Man convicted of smuggling 207 pounds of marijuana through Akwesasne
SYRACUSE, New York (WWNY) – A federal jury has found a man guilty of smuggling 207 pounds of marijuana into the U.S. through the Akwesasne Mohawk Indian Reservation. Wenjian Zhuo, a 32-year-old a Chinese national and lawful
As US population ages, more employees seek caregiver benefits at work
NEW YORK (AP) — Debra Whitman was traveling for work when her father was suddenly admitted to the hospital in serious pain. She jetted home to Maryland and took several days off to care for him in
83-year-old nursing assistant brings decades of compassion to Rutland hospital
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – Inside the Rutland Regional Medical Center, there’s a staff of caregivers, including Barb Amsden, who has walked these halls for nearly half a century. “Work is my thing,” Amsden said. The year was
Despite promises of transparency, Burlington officials tight-lipped on overdose prevention center specifics
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – City officials are staying quiet about where Burlington’s planned overdose prevention center might be located, despite ongoing questions from residents about the controversial facility. The pilot project, approved by Vermont lawmakers — along
Vermont car inspection bill faces safety concerns from some mechanics
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont bill to extend annual car inspections to every two years is drawing criticism from mechanics who worry about the potential for more dangerous cars on the road. Senator Rebecca White, D-Windsor
Former janitor arrested for stealing custom Simon Pearce Christmas trees
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. (WCAX) – A former janitor faces charges for allegedly stealing and trying to sell custom Simon Pearce glass Christmas trees. Hartford Police say they got a report earlier this month that seven trees
Vt. man pleads not guilty to murder in deadly quarry assault
PAWLET, Vt. (WCAX) – An apparent drug robbery led to an assault that contributed to a Vermont man’s death. That’s according to newly public court paperwork in the murder of Mark Ray, 54, of West Pawlet. Police
Outgoing Vermont National Guard commander gives final address; does not rule out run for public office
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont’s outgoing National Guard commander, Major General Gregory Knight, delivered his final State of the Guard address to the Legislature on Thursday. Knight says he’s leaving the Vermont National Guard in good hands
Rhode Island man accused of Vermont murder seeks to represent himself
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) – A Rhode Island man accused in the 2023 strangling death of a Vermont woman now wants to represent himself in the case. Shawn Conlon has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Claudia
Vermont businessman offers to give away college campus
POULTNEY, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont businessman wants to give away the former Green Mountain College property, but only for a specific purpose. Raj Bhakta, who founded Whistlepig Whiskey, bought the defunct Poultney campus in 2020 for