Plattsburgh Town holds off on proposed ICE detention facility decision
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – Town officials in Plattsburgh are holding off on the approval or denial of a potential ICE facility. Hundreds of people crowded in, voicing their concerns over the proposal. The sheriff’s office says the
Inside Vermont’s largest wildlife management area
MAIDSTONE, Vt. (WCAX) – Rolling mountains stretch as far as the eye can see at the West Mountain Wildlife Management Area in the Northeast Kingdom. The state has over 100 WMAs that are free for the public
State police find no criminal violation in Lt. Gov. Rodgers’ collision with town grader
GLOVER, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont State Police say they have found no evidence to support criminal charges connected to a collision between a town grader and Vermont Lieutenant Governor John Rodgers. Dashcam footage from a Town
Medicare coverage loophole leaves seniors unable to access acupuncture
WILLISTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A recent study funded by the National Institutes of Health found that acupuncture reduces chronic back pain in older adults, but Medicare won’t pay for treatments from most providers, leaving some seniors unable
Bank of Burlington rebrands as ‘The Business Bank,’ plans New England expansion
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont’s newest bank is getting a new name and expanding its reach across New England. The Bank of Burlington is now “The Business Bank,” according to the South Burlington-based financial institution. The bank
Windsor museum renovation aims to inspire next generation of manufacturers
WINDSOR, Vt. (WCAX) – Construction is underway on a $2.6 million renovation at the American Precision Museum in Windsor, and the buildout is targeting the builders of tomorrow. First and foremost, the American Precision Museum is an
Search continues for missing Middlebury College student
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – The search continues for a missing Middlebury College student who was last seen on campus Friday night. Middlebury police say 21-year-old Lia Smith was reported missing around 3:15 p.m. Sunday afternoon. The senior
Plattsburgh Town officials to review proposed ICE detention facility
PLATTSBURGH TOWN, N.Y. (WCAX) – The Plattsburgh Town Planning Board is set to decide on a potential new ICE facility at the old Air Force base. Officials with the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office say it would be
Rutland food shelf expands hours amid government shutdown concerns
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – Amid the government shutdown, Vermonters who rely on food assistance could see their benefits affected, so a Rutland food shelf is stepping up to expand access to assistance. BROC Community Action recently doubled
UVM Health Network to eliminate senior administrative roles by year’s end
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The UVM Health Network is making some big administrative cuts, eliminating several senior roles by the end of the year. In a letter to staff, network president and CEO Dr. Stephen Leffler said