Lawmakers explore new school redistricting maps
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – State lawmakers will begin digging into new proposed school district maps this week after a task force last summer fell short. Last year’s sweeping education reform law calls for fewer school districts, each
Scott administration pushes for more Act 250 exemptions to boost housing
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The Scott administration is once again focusing on the state’s premier land use law in an effort to push through new housing. A 2024 law designates different levels of regulation on land across
Windsor County sheriff’s credentials suspended amid criminal investigation
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The Windsor County sheriff accused of paying women to watch sex acts has had his law enforcement certification suspended. The Vermont Criminal Justice Council made the unanimous decision on Wednesday. Sheriff Ryan Palmer
New restaurant prepares to open in Randolph as young chef bucks statewide trends
RANDOLPH, Vt. (WCAX) – A new restaurant is preparing to open its doors in Randolph as other businesses in town have gone by the wayside. When it comes to helping small communities thrive in a state she
Vermont treasurer proposes specialty license plate honoring Vermont Green FC
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont’s treasurer wants to introduce a new specialty license plate honoring Vermont Green FC. Treasurer Mike Pieciak says revenue generated from the plates would support climate action and outdoor recreation. He and other
UVM Medical Center worker seeking asylum detained by ICE
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A UVM Medical Center LNA who sought asylum in the U.S. was detained on Wednesday morning. Steven Tendo is a pastor from Uganda who’s been living in Vermont under what’s known as a
WCAX launches new evening streaming show WCAXtra
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – WCAX is launching a new streaming show on Wednesday evening. WCAXtra currently airs weekdays at 7 a.m. right after Channel 3 News This Morning. The station is now adding a 7 p.m.
New York governor picks a new running mate, as her current No. 2 moves to unseat her
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced a new reelection running mate — as her current lieutenant governor has launched an increasingly caustic primary challenge to unseat her. Hochul, a moderate Democrat,
Vt. cab driver who was detained by ICE released on bail
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A longtime Vermont resident and father of five who was detained by federal immigration agents while waiting in his cab at the Burlington airport was freed on bail Wednesday. Court records show Hussein
FIRST ALERT: Frostbite risk this weekend as dangerous cold returns
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Another round of Arctic air will impact our region this weekend after a round of snow. Wind chills will be dangerously cold this weekend through Vermont, northern New York, and northern New Hampshire.