New Vermont law bans the sale of pet turtle species

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A new Vermont law banning the sale of a popular species of pet turtles is now in effect. Pond sliders — including red-eared sliders — are sold in pet stores nationwide. But when

Town of Shelburne mourns death of police chief

SHELBURNE, Vt. (WCAX) – The town of Shelburne is mourning its police chief. Officials say Chief Michael Thomas died Monday afternoon after a brief hospitalization. He was surrounded by close family. Shelburne’s town manager praised Thomas’ dedication

Hochul says gun violence reduction efforts are working

ALBANY, N.Y. (WCAX) – New York Governor Kathy Hochul says her efforts to reduce gun violence are paying off, and that the state’s new budget includes the permanent establishment of the New York State Office of Gun

Welch to visit Northeast Kingdom communities hit by flooding

HARDWICK, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Senator Peter Welch on Tuesday will be touring Northeast Kingdom communities hit by flooding in recent years. Welch will meet with community leaders in Hardwick, Barton, Lyndonville, and Burke to discuss the

A year(ish) out, Hochul has edge in governor race

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) – She may not be popular, but 16 months from election day, 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul maintains a big lead over three potential Republican opponents. That’s according to a new Siena College poll,