Mahdawi’s lawyers respond to federal claims relating to his detention
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – New details about why the government wants to deport a Palestinian student living in Vermont. For the first time since Mohsen Mahdawi was detained 15 days ago, the federal government provides the reason
New trees plantings benefit Swanton riverside habitat
SWANTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Upwards of 27,000 trees and shrubs distributed by the Intervale Center are going to conservation projects around the region. In this week’s Wildlife Watch, Ike Bendavid visited crews in Swanton to learn how
Government presents claims to support detaining Mohsen Mahdawi
WASHINGTON (WCAX) – Vermont’s congressional delegation rallied in Washington on Tuesday to demand the immediate release of detained student Mohsen Mahdawi. The Columbia student activist who lived in Vermont and was detained in Colchester earlier this month.
Rutland teachers union claims district using strong-arm tactics in contract negotiations
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – Unionized teachers in Rutland say the district is using strong-arm tactics when it comes to contract negotiations. A new filing by the Rutland Education Association claims the school board threatened to fire teachers
NH police investigating officer-involved shooting
KEENE, N.H. (WCAX) – Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Keene, New Hampshire. Authorities say a man who had a weapon was shot late Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Baker and Colby streets. It happened
Local high school students’ college plans come into focus
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – College-bound high school seniors need to make their decision soon, ahead of National College Decision Day on Thursday. Reporter Lucy Caile spoke with students about how the application process looked different this year.
Enosburgh seeks to start police department
ENOSBURGH, Vt. (WCAX) – Dwindling police coverage in the Franklin County town of Enosburgh has left some residents feeling vulnerable. Now, the town is taking the issue into its own hands. After losing their contract with the
Nonprofit to renovate, take over Barre homeless hotel
BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) – A Central Vermont housing developer will soon take over a hotel for the homeless in Barre. The Vermont Housing and Conservation Board last summer awarded Downstreet Housing $8 million to purchase and renovate
Gov. signs bills on hate crimes, workplace violence in hospitals
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A bill expanding the scope of hate crimes is now state law. As is a law to prevent workplace violence in hospitals, after Governor Phil Scott signed both on Tuesday. Previously, a prosecutor
Dispute led to shooting in Burlington neighborhood, police say
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington police say a shooting that sent one man to the hospital on Monday was triggered by a fight between two people. Investigators say no arrests have been made. “I saw a bunch