Winooski man pleads guilty to multiple child sex crimes
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont man accused of sex crimes could remain behind bars for life. David Hojohn of Winooski was sentenced to 17 years to life on Monday after pleading guilty to multiple child sex
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,
Vt. lawmakers prepare for return to Statehouse, House leadership vote
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont’s legislative session begins on Wednesday and there may be momentum building to elect a new House speaker. Before lawmakers can dig into work for the new session, they need to elect a
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
Made in Vermont: Bristol watercolor artist captures beauty of Green Mountains
BRISTOL, Vt. (WCAX) – Drenched in sunshine and always southeast facing, the little desk tucked in the corner of Deborah Holmes’ home studio is what she calls “her spot.” “Oh I love it, yeah, I just love