Chittenden County hotel projects continue in order to meet growing number of Vermont visitors

On Wednesday, Winooski held a groundbreaking to mark one year out from the projected opening date of the Sugarhouse Hotel. This new build will be the first hotel in Downtown Winooski. Not only will it have a rooftop bar, but it will also open 83 housing …

Federal judge leaves Vermont out of order to release EV charger funding

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) — Vermont is among a few states left out of a court ruling that unfreezes billions of dollars to build electric vehicle charging infrastructure. A federal judge on Wednesday overruled the Trump administration’s freezing of the funds …

National Civics Bee Vermont champion crowned

BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) - The National Civics Bee Vermont champion was crowned at the Barre Opera House on Wednesday. The competition encourages young people to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. It’s part of the state finals for the National …

Summer meals available for Vermont, New York kids

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Summer meals are now available for kids in Vermont and Northern New York. In Vermont, the Agency of Education says the summer meal sites are open for all children 18 and under through the Summer Food Service Program. Last summer, …

Vermont Dept. of Liquor holds ‘liquordation’ sale

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery this week is hosting a “Liquordation” sale, offering a selection of booze at 25% off. The department is offering 9,000 bottles of delisted items and special order items from bourbon to …

Anti-homelessness advocates continue to urge Vermont to change course before July 1

Advocates for people experiencing homelessness are sounding the alarm as hundreds of households are set to be exited from a hotel voucher program come Tuesday. Brenda Siegel, executive director of End Homelessness Vermont, said Wednesday that her …

Update No. 1: Vermont State Police provides update on Berkshire investigation

  STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE   Vermont State Police provides update on Berkshire investigation   BERKSHIRE, Vermont (Wednesday, June 25, 2025) — As part of the ongoing investigation into the reported shooting Sunday …

Vermont Conversation: ‘This is about white supremacy’ – Rep. Becca Balint on fighting the Trump administration

U.S. Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vermont, speaks about small donation campaign finance reform legislation she is sponsoring at a press conference at the Statehouse in Montpelier on June 18, 2024. File photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger The Vermont Conversation …

Court offers no relief for Vermont EV funding freeze

An electric vehicle plugged into a fast charger in Rutland on Feb. 17, 2022. File photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger Federal funds to build out electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Vermont are still on hold after a Tuesday federal court ruling …

National Civics Bee Vermont champion crowned