Gov. Phil Scott says he would not have attended White House Governor’s visit regardless of cancellation
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – An annual meeting of U.S. governors at the White House has been cancelled. It comes after President Trump reportedly only planned to invite Republican governors to the event. Vermont’s Republican Governor Phil Scott
Vt. Lawmakers consider ditching yearly inspection requirement
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont lawmakers want to do away with yearly car inspections and instead want to require them every two years. However, they want to increase the cost from $8 to $16. S.211 still needs
Special accountability court reduces Chittenden County case backlog
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Governor Phil Scott and other state leaders are touting the success of a special court in Chittenden County aimed at clearing a judicial backlog and connecting offenders with treatment. Last fall, there
In the Vermont Statehouse, committee chairs wield tremendous power
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – In Vermont’s state legislature, much of the real power comes into play in small, cramped committee rooms where legislators gather around conference tables and observers squeeze shoulder to shoulder on hard benches. It’s
Vermont State University students oppose plan to lease out campus building
LYNDON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont State University Lyndon is planning to lease out one of its buildings to an outside organization starting this summer, sparking student concerns about the future of their academic spaces. Flyers are posted
Report finds Clinton County inmate death was preventable
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – A new state report into the death of a Clinton County Jail inmate two years ago alleges his death was preventable and accuses the sheriff’s office of inhumane treatment. Dustin Provost, 39, of
Settlement aims to protect future of Green River Reservoir
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A recent settlement between the state, Morrisville Water & Light, and environmental groups buys more time to determine the future of the Green River Reservoir. For years, the state has sparred with the
New Rutland police chief aims to focus on community partnerships, fiscal responsibility
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – Rutland’s new police chief says community outreach and fiscal responsibility will guide his leadership in his new role. Officials announced Tuesday that Matthew Prouty will officially take over the department next month. The
Waitsfield celebrates Olympic skier with watch party, special beer
WAITSFIELD, Vt. (WCAX) – About 1,800 people live in Waitsfield, but during the winter, you can find a lot more because of its proximity to skiing hotspots like Sugarbush and Mad River Glen. And as Cat Viglienzoni
Backflip on the podium, breakthrough on the snow, as Ben Ogden hails new generation of US skiers
VAL DI FIEMME, Italy (AP) — Ben Ogden snapped a selfie, handed off his Olympic silver medal and the plush mascots of Tina and Milo, and then did what few would dare. He launched into a backflip