Job Corps center closures temporarily halted
VERGENNES, Vt. (WCAX) – We told you Monday that the U.S. Department of Labor announced that operations at job corps centers nationwide would cease by the end of the month, including at the Northlands facility in Vergennes.
Nectar’s will put on shows through Burlington’s Discover Jazz Fest
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Nectar’s, which announced it was closing for the summer, is having their last few shows during Burlington’s Discover Jazz Festival. The place was packed tonight for the second day in a row. Regulars,
Barre's public conduct ordinance has one more round of voting before passing
BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) – Barre is one step closer to implementing a new ordinance to keep you safer. The city’s new public conduct ordinance passed 4 to 3 and has one more round of voting to go.
Lawmakers consider bringing catamounts back to Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – When Alexander Crowell shot Vermont’s last documented catamount in 1881 on a snowy Thanksgiving morning in Barnard, a local newspaper portrayed the hunter as heroic and his 182-pound prey as a monster. “He
Where should Burlington’s new overdose prevention center be located?
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Plans for Vermont’s first overdose prevention center in Burlington continue to take shape, but officials have still not figured out where the center will be located. WCAX obtained dozens of documents from the
Vermont governor outlines upcoming priorities
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Legislature is still in session, but Governor Phil Scott on Wednesday laid out his priorities for the months ahead. Lawmakers are working overtime on a sweeping education reform bill aimed at
Vermont lawmakers consider bill to clarify ownership of ‘legal trails’
WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – A lawsuit over an Orange County public right-of-way could have sweeping ramifications for connecting Vermont towns. State lawmakers are now looking to clarify who controls these legal trails. Cobb Hill Road is a
Following ‘insanity’ ruling, court to decide where accused murderer will stay
CHELSEA, Vt. (WCAX) – A Newbury man who admitted killing his own daughter has been found not guilty by reason of insanity. But James Perry Jr. remains locked up because there is no place to put him.
Hinesburg cuts ribbon on new Independent living community
HINESBURG, Vt. (WCAX) – Officials held a ribbon-cutting on Wednesday for Kelley’s Field II, a new independent living community in Hinesburg. Developed by Cathedral Square and Evernorth, the community is offering 24 affordable apartments for adults aged
Launch of Stefanik PAC further fuels speculation on possible run for governor
WASHINGTON (WCAX) – North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has launched a new state political action committee called Save New York. The move further fuels speculation that Stefanik will make a run for New York Governor next year.