Efforts to boost walleye population in Lake Champlain
GRAND ISLE, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont wildlife officials are working to boost the Walleye population they stock in Lake Champlain. In this week’s Wildlife Watch, Ike Bendavid visits the Ed Weed Fish Culture Station in Grand Isle
Scott administration faces criticism for sharing personal data of Vt. SNAP recipients with feds
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The Scott administration is facing criticism after it shared the personal information of thousands of Vermonters who receive federal food assistance with the Trump administration. Late last month, Vermont faced a deadline to
Rutland holds annual National Night Out event
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – Helping local police connect with the community they serve is the goal behind National Night Out. In Rutland, Local leaders and law enforcement are gathering on Meadow Street on Tuesday for the annual
Computer repair scammer foiled by Vermont authorities
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Quick thinking by a family member led to the recovery of thousands of dollars for a Vermont woman targeted in a recent scam. Vermont’s front line of defense against scammers is located in
Former Vt. snowboarding champ charged in drug bust
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A former Vermont snowboarding champion has been charged in an Upper Valley drug bust earlier this summer. Federal authorities say Rahm Klampert, 45, of Hartford, pleaded not guilty last week to possession with
Burlington meals and beverage tax bump extended; ride-sharing fee increased
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – City councilors in Burlington have extended one tax and increased another for consumers in the city. The council temporarily raised Burlington’s meals and beverage tax last year from 2% to 2.5% to help
Fitness center staff honored with lifesaving award
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) – Employees at a fitness center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, are being honored for their quick actions last month that are credited with saving the life of a local man. July 2nd was a
Lebanon park stabbing suspect remains behind bars
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) – A Bristol, New Hampshire, man who police say was involved in a stabbing at a Lebanon Park last week remains behind bars. Lebanon Police say Dahlton Fairbank, 29, stabbed Jefry Morgan in the
NY wildlife officials use drones to monitor duck and bat populations
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – New York wildlife officials are using drones to track wildlife populations in the Adirondacks and other areas. The Department of Environmental Conservation says its goal is to keep an eye on mallard ducks
Max Misch faces kidnapping, assault charges
BENNINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont man, who describes himself as a white nationalist, is in hot water again. Max Misch, 42, of Bennington, was arrested on Friday and faces a slew of new charges after authorities