One man dead after crash in Johnson
JOHNSON, Vt. (WCAX) – One man is dead after a crash in Johnson. It happened at around 3:00 p.m. On route 15. police with the Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department say a person driving a 2003 Toyota Sienna
Vermont immigrants are now reluctant to cross the border
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – As the administration of President Donald Trump works to carry out what he vowed would be the “largest deportation operation in American history,” fear and anxiety are spreading among immigrants in Vermont who
Sanders says Medicaid cuts will force nursing homes and long-term care facilities to close
WASHINGTON (WCAX) – Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders says seniors in nursing homes are going to suffer because of President Trump’s so-called Big Beautiful Bill. Sanders says the nearly $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable
The royal swans of Swanton get a new pond
SWANTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The town of Swanton has quite the connection across the pond. It was named after a British army officer. As part of our new series “Vermont’s Own,” where we’re visiting every town and
Windham County Sheriff seeks input on regional policing
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) – The Windham County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a series of public meetings focused on rural policing. One goal is to improve access to emergency services in a region where, in many cases, the
Iconic Burlington bar Nectar’s closed for good
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The iconic Burlington bar Nectar’s has permanently closed. That’s according to our media partners at Seven Days. The music venue has been a staple downtown for nearly half a century. In May, they
Brattleboro Police to open downtown substation
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) – The Brattleboro Police are working to open a satellite station in the transportation building, one of the city’s crime hot spots downtown. Police say the area is a magnet for drug use, drug
New mural coming to SUNY Plattsburgh
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – A new mural honoring prominent North Country figures is going up at SUNY Plattsburgh. “North Country Dream” is a tribute to renowned painter Rockwell Kent and former SUNY President George Angell. Angell’s grandson,
Woman accused of animal abuse close to plea deal
CHELSEA, Vt. (WCAX) – A plea deal may be in the works for a Vermont woman facing animal cruelty charges. Concern over two pigs in the care of Sheila McGregor of Heidi’s Haven in Williamstown prompted a
When will Walmart move forward with Diamond Run Mall Supercenter?
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – What does the future have in store for Rutland’s largest retailer? Walmart last year announced plans to relocate its existing Rutland City store to the former Diamond Run Mall in Rutland Town. Reporter