Landmark College says interim president will take top job

PUTNEY, Vt. (WCAX) – Landmark College has named its next president. College officials on Monday announced that current Interim President James Dlugos will serve as the fifth president of the Putney-based school, effective immediately. Dlugos, who previously

NY DEC announces start of spring turkey season hunt

NEW YORK (WBNG) — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner announced that the regular spring turkey season opens May 1 throughout upstate New York for all licensed turkey hunters. The Department of Environmental

VTSU partnership aims to advance careers of nurses

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A new partnership aims to advance career opportunities for nurses in the UVM Health Network. The UVM Health Network and Vermont State University say the online program is for full-time nurses with an

Burlington City Council shows support for detained students

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A unanimous show of support from the Burlington City Council for detained students tied to our region. They overwhelmingly voted for a resolution of solidarity with Mohsen Mahdawi and Rumeysa Öztürk. Both Mahdawi

FedEx to close Williston facility

WILLISTON, Vt. (WCAX) – FedEx is closing one of its Chittenden County facilities. A spokesperson for the company says the facility on Marshall Avenue in Williston will close in June. Fifty-five people will lose their jobs. The

Body of missing New Hampshire man found in river

HINSDALE, N.H. (WCAX) – The body of a missing New Hampshire man has been found in the Ashuelot River in Hinsdale. The New Hampshire State Police say Scott Plante, 61, was reported missing last Wednesday, and authorities

Pyrotechnics safety training taking place in Bolton

BOLTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A warning for Bolton residents and those getting outside in the area on Tuesday. Bolton Valley Resort is conducting a pyrotechnics safety training for the Vermont State Parks. Those in the area may

Tufts student’s return to Vt. delayed

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A judge has delayed Rumeysa Ozturk’s move to Vermont. The Tufts student was detained outside her Massachusetts apartment back in March. She was brought through Vermont before being taken to a detention center