ECHO Center cuts ribbon on $3M aquarium renovation
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A new $3 million exhibit at ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain opened to the public Tuesday. The “Into the Lake” exhibit doubles the size of its sturgeon tank. Other changes include a
Rutland takes aim at rodents with possible changes to litter law
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – An increase in rodents in a few Rutland neighborhoods has local officials looking for a solution. Officials believe that the rat and squirrel increase around the Bardwell House on Merchants Row and at
Montpelier encampment sparks renewed look at camping policy
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Camping is officially banned in Montpelier, but authorities usually don’t intervene unless it’s in a centrally located area or if there’s a disturbance. But a string of recent incidents at a park near
It may look finished, but Champlain Parkway construction drags on
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – With new pavement and light posts, the Champlain Parkway looks close to completion, but because of the way the construction contract was written, city officials say it will still be at least a
Vermont returned a record $9.9M in unclaimed property last year
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermonters got back a record $9.9 million in previously unclaimed property last year. The Vermont Treasurer’s Office says they paid out a record 31,593 claims last fiscal year, eclipsing the previous year’s record
New portal aims to help Vt. businesses access resources
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Secretary of State’s Office has launched a new one-stop shop to help new and existing businesses. The Vermont Business Portal is designed to connect entrepreneurs to resources, including required paperwork and
Early childhood education grants announced
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont early child care programs are benefitting from $29 million in funding. The organization Building Bright Futures says the money will be distributed to programs ranging from nutrition to child care, to workforce
Fair Haven man charged after crashing into cruiser, eluding police
FAIR HAVEN, Vt. (WCAX) – A Fair Haven man faces charges after allegedly crashing into a police cruiser over the weekend with a stolen truck. Jake Desjardon, 37, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to multiple charges, including possession
Police ID suspect in Rutland convenience store burglary
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – Police in Rutland continue to look for a suspect in a convenience store Burglary on Monday. It happened at the Tenney Brook Market Mobile station on West Street. Police say they are looking
NY judges reject Trump’s pick for US attorney
ALBANY, N.Y. (WCAX) – Northern New York’s interim U.S. attorney may not lead the office permanently after judges of the Northern District declined to appoint John A. Sarcone III to the position. The New York Times reports