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Overnight gunfire in Colchester
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) - Police are investigating a shooting in Colchester overnight. Just after midnight, police received reports of a shooting near Sharrow Circe. When police got there, they spoke with witnesses and collected ballistic evidence - indicating someone shot a gun. Right now, police say no one was hurt, and they have no suspects. They believe this is an isolated incident. Anyone with information should call Colchester P.D.
Fairfield police nab suspect for vehicle theft, gun possession
FAIRFIELD — A suspect was apprehended early April 25 after a series of vehicle break-ins and the discovery of a firearm. Fairfield Police Department officers responded to the Ann Street and Nichols Street vicinity around 5:40 a.m. following reports of car alarms and sightings of two masked individuals on bicycles.
Car lovers get to journey back in time at Racing in Milton
MILTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Car fanatics gathered at the Milton Library to learn more about the history of racing in Milton and other parts of Vermont. Partnering with the Milton Historical Society, the event turned back the clock to the 1960s with vintage cars. The showcase featured five different cars....
Home tour of the week: A $775,000 home in Milton with over 4000 square feet of living space
This home in Milton has a three car garage and stunning primary suite. The porch overlooks three acres of land and with over 4000 square feet of living space there is plenty of room for guests. Bedrooms: 4. Bathrooms: 3 (2 full, 1 three-quarter) Price: $775,000. Square Feet: 4,209. HIGHLIGHTS:...
Cross Lake Champlain softball contest bigger than the game, two teams support local families in need
CHAMPLAIN, N.Y. — The rare but always fun cross Lake Champlain high school matchups had a bit more of special meaning than where the two teams are from. A softball contest between Missisquoi Valley Union High School and Northeastern Clinton Central High School teaming up to support local families in need at NCCS.
Crews respond to Alburgh house fire
ALBURGH, Vt. (WCAX) - A structure fire closed one lane of Route 2 in Alburgh Thursday morning. It happened around 7:30 a.m. at a home at 4642 Route 2, just north of Goose Point Campground. Officials say the homeowner called it in and reported the fire appeared to have started...
Boil water notice issued for Alburgh Village residents
ALBURGH, Vt. — Residents in the village of Alburgh were without water on Friday after a main break south of the village offices. Village officials said the break affected everyone south of the village office, including the fire district. After service was restored, residents were put under a boil...
Former A Canine Gem dogs find forever homes 2 months after being seized
CLINTON COUNTY, N.Y. — It's been two months since the Clinton County Sheriff's Departmentseized nearly 50 dogs from the Beekmantown-based animal rescue "A Canine Gem." The dogs have been housed at the County Jail and now, many of them have now found their forever homes, where they are being embraced with love and care.
Editorial: Celebrate our differences during Autism Acceptance Month
SAINT ALBANS CITY, Vt. — The following is an NBC5 Editorial featuring General Manager Ryan Rothstein speaking on behalf of the editorial board. April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time when we can celebrating our differences and support each other. It's a chance to recognize the strengths, accomplishments, and...
NY state money to develop Plattsburgh infrastructure and housing
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - New funding from New York’s state budget will help beef up housing and infrastructure in the town of Plattsburgh. More than $590 million is being set aside state wide for chips funding, which is a pot of money that’s used to repair roads. The allocation is an increase of about $60 million compared to last year. Town Supervisor Michael Cashman says it’ll help with paving projects. Also in the budget, more than $600 million for pro-housing communities.
Vacant Mall Facing Demolition in Champlain
The Town of Champlain is looking for a state grant to help finance the demolition of a long vacant outlet mall on the border. New housing and a possible hotel are some of the plans on the drawing board to replace the Miromar Outlets.
Here are five events coming to Milton soon
Where: Milton Municipal Building Community Room, 39 Bombardier Road. Details: Join the Milton Historical Society and Milton Public Library and learn about the history of racing in Milton in the 1960s! Bill Ladabouche, local author and race car buff, will present the history of racing in Milton and throughout Vermont. Participants will also get to meet Frank Woodward and Greg Gilbert and see their race cars (weather permitting). Registration is not required and there will be activities for all ages.
Road work | April 29-May 3
The information in Road Work updates is compiled from Vermont Agency of Transportation road construction bulletins and announcements from local town Public Works and Highway Department officials. AOT tries new approach to prevent Smugglers Notch “stuckages”. As a new summer driving season approaches, the Vermont Agency of Transportation announced...
Play of the Week Candidates 4/22-4/28
Below are our play of the week candidates, above you can watch the plays. Middlebury men’s lacrosse: Will Zink scores behind the back Plattsburgh Hornets flag football: Zoey Rovito avoids several tackles to get close to goal line UVM men’s lacrosse: First-year Luke Reiter takes flight for incredible goal Vote here for our Play of […]
Protect Yourself from Scams Event Full Presentation
On April 17th 2024, Champlain National Bank hosted a presentation titled “Protect Yourself from Scams” highlighting some of the new ways scammers target their potential victims. The event was hosted by Champlain National Bank Security Officer Medara Sherman.
Annual Day of Caring kicks off in Plattsburgh
PLATTSBURGH, NY. (WCAX) - The annual Day of Caring kicked off in Plattsburgh Saturday with several volunteer opportunities. Organizers hosted a park clean up held at Camp Tapawingo – the space is used to host Girl Scout events and non profit summer camps. The park clean up helped to...
Northeastern Clinton Central High School baseball hosts wooden bat tournament with good cause
CLINTON COUNTY, N.Y. — Something that Section VII high school baseball hasn't seen in a while is the use of wooden bats. The Northeastern Clinton Central High School baseball team gave themselves and three other teams the chance to try that out in a recent tournament at their school. The first wooden bat tournament at NCCS was a project organized by three seniors on the school's baseball team.
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