VTSU launches farm-to-cafeteria initiative featuring local beef
RANDOLPH CENTER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont is well known for helping launch farm-to-school programs. A new initiative within the Vermont State University system aims to bring some of those sensibilities to the cafeteria. The goal is to
Burlington secures funding for 1st-of-its-kind recovery shelter
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington has secured funding for a first-of-its-kind shelter that aims to help unhoused adults seeking recovery from substance use. The growing issue of homelessness and open drug use on Queen City streets is
Vermont wildlife officials warn ice may not be safe despite cold temperatures
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Recent temperatures may feel like the perfect time to pursue winter hobbies, but if those hobbies include getting out on the ice, you might want to hold off. It may look like a
Ambitious plan to redevelop Barre’s flood-prone North End stalls
BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) – Leaders in Barre say an ambitious proposal to flood-proof the Granite City’s North End is on life support. Earlier this month, state leaders announced $49 million to aid in the 2023 flood recovery
Rutland mayor defends police after revelation of internal investigation
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – Rutland’s mayor is defending the city’s police department after the recent discovery of an internal investigation concluded that 19-year-old officer Jessica Ebbighausen’s death during a July 2023 pursuit was preventable. Jessica Ebbighausen, a
Vt. school superintendent sues government over detention by federal agents
WINOOSKI, Vt. (WCAX) – The superintendent of Winooski’s school district is suing the government over what he calls a violation of his Fourth Amendment rights. Wilmer Chavarria said he was detained by federal agents in Texas while
Scott administration pitches plan to buy down property taxes
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The Scott administration says it wants to buy down a forecast 12 percent property tax hike next year to about six percent. Top Scott administration officials on Tuesday presented a plan to use
Vt., NY among states suing Trump administration again over billions in withheld EV charging funds
DETROIT (AP) — Sixteen states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration for what they say is the unlawful withholding of over $2 billion in funding for two electric vehicle charging programs. A federal
Siena poll: Hochul has 19-point lead over Stefanik
ALBANY, New York (WWNY) – A new Siena College poll shows Governor Kathy Hochul holds double-digit leads over Republican candidates Elise Stefanik and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. Among a sample of registered New York voters, 49%
Poll shows Vermont Christmas tree preferences
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A new poll from the University of New Hampshire shows how many Vermonters do and don’t opt for artificial Christmas trees. About 4 in 10 Vermonters have a real tree this year. The