Statehouse ceremony honors victims of impaired, distracted driving
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A gathering at the Statehouse Tuesday honors those killed or hurt by impaired or distracted driving. The annual Red Ribbon Tree Ceremony takes place at noon in the House chamber. Each ribbon represents
Judge to decide if Northeast Kingdom double-murder suspect competent to stand trial
NEWPORT, Vt. (WCAX) – A judge is expected to decide as early as Tuesday if the suspect in a Northeast Kingdom double-murder is competent to stand trial. Cirell Brown, 23, of Orleans, is accused of two counts
Suspect pleads not guilty in Northeast Kingdom double-murder
NEWPORT, Vt. (WCAX) – The suspect in a Northeast Kingdom double-murder faced a judge Wednesday in what police are calling a gruesome crime and neighbors say is out of character with the community. Cirell Brown, 23, of
Wake sport opponents seek further restrictions in 10 Vermont lakes
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Nine lake associations are asking state environmental officials to ban wake sports on 10 more Vermont lakes. New rules limiting wake boats and wake sports went into effect this spring that limit their
Siena Poll: Majority of New Yorkers wouldn’t re-elect Hochul
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) – Governor Kathy Hochul’s job approval rating has increased slightly, according to a new Siena Poll released Tuesday. According to the poll, her approval rating sits at 46%, up from 41% in October.
WATCH LIVE: WCAXtra Special Report
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Tune in to our live stream featuring Katharine Huntley. Katharine joins us to discuss what was passed at last night’s Burlington City Council meeting. Peter has the latest forecast.
Vt. Human Rights Commission calls for increased funding
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Tuesday is Human Rights Day, and a meeting in Montpelier aims to highlight how far Vermont still has to go. Tuesday at noon, the Vermont Human Rights Commission is making its case for
‘Mobile ID’ now accepted at N.Y. restaurants, bars
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – New York is rolling out a new way to verify it’s you – on your phone. The new Mobile ID is an app for New York residents with a state license, permit, or
Pared down graffiti ordinance passes in Burlington
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A proposed ordinance to stop graffiti in the Queen City has passed with one exception. When it was introduced last month, the ordinance aimed at vandalism in Burlington with measures like an online
Police: Man in critical condition after being hit by drunk driver
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A man is in critical condition after police say he was hit by a drunk driver. Police say 26-year-old Jamee Shields of Townshend was driving under the influence on Route 30 when she