Classroom cell phone ban could come to New York
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – New York could soon join a handful states that have banned cell phones in classrooms as Governor Kathy Hochul begins the process of crafting a proposal for state lawmakers. In a speech she
Man hit by truck at East Montpelier transfer station
EAST MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A man was seriously injured Thursday when he was hit by a truck at the transfer station in East Montpelier. The Vermont DMV says it happened just before 9 a.m. They say
Vermont family prepares to see their Olympian compete in Paris
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Olympic opening ceremonies are just over a week away and several Vermonters will proudly wear their country’s gear. That includes Burlington High School graduate Ilona Maher, who is playing for the women’s
Men suspected of hiding murder victim’s body plead not guilty
NEWPORT, Vt. (WCAX) – Two Vermont men accused of hiding the body of a Northeast Kingdom woman who was murdered were back in court in Newport on Thursday. Aaron Camp, 34, of Derby, and Terron “Josh” Pendleton,
Police now calling disappearance of Vermont woman suspicious
ENOSBURGH, Vt. (WCAX) – Police are now calling the disappearance of an Enosburgh woman suspicious, but they aren’t yet saying why. Roberta Martin, 82, was reported missing Wednesday and police said search efforts continue Thursday afternoon. They
Darn Tough to donate Friday online sales proceeds to flood recovery efforts
NORTHFIELD, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont business says it will donate all of Friday’s online sales proceeds to flood recovery efforts. The announcement came Thursday from Darn Tough Vermont. The sock manufacturer said it will donate 100%
E. coli closes Plattsburgh City Beach to swimming
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – The Plattsburgh City Beach is closed to swimming until further notice after E. coli was found in the water. A water quality test conducted Wednesday indicated elevated levels of E. coli bacteria. The
Vt. man charged with stealing gun later used in murder
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Milton man faces federal charges of stealing firearms which court records say were used in a murder. Authorities say John Turner, 53, conspired with others to steal several firearms, including four handguns,
Former Vt. trooper pleads guilty to lewd and lascivious conduct
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) – A former Vermont trooper has pleaded guilty to lewd and lascivious conduct. It’s part of a plea deal for Todd Chisholm, who worked for the Vermont State Police from February 1988 to September
1 man killed in South Hero crash
SOUTH HERO, Vt. (WCAX) – Police say one man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in South Hero. It happened at about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday on US Route 2. Vermont State Police say Robert Goddard, 77, of