New Hampshire man charged with aggravated sexual assault
BETHLEHEM, N.H. (WCAX) – A Bethlehem, N.H. man is in jail facing multiple charges, including felony sexual assault. News Hampshire State Police say they arrested Raymond Carpe Jr., 23, on Wednesday on a warrant for felony aggravated
Montpelier city council explains decision not to rehire former city manager
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) — After 30 years on the job, Montpelier city manager Bill Fraser has been voted out. The move sparked confusion in the community, which had grown used to the familiar face hired in 1995.
Another Southern State Correctional Facility inmate dead
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont State Police are investigating the death of an inmate from a Springfield prison. Officials say 63-year-old Shawn Gibney of Colchester, who was jailed at Southern State Correctional Facility, died on Wednesday while
Scott proclaims Feb. 19 Recovery Day in Vermont
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The governor proclaimed Wednesday “Recovery Day” in Vermont. I've proclaimed today as Recovery Day in Vermont. We've made meaningful process in reducing fatal opioid overdoses but must continue our work to support prevention,
Education proposal is latest attempt to address long-standing challenges
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – At first blush, Gov. Phil Scott’s proposal to transform education appears to be a response to an immediate crisis. The confluence of steeply rising education costs and declining student enrollment has driven up
Newsmaker Interview: Rep. Becca Balint
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Congresswoman Becca Balint is among lawmakers in Congress raising concerns about Elon Musk’s “hostile” cost-cutting efforts in Washington. The Democrat says the actions of the unelected billionaire to access sensitive government information
Scott administration seeks to limit Act 250 appeals process
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Gov. Phil Scott and other supporters of Act 250 reform are fleshing out plans to further streamline housing construction by making it harder for people to appeal projects. Vermont’s signature land use
Organizations work to build flood resiliency in Northern Vermont
ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) – Six organizations in Northern Vermont are coming together to make communities more flood-resilient. The Northern Vermont Economic Development District, made up of organizations from six counties, was created in the 1970s to
Democrats race to refine education reform package
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Democratic leaders on Wednesday provided a first-look plan to rein in runaway education costs that have caused property taxes to soar. According to the draft proposal, setting minimum sizes for classrooms and
Wastewater upgrades divide Montgomery residents
MONTGOMERY, Vt. (WCAX) – The Franklin County town of Montgomery is divided over a wastewater project that hasn’t broken ground but has already been years in the works. At the base of Jay Peak, the small, picturesque