Burlington Police Department holds swearing-in ceremony for new employees
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Burlington Police Department is expanding its team. The department held a swearing-in ceremony this afternoon highlighting their new employees. 10 are stepping into administrative and support staff positions, like community resource officers,
Nine arrested after drug raid in Bethel
BETHEL, Vt. (WCAX) – Nine people were arrested Thursday night after a drug raid in Bethel. Multiple agencies, including Vermont State Police and the Vermont Drug Task Force, executed a search warrant on Gage Road after an
St. Albans community searches for solutions in public safety meeting
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A spike in retail theft, homelessness, and domestic violence. Lieutenant Jason Wetherby of St. Albans says it was the busiest summer he’s ever seen. Now the community is taking addiction and public safety
The Northeast semiconductor manufacturing corridor goes international
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Quebec businesses want in on Vermont’s budding tech hub. Officials from the state’s Agency of Commerce say they’ve entered an international agreement to strengthen what they call Vermont’s “vibrant semiconductor industry”. Several Quebec
N.Y. DEC launches online portal for reporting bird flu
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation announced an online platform for the public to report avian flu outbreaks in wild birds. The department’s commissioner says early detection is key to preventing the spread.
Gov. Scott outlines $13 million tax-break plan
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Governor Phil Scott made affordability the cornerstone of his budget address this week. Fresh from a strong electoral showing in November, the Republican governor pitched plans to expand housing, reduce school costs,
Appeals court upholds NY voting rights law, reversing lower court
A New York appeals court on Thursday reversed a ruling from a judge that struck down a state voting rights law designed to protect the political voice of minority groups. The ruling from the Appellate Division of
More NY prison staff hospitalized for possible exposure to unknown substance
MALONE, N.Y. (WCAX) -The Upstate Correctional Facility in Malone, New York, is on lockdown after the third incident in a week that has sent corrections staff to the hospital over an unknown substance. At least 20 staff
Phase 2 of Champlain Parkway on track to 2026 completion
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A new route to downtown Burlington that has been decades in the making is expected to be completed by next year. But before the Champlain Parkway can open, it means closing. The concept
Vermont authorities unaware of immigration raids in the state
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont authorities say they are not aware of any immigration enforcement efforts taking place on farms or workplaces in the state. The Trump administration this week launched deportation efforts in Chicago and other