Winooski School Board approves sanctuary policy
WINOOSKI, Vt. (WCAX) – As immigration enforcement ramps up under the Trump administration, the Winooski School District is standing firm in its commitment to provide sanctuary schools. Winooski’s school board last week unanimously approved a policy that
Dairy producers discuss industry’s future at Vt. conference
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – What does the future hold for Vermont’s dairy industry? That was the question for farmers at the Vermont Dairy Producers Conference in South Burlington on Tuesday. Farmers, agricultural companies and industry experts
City Council expected to sign off on next phase of planning for South End development
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A major redevelopment project in Burlington’s South End has taken another small step forward. The Burlington City Council Tuesday night is expected to sign off on an agreement that will allow the next
Vermont father denies abusing infant
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Colchester accused of abusing his 7-week-old baby pleaded not guilty in court on Tuesday. Joshua Richland, 27, faces six abuse-related charges, including aggravated domestic assault and cruelty to a child. Court paperwork
Vt. lawmakers anticipate extending session to deal with education finance reform
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont legislative session isn’t even half over but lawmakers are already saying that they will likely extend it into the summer to deal with tackling education finance reform. Governor Phil Scott last
New York’s ethics watchdog ruled constitutional by state’s top court
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s top court on Tuesday affirmed the constitutionality of an ethics watchdog created three years ago to stem public corruption, rejecting arguments from former Gov. Andrew Cuomo related to a $5 million
Shelburne Museum acquires 3 Norman Rockwell paintings
SHELBURNE, Vt. (WCAX) – The Shelburne Museum has acquired three important paintings by Norman Rockwell. The renowned American artist painted “Kneeling Girl’ in 1955 and “The Craftsman” in 1962. The museum also obtained a preliminary sketch for
Lift replacement to prevent Killington from hosting World Cup
KILLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Killington will not host the World Cup this year due to a lift replacement at the ski resort. A $30 million infrastructure project is underway at the resort, including a new Superstar lift.
Rutland massage therapist charged with lewd acts
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – A Rutland massage therapist has been charged with multiple counts of lewd and lascivious conduct. Rutland Police says it comes after a months-long investigation into Paul Colletti’s massage business that began last June.
Town of Lyndon conserving road salt
LYNDON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Northeast Kingdom town is coming up short on road salt. The town of Lyndon posted on its Facebook page that they were unable to get more salt for the roads. In that