Vermont Democratic Party leader steps down

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont’s Democratic Party is searching for a new leader. Executive Director Jim Dandeneau says he’s stepping aside after two and a half years. it comes after tough election losses for vermont democrats this

Vt. man in court on animal cruelty charges

MOUNT TABOR, Vt. (WCAX) – A Rutland County man faced a judge Monday on ten counts of abusing animals. It comes as nearby residents say they have had to deal for months with the nightmare neighbor. The

Winooski officials to present proposed sanctuary school policy

WINOOSKI, Vt. (WCAX) – School officials in Winooski are hearing from parents worried about the potential for stepped-up federal immigration enforcement in schools under a new Trump administration. The district, one of Vermont’s most ethnically diverse, is

Upper Valley emergency shelter to open Wednesday

LEBANON, Vt. (WCAX) – As temperatures remain below freezing in the immediate forecast, a homeless shelter in Lebanon is opening this week. The overnight shelter on Mechanic Street was supposed to open back in December but officials

New report outlines alternatives to gas tax

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – What will Vermont lawmakers do to shore up how the state funds road repairs? Vermont’s Transportation Fund is made up of a variety of taxes and fees, including a surcharge Vermonters pay when

Nasty stomach bug making the rounds in our region

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont health officials say a nasty stomach bug is making the rounds and they’re urging the public to take some simple precautions. The highly contagious norovirus is on the rise across our region,

Randolph man dies in two-car crash on Route 66

RANDOLPH, Vt. (WCAX) – A Randolph man has died following a crash Monday morning on Route 66. The Vermont State Police say Donald Price, 65, was headed east on the highway and crossed the center line, hitting