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Vehicle flips onto roof following crash in South Burlington
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. — Two drivers were shaken but uninjured after a crash that left one vehicle on its roof on Monday morning. Police told NBC5 that two vehicles collided while traveling through an intersection on Williston Road near Kennedy Drive. No major injuries were reported during the crash,...
Burlington-born Ben & Jerry's wants to hit 1-million mark on this year's Free Cone Day
Ben & Jerry’s has an assignment for you. The company wants you to eat ice cream. For free. The famed ice-cream makers who began the business in a former gas station 46 years ago in downtown Burlington have announced their latest Free Cone Day. The company will dole out free ice-cream cones at...
Burlington shooting suspect now being held without bail
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A man accused of attempted murder in a Burlington shooting incident is now being held behind bars without bail. The arrest was made over the weekend, but a judge first released the suspect on conditions to appear in court on Monday, something that led to sharp rebuke from police and state prosecutors.
Vermont State Police to make announcement about disappearance of Brianna Maitland, last seen in 2004
WILLISTON, Vt. — Vermont State Police will make an announcement regarding thecase of a missing teenager who hasn't been seen since 2004. State police officials announced that they would make a joint announcement on the disappearance of 17-year-old Brianna Maitland on Tuesday in collaboration with FBI Special Agent Craig Tremaroli.
Duke or Vermont? How to pick 4 vs. 13 matchup in 2024 March Madness bracket
The world's most famous dance is back for another year, and it's not all too different than those less famous dances many attend in high school. Hearts will be broken, memories will be made, and there are more than a few upsets along the way. In March, however, we crown...
Burlington man arrested for attempted murder in downtown shooting
A teenager from Burlington is due in court Monday morning on an attempted second-degree murder charge in connection with the shooting in the city’s downtown this weekend. Jaiden Green, 19, has been released on conditions. Green is accused of shooting another person shortly before 2:30 a.m. Saturday on Main Street between Church Street and South Winooski Avenue.
Vt. emergency shelters draw few occupants as hotel voucher program ends
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - So far, few people have used the temporary emergency homeless shelters the state opened as Vermont’s seasonal hotel voucher program ended. Four locations were opened in Vermont to provide temporary shelter to about 500 households that lost hotel rooms when the adverse weather voucher program ended on Friday.
Three people arrested in Colchester assault
Colchester, VT- Three people have been arrested and held on bail in connection to an assault that happened on Ethan Allen Ave Sunday evening. Allahjuan Calhoun, 33, from White Plains, NY, Rasheed Nathan, 26, from Yonkers, NY, and Raymond Fields, 25, from Fort Lauderdale, FL, are all facing aggravated assault and unlawful restraint charges. They were ordered to be held in jail on $10,000 bail each until their arraignment.
Essex man accused of shooting out windows with marbles
A 28-year-old Essex man allegedly caused thousands of dollars in damages by shooting out the windows of local businesses, homes and a school over an 8-day span earlier this month, Essex police said. Dylan King-Richer of Essex was arrested Sunday after one of the victims notified police that they had...
Teen driver arrested after crashing car into vehicle parked in Essex, police say
ESSEX, Vt. — A teen driver was arrested over the weekend after police say he crashed into a parked car and caused additional property damage to a homeowner in Essex. The Essex Police Department were called to the scene of a crash on Greenfield Road on Saturday night after receiving a report that a vehicle had crashed into a house.
Burlington Police arrest suspect in Church St. overnight shooting
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Burlington Police are investigating after reports of a shooting downtown early Saturday morning. Police say they’ve arrested 19-year-old Jaiden Green. Green was released from custody on conditions by a judge, and is due in court on Monday. Officers responded to the area of Main St....
Few people have made their way to state’s last-minute temporary shelters
This story, by Report for America corps member Carly Berlin, was produced through a partnership between VTDigger and Vermont Public. Last week, Gov. Phil Scott’s administration scrambled to set up four mass shelters within a matter of days, anticipating hundreds of people would lose their eligibility for state-subsidized rooms through Vermont’s motel housing program on Friday. Yet over the weekend, a tiny fraction of the beds set up by the state were put to use. At one shelter, not a single person showed up.
Burlington City Council unanimously approved three downtown projects to advance to next stages
Burlington City Council voted unanimously to advance three projects onto the next stages of pre-development, along with budget and contract amendments enabling ongoing design and construction of the Champlain Parkway. The pre-development stage will solidify the plans before the construction begins. Mayor Miro Weinberger was able to secure the funding...
The story behind the SD Ireland St. Patrick’s Day concrete mixer parade
WILLISTON, Vt. (WCAX) - S.D. Ireland kicked off its 39th annual St. Patrick’s Day concrete mixer parade on Sunday. Our Sophia Thomas shares the story behind the beloved tradition. S.D. Ireland employees and their families gazed up at a party of concrete mixers leaving the contractor’s Williston facility on...
Burlington celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Burlington was decked out in green as people celebrated St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday. “I love St. Patrick’s Day. I think it’s super fun. I think it’s an underrated holiday,” Burlington resident Sarah Bassett said. People of all ages came together...
Vermont’s 1st Tesla dealership opens
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont’s first Tesla showroom opened Monday in South Burlington. A steady stream of customers trickled through the dealership off Shelburne Road. The EV manufacturer began pushing in 2022 to convert the former Hannaford property into a dealership. After two major zoning changes that allow...
Another car crashes into Shelburne Post Office
SHELBURNE, Vt. (WCAX) - A car rammed into Shelburne’s post office causing some serious-looking damage. The crash caused the post office to close for the day. We don’t know yet when they will be back open. Maintenance workers were there boarding up the front part of the building.
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