Hundreds of thousands in Vt. taxpayer Medicaid dollars are unaccounted for
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Department of Vermont Health Access’s efforts to stop fraud is reported to have fallen short of its duties. Auditor Doug Hoffer’s team found the Department of Vermont Health Access special investigative unit
Police investigating fatal Vermont house fire
DANBY, Vt. (WCAX) – Police say one person was found dead after a house fire in Danby. Fire crews were called to the blaze at 3111 Old Otis Road just before 7:30 a.m. Friday. Firefighters found a
Vermont GOP leaders lay out priorities with focus on public safety
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – From housing and education costs to strengthening public safety laws, members of Vermont’s Republican caucus outlined their priorities on Friday at the Statehouse. It comes on the heels of Gov. Phil Scott’s omnibus
Political newcomer among those hoping to replace Rep. Elise Stefanik
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – Candidates are lining up in hopes of replacing North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, including a political newcomer. Stefanik could soon be appointed to President Trump’s cabinet after being nominated for U.S. ambassador to
Preps underway for parade celebrating UVM Men’s Soccer Team’s national win
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Celebrations are set to kick off this weekend to celebrate the University of Vermont Men’s Soccer Team and their national championship win last month. Sunday afternoon, members of the team will head down
How potential tariffs could affect North Country agriculture
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) – What could a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods mean for north country farmers? Local experts weigh in. On Monday, after President Donald Trump was sworn into office, he said in
Stuck in Vermont: Touring Vermont SportsCar
MILTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont SportsCar, a rally car prep shop, opened its $12 million, 75,000-square-foot facility in Milton in 2018. It employs 65 people who design, engineer and fabricate Subarus for rally, rallycross and stunt videos
Murder victim’s daughter testifies in support of abuse of corpse bill
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – We told you last week about Vermont lawmakers working to increase the penalties for murders involving the abuse of a corpse. The bill comes in response to the July 2024 murder of Roberta
Tractor-trailer crash closes Swanton roadway
SWANTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Route 78 in Swanton was closed Friday morning after a tractor-trailer crash. It happened just before 8 a.m. near North River Road. VTrans says the trailer with building materials rolled over and off
Donations pour in for Great Vermont Coat Drive
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – We’re 10 days into the Great Vermont Coat Drive collecting coats for those in need. WCAX has partnered with the Vermont Federal Credit Union to collect new and gently used jackets. Last