VT. Man charged in ‘Whitey’ Bulger death pleads guilty
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont man – accused of acting as lookout during the prison killing of notorious Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger – now admits he lied to investigators. Bulger terrorized the Boston area in
Brattleboro Police investigate bank robbery
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) – A Brattleboro man was taken into custody Monday night after police there say he robbed a bank. It happened Sunday at around 3:25 in the afternoon. Brattleboro Police responded to the M&T Bank
Made in Vermont: Barn and Brook Supply Co.
HINESBURG, Vt. (WCAX) – Knives are relatively simple tools, but the process of making them is anything but dull. “I’ve always loved things that can be beautiful, but also have a use as a tool,” says Phil
How to stay cool when temperatures rise
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – It was a scorcher out there on Monday, and it’s just the beginning of a week where we will likely see our first official heat wave of the summer. The National Weather Service
Burlington bus shelter relocating to discourage people from camping there
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Burlington bus stop shelter will be relocated in hopes of preventing people from setting up camp there. Disruptions outside Burlington’s Fletcher Free Library– specifically near the bus stop shelter– have left some
Vermont lawmakers override 6 of governor’s 7 vetoes
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Democrats flexed their political power in Montpelier on Monday, using their supermajority to override six of the seven vetoes issued by Gov. Phil Scott. In a one-day special session, lawmakers enacted the
HUD official visits Vermont to discuss housing needs
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A federal housing official stopped In Burlington on Monday to discuss the area’s housing needs. U.S. Housing and Urban Development Acting Secretary Adrienne Todman and Vermont Rep. Becca Balint were at the Richard
Central Vermont Medical Center adds metal detector, new security procedures
BERLIN, Vt. (WCAX) – People headed to the emergency department at the Central Vermont Medical Center will need to follow new security procedures. They will have to go through a metal detector, and they will need to
Nurses union at UVM Medical Center threatens of possible strike
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Unionized nurses at Vermont’s largest hospital say they are mulling over a possible strike. Union representatives say they are not close to reaching a deal on a new contract with the University of
Vermont farmers see strong start to hay harvesting
TUNBRIDGE, Vt. (WCAX) – Farmers across our region are taking advantage of the sunny weather to get in their first hay crop of the season. When it comes to feed for animals, this year is off to