Vermont’s search and rescue team prepares for the future
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Force is busier than ever, responding to nearly two dozen calls in 2024 compared to an average of about 10 a year when it formed roughly a
Is Vermont’s Northlands Job Corps Center in jeopardy?
VERGENNES, Vt. (WCAX) – WCAX News has learned that a federal workforce program with a site in Vermont could be on the chopping block if the president’s budget bill passes. The Northlands Job Corps Center in Vergennes
Lawyers dispute animal abuse claims against Vt. veterinarian
MANCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – An investigation is underway into a Southern Vermont veterinarian accused of mistreating animals in his care. Now, community members are weighing in, some both shocked and skeptical of the allegations. Robert Wendell has
802 News: How tariffs work (or don’t)
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Do tariffs raise a lot of money? Do they protect certain American businesses? What is their impact on consumers? In this week’s edition of 802 News, Mark Johnson spoke with Rich Sicotte, an
Developers break ground on Rutland affordable housing
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – Developers broke ground Wednesday on new affordable housing units in Rutland. The Maplewood Commons is set to include 30 apartments for low and moderate-income households. The plans call for transforming the vacant industrial
Hoffer, Clark square off over TIF before High Court
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Two state officials faced off before the Vermont Supreme Court Wednesday. State Auditor Doug Hoffer in 2023 was investigating Burlington’s tax increment financing, or TIF district, and requested a legal opinion from Attorney
Care providers converge for Vt. Substance use Conference
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Collaboration, coordination, and connection are the goals behind this week’s Vermont Substance Use Conference. Upwards of 350 care providers have been gathering at the DoubleTree in Burlington for the state’s largest conference of
Vermont lawmakers work to wind down hotel-motel program
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – As Vermont lawmakers work to wind down the state’s hotel-motel program and spin off some responsibilities to designated agencies, social service providers say they are already helping transition people into independent living. In
Scott signs off on $9B Vermont budget
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has signed the state’s $9 billion budget. The spending plan is expected to provide temporary property tax relief. It carves out $77 million to buy down average property tax
Burlington mayor’s wife gets raise amid budget, job cuts
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington Water Resources Division Director Megan Moir, the wife of Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, is getting a raise amid budget and job cuts in the city. The $16,000 raise was first reported by independent