Vermont Teddy Bear announces layoffs
SHELBURNE, Vt. (WCAX) – Layoffs have been announced at Vermont Teddy Bear. It comes after the business last month was bought by the Vermont Flannel Company and its apparel divisions were sold to other buyers. Now, the
New York senator won't face charges after he was accused of shoving an advocate
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A New York state senator won’t face charges after he was accused of shoving an advocate in the state capitol building last week. Disability rights advocate Michael Carey, who filed a complaint with New York
Raccoon tests positive for rabies in North Country; residents urged to be wary
PORT HENRY, N.Y. (WCAX) – A Northern New York county has reported yet another case of rabies. Essex County announced that a raccoon found dead on a Moriah golf course has tested positive for the virus. The
Report reveals new details about crash involving Vermont trooper
WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont state trooper who crashed into a fire truck was traveling between 79 and 86 mph at the point of impact– that’s according to a crash report obtained by WCAX News. The
Welch pushes to expand public sector union rights
WASHINGTON (WCAX) – Vermont Sen. Peter Welch is joining other senators in trying to expand rights for public sector workers to join unions and engage in collective bargaining. Unlike workers in the private sector, there is no
Vermont launches program to help feed students during summer break
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Class might be winding down for the summer, but efforts to keep kids fed during break are just ramping up. This week, Vermont got the thumbs up from the US Department of Agriculture
NH police renew evidence search for 1980s serial killer case
NEWPORT, N.H. (CNN) – A cold case from the 1980s is heating up again as New Hampshire authorities renew searches in the so-called “Connecticut River Valley serial killer” case. Jane Boroski survived after being stabbed 27 times
Biden visits NH to recognize PACT Act
NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — President Joe Biden, aiming to highlight his legislative accomplishments this election year, traveled to New Hampshire on Tuesday to discuss how he’s helped military veterans get benefits as a result of burn pit
Sen. Welch aims to combat ‘patent thicketing’ to lower prescription drug prices
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCAX) – Medical experts and industry leaders are in the limelight this week in the latest move from Vermont senators to lower drug prices. Senator Peter Welch requested the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing yesterday, to
Elvis Presley’s granddaughter Riley Keough files lawsuit to protect Graceland after it is sent to foreclosure
Elvis Presley’s granddaughter, actress Riley Keough, is fighting the court-approved sale of Graceland, the late singer’s compound in Memphis, Tennessee. Keough, identified in the court filing as Danielle Riley Keough, filed a claim in Tennessee civil court