Gov. Scott leads the way in campaign funding
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Governor Phil Scott continues to dominate in the fundraising race ahead of the August primaries. Preliminary fundraising numbers show Scott raised $126,000 and spent $84,000. He has well over half a million dollars
Brooklyn man faces drug charges
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – An alleged fentanyl dealer already facing federal charges, was in state court Tuesday morning on other drug charges. Kajuan Woods, 35, pleaded not guilty to cocaine possession. Paperwork says that South Burlington Police
Recycling all household batteries is now the law
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont officials are reminding folks to dispose of household batteries responsibly now that it’s illegal to dump them in the trash. Many kinds of batteries had already been illegal to throw out for
Addison County prosecutor to give up driver’s license following alleged DUI
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos is losing her driver’s license. It stems from her refusal to take a breath test after she showed up at a crime scene in January and police
Vt. launches website for problem gambling
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont mental health officials are launching a new website for individuals and families affected by problem gambling. Vermont in January launched legal online sports betting, which is expected to bring in upwards of
Burlington man arrested following knife threat
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Burlington man is expected in court Tuesday after police say he threatened someone with a knife. It happened just before 6 p.m. Monday night on South Union Street. Burlington Police say Abukar
Calais dam renovation aims to control flooding
CALAIS, Vt. (WCAX) – A dam in Calais is getting a makeover after last summer’s flooding. The couple hundred Vermonters who call Calais home spent years working to flood-proof the dam on Curtis Pond, only to watch
Local lawmakers respond to Supreme Court presidential immunity ruling
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Lawmakers from around our region are weighing in on Monday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity. In a historic 6-3 ruling, the court Monday ruled that former presidents have broad immunity from
UVM Medical Center nurses to strike July 12 pending contract deal
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Nurses at the UVM Medical Center announced Tuesday they will go on strike for five days starting Friday, July 12, unless union negotiators are offered an acceptable contract in the coming days. The
New York to install harm reduction vending machines
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – New plans are taking shape in New York to install three harm-reduction vending machines. They’ll be stocked with Narcan, test strips, wound care kits, and feminine hygiene products. The effort is spearheaded by