Freed Palestinian student arrested in Vermont celebrates graduation
NEW YORK (WCAX) – Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian man arrested by federal immigration agents in Vermont, is celebrating his graduation from Columbia University in New York. In his cap and gown, he spoke to a small crowd
Vermont property tax increase set at 1%
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont property taxes will only go up 1% this year. It’s a big difference from last year’s 14% increase. A bill signed by the governor on Monday buys down property taxes from their
Public guardian concerns in murder case against Vt. teen
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – The attorney for a teen with autism accused of murdering his father says limited resources are keeping the 18-year-old behind bars. Court paperwork indicates Stephen Nuciolo Jr., 18, admitted to his foster parents
Barre City officials consider public safety ordinance
BARRE CITY, Vt. (WCAX) – City leaders in Barre are considering taking new steps to address rising and continued crime. As is the case in many communities, police interacted with the same offenders more than 300 times
Dartmouth College holds blood drive for sickle cell disease
HANOVER, N.H. (WCAX) – A blood drive at Dartmouth College on Monday was aimed at helping those with sickle cell disease. Sickle cell is a genetic blood disorder that mostly affects African Americans. Treatment includes regular blood
No arrests in Brattleboro shooting; victim released from hospital
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) – A Brattleboro shooting victim has been released from the hospital but police have not yet made any arrests in the case. Police in Brattleboro said that on May 3, a 43-year-old man was
Former NH sheriff sentenced to prison on perjury charges, accused of taking county funds
DOVER, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire sheriff who resigned after he was accused of stealing $19,000 in county funds was sentenced Monday to 3 1/2 to seven years in prison on perjury charges. Prosecutors had asked
More delays for veterans memorial project in Plattsburgh
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – A Plattsburgh park to honor veterans could face even more delays as officials struggle to find a bidder for the next phase of the project. Monday, town officials said no construction companies have
Stuck truck closes Notch Road
CAMBRIDGE, Vt. (WCAX) – The first struck truck of the year is blocking traffic on the Notch Road. Vermont transportation officials say a tractor-trailer is currently stuck on Route 108, also known as the Notch. The road
Dartmouth College student workers strike over pay, conditions
HANOVER, N.H. (WCAX) – Dartmouth College student workers went on strike Monday over pay and working conditions. The Student Worker Collective, which represents student dining workers and residential advisers, is negotiating new contracts for its members. The