Woman charged in Vermont border agent’s death seeks 6-month delay in death penalty decision
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A woman charged in the death of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont wants to delay the government’s decision on whether to seek the death penalty by at least six months. Teresa
New Burke owners explore sustainable energy options
EAST BURKE, Vt. (WCAX) – Burke Mountain Resort’s new owners are looking for sustainable energy The new owners have partnered with the Vermont Law and Graduate School to find a way to reduce energy costs and create
Vermont climate policy gets an upgrade
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The blueprint for Vermont’s climate policy has gotten an upgrade. Every four years, the state’s Climate Action Plan is updated after public input is gathered on proposed changes. This time around, the plan
Lamoille County school officials conduct emergency training
STOWE, Vt. (WCAX) – Schools and first responders are using the summer break to fine-tune emergency response skills. That includes a Lamoille County training at Stowe High School to refresh school leaders’ skills on identifying students or
Plattsburgh celebrating 5th annual Michigan Month
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – A tasty celebration returns to the town of Plattsburgh this month. It’s the fifth annual Michigan Month, celebrating the hot dog with seasoned meat sauce. The popular Michigan Passport is also back, where
Claremont newspaper at risk of closing down
CLAREMONT, N.H. (WCAX) – Another local newspaper is at risk of closing for good. The Claremont-based Eagle Times, which covers parts of the Connecticut River Valley in New Hampshire and Vermont, announced it is suspending operations. According
More Vermont EMS squads to get cyanide poisoning kits
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont fire departments are expanding access to a potentially life-saving resource. Eight cyanide poisoning kits will be placed in fire departments across the state, adding to the three existing kits. The Cyanokits provide
New Vermont laws taking effect on July 1
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Several new Vermont laws that could impact your life take effect on July 1. Two laws are related to preventing violence. One addresses violence in schools and how to prevent it. The other
Gov. Scott signs sweeping education reform package
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Gov. Phil Scott on Tuesday signed a sweeping education reform deal approved by lawmakers last month. The plan creates a framework for a drastic consolidation of school districts, shrinking the number of
New UVM president on the job
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Tuesday is the first day on the job for new University of Vermont president Marlene Tromp. In a video message, Tromp highlighted the university’s research amid uncertainty amid federal funding uncertainty. “I have