Burlington businesses appeal to city leaders for help
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – More than 170 Burlington businesses have now signed an open letter demanding that the city take immediate action on what they call an escalating crisis downtown. They want a better plan to address
Cyclists get ready for Rutland Bike Week
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – May is National Bike Month and Rutland is showing its enthusiasm for cycling. The Marble City is in the midst of its first-ever bike week, hoping to increase biking accessibility and education. Group
Pen pals for 60 years, Super Senior finally meets her faraway friend
NORTH CALAIS, Vt. (WCAX) – Mirror Lake in North Calais is where Debby Haskins finds peace. Except for the paddles of her scull dipping into the cold water, there is silence. It gives her time to think
Facing construction upheaval, Montpelier, Winooski aim to spark downtown foot traffic
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Along with multi-year disruptive construction projects in downtown Burlington, work has also been taking place in Winooski and Montpelier, which has also been challenging for some businesses. Many Montpelier businesses are facing a
$9B Vermont budget sent to governor
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A $9 billion state budget is now on the way to Governor Phil Scott which is expected to provide temporary property tax relief. The House passed the plan Thursday by a vote of
Police ID suspect in weekend car theft
NEW HAVEN, Vt. (WCAX) – Two suspects are still on the run after a weekend crash involving a stolen car. It happened just before 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Vermont State Police say a Monkton woman was driving on
Massachusetts judge orders release of detained migrant worker
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Massachusetts immigration judge has ordered the release of one of the migrant workers detained at a Vermont farm last month. The group Migrant Justice says Diblaim Maximo Sargento-Morales was released on a
Suspect confessed to killing missing Vt. man, police say
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Court paperwork is providing new insight into an investigation into the suspicious disappearance of a man in Bradford. Records reveal James Nickels Jr., who was arrested on federal gun charges, admitted to killing
UVM gears up for busy graduation weekend
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The University of Vermont is gearing up for a big graduation weekend. Officials say 2,992 students will walk across the stage this weekend to receive their bachelor’s degrees. The UVM undergraduate commencement takes
Vermont DEC offers backyard burn reminders
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – State officials are reminding Vermonters to use precautions when burning brush or other debris. The Department of Environmental Conservation says any open burn requires a permit obtained through your local fire warden. They