Man arrested after attempted robbery at West Rutland Stewart’s Shops
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont State Police made an arrest after an armed robbery at Stewart’s Shop in West Rutland. It happened Sunday night at around 10:45 p.m. Police say 39-year-old Joel Gouin, a homeless man in
Man dies following attack near Burlington’s City Hall Park
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A man who was attacked in Burlington last week has died. Sources told WCAX News Monday afternoon, and Monday evening, Police Chief Shawn Burke confirmed it. The assault happened near City Hall Park
Dedication ceremony at Clinton County Government Center interrupted by anti-Stefanik protesters
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – A dedication ceremony for a longtime public servant in New York’s North Country was interrupted by protesters on Monday. The event to rename the Clinton County Government Center drew a large crowd rallying
Made in Vermont: Broken Shovel Brooms
VERSHIRE, Vt. (WCAX) – On a hazy summer day, Meghan Carroll sets up shop on her front lawn. Donning twine, broomcorn and handmade tools, she’s building a broom in traditional Appalachian fashion. “I don’t use any sort
Will the dry spell impact Vermont’s fall foliage?
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Some viewers emailed WCAX saying they noticed the leaves changing on some trees earlier than usual and wondering why. Our Abigail Saxe went looking for answers. If you took a stroll outside on
Bill would give state lawmakers final say over utility rate hikes
ALBANY, New York (WWNY) – An Albany-area Assemblyman says when a utility company like National Grid wants to raise rates, lawmakers should have a say, not just a panel of commissioners with the Public Service Commission. National
PAC aims to put more Republicans in Vermont Statehouse
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A conservative political action committee is launching a statewide campaign in Vermont focused on affordability, and aimed at putting more Republicans in the Statehouse. Vermont voters elected more new Republicans to the Legislature
Secretary of state vows to protect mail-in voting in Vermont
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Top Vermont election officials say they are prepared to defend mail-in voting in court. On social media, President Donald Trump said that he wants to do away with electronic voting and mail-in ballots,
Burlington police searching for assault suspect in City Hall Park brawl
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Police in Burlington are still searching for the suspect in an assault outside City Hall Park. They say around 2 a.m. Sunday, a fight involving around 10 people broke out near Orlando’s nightclub
Rutland shooting suspect pleads not guilty to multiple charges
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – A man accused in a string of violent crimes in Burlington and an attempted murder in Rutland faced a Vermont judge on Monday. Xavier Bryant, 22, was arrested in Detroit in December and