Trial delayed for Vt. man accused of shooting 3 Palestinian students
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The trial for Jason Eaton, the man accused of shooting at three Palestinian students in Burlington in 2023, has been delayed. The trial was scheduled to begin the first week of June, but
Vermont Senate considers compromise on education funding reform
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A new proposal Thursday aims to break the logjam over education funding reform at the Statehouse. Since the tax revolt two years ago, lawmakers have been grappling with how best to rein in
Historic Pittsford covered bridge reopens after sustaining damage
PITTSFORD, Vt. (WCAX) – After being damaged earlier this week, the historic wooden bridge over the Otter Creek in Pittsford is back open. Built around 1840, the Depot Covered Bridge is one of a few historic bridges
New measure would target beleaguered Addison County state’s attorney with 30% pay cut
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A push in Montpelier for more oversight of county officials could mean Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos sees a big pay cut. Following a rash of alleged bad behavior from county sheriffs,
Vermont Senate advances statewide ban on guns in bars
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Senate gave preliminary approval on Thursday to a statewide ban on guns in bars and restaurants. The bill is based on a Burlington charter change that has been approved by voters
Gov. Scott vetoes road salt runoff reduction bill
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Governor Phil Scott on Wednesday followed through with a veto threat of a bill that aims to reduce road salt runoff. Senate Bill 218 aims to set up best practices in applying
Overdose deaths continue downward trend, report shows
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont health officials released a new report Thursday showing deaths from drug overdoses continue to decrease in the state for the third year. The 2025 Fatal Overdose Report shows that 170 Vermonters died
New York budget deal pushes affordable child care, tax on second homes in NYC
ALBANY, N.Y. (WCAX) – New York lawmakers and the governor have reached a deal on a $268 billion budget that pushes affordability and public safety, and includes a new tax on multimillion-dollar second homes in New York
Vermont Brewers Festival returns in July with new pricing, designated driver perks
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Brewers Festival returns to the Burlington waterfront in July, and organizers say new additions to the event hope to draw in the crowds and get them home safely. New this year
Rep. Becca Balint announces bid for 3rd term in Congress
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Congresswoman Becca Balint announced her reelection campaign Thursday morning in Montpelier while filing primary petition ballots. Balint said if reelected, she will focus on holding the Trump administration accountable, passing legislation to make