WCAX Investigates: NH widow sues corrections officials after husband dies from alcohol withdrawal in custody
WEST STEWARTSTOWN, N.H. (WCAX) – A grieving widow is demanding changes to how New Hampshire corrections officials deal with inmates who have substance use disorders following her husband’s detox death. Amanda Courchesne says it was love at
COs’ murder trial: No verdict reached Thursday, deliberations continue Friday
UTICA, New York (WWNY) – Jurors were dismissed Thursday with no verdict reached. Twelve jurors are deciding the fate of three corrections officers, including Adams resident David Kingsley, accused in the beating death of inmate Robert Brooks
Report identifies system failures in NH domestic violence case that ended in murder-suicide
CONCORD, N.H. (WCAX) – A new report from the New Hampshire Attorney General’s office details the circumstances surrounding a murder-suicide in Berlin over the summer, and how local authorities fell short. Sandra Marisol Fuentes Huaracha was shot
Shelburne Super Senior shares story of love, loss and kidney donation
SHELBURNE, Vt. (WCAX) – With a stunning view of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks, it’s understandable why Marcia Hindle loves her home at Wake Robin, a retirement community in Shelburne. “This is where I’d rather be, all
Vt., NY join multistate lawsuit over cancellation of affordable solar program
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont and New York are among 20 states suing the Trump administration over cutting congressionally-approved funding to make solar energy more affordable for low-income households. The Solar for All program was spearheaded by
Winooski school activates immigration safety protocols after reported threat
WINOOSKI, Vt. (WCAX) – The Winooski School District activated new immigration safety protocols on Wednesday after receiving what officials called credible information about planned enforcement efforts. “The protocols that we put in place are based on our
Vt. leaders make contingency plans in case federal funding runs dry
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The government shutdown may not affect the flow of money to Vermont for food assistance, but it could impact how you pay for food benefits in just about two weeks. The vendor that
Vermont Supreme Court brings real cases to high school students
HINESBURG, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Supreme Court hit the road Thursday to inspire the next generation of judges, hearing oral arguments in three real cases at Champlain Valley Union High School. Fifteen-year-old Avery Antonioli had a
Vermont library holding free Halloween costume swap
ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. (WCAX) – The Brownell Library in Essex Junction is collecting gently used Halloween costumes for a swap event this weekend. And you still have time to drop one off. You– or the kids– can
New York’s top court affirms law shifting local elections to even-numbered years
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s highest court on Thursday upheld a law shifting local elections to even-numbered years, bringing most county and town elections in line with statewide and federal races. The state Court of Appeals