Essex Junction teen dies in Beltline crash
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – An Essex teen is dead following a crash on Burlington’s Beltline, also known as Route 127. Burlington Police Chief Jon Murad says it happened just south of the North Avenue interchange on Route
Route 116 in Bristol closed as crews battle structure fire
BRISTOL, Vt. (WCAX) – A structure fire in Bristol shut down Vt. Route 116 in the area of East Street. State police say drivers should find alternate routes. No official word yet on whether anyone has been
Are retirement costs driving Vermont seniors into homelessness?
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Retirement can be expensive, and sometimes the cost of care can bankrupt you. A Vermont family tried to navigate the system and lost a loved one in a transition. “My mother’s story is
Amid property tax fatigue, school officials talk strategy on school budgets
WOODSTOCK, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont school districts are crunching the numbers to figure out school budgets to present to voters. It comes as lawmakers are trying to hammer together an education finance reform package to address Vemonters
Vermont’s medical cannabis program to get a makeover
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont is preparing to embark on a major overhaul of its struggling medical cannabis program, which has steadily lost registered patients since the state made it legal for people to grow weed at
Outdoor Gear Exchange recommits to downtown location
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A longtime Burlington retailer is reversing course, recommitting to its Church Street anchor store. Outdoor Gear Exchange on Wednesday said that after concerns about crime prompted them to open an outlet in Essex
Vt. governor tees up omnibus public safety package
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Gov. Phil Scott on Wednesday unveiled a sweeping public safety plan that addresses bail, young offenders, and a “catch and release” system that he says is causing people to lose trust in
Wrongful death lawsuit filed in fatal pedestrian crash involving officer
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The town of Shelburne is being sued over the death of a bicyclist who police say was hit and killed by a local police officer. The wrongful death lawsuit is being brought
St. Johnsbury manufacturer gears up for major expansion, new hires
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – A St. Johnsbury manufacturer hopes an influx of cash will bring new jobs to the Northeast Kingdom. Weidmann is one of the world’s largest producers of high-grade insulation materials used in electrical
Vt. Rail System plans expansion to northern NH
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Rail System is looking to expand its freight services to northern New Hampshire. The company last spring announced plans to over the New Hampshire Central Railroad, which runs through North Stratford, Colebrook,