Vermont falls short on EV Sales as dealers push back against climate rules
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont’s consumers are not buying electric vehicles as fast as the state’s rules require, according to data collected by the Vermont Vehicle Distributors Association. “We’re between a rock and a hard place, quite
NY attorney general’s lawyer urges Justice Dept. to reject Trump official’s call for criminal probe
NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer for New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday urged the Justice Department to refuse a Trump administration official’s request to prosecute the Democrat for mortgage fraud, calling it “improper political retribution.” In
Goodlander discusses Medicaid concerns with Coos County seniors
BERLIN, Vt. (WCAX) – New Hampshire Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander visited Coos County Thursday to talk with residents about what she sees as threats by the Trump administration to undermine Social Security and Medicaid. The lunch crowd at
Police searching for missing Vermont man
CRAFTSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – Police are searching for a missing man in Craftsbury. Troopers say David Linck, 80, was last seen at his home on Wild Branch Road around 12:30 p.m. Thursday. They say a search is
Green Mountain Care Board briefs lawmakers on hospital financial crisis
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont hospitals need to cut millions by the summer or face rising insurance costs, state regulators say. The Green Mountain Care Board on Thursday presented lawmakers with an update on the ongoing financial
Well-known NH cartoonist, author releases new book
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – We’re getting an intimate look at the thoughts of a famous cartoonist. You’ve likely seen Harry Bliss’ work, like his cartoons on the cover of the New Yorker Magazine or in your local
Remains of encampment behind Statehouse targeted for cleanup
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont’s ongoing struggle with homelessness is evident just steps away from the Statehouse in Montpelier. As lawmakers continue to grapple with how to address rising rates of homelessness, the issue is laid bare
30 EV chargers coming to Saranac Lake
SAARANAC LAKE, N.Y. (WCAX) – Dozens of EV chargers are on the way to Saranac Lake. The nearly $500,000 state grant will allow the installation of 30 Level 2 fast chargers. Katrina Glynn, the village’s director of
Vermont Economic Progress Council approves Rutland TIF plans
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Economic Progress Council has approved the master plan for Rutland’s downtown tax increment financing district. The TIF district aims to encourage local private development by financing infrastructure improvement through tax revenue.The
St. Jay church volunteer goes the extra yard
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – At the United Community Church in Saint Johnsbury, Rosemary Hampton is doing God’s work. Pretty much every day, she carts off to spruce up the property. “They gave me this wagon,” Hampton