Monday, May 20 2013 11:25 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:25:45 GMT
The 26th annual Joe's Pond Ice Out contest has wrapped up and the winner has collected his cash. Gary Clark of Barre, Vt. won the contest. The ice gave way at 8:46 a.m. on April 26th, just two minutesMore >>
The 26th annual Joe's Pond Ice Out contest has wrapped up and the winner has collected his cash.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:23 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:23:02 GMT
Upgrading to more energy efficient appliances and don't know what to do with your old ones? One group has the perfect solution and it comes with a couple of perks for you! Starting Thursday, "EfficiencyMore >>
Upgrading to more energy efficient appliances and don't know what to do with your old ones. One group has the perfect solution and it comes with a couple of perks for you!More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 9:59 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:59:23 GMT
A South Burlington student is being honored for his work. Neel Desai is a senior. He started a non-profit organization that provides free classes in basic computer skills to residents in the community.More >>
A South Burlington student is being honored for his work.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 8:53 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:53:49 GMT
Police say they caught the person who stole a school bus from the Newport City Elementary School and crashed the bus in Holland, Vt. Friday.22-year-old Adam Page, of Newport, Vt., is facing various charges.More >>
Police say they caught the person who stole a school bus from the Newport City Elementary School and crashed the bus in Holland, Vt. Friday.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 8:15 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:15:54 GMT
Police have released the name of the passenger who was killed in a crash on Vermont Route 122 in Lyndon, Vt. Saturday.Police say the passenger was Eleanor Machell, 85, of Lyndonville, Vt.The driver, 76-year-oldMore >>
Police have released the name of the passenger who was killed in a crash on Vermont Route 122 in Lyndon, Vt. Saturday.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:52 AM EDT2013-05-20 11:52:16 GMT
Starting Monday, expect to see police out in full force. It's the kickoff to the National "Click It or Ticket" campaign. Police say they're going to focus on areas where crashes are known to happen. SoMore >>
Starting Monday, expect to see police out in full force. It's the kickoff to the National "Click It or Ticket" campaign.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:17 AM EDT2013-05-20 11:17:58 GMT
A firearm was displayed after a fight on Church Street in Burlington, Vt. late Sunday night. Police say two men were involved. One of the men hit a woman and then pulled the gun out.The gun was never pointedMore >>
A firearm was displayed after a fight on Church Street in Burlington, Vt. late Sunday night.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:58:14 GMT
Vermont's only pharmacy school graduated its first class Sunday in a ceremony at the Champlain Valley Expo. The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences graduated 74 students who say they areMore >>
Vermont's only pharmacy school graduated its first class Sunday in a ceremony at the Champlain Valley Expo. The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences graduated 74 students who say they are excited to pave the way for those to come.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 2:26 PM EDT2013-05-18 18:26:46 GMT
Echo Lake Aquarium and Science Center unveiled its newest interactive exhibit Saturday; featuring state of the art technology. Echo's new Action Lab features hands-on exhibits to teach visitors aboutMore >>
Echo Lake Aquarium and Science Center unveiled its newest interactive exhibit Saturday; featuring state of the art technology.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:05 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:05:48 GMT
At Ben and Jerry's flavor graveyard tasty treats lost long ago only live on in memory. But Thursday there was reason to celebrate as one of the flavors would rise from the grave to be eaten again. "ThereMore >>
Ben and Jerry's chooses White Russian to return to life in scoop shops.More >>
MONTPELIER, Vt. -
The owner of a taxi cab company in Montpelier and Barre is explaining its sudden shut down.
Twin City Taxi owner David Pecor says last week the state told the company to close because it did not have workers comp insurance. Pecor says he did not think he needed it because the company simply leases cars to people and they are not considered workers.
He says can not afford to carry the insurance.
"It just seems that our hands are tied. If we do it the way they want us to do it we would be out of business anyway because it's not how this industry works," says Pecor.
The Vermont Department of Labor had previously said that companies need to have the insurance.
But on Wednesday it did not respond to messages to see if Pecor's situation was different as he claims.
