Vt. lawmakers pass $8.5 billion budget
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – State lawmakers were burning the midnight oil on the final hours of the legislative biennium, passing an $8.5 billion budget. This budget deal will increase property taxes by 13.8%, an increase that Governor
Northern lights seens across the region
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Areas across Northern Vermont saw views of the aurora borealis lights on Friday night. We have already gotten tons of viewer photos of the northern lights. Be sure to upload your own here
Broadway veterans lend a hand to stage Hanover HS spring musical
HANOVER, N.H. (WCAX) – Students from Hanover High School this weekend are staging their spring musical production. The Footlighters’ production of “Mean Girls” opened Friday and runs through Sunday, one of three shows the theater club puts
New York’s legal weed program plagued by inexperienced leaders, report finds
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s legal cannabis market has been hampered by inexperienced leaders who treated the state licensing agency like a “mission-driven” startup rather than a government office, according to an internal review released Friday. The report
St. Michael’s president to preside over first graduation
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – This weekend is commencement at St. Michael’s College and it will be the first for new school President Richard Plumb. The college’s 117th commencement takes place on Sunday. It will feature an address
Former UVMMC nurse celebrates 63 years of service
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A former nurse at the UVM Medical Center is celebrating 63 years of service for the hospital, taking care of the people who need it the most. Each spring, the flowers at the
SUNY Plattsburgh observes Kent State anniversary
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – SUNY Plattsburgh held an annual commemoration of student shootings decades ago at Kent State and Jackson State which both have anniversaries in May. Since 1971, SUNY Plattsburgh has held a ceremony to remember
Vermont Legislature poised to adjourn
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont lawmakers are racing to the finish line to pass critical legislation and adjourn Friday. There are several major pieces of legislation still pending including the $8.5 billion state budget, the Yield Bill
Experts urge taking steps to prevent tick bites
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont health officials say the prevalence of tick-borne diseases continues to increase and are advising people to take precautions now as the peak season for ticks gets underway. “Your body can’t really rest,
Shelburne Museum to kick off season Saturday
SHELBURNE, Vt. (WCAX) – Shelburne Museum is poised to kick off its summer season on Saturday with new exhibits, tours, and live music. Admission to the museum will be free for all visitors as part of the