Vt., NY join lawsuit over Trump administration cuts to energy projects in Democratic states
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont and New York have joined another multistate lawsuit against the Trump administration over its targeting of funding for energy and infrastructure programs. The lawsuit claims that the Trump administration took advantage of
Killington community cheers on hometown slopestyle Olympian
KILLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A member of Team USA who trains at Killington strapped on her snowboard at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics to vie for a spot on the podium. Sixteen-year-old Jessica Perlmutter tackled the course
Catholics observe Ash Wednesday, beginning of Lent
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, marking the first day of Lent in the Catholic faith. Catholics say it’s a day of fasting, reflection, and renewal. This is Pope Leo’s first Ash Wednesday as Pope,
South Burlington road repaving scheduled for 2027 as crews patch potholes
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – As spring approaches, pothole problems are becoming more noticeable in highly traveled areas, including Williston Road in South Burlington. WCAX viewer June emailed to see if there are any plans to repave
Burlington delays decision on Abenaki statue donation for city park
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington city councilors have delayed a decision on whether to accept a donated statue commissioned by the Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi. The proposed monument would replace the Chief Greylock statue, which stood for
Vermont lawmakers consider two proposed school redistricting maps
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont lawmakers are now studying two new school district consolidation plans that would significantly reduce the number of districts statewide. One proposed map released this week comes from Sen. Seth Bongartz, D-Bennington County.
Sen. Gillibrand & other officials introduce legislation to guarantee paid sick leave for American workers
NEW YORK (WBNG) — Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has introduced legislation that would guarantee paid sick leave for American workers. According to Gillibrand’s office, the U.S. remains the only major country that does not provide paid time off
Burlington police data shows drop in violent crimes
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Police responses in Burlington are up and violent crime is going down, according to new data from the Burlington Police. The data shows that officers, community liaisons, and social workers responded to just
Police pinpoint cause of Boonville church explosion that injured 5
TOWN OF BOONVILLE, New York (WWNY) – Investigators have pinpointed the cause of Tuesday’s explosion at Abundant Life Fellowship Church in Boonville. State police say a propane fuel line was damaged when heavy snow caused the building’s
Bridport brothers face child sexual assault charges
BRIDPORT, Vt. (WCAX) – Two Bridport brothers have pleaded not guilty to charges of child sexual assault. The Vermont Attorney General’s Office says Therran Leggett, 27, faces charges of aggravated sexual assault of a child. His brother,