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Vermont man arrested for trying to hit victim with machete, pleads not guilty
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A Vermont man is behind bars after allegedly attacking another person with a machete, police said. The Burlington Police Department arrested 41-year-old Russell Taylor, of Morristown, on Monday night after they received a report of a fight on College Street. According to police, Taylor got into...
Impacts of Vermont’s single-use plastic ban, 4 years later
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - State officials say single-use items like paper and packaging make up almost one-third of Vermont’s trash, which is why a 2020 law was implemented to reduce the impact on landfills and the environment. Grocery stores eliminated plastic bags and shoppers were encouraged to bring their own. For some Vermonters, the practice has become second nature.
Health officials confirm measles case in Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The Vermont Department of Health has confirmed a case of measles in the state. The case is in a person in Vermont who is part of an international group program. It’s the state’s first confirmed case of measles since 2018. The Health Department says...
Non-extractive storytelling workshop presented by award-winning, international film maker Jay Austin
Vermont Business Magazine A refreshing way for storytellers to change the narrative is coming to Burlington on May 2. Those seeking to tell stronger, truer stories will have an opportunity to attend a candid, uplifting free workshop presented by award-winning filmmaker Jay Austin on May 2 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Generator 40 Sears Lane, Burlington. The workshop is hosted by the Community Navigator Pilot Program (CNPP).
Man Charged With Starting a Fire Outside U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders' Vermont Office Pleads Not Guilty
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The man charged with starting a fire outside independent U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Vermont office earlier this month pleaded not guilty to a federal charge on Tuesday. Shant Michael Soghomonian, 35, was indicted by a grand jury on a charge of maliciously damaging or...
Staffing down, calls up: Burlington VT police shares its priorities in responding to calls
The Burlington Police Department is reminding the community of its Priority Response Plan, a plan to prioritize officers' response to calls and incidents in a time of limited police staffing. The plan has not been updated, but the department has put out a more in-depth description of the plan and reminds the city that it's in place to help them. ...
Burlington Police report: Officers addressing more incidents with fewer officers
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The Burlington Police Department shared new data that shows they're addressing more incidents than normal with fewer patrol officers. At Tuesday's Burlington Police Commission meeting, Chief Jon Murad went through his April Chief's Report. He reflected on key data points from last year that tie into...
Burlington High School construction ramps up
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Construction for the new Burlington High School is on schedule for a fall 2026 opening. With the demolition of the old, PCB-laden building wrapping up, district officials say they’re looking forward to the next phase of the project. “We’ve got the concrete foundations starting to...
Funeral services held for Peru resident Krysten Remy
PERU, N.Y. — In a display of solidarity and support, the North Country community gathered Wednesday morning to honor the memory of Krysten Remy, wholost her life at her home in Peru last week. Krysten's uncle, Kenneth Remy, MD, expressed the family's profound grief: "This is a horrible tragedy,...
Bald eagles are back, but great blue herons paid the price
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. After years of absence, the most patriotic bird in the sky returned to Vermont — but it might’ve come at another’s expense.
Cold and windy today after a wintry mix this morning
Gear up for a wonky, wintry-feeling Wednesday forecast, friends! We’re beginning our morning with blustery south to northwest winds. Roads are wet as rain showers continue to comb through the North Country and Upper Valley, but those rain showers will mix with some wet snowflakes by the mid to late morning. The transition of precipitation will occur as temperatures continue to crash with today’s passing front.
“The Shot Heard ’round the World”: The Coming of the American Revolution | Watch & Wonder Weekly Highlight
For next week’s Watch & Wonder Highlight, we’re thrilled to feature the film “The Shot Heard ’round the World”: The Coming of the American Revolution. After watching, dive deeper with resources about the causes and effects of several major historic events that led to the American Revolution on PBS LearningMedia.
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