VHCB among local organizations reeling from Trump’s Americorps cuts
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The Trump administration last month cut nearly $400 million in Americorps funding, including $2.4 million for five programs in Vermont. “The best way to sum it up is very heartbreaking,” said Erin Riley,
Blue Star memorial dedicated in Colchester
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – A new memorial in Colchester honors Vermont’s veterans. A Blue Star memorial marker is now up along Routes 2 and 7, close to the American Legion Post 91. The marker became a prominent
Wrong-way driver seriously injured in I-89 crash, police say
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) – A 94-year-old woman was seriously injured in a crash after police say she was driving the wrong way on Interstate 89. Police say the woman got onto the interstate in the wrong direction,
SUNY Plattsburgh exhibit features art from local high school, middle school students
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – Artwork from middle and high school students across the North Country is now on display at SUNY Plattsburgh. The pieces were handpicked by teachers at schools in Franklin, Clinton, and Essex Counties. Some
Vermont to pause PCB school testing program
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – State funding for widespread PCB testing in schools has been paused. The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources says because of limited funding, it’s prioritizing schools with substantial contamination. Those include North Country Union
Insanity defense possible for Vt. inmate accused of attacking cellmate
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Attorneys for Veronica Lewis are considering an insanity defense strategy in the attempted murder case against her. Lewis is accused of beating her cellmate while behind bars last year. Police say Lewis used
How to watch Vermont Green exhibition match on Tuesday
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Grab your green! Vermont’s pro soccer team has its first exhibition match on Tuesday evening. The Vermont Green FC faces off against Providence City at Virtue Field at 6 p.m. Tickets are still
Police say reports of gunfire linked to car backfiring
ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) – Police say reports of gunshots in St. Albans turned out to be backfiring from a car. St. Albans Police on Tuesday said they responded to multiple calls about the occupants of two
Reported gun violence in NYS reaches lowest level since 2006
NEW YORK (WBNG) — Governor Kathy Hochul announced that reported gun violence across New York State has continued to decline, reaching the lowest level since the state began tracking this data in 2006. Officials said new statistics
American Music Awards 2025: See the full list of winners
The American Music Awards returned on Monday, May 26, held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas and hosted by Jennifer Lopez. The show kicked off with Lopez offering an energetic dance number set to a medley of 23