2 charged with assault in fight at troubled Burlington apartment complex
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Police say an alleged fight at Burlington’s troubled Decker Towers ended in a stabbing. The state’s largest subsidized apartment complex has struggled with ongoing problems like crime and drug dealing. Now, Burlington police
Postal workers rally in Montpelier
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Postal workers took to Montpelier Tuesday to rally for change. American Postal Workers Union members gathered at the Statehouse steps to stand up against privatization, mail delays, and what they call a reduction
Burlington Airport on track for 2nd busiest year; Frontier flights return
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Burlington Airport is on track to have its second busiest year ever, and a familiar airline is returning. In 2009, the airport saw 750,000 outbound passengers. This year, they project 710,000. The
Suspected rabid fox in Woodstock put down
WOODSTOCK, Vt. (WCAX) – A suspected rabid fox that had been plaguing the Woodstock area has been put down. Woodstock Police last week said they received multiple reports of an aggressive fox approaching visitors in the area
Hochul signs bill requiring warning labels on sports wagering ads
ALBANY, N.Y. (WCAX) – New York Governor Kathy Hochul is cracking down on problem gambling. The governor Tuesday signed a law that requires gambling and sports betting advertisements to include warnings about gambling addiction and a hotline
Welch calls for FEMA audit
WASHINGTON (WCAX) – Facing ongoing concerns about FEMA’s sluggish response to flooding this summer, Vermont Senator Peter Welch has introduced a bill that seeks more transparency at the federal agency. Welch’s FEMA Operational Transparency Act would audit
Vermont libraries win funding to maintain internet access
BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Department of Libraries is awarding millions of dollars in ARPA grants to libraries across the state. The $15.9 million in funding for 14 public libraries in Vermont comes from the American
Vermonters called to report autobody repair and insurance issues
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – If you have experienced issues regarding autobody repairs and car insurance, the state wants to hear from you. The Department of Financial Regulation is asking about Vermonters’ experiences and concerns about autobody repairs
Worcester Range management plan released
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont forestry and wildlife officials have released updated management plans for Vertmont’s Worcester Range. The mountain chain, which includes Mt. Hunger, the popular Stowe Pinnacle, and Worcester and Elmore Mountains, is the subject
WATCH LIVE: WCAXtra Special Report
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Tune in to our live stream featuring Calvin Cutler. Calvin tells us about Vermont’s three-acre rule, which requires three-acre patches of land to have a stormwater permit. The rule aims at reducing phosphorus