Westminster private school closes after 26 years
WESTMINSTER, Vt. (WCAX) – An independent school in Westminster for students who learn in nontraditional ways is closing for good. It comes as uncertainty swirls around the future of Vermont’s education reform efforts. “Great sadness, really across
Wake Robin seniors haul in $50K at annual tag sale
SHELBURNE, Vt. (WCAX) – A tag sale at a Vermont senior community that drew a huge crowd made a lot of money. Every year, Wake Robin in Shelburne hosts a sale for residents to get rid of
Veto of emergency housing bill signals more fights ahead
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – It’s back to the drawing board for lawmakers and the governor, who are both looking to move away from the state-funded hotel-motel emergency housing program. The bill was aimed at creating an alternative
Vermont again leads nation in maple production
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – New numbers show Vermont continues to lead the nation in maple syrup production. More than 3 million gallons of the sweet stuff were made in Vermont in 2025, which state agriculture officials say
What goes into determining Vermont air quality alerts?
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Our region has faced hazy skies from Canadian wildfires over the past week, with the latest forecast calling for a moderation in the smoke. So, what goes into alerting the public about bad
Vt. woman stole countless pieces of mail, investigators say
MORRISTOWN, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont woman faces charges for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in checks from the mail. Investigators say Audrey Roessler, 21, of Lyndon, stole countless pieces of mail. It has now been returned
Trump administration sues New York over law barring warrantless immigration arrests at courthouses
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The Trump administration sued New York state Thursday over a law that blocks immigration officials from arresting people at New York courthouses, saying it purposely shields dangerous criminals. The lawsuit in New York’s
New York man sentenced to 50 years for murder of Plattsburgh mother and daughter
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – A New York man convicted of murdering two women last year and dismembering their bodies will serve more than 50 years behind bars. Joe Hewett pleaded guilty in March to killing Karen Lindsay
Democratic governors will defend immigration policies before Republican-led House panel
WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Donald Trump spars with California’s governor over immigration enforcement, Republicans in Congress are calling other Democratic governors to the Capitol on Thursday to question them over policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The
Inside the legal fight over the telehealth clinics that help women defy abortion bans
Every month, thousands of women thwart abortion bans in their home states by turning to telehealth clinics willing to prescribe pregnancy-ending drugs online and ship them anywhere in the country. Whether this is legal, though, is a