Draft report indicates clean heat upgrades could cost state upwards of $17B
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A draft report obtained by WCAX indicates it could cost Vermont up to $17 billion to implement the Affordable Heat Act passed last year. The Vermont Public Utility Commission’s Clean Heat Standard Technical
Experts search for pesticide alternatives following neonicotinoid ban
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Farmers are looking for answers following the phase-out of a popular class of pesticides. Over objections from the governor, Vermont lawmakers this spring, passed a law banning neonicotinoid pesticides due to their often
Peru murder suspect due in court
PERU, N.Y. (WCAX) – A Peru, New York. man accused of second-degree murder will face a judge Thursday. Kevin Kosza, 27, was charged with the murder of Krysten Remy, 23, in mid-April. Police say the two got
Vt. insurance company to argue for rate increase
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Health care costs could be on the rise again for some Vermonters. On Thursday, Blue Cross Blue Shield will argue for a 4% rate increase. In May, WCAX News reported that Blue Cross
Online survey to document flood impact on forests
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermonters now have a new way to report impacts of flooding online. The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation has launched a flood impact survey with the goal of understanding the impact
Experts search for pesticide alternatives following neonicotinoid ban
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Farmers are looking for answers following the phase-out of a popular class of pesticides. This spring, Vermont passed a law banning neonicotinoid pesticides due to their often devastating impact on pollinators and other
Naomi Watts, Noemie Merlant star in trailer for the film, ‘Emmanuelle’

The poster and trailer for Audrey Diwan’s “Emmanuelle” has dropped, ahead of its world premiere screening on September 20th at the San Sebastian Film Festival. The film features Noémie Merlant (Portrait of a Woman on Fire), Naomi
See Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley in the trailer for ‘The Substance’

Demi Moore, 61, plays an aging Hollywood star in the trailer for The Substance, described as a ‘feminist horror’ film directed by Coralie Fargeat (Revenge). The film, which debuted in Cannes and earned the best screenplay honors,
Chris Brown sued for $50M for assaulting 4 concertgoers at show in Fort Worth

Chris Brown is being sued for $50 million for allegedly assaulting four concertgoers. The lawsuit names Brown, several of his entourage, and tour promoter Live Nation as defendants in the filing, alleging the “brutal, violent assault,” of
Manchester airport announces new flights
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – More flight options out of New Hampshire are clear for take-off. The state division of Economic Development announced that Jet Blue will be coming to New Hampshire’s Manchester Airport for the first time.