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One person was hospitalized after claiming they were "run over" in Highgate. Police say the driver left the scene before they arrived.
HIGHGATE, Vt. — A Milton, Vermont, man is facing multiple charges after reports of a hit-and-run in Highgate. Vermont State Police received a report just before 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Apr. 7 that the victim, Garret Gagne had allegedly been "run over" by a vehicle on Virginia Lane. When...
Stowe Township store shut down due to lack of permit, hot water, and other health risks
STOWE TOWNSHIP (KDKA) - An establishment in Stowe Township is being forced to close by the Allegheny County Health Department for a myriad of reasons. "Cravingz" on Broadway Avenue was operating without a permit when inspectors arrived to check the building. Once inside, they found several violations including those preparing food had been smoking, a lot of the food preparation and cooking equipment was heavily soiled, cigarette butts were found inside the handwashing station in the kitchen, and the dumpster was "overflowing" with garbage according to the report. They also found that there was no hot water in the building and a total of one restroom for both staff and customers. You can view the Allegheny County Health Department's inspection report at this link. Cravingz is now closed until further notice and will not be allowed to reopen until they obtain a permit, correct several things along with what was listed above, and submit plans for health and safety.
Old North End bakery and breakfast spot blows a chef's kiss - for farewell.
An ever popular breakfast spot in Burlington's Old North End will roll the dough for the last time the end of this month. Nunyans Bakery & Café announced via social media it plans to close the eatery on the last day of May. The café is known for its sweet and savory baked goods as well as its hot breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Nunyans had become a staple for those in the neighborhood but attracted visitors...
Vermont scrambles to address dental hygienist shortage
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Do you need your teeth cleaned? Good luck getting an appointment any time soon. A lack of dental hygienists means some practices are not taking new patients and some say the shortage is the worst they’ve ever seen. Chelsea Wells loves making people smile, but...
'We're Leaving': Winooski's Bargain Real Estate Attracted a Diverse Group of Residents for Years. Now They're Being Squeezed Out.
Help us pay for in-depth stories like this one by becoming a Seven Days Super Reader. Cailyne Crowder called Winooski home. She had moved to the upper half of an old duplex on Lafountain Street in 2015 because the $1,150 rent, cheaper than what she'd pay in Burlington, suited her budget as a single mom. The lower cost of living enabled her to open Atlas Hair Studio, a downtown salon where she built a loyal clientele.
Waterbury man among three killed in a two-vehicle crash in Berlin on Saturday
Three people including a Waterbury man were killed in a two-car crash on Vermont Route 62 in Berlin on Saturday night, according to the Berlin Police Department. The crash happened around 9:30 p.m. near the intersection of Rt. 62 with Airport and Fisher roads. Central Vermont Medical Center is at that location.
Aggressive Behavior, Increased Drug Use at Burlington's Downtown Library Prompt Calls for Help
Librarians at Burlington's Fletcher Free Library are doing far more these days than just shelving books. They're monitoring security cameras, trying to distinguish naps from drug overdoses and employing something called "verbal judo" to calm agitated patrons. The downtown library has always been the proverbial "community living room," open and...
NBC5's Liz Strzepa announced as main weeknight news anchor
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. — NBC5's Liz Strzepa has officially been announced as the station's new main co-anchor. Strzepa, who has worked at NBC5 for nearly a decade, will be sharing the anchor desk on weeknights with Brian Colleran at 5:00, 6:00, 10:00 and 11:00 p.m. “When I was hired...
Say goodbye to meters. Burlington moves forward with contactless parking plan
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Changes are afoot in how drivers in Burlington pay for parking that could spell the end for parking meters in the Queen City. The clinking of coins might soon be a thing of the past when parking in Burlington. The city has gotten rid of single-space parking meters on Cherry Street and the Pearl Street parking lot in exchange for contactless parking via a mobile app.
Missing Vermont man found safe, police say
HUNTINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say a Vermont man who was reported missing has been found and he is safe. Vermont State Police on Monday morning asked the public for help finding Raymond Phelps, 49, of Huntington, saying there were concerns for his welfare. At about 7 p.m., troopers reported...
120 students from Mount Abraham Unified School District hold walkout protesting failed budget votes
BRISTOL, Vt. — Around 120 students from the Mount Abraham Middle and High Schools walked out of class on Thursday morning, advocating for the community to vote "yes" on the third budget proposed for the district. Students told NBC5 that they don’t want to see any of their teachers...
Class of 2030 gets sneak peek at future Burlington High School
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The first expected class of freshmen at the future Burlington High School got a sneak peek at the building on Thursday. Sixth graders at Edmunds Middle School got a tour of what their future digs will look like, and went over the construction plans. “It’s new....
New bill set to outlaw breaking into people’s cars — or trying to steal them
Editor’s note: The Community News Service is a program in which University of Vermont students work with professional editors to provide content for local news outlets at no cost. Entering another person’s vehicle without their consent — or attempting to steal it — will be a crime under a...
Seth Brunell set to stand trial in July on murder charge in Fern Feather’s death
Brunell has been held without bail for more than two years in the fatal stabbing of Feather, a transgender woman from Hinesburg. Feather’s killing led to an outpouring of grief and condemnation across Vermont. Read the story on VTDigger here: Seth Brunell set to stand trial in July on murder charge in Fern Feather’s death.
South Burlington School District prepares for 3rd budget vote
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The South Burlington School District is getting ready for a third school budget vote. The school board reduced the budget to just over $68 million, which reduces the property tax increase to 9.55%. In comparison, the original budget that failed on Town Meeting Day was...
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