South Burlington, VT

A former St. Albans police officer pleaded guilty Wednesday to punching a woman who was handcuffed in a holding cell. A sentencing hearing will take place later this summer. Jason Lawton will face no more than six months in prison, and could face punishment other than incarceration, Assistant Attorney General Paul Barkus said during the change-of-plea hearing.

Charlie's Boathouse sits on a grassy, quiet piece of land that's just off the northernmost end of the Burlington bike path. It has a clear view of the Adirondack Mountains across Lake Champlain, and, on a warm May day, the snowy ski trails on Whiteface Mountain were still visible. But at the boathouse, dandelions were in bloom, the grass was lush and the sound of the waves hitting driftwood piled along the shore was peaceful.

MORRISTOWN, Vt. (WCAX) - Rosmarie Trapp, a member of the musical family the Von Trapp’s and film ‘Sound of Music’ has died. Trapp’s family made the announcement on Facebook saying she passed peacefully on Friday surrounded by family. She was 93. She was the oldest daughter...

Jason Lawton pleaded guilty Wednesday to simple assault, a misdemeanor, for striking Amy Connelly of Highgate in March 2019 at the St. Albans police station. Read the story on VTDigger here: Ex-St. Albans cop admits punching handcuffed woman in the face, awaits sentencing.

In mid-May two years ago, Cynthia Crowley got a call from her landlord telling her that part of the falling-down barn behind her home in Burlington’s Old North End would soon be demolished after years of neglect. “I was like, 'You can’t,'” she said. “Or at least, 'Can you...

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington is pleased to announce David Young as the new superintendent of Catholic schools. “David Young’s extensive leadership experience as an assistant superintendent and superintendent will be a great asset to our Catholic school system,” said Burlington Bishop Christopher Coyne. “We are confident he will build upon the strong academic and faith-based education our schools currently offer and lead them to new heights.”

Relying on state funds, two local business owners announced a plan to clean up and develop a contaminated plot of land in the city’s South End. Read the story on VTDigger here: Area near Burlington’s Pine Street Barge Canal slated for bowling alley and bathhouse.

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Development plans are in the works to remediate a key brownfield site in Burlington’s South End. Developers have been eyeing the property near the former barge canal since the coal gasification plant closed back in 1966. Since then, the area has enjoyed a renaissance and is home to shops, Dealer.com, and the renovated Maltex building.

The Milton selectboard has 87 days to decide whether or not to purchase the Milton Grange. The announcement follows a May 12 vote to sell the property by the Members of the Milton Grange, the local leg of the national fraternal organization that promotes agriculture and practices various community service initiatives.

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Plattsburgh International Airport is adding a new daily route to its flight schedule. Starting July 1, you’ll be able to fly directly from Plattsburgh to Philadelphia. The new daily service will be offered by Contour Airlines which is an American Airlines partner. Through Philadelphia, travelers...

The Burlington, Vermont City Council is considering how to accelerate decarbonization policies that support the city’s Net Zero 2030 goals. Councilors began their latest meeting with an executive session to receive an update on early negotiations with the city’s unions. Then Department of Public Works Director Chapin Spencer led a presentation on updated conceptual plans to upgrade Main Street.

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Nurses at the UVM Medical Center are asking the hospital for a fair contract as they continue negotiations. Back in February, the Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals was able to strike a deal increasing nurses' salaries by 10%. Followed by a 5% increase expected...

"They’re healthy, they’ve come from good homes, and now it’s our job to keep them healthy and productive." Here’s how a community took a bee-related tragedy and turned it into a small bump in the road…or hive. In January, beekeepers from BTV Honey in Burlington,...

Au SABLE FORKS | The Saranac Lake varsity baseball team built up a 4-1 lead heading into the last inning against host AuSable Valley May 17. However, a three-run seventh capped by a Nate Doner triple led to extra innings, where Carson Garcia's RBI single in the eighth brought the Patriots all the way back for a 5-4, walkout win.

Burlington’s 453 Pine Street Redevelopment Project to Include Two New Hospitality Businesses and Open Space. The rendering above shows the proposed project between the Maltex building on the right (north) and Burlington Electric Department to the left. Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott, the Agency of Natural Resources (ANR),...

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Wednesday was a nice day to be on the waterfront in Burlington. Nathan Bouchard and his son, Graham, took to the bike path for a ride, but it didn’t end there for this brave little biker. Father and son hit the skatepark where 2-year-old Graham...

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Two beloved North Country traditions will soon be returning to Lake Champlain this summer. The 45th Annual Mayor's Cup Festival and Regatta will be held on July 9. The one-day celebration will feature events, live music, food, and drinks along with the highly-anticipated sailing competition. There...

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — New York’s Comptroller, Tom DiNapoli, toured Plattsburgh Wednesday to learn more about projects underway in the city. He says now is the time to make investments to welcome back tourists and to also better the quality of life for North Country residents. Plattsburgh Mayor Chris...

The sun beat down on the soccer pitch, and the sounds rose in a cacophony familiar to anyone who has played the game: players calling for passes; teammates warning one another as a defender closed in; coaches barking instructions as they watched with calculating, shrewd expressions. The smile on Matt...