New initiative aims to help LGBTQ business owners network
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A new initiative is aimed at helping LGBTQ business owners and entrepreneurs succeed. The Vermont Pride and Prosperity Network is a collaboration between several organizations including the Pride Center of Vermont, Mercy Connections,
N.Y. legislation would implement statewide short-term rental registry
ALBANY, N.H. (WCAX) – Pending legislation on short-term rentals in New York is waiting for Governor Kathy Hochul’s signature. It focuses on keeping track of how many units there are, by creating a rental registry. “From all
Underhill teen dies after car jack collapses
UNDERHILL, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont State Police have released more information on the 18-year-old who died in the parking lot at Mount Mansfield Union High School. Police say Silas Salyer, 18, of Underhill was working on his
Northern Stage on track to raise funds for housing project
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. (WCAX) – Northern Stage in the Upper Valley is preparing to break ground on a large housing complex. The organization is contractually obligated to provide housing for its traveling actors, who sometimes live
The Conniption Fits host free concerts this weekend
ENFIELD, N.H. (WCAX) – Free outdoor concerts in Enfield, New Hampshire all weekend long. The Conniption Fits will take the stage at 6:00 p.m. at the Enfield Family Fair. The annual event is put on by the Enfield
Building demolition begins on Alice Hyde campus
MALONE, N.Y. (WCAX) – Demolition is underway in New York’s Franklin County with the goal of expanding primary care. Alice Hyde Medical Center is being demolished to make way for a new primary care facility. The buildings
Walpole man arrested for the alleged sexual assault of a minor
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Walpole man is due in court Friday afternoon for the alleged sexual assault of a minor. According to an investigation by Vermont State Police, 39-year-old Paul Colburn Jr. sexually assaulted a minor
Financial scammer purports to be ‘City of Montpelier’
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The City of Montpelier is asking the public to keep an eye out for an imposter scam. Montpelier’s finance office says an imposter has been trying to withdraw funds from people’s bank accounts
Child care contribution tax begins July 1
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Starting on Monday, you could see a new tax listed on your pay stub. As of July 1, employers will pay a 0.44% payroll tax on wages paid towards the Vermont Child Care
Attorney General Charity Clark appointed to the Tobacco Committee
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Attorney General Charity Clark has a new position on the Tobacco Committee. Attorney General Charity Clark has been appointed co-chair of the committee within the National Association of Attorneys General. The goal of