Lawsuits against city of Plattsburgh target new police chief, corruption investigation coverup
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – Two Plattsburgh residents have filed lawsuits against the city over how the new police chief was confirmed, as well as officials’ failure to release the results of an independent investigation into alleged police
Stefanik preparing to launch bid for NY governor, report says
ALBANY, N.Y. (WCAX) – It appears North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik is getting ready to make it official and announce a run for governor of New York. The Hill reports the Republican congresswoman is preparing to launch
Free summer concert series returns in Fairlee
FAIRLEE, Vt. (WCAX) – A popular summer concert series is starting up again in the Upper Valley. For the past few years, the Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee has hosted Thursday night concerts on the golf course.
Vermont man sentenced for having bomb
BENNINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Bennington man convicted of having a bomb has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison. Court records show a bomb was found at the home of Tyler Hayes, 32,
Lawyers seek to overturn Burlington man’s murder conviction
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Lawyers for the Burlington man found guilty of brutally killing his wife with a meat cleaver in 2017 want his conviction overturned. In front of the Vermont Supreme Court on Thursday, defense attorneys
445 rehabbed turtles released in Lake Champlain
NORTH HERO, Vt. (WCAX) – Hundreds of turtles are now back at home in Lake Champlain. The ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain held its 19th annual turtle release with Vermont Fish and Wildlife this week at
Burlington to open part of Main Street on nights, weekends
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington is opening part of Main Street on nights and weekends to help people get around the downtown construction. Downtown businesses have complained that the massive Great Streets BTV roadwork project is hurting
Burlington City Council approves budget
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Burlington City Council unanimously approved the city’s 2026 budget Wednesday night. It closes a $9.8 million gap by cutting certain city jobs and services, among other strategies. The mayor has remained steadfast
Burlington man faces federal charges for gun incident on Church Street
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Burlington man now faces federal charges after police say he pulled out a gun on Church Street last weekend and threatened to shoot someone. It happened just after the bars closed early
First responders recover apparent drowning victim from Red Rocks
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Authorities say they have recovered the body of a man who apparently drowned off of Red Rocks Park in South Burlington Wednesday. South Burlington Police say a park visitor spotted the unresponsive