Gov. Scott urges Chittenden County voters to turn out for Tuesday’s primary
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Gov. Phil Scott is encouraging Chittenden County voters to participate in Tuesday’s primary, where two contested county races are on the ballot. Voters will choose between incumbent Sarah George and Bram Kranichfeld for
Manhunt underway near state park in Brattleboro
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) – A manhunt was underway near a state park in Brattleboro late Thursday afternoon. The Brattleboro Reformer said a suspect fled into the woods near Fort Dummer State Park after a police pursuit ended
Vermont Adaptive expanding summer outdoor recreation access
MANCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – A merger between two adaptive sports organizations is opening Vermont’s trails, waterways and mountains to more people with disabilities. Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports merged with BART Adaptive Sports Center earlier this year,
Scott defends DMV enforcement division rebrand as Vermont Highway Patrol
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Gov. Phil Scott on Thursday defended his decision to rebrand the Vermont DMV’s enforcement division as the Vermont Highway Patrol. Scott said DMV police are sworn officers and were known as the Highway
Gov. Scott calls on Congress to regulate AI
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Gov. Phil Scott is calling on Congress to better regulate artificial intelligence to protect Americans, saying society should embrace AI but better manage it. Earlier this year, Vermont created an artificial intelligence
Bradford police investigate racial slurs, graffiti spray-painted on Oxbow High School shed
BRADFORD, Vt. (WCAX) – Bradford Police are investigating an act of vandalism at Oxbow High School after a shed near the football field was spray-painted with racial slurs and drug-related graffiti. Officers said the vandalism likely happened
Local group wins bid for former Montpelier Federal Building
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A locally-led development group is the winning bidder of the former Federal Building in Montpelier. The 87 State Street Local Development Corporation announced Thursday it won the June auction with a winning bid
Vt. bear population above state goal for 5th straight year
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont’s black bear population has topped the state’s management objective for the fifth consecutive year, according to Vermont Fish and Wildlife. The department estimates the state’s black bear population at between 7,500 and
Former NH trooper pleads guilty to lying to police
KEENE, N.H. (WCAX) – A former New Hampshire trooper has pleaded guilty to lying to the police. Investigators say James Lamoureaux, 43, of Keene, put GPS tracking devices on his then-girlfriend’s car, and when he was confronted
Foodborne illness outbreaks: What you need to know
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Foodborne illnesses are common, but the big difference with recent outbreaks nationwide is the number of people getting sick, hospitalized and even dying. From produce to eggs, the recalls and illness outbreaks can