Vt. lawmakers consider cost-saving options to save Bennington Battle Monument
BENNINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont lawmakers are considering cost-saving options to repair one of the state’s tallest structures. Officials earlier this winter announced that the Bennington Battle Monument is waterlogged and that the limestone needs extensive repairs.
Lawyers for Christian school ask federal appeals court to overturn Vt. sports ban
NEW YORK (WCAX) – Does religion exempt a Vermont Christian school from following the law? That was the question before the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York on Wednesday. The appeal was brought by
Large police presence at Eden home
EDEN, Vt. (WCAX) – There is a large police presence at a home on Route 100 in Eden at this hour. People should avoid the area if possible. We are working to get more information and will
Adirondack group pushes constitutional amendment for Mt. Van Hoevenberg
LAKE PLACID, N.Y.(WCAX) – A New York environmental group is pushing for an amendment to the state constitution after they say recent development at the Mt. Van Hoevenberg Olympic venue violated the Adirondack’s “Forever Wild” provisions. The
Burlington officials share plan to meet climate change goals
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – While a new executive order from the president calls out Vermont for certain climate change policies, Burlington is pushing ahead with plans to meet the city’s climate change goals. Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak
Family of missing Burlington man offer $5K reward
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The family of a missing Vermont man is now offering a reward for information that leads them to their loved one. Chris Harper, 37, has been missing since late November. Police have said
Democrats’ pick for Stefanik seat still hopeful for future special election
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – A St. Lawrence County farmer who had hoped to run for Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s seat says he’s not done with politics. Blake Gendebien, the Democrats’ pick to run for the District 21 seat,
Vermont tech ed students gear up for national competition
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont tech ed students on Wednesday got a chance to build their futures, showing off their skills in front of industry experts. Vermont CTE students were hard at work at Camp Johnson nailing,
Sanders fights to raise federal minimum wage
WASHINGTON (WCAX) – Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is fighting to raise wages for 22 million of the nation’s lowest-paid workers. The federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour hasn’t gone up in 15 years. Sanders and more
Scott calls on Vermonters to rise above national rhetoric
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – As many Americans worry about a global trade war over President Trump’s tariffs and deep spending cuts here at home, Gov. Phil Scott is calling on Vermonters to rise above the national rhetoric.