St. Albans man faces federal gun charge connected to home invasion
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A St. Albans man accused in a Milton home invasion back in March now faces federal weapons charges. Authorities say Quentin Suggs, 37, attempted to break into an apartment with a gun but
What does passage of Vt. psychedelic mushroom law mean?
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Governor Phil Scott on Wednesday signed into law a bill that could put Vermont on the path to decriminalizing the use of psychedelic mushrooms. The law sets up a Psychedelic Therapy Advisory
Burlington gas leak prompts King Street evacuations
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A natural gas leak at a Burlington construction site prompted evacuations from nearby buildings. Fire crews responded just after noon to the intersection of King and Church Streets. Officials say construction workers were
NH judge reaches decision on reinstating driver’s license to man who caused deadly 2019 crash
CONCORD, N.H. (WCAX) – A New Hampshire judge Thursday agreed with state officials that Volodymyr Zhukovskyy’s unlawful operation contributed to a deadly 2019 crash in Randolph, making it unlikely his bid to get his driver’s license reinstated
Vt. bill would allow student financial aid regardless of immigration status
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – One of the bills awaiting Gov. Phil Scott’s signature this week aims to expand college opportunities for people regardless of their immigration status. Students currently need a Social Security number to get help
WATCH LIVE: WCAXtra Special Report
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Tune in to our livestream at 9:15 a.m. featuring a special report from Melissa Cooney. Our Melissa Cooney joins us live to tell us about Six Flags Great Escape’s newest tourist attraction.
Gov. Sununu faced with controversial trans-rights bills
CONCORD, N.H. (WCAX) – Protest signs are waving at New Hampshire’s statehouse as a set of controversial bills head to Governor Chris Sununu’s desk. Among the hotly debated pieces of legislation Sununu can sign or veto are
N.H. corrections to start using body cameras
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Corrections workers in the Granite State are getting a new piece of equipment thanks to a new policy. The New Hampshire Department of Corrections announced the department-wide use of body cameras. Every law
Vt. Fish & Wildlife urges public to let lampreys spawn in Connecticut River
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – They may be considered a pest in Lake Champlain, but wildlife experts say sea lamprey call the Connecticut River home. Vermont Fish and Wildlife are reminding fishers and other people visiting the Connecticut
Derby Walmart shooter expected in court Thursday
DERBY, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont State Police have arrested a suspect in connection to a Wednesday shooting at the Derby Walmart. 21-year-old Wellington Arias of Boston, Massachusetts was taken into custody just before 6 p.m. on Wednesday.