Pressure on Vermont Gas Systems over pipeline
VERGENNES, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Gas Systems is facing pressure over a pipeline in Addison County. Some residents there want it removed due to growing mistrust of the company. “I don’t know why you haven’t checked on
Vermont House approves 2026 budget bill
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont House Thursday afternoon gave preliminary approval to the state’s 2026 budget bill. The measure, which passed 104 to 38, is similar to the governor’s proposed $9 billion pending plan. Some of
Federal cuts expected to impact Vermont libraries, museums
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – As the Trump administration continues to try to cut the federal workforce, the Institute of Museum and Library Services has landed on the chopping block, potentially impacting museums and libraries across our region.
Bennington Potters’ flagship stores remain locked 5 years after pandemic
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Bennington Potters, a well-known Vermont brand has a showroom full of products at their store just off the Church Street Marketplace, but the business has been shut down since the pandemic. The lights
Getting Answers: Why did Vt. judge dismiss fraud charges against home contractor?
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont judge this week called a state law protecting against home improvement fraud unconstitutional, dismissing three cases against James Martin, the president of Northern Build Pros Inc., who was accused of not
Burlington murder suspect will remain in jail pending trial
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – An accused killer will remain behind bars while his case plays out. Claude Mumbere is accused of killing Kelley Cusson in a Burlington Park in July 2023. But his attorney, David Sleigh, says
Nonprofit distributes books to Upper Valley school that inspire empathy
WINDSOR, Vt. (WCAX) – Students in Windsor are learning that it’s okay to be different. They are getting help from a nonprofit that’s dedicated to those who love a good story. It was a special delivery Thursday
Alerts to crime victims in Vermont are full of flaws
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Northeast Kingdom ‘cruiser-crusher’ faces new charges
NEWPORT, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont man who gained notoriety over a decade ago for smashing police cruisers with a tractor faces new charges. Roger Pion back in 2012 flattened seven Orleans County Sheriff’s cruisers with a
First Alert Weather Day: Tracking snow and ice for Saturday
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Plan ahead for a potentially messy weekend. Our weather team is issuing a First Alert Weather Day for Saturday due to the potential for snow, ice, and hazardous travel conditions. Timing: Plan for