Vermont AG’s Office releases top 2025 scams
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – As Vermonters navigate the new year, officials are warning residents to stay vigilant against the always-changing tactics of fraudsters out there. Vermont Attorney General’s Office on Monday released its annual report on the
Jury selection underway for final guard in NY prison beating death
ALBANY, N.Y. (WCAX) – Jury selection is underway in Utica for the final trial related to the beating death of New York inmate Robert Brooks at the hands of prison guards. Brooks was beaten to death at
New York officials warn residents to be on lookout for bird flu
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – New York officials are warning residents to be on the lookout for bird flu. Environmental officials say bird flu is worse in the winter because cold weather preserves the virus. It’s not easily
Welch joins lawmakers in criticizing Trump’s ‘outrageous attack’ on Fed
WASHINGTON (WCAX) – Vermont Senator Peter Welch is joining lawmakers from both parties in speaking out about the Trump administration’s criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The Department of Justice issued subpoenas to the Fed
Vermont’s first kid governor sworn into office
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont’s first kid governor was sworn into office Monday. Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas presided over the Statehouse ceremony for Roslyn Fortin and her six-member cabinet of 5th graders from across
Waterbury man pleads guilty to murder
HYDE PARK, Vt. (WCAX) – A Waterbury man has pleaded guilty to murder just days before his trial was set to begin. Theodore Farnham, 52, was arrested in connection with the July 2024 death of 76-year-old Richard
New York attorney general sues Trump administration over offshore wind project freeze
NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s attorney general sued the Trump administration on Friday over its decision to halt two major offshore wind projects expected to power more than 1 million homes in the state. State Attorney
You Can Quote Me: January 11, 2026
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – This week on “You Can Quote Me“: What’s being done to protect frontline health care workers? Plus, Governor Scott urges lawmakers to look to the “Mississippi Miracle” for education reform inspiration.
2026 Golden Globes: “One Battle After Another’ leads list of winners
The 83rd annual Golden Globes awards took place on Sunday, January 11th at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, hosted by Nikki Glaser. The night’s winners in film were led by ‘One Battle After Another’ which
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital security changes go into effect
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) – Changes coming to Brattleboro’s hospital are effective on Monday. Anyone entering the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital through the emergency department will have to pass through a new weapons detection system. In a Facebook post,