2nd detained Vt. migrant farmworker released on bail
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A second of nine farmworkers detained in Franklin County last month is set to return to Vermont after he was granted bail Thursday morning. A small group gathered at Migrant Justice in Burlington
Burlington mayor defends impartiality of wife’s $16K raise amid job cuts
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak on Thursday defended the process that allowed her wife, a city employee, to get a big raise amid budget and job cuts. The mayor’s wife is Burlington Water Resources
Vermont Senate gives preliminary approval to hotel-motel transition plan
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Senate on Thursday gave preliminary approval to a measure aimed at winding down the state’s beleaguered homeless hotel program and handing off responsibility to social service agencies. H. 91, which has
Gov. Scott signs bill aimed at protecting immigrants
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A new Vermont law aims to increase protections for immigrants. Governor Phil Scott on Wednesday signed into law a bill that requires law enforcement agencies to get his permission before entering into certain
Burlington mayor names next fire chief
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak on Thursday announced her appointment of the city’s next fire chief. Michael Curtin, who currently serves as a deputy chief, will start on July 1 pending confirmation by the
Uncommon nor’easter to bring rain, snow just before Memorial Day weekend
SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — An unusual May nor’easter is set to wallop New England on Thursday, providing a soaking before the Memorial Day holiday weekend with weather more commonly associated with fall and winter. Nor’easters usually arrive
Sanders sponsors bill for free college
WASHINGTON, (WCAX) – Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders signed on to a bill to make public colleges and universities tuition-free. The legislation was introduced alongside 10 other senators. ‘The College for All Act’ would guarantee tuition-free community college
N.H. officials warn about chronic wasting disease
CONCORD, N.H. (WCAX) – New Hampshire officials need help keeping deer and hunters safe. It’s from something called chronic wasting disease. The neurological disorder is fatal to white tailed deer and moose and has been found as
Book details Fmr. Pres. Biden health in office
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A new book explores former President Biden’s health in office. The book, titled “Original Sin: President Biden’s decline, its cover-up, and his disastrous choice to run again.” It was authored by CNN’s Jake
Burlington homeless shelter celebrates upgrades
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A homeless shelter in Burlington is celebrating some upgrades. The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity and Champlain Housing Trust show off renovations to the Champlain Place emergency shelter at 11 Thursday morning.