Lawmakers in Washington prepare to vote on dueling health care bills
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCAX) – The Senate is expected to vote tomorrow on the future of health care costs. Division continues on both sides, just three weeks before insurance costs are set to increase by millions. Democrats want
Freezing temps may have killed a homeless Barre man, officials say
BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) – It appears the bitterly cold temperatures Monday night into Tuesday morning may have killed a homeless man in Barre. Police responded to the call yesterday morning. 51-year-old Richard Govea’s body was found in
Federal funds coming to Vermont for July 2023 flood recovery
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Tens of millions in flood funding is on its way to Vermont. Governor Phil Scott announced that the state is getting federal money to aid in recovery from the July 2023 floods and
Rutland chief was mum on report faulting cops in death of trainee
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Despite assurances that he would release details of a 2023 internal report faulting his officers in the death of a young trainee, Rutland Police Chief Brian Kilcullen kept the report under wraps. Kilcullen
Federal cuts reduce Section 8 vouchers as Vermont housing demand increases
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – Federal funding cuts are reducing the number of Vermonters who can benefit from Section 8 housing vouchers at a time when demand for affordable housing is rising. People who live at Sheldon Towers
Major Plattsburgh roadway getting $18M redesign in 2027
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – A major road in Plattsburgh is getting a redesign and upgrades in 2027. The city’s director of community development says the $18 million Cornelia Street project will address safety and traffic concerns, mainly
Time running out to weigh in on Burlington’s overdose prevention center
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Time is running out for residents to weigh in on Burlington’s overdose prevention center, which still has no location or completion date. Plans surrounding an overdose prevention center in Burlington are moving forward
Cross-country skiers find winter paradise in Craftsbury
CRAFTSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – The Craftsbury Outdoor Center has become a winter oasis, attracting Nordic skiers of all ages and abilities from across the world. In this week’s “Vermont’s Own,” Darren Perron visited the Orleans County skiing
Clinton County proposes tax rate cut to lowest since 2019
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – Clinton County, New York, residents could see their tax rate drop to the lowest level in years under a proposed budget legislators will vote on Wednesday night. Clinton County legislators will decide whether
Dow, Penn State in deep negotiations
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – UVM men’s soccer’s NCAA National Championship winning head coach Rob Dow is in deep negotiations to become the new head coach at Penn State. Multiple sources confirmed the news to Channel 3 Sports