Ousted Vt. police chief asks judge to block town from hiring replacement
WOODSTOCK, Vt. (WCAX) – The lawyer for a demoted police chief in Woodstock wants a judge to stop the town from hiring a permanent replacement. It comes as the former chief fights to get his job back.
Made in Vermont: Max + Co Bakehouse
ESSEX, Vt. (WCAX) – As you walk up the driveway toward Max Koestenblatt’s home bakery, an herbaceous smell washes over you. It’s a sure sign that he’s baking something good. “The amount of garlic that gets roasted
Annual senior living community tag sale draws a huge crowd
SHELBURNE, Vt. (WCAX) – Coming through the fog on Saturday, visitors to Wake Robin, a senior living community in Shelburne, were on a clear mission. “Yeah, every year I’m surprised. People camp out,” said Jim Wick, a
Bill aims to prevent AI from disrupting Vermont elections
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The impact of technology on Vermont elections will soon be up for debate at the Statehouse. Lawmakers will return next week for week four of overtime to vote on several bills, including one
Vt. lawmakers try to find compromise on education overhaul
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont lawmakers will return to the negotiating table this week to try to iron out their differences on a massive overhaul of the state’s education system. It’s the biggest debate this session and
Wildlife officials urge drivers to watch for turtles
CONCORD, N.H. (WCAX) – June 9 is the start of National Wild Turtle Week. It’s also the start of their nesting season in our region, and wildlife officials want you to keep an eye out on the
Rutland students learn to help maintain hiking trails
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – Many hiking and biking trails across Vermont are welcoming adventurers each day, but that can take a toll on the paths and resources needed to maintain them. Students in the Rutland School District
Stefanik addresses New York state lawmakers
ALBANY, N.Y. (WCAX) – New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik continues to drop hints that she might be running for governor. The North Country Republican spoke after addressing state Republican lawmakers as the legislative session wraps up. “It
Vermont groups working to understand scope of Trump travel ban
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A travel ban on 12 countries ordered by the Trump administration last week is now in effect, but groups in our region say they are still working to understand the implications of that
Union calls for new South Burlington school superintendent
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The South Burlington School District’s faculty and staff union is calling for a new superintendent. That’s the consensus after the union spent the last year getting feedback from its members through a