Vermont dairy processor fined $60,000 for environmental violations
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. (WCAX) — A Vermont dairy processing facility has been fined $60,000 for environmental violations at its Middlebury plant. Agri-Mark was ordered to pay the fine for violating its pretreatment discharge permit at its dairy and
New Hampshire suspends vehicle inspection program
CONCORD, N.H. (WCAX) – New Hampshire’s state vehicle inspection program is suspended until further notice. This means drivers are not required to pass a state inspection at this time. The state said it does not have an
Police search for man with twin boys after threats
HARTFORD, Vt. (WCAX) – Police are asking for the public’s help to locate children they believe are in danger. Police said J’Kem Woodson has two twin boys in his silver 2010 Kia Soul with New Hampshire plates.
Judge says she’ll rule US still cannot force states to provide data on SNAP recipients
President Donald Trump’s administration cannot force states to hand over detailed information on people who have applied for or received aid from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a judge said in a tentative ruling Friday. San Francisco-based
Vermont businesses gear up for Valentine’s Day shoppers
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – With Valentine’s Day on Saturday, Vermont businesses specializing in traditional gifts are preparing for their busiest time of year, as consumer spending reaches record levels. It’s crunch time for small local businesses
Vermont State University launches 3D printing certificate program
CASTLETON, Vt. (WCAX) – Computer models come to life at Vermont State University Castleton through the school’s new 3D Technology Certificate Program, designed to give students hands-on skills in 3D printing. The program was born out of
Thousands expected for annual ski jumping competition in Brattleboro
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) – Thousands are expected in Brattleboro this weekend for an annual ski jumping competition that shines a spotlight on Southern Vermont’s connection to the sport. The final preparations for the landing zone at Harris
Icy fun for all at historic Saranac Lake winter carnival
SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. (WCAX) – The last weekend of Saranac Lake’s historic Winter Carnival is drawing families to the village’s ice palace, which has been dazzling visitors since 1897. An unusually warm winter sun beat down on
As Trump cuts carbon rules, Vermont vows to maintain climate priorities
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Efforts to go green just got more complicated. The Trump administration this week repealed the so-called endangerment finding, an Obama-era court decision underpinning federal regulations of cars, power plants and other sources of
Burlington overdose prevention center site falls through
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington plans to use state funding to buy a building for Vermont’s first overdose prevention center, but a potential site the city had been considering has fallen through. The city declined to release