Lawsuit Tracker: Vermont's role in multiple lawsuits against Trump administration
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – At the end of April, the national Americorps organization terminated five grants that Vermont received to help fight poverty and assist Vermonters affected by the floods who need housing, food, employment assistance, and
Town of Milton chooses new town manager
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – There’s a new town manager in Milton. According to the Milton Independent, the town selectboard unanimously voted in Chris Taylor. This comes after 10 months of deliberation that began after former town manager
Burlington’s guns in bars ban faces headwinds at Statehouse
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont lawmakers in the House on Tuesday took up a Burlington charter change that calls for banning guns in bars. It comes following a fatal shooting at a busy Church Street bar last
Retail furniture chain sets opening date for 1st Vermont store
WILLISTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Bob’s Discount Furniture is set to open its first retail store in Vermont. The Williston showroom is opening in part of the former Christmas Tree Shop location in Maple Tree Place on June
UVM eliminating 5 library positions
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The University of Vermont is cutting five library-related positions. The five positions include a data librarian and staff cataloger — both currently open positions — as well as the Dana Health Sciences Library’s
Richford woman charged with Medicaid fraud
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A Richford woman faces charges of Medicaid fraud. The Vermont Attorney General’s Office says Ayla Atherton, 30, submitted reports on and was paid upwards of $14,000 for care she didn’t actually provide. She
WCAX Investigates: Spring sees spike in Vermont homicide investigations
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A disturbing recurrence in some Vermont homicide investigations is the perpetrator’s abuse of a corpse. Governor Phil Scott is currently considering a bill that would create increased felony penalties for those accused of
High school students gather in Castleton for trades jobs showcase
CASTLETON, Vt. (WCAX) – Over 2,000 high school students traveled to Vermont State University’s Castleton campus on Tuesday for hands-on learning and discussion with industry leaders in the trades. “All the different people that you have within
Hannaford kicks off food bank donation campaign
ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. (WCAX) – You can help Vermonters in need while at the checkout line at the grocery store. Starting May 12, when customers go to the register at Hannaford supermarkets, they are invited to donate
Vt. Senate gives preliminary approval to PFAS bill
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont is one step closer to banning toxic forever chemicals from more consumer products. The Vermont Senate on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to legislation keeping PFAS out of dental floss, cleaning products, and