UVM police warn of scam calls
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – If you get a call from someone saying they’re the UVM police and that you’ve been arrested or had your personal information compromised, hang up. Authorities say it’s a scam. They say the
Governor appoints Kevin Geno as Rutland County assistant judge
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The governor on Thursday appointed a man with decades of experience in Vermont’s criminal justice system to serve as an assistant judge. Gov. Phil Scott named Kevin Geno to fill the vacancy in
4 arrested at Williston immigration protest
WILLISTON, Vt. (WCAX) – An Immigration and Customs Enforcement protest in Williston on Thursday morning ended with police arresting four people for trespassing. It happened at the same Department of Homeland Security-leased building in the White Cap
Burlington childcare facility temporarily closes amid state investigation
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Burlington childcare facility is temporarily closed and under investigation following a recent state licensing review. The Department for Children and Families said the ONE Arts Community School in Burlington voluntarily closed on
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital workers ratify first union contract
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) – Health care staff in Brattleboro scored their first union contract, and with it, higher pay and better benefits. Upwards of 280 support staff and technical workers at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital ratified their first
Barre city manager leaving for South Burlington
BARRE CITY, Vt. (WCAX) – Barre’s city manager is stepping down for a job in Chittenden County. Nicolas Storellicastro notified city staff Thursday morning that he is taking a job in South Burlington as deputy city manager.
West River Education District budget fails for second time
TOWNSHEND, Vt. (WCAX) – Voters in the West River Education District of the Windham Central Supervisory Union on Wednesday rejected a school budget for the second time. The nearly $15 million budget failed 229 to 208. The
Some parents don’t want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back
ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) — For high school senior Aliyah Pack, getting distracted during school is the norm. Kids in her Pennsylvania school district use iPads starting in kindergarten, switch to Chromebooks in second grade and get their
Vermont Corporate Cup Challenge returns to Montpelier
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – One of Vermont’s oldest and biggest races kicks off in the state capital Thursday with the 43rd annual Vermont Corporate Cup Challenge & State Agency 5K Race. The annual run raises money for
J.Crew opens discount store in Williston
WILLISTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Clothing brand J.Crew debuts a factory store in Williston on Thursday. The store will feature J.Crew men’s and women’s apparel at a discount. It’s coming to Maple Tree Place on Walnut Street, joining