Brattleboro’s historic Brooks House sold for $8.5 million
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) – The iconic Brooks House in downtown Brattleboro has been sold in an $8.5 million deal to new owners looking to the future of the building that has had a turbulent past. The Brooks
Protesters mark Trump’s first year in office with rallies
WILLISTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Protesters gathered nationwide as they marked one year of the Trump administration, with rallies taking place across Vermont. With a sweeping election victory in 2024, President Trump took office in January as concerns
Vermont businesses share tariff concerns with Welch
WILLISTON, Vt. (WCAX) – As the Trump administration reaches one year, Vermont businesses are reflecting on the policies that have been implemented, with many expressing concerns about tariffs. Senator Peter Welch toured Rigorous Technology in Williston on
Burlington considers tax increase to close budget gap
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A tax increase is one of the ideas before the Burlington City Council to close a $10 million to $12 million budget gap. The mayor’s proposal for a tax hike and deep cuts
Woman pleads guilty to using Vermonters’ identities for Medicare fraud
WASHINGTON (WCAX) – A Florida businesswoman has pleaded guilty to a health care scheme involving Vermonters. The Department of Justice says Evelyn Herrera, 62, of Loxahatchee, Florida, who owned a medical equipment company, admitted to her crimes.
Vermont marks one year since Border Patrol agent’s shooting death
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont is marking the one-year anniversary of the shooting death of U.S. Border Patrol Agent David “Chris” Maland. The shooting happened during a traffic stop on January 20, 2025, near the U.S.-Canadian border
Fire crews prepare for frigid weekend challenges
HINESBURG, Vt. (WCAX) – Fire and rescue crews are bracing for the worst as temperatures plummet this weekend and both the number of fires and the difficulty of fighting them increase. “Sub-zero temperatures make even a routine
Route 100 in Hyde Park closed due to structure fire
HYDE PARK, Vt. (WCAX) – Route 100 in Hyde Park is closed to all traffic on Tuesday afternoon due to a structure fire. The closure is in the area of Ferry Street. Officials say drivers should seek
Welch meets with Greenland leaders amid Trump acquisition threats
WASHINGTON (WCAX) – As President Trump’s threats over Greenland continue, Vermont Senator Peter Welch visited Danish and Greenlandic lawmakers overseas this past weekend. Welch says locals there see the U.S. as an ally, but he says they’re
Plattsburgh celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with speeches, songs
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – People across the region celebrated the life of Martin Luther King Jr., with a gathering at the Newman Center in Plattsburgh featuring inspiring speeches and songs of hope. Community members tied their messages