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
New Hyundai and Kia settlement will help pay for theft-related damages
CONCORD, N.H. (WCAX) – Automakers Hyundai and Kia must offer free repairs to millions of models under a multistate agreement settlement announced Tuesday. Under the deal, the companies will offer a free repair to all eligible vehicles
Social media posts about wooden box in Mohawk school prompts police investigation
AKWESASNE, New York (WWNY) – St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police are investigating allegations that a special needs student was mistreated in the Salmon River Central School District. Lt. Ted Cook said the probe began Monday morning after
Plattsburgh opens new warming center for residents
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – Clinton County residents have a new place to stay warm with the opening of a warming center in Plattsburgh. The warming center will open every night from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. on
NY man sentenced to 3 to 6 years for participation in North Country murder
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – A New York man who admitted to his role in a North Country murder has been sentenced to 3 to 6 years behind bars. Chad Nichols pleaded guilty this fall in connection to
Former Border Patrol agent sentenced to 25 months for child sex abuse material
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A former Border Patrol agent has been sentenced to over two years in federal prison for possession of child sex abuse material. Joshua Hartness, 45, of Colebrook, New Hampshire, was sentenced in Burlington
Addison County prosecutor pleads no contest to DUI
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Addison County’s embattled state’s Attorney will avoid jail time, pleading no contest to drunk driving. Eva Vekos was charged with DUI after state troopers said she drove to the scene of a homicide