Body of man missing in Lake Champlain found Friday
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – The man who went missing this week in Lake Champlain has been found dead. Police say rescue crews have found the body of Cory Lavallee, who they say drowned on Wednesday. They say
UVM launches new Water Resources Institute
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The University of Vermont has launched a new Water Resources institute to help tackle challenges spurred by climate change including flooding, algal blooms, and the spread of contamination and pollution. While last year’s
Burlington delegation visits new Ukrainian sister city
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A delegation of Burlington residents returned last week from a trip to war-torn Ukraine to visit the Queen City’s new sister city for the first time. In the wake of Russia’s invasion of
Former Gov. Kunin says Biden should bow out
SHELBURNE, Vt. (WCAX) – Former Vermont Governor Madeleine Kunin has joined a growing number of Democrats in calling for President Joe Biden to step aside in his reelection bid. The party has been split following the president’s
The Big Reveal: Vt. residents brace for property tax bills
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Property tax bills will be arriving in the mail soon for Vermonters and many are likely to suffer from sticker shock. After months of debate over soaring school budgets the yield bill, the
Feds approve Vt. bid to improve Medicare affordability, quality
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont is partnering with the federal government and a few other states in a new effort to contain Medicare costs and improve care. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services earlier this week
Bennington man arrested for violating restraining order against former lawmaker
BENNINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – There were tense moments in a Bennington courtroom Friday as a former gubernatorial candidate and gun rights activist faced a judge. Kevin Hoyt, who is often outspoken on political matters on social media,
Former RRMC nurse faces federal weapons charges
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – A former Rutland nurse is facing multiple federal criminal charges for possessing firearms while unlawfully using drugs. Daniel McSwiggin, a former nurse at Rutland Regional Medical Center, is accused of firing a weapon,
Man charged in Rutland officer’s murder seeks pre-trial release
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – The man charged with aggravated murder in the death of a Rutland Police officer was back in court Friday asking to be released from prison. Tate Rheaume, 20, has been held without bail
Mother of slain Burlington woman says alleged perp should have been behind bars
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – July 7th marks one year since Kelley Cusson was found dead in a Burlington park, the victim of an apparent violent sexual assault. The 31-year-old’s mother now wonders if it all could have