed feelings. Now, some Vt. lawmakers are looking to get into the debate
CityPlace construction on target
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Building continues on Burlington’s tallest development. The CityPlace project will soon bring hundreds of housing units and hotel rooms to the Queen City. With the upward construction of CityPlace’s South Building largely completed,
Progressive Party leaders say Democratic appointment breaks with precedent
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Progressives are crying foul over Governor Phil Scott’s pick to fill Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak’s former House seat. The governor on Monday appointed Abbey Duke, a Democrat, to the Burlington seat. Mayor
Why verdict in landmark trial over NH youth center abuse is being disputed
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — “Duped.” “Devastated.” “Sickened.” That’s how a jury foreperson felt after learning that the amount awarded in a landmark lawsuit over abuse at New Hampshire’s youth detention center could be slashed by nearly 99%. A jury
Colchester man convicted for deadly Swanton robbery
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – A Colchester man has been convicted for his role in a deadly 2021 armed robbery in Swanton. Federal authorities say Dominique Troupe, 37, was convicted Monday following a six-day jury trial on drug,