Points on driver’s licenses going up in NY
NORWOOD, New York (WWNY) – It might be time to get that taillight fixed because soon it could be the reason for your license being suspended. “Some of them are going to be surprised, and some of
Colchester middle schoolers turn fort disappointment into fence-building project
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – Fences are usually built to keep people apart, but at Colchester Middle School, one fence is bringing people together. Seventh-grader Andrew Comeau and his friends are your typical middle school boys — using
New micro cinema opens in Burlington
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A new movie theater in Burlington will open its doors to the public on Thursday night, Dec. 4. Tickets are now on sale at Partizanfilm. The micro cinema is housed in a former
Health officials urge 2nd COVID vaccine dose for older adults, immunocompromised
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Local pharmacists are reminding older adults and those who are immunocompromised to get a second COVID vaccine. For the past year, the CDC has recommended a second dose of the vaccine two to
Vermont lawmakers seek transparency for outside political spending
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont lawmakers are looking to make outside spending more transparent following mailers from national political groups. Residents may have received mailers from Americans for Prosperity, a national conservative advocacy group founded by the
Rutland police report faults experienced officers in death of trainee
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – A bombshell report from Rutland City Police faults experienced officers in the death of trainee Jessica Ebbighausen. The internal investigation, first reported on by VTDigger, concluded that the 19-year-old officer’s death was preventable.
Judge reverses Woodstock police chief demotion
WOODSTOCK, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont judge has reversed a decision to demote Woodstock’s chief of police earlier this spring. Village trustees were concerned after receiving multiple complaints last year about then-Chief Joe Swanson’s behavior, including allegations
NYSEG tips for energy efficiency during winter months
NEW YORK (WBNG) — As temperatures plummet and heaters kick on, many residents may be worried about the extra strain on their wallets. Michael Bagerman with New York State Electric and Gas, or NYSEG, offers tips for
Northern New York to receive millions in federal revitalization grants
WASHINGTON (WCAX) – New York’s North Country will receive millions in federal funding for community revitalization projects through grants from the Northern Border Regional Commission. New York’s congressional delegation announced the awards on Thursday, including: One million
Don’t forget pets when preparing for winter’s cold. Here’s what experts recommend
As wintry weather settles in, it brings risks for pets as well as people. Pet owners can take steps to keep their animals warm and safe, including learning about the dangers of extreme temperatures, buying weather-resistant accessories,