Chittenden County to prosecute Grand Isle state’s attorney’s DUI case
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Chittenden County State’s Attorney Sarah George will prosecute the criminal case against Grand Isle’s state’s attorney. Doug Disabito was arrested Tuesday afternoon for allegedly showing up to the Franklin County Courthouse, and police
Vermont tourism leaders voice concerns over proposed second home tax
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Some tourism leaders are leery of a proposed new tax on second homes, saying it could impact the state’s visitor economy. They gathered on Thursday at the Statehouse to highlight the state’s record
Berlin teen arrested after shooting pellet gun at people, cars
BERLIN, Vt. (WCAX) – A Berlin teen faces several charges after allegedly shooting a BB or pellet gun at people and cars. It happened on Tuesday around Chestnut Place in Berlin, near the mall. Berlin Police say
Vt. sheriff faces more sexual misconduct charges as new accusers come forward
WINDSOR, Vt. (WCAX) – Police say more women have come forward with accusations of sexual misconduct against the Windsor County sheriff. Sheriff Ryan Palmer pleaded not guilty in January to seven charges of sexual misconduct, stemming from
Vt. judge rules Burlington School District’s PCB lawsuit can move forward
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A federal judge is letting the Burlington School District’s lawsuit against Monsanto and its corporate successors move forward. This comes after the school district blamed PCB contamination at Burlington High School for major
Severe storm risk Thursday afternoon/evening
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Warm, humid air this afternoon is increasing the chance for strong to severe thunderstorms. Temperatures are climbing into the 60s and 70s with dew points in the upper 50s and low 60s. This
Essex Junction student’s doodle could appear on Google
ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont student’s doodle could soon appear on Google searches. Eric Leu, a fourth grader in Essex Junction, is a finalist in this year’s “Doodle for Google” contest. The contest is open
Vermont’s Noah Kahan named to Time’s 100 most influential people
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont’s own Noah Kahan is on this year’s list of 100 most influential people from Time Magazine. The Strafford native and Grammy nominee is among the likes of Luke Combs, Keke Palmer, and
Applications for New York State Cooling Assistance Benefit program now open
NEW YORK (WBNG) — Applications for the New York State Cooling Assistance Benefit program are now open. The program helps income-eligible households buy and install air conditioners or fans to help cool their homes during the warm
Scott appoints former Burlington police chief to fill Rep. Hooper’s House seat
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Gov. Phil Scott on Thursday announced his appointment of Kevin Scully to fill the vacant Chittenden-18 seat following the resignation of Rep. Bob Hooper last month over sexual harassment allegations. Scully, a Democrat,