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Vermont (WRGB) — A fiery crash closed several routes and multiple schools Monday morning when a propane tanker truck went off a bridge in Irasburg. According to police as of 11 a.m., multiple roads were still closed, with evacuations taking place in Irasburg and Coventry after a propane tanker crash, which caused a fire Monday morning.

On the morning of December 4, 2023, a propane tanker veered off the Vermont Route 14 bridge into the Black River in Irasburg, igniting a fire and causing widespread alarm. Local emergency services responded with alacrity to the incident, which occurred around 6:50 a.m., averting what could have been a catastrophic explosion. The prompt establishment of a one-mile evacuation perimeter and the use of drones to assess the damage to the tanker - which revealed a puncture rather than a full breach - showcased an effective response strategy in action.

A pedestrian is in the hospital after an alleged DUI crash. Just after 4:45 p.m. Sunday, Vermont State police responded to a report of a car versus pedestrian on Main Street in Orleans.

Two people have been arrested by the Lamoille County Sheriff's Department after an investigation into a burglary that happened Saturday night, December 2nd.

NEWPORT, Vt. (WCAX) - A first-of-its-kind recovery center is aimed at bridging the gap between the emergency room and inpatient drug treatment. Those treatment beds are consistently full across Vermont, but this program offers what’s being called Vermont’s only “social detox bed.”. Opioid use is a problem...

BROWNINGTON — A Brownington man was taken into custody late Friday evening after his vehicle was found off the roadway on Schoolhouse Road amid cloudy weather and intermittent snow. Vermont State Police responded to the scene at approximately 10:02 p.m. to find a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado without damage and...

Johnson, VT- The Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department is searching for two people in connection to a store burglary that caused more than $12,000 in damages. Police responded to the River Valley Store on Rte 100c in Johnson just after 6 a.m. Sunday morning. Video from the store shows the suspects, later identified as Dilian Jiron, […]

JOHNSON — The Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a burglary at the River Valley Store that occurred early Sunday morning, officials said. The front door window was shattered and twp people seen entering throught the window. Sgt. Watson of the Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department is leading the...

A recent winter storm swept through New England on a Monday, leaving significant snowfall and widespread disruption in its wake. Areas across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont experienced more than 15 centimeters of snow, with Greensboro, Vermont, recording a peak of 12.3 inches. The heavy snow led to over 36,000 power outages and treacherous travel conditions, including a severe incident involving a propane tanker in Irasburg, Vermont, which caught fire after sliding off a bridge. Despite the immediate evacuation, including two schools, the risk of a major explosion was mitigated when a puncture in the tanker's tank was found, allowing the fire to burn out safely.

MORRISTOWN, Vt. — Vermont Gov. Phil Scott spent Monday morning at Paine's Christmas Trees in Morristown. Joined by Vermont's Secretary of Agriculture Anson Tebbetts, Scott inspected several trees before cutting down two for his home and one for his office. "The shape is important to me, the fullness is...

This week in Orleans County, Vermont, two incidents occurred that require attention in the weekly safety report. The first incident involved a police chase in Newport, resulting in a jail sentence for a Coventry man. The second incident is an ongoing investigation into an assault at C&C Market in Barton.

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of nan..

A recent incident in Derby, Vermont, has brought the complex issue of curfew enforcement into the spotlight. On a Thursday night, Paul Therrien, a 47-year-old Newport resident, was apprehended for violating his court-ordered curfew. Alerted to an unwanted presence at a Derby Line home around 9:09 p.m., Vermont State Police determined that Therrien had failed to adhere to his 24-hour curfew conditions. After processing at the Derby barracks, he was released with a court citation for the curfew breach, the details of which, along with the initial charges, are yet undisclosed due to privacy considerations.

Two incidents occurred in Lyndon, Vermont this week. The first incident involved a single-vehicle rollover on Lynburke Rd, resulting in a DUI charge for a local man. The driver lost control of the vehicle due to negligent operation. The second incident involved a 39-year-old man who was arrested for driving with a suspended license and violating conditions of his release during a traffic stop near US-5 and Mattocks Park Lane.

Burlington, VT – The 13th Annual Operation Fire Cuffs, a joint effort to collect toys and gift cards for children at the University of Vermont Medical Center, has been scheduled for December 21. New and unwrapped toys and gift cards will be delivered to the hospital by members of the Vermont State Police, Burlington Fire […]

The superintendent of the Lamoille South Supervisory Union and the school district chair said students feel safe at Peoples Academy and offered additional details about the incident in a letter to the community.  Read the story on VTDigger here: Morrisville school officials push back on alleged stabbing.

COVENTRY — At its meeting on November 20 the select board here looked at a few items necessary to getting the budget for next year prepared. Members discussed the cost of fire fighting services. Changes were suggested in how payments to the two departments that serve Coventry should be divided.

Sunrise: 7:08 AM Sunset: 4:12 PM Length of the day: 9 hours 4 minutes An early season arctic front dropped temperatures throughout the day on this date in 1940. Readings fell from 13 above zero to 15 below zero in Burlington by midnight, and set early season records the next morning, including –27 in St. Johnsbury, -31 in Chelsea, and –34 in Enosburg Falls. No other records approach the severity of this cold until mid-month.Visit here for more details.

ROYALTON, Vt. (WCAX) - When a vulnerable person is missing, minutes can mean the difference between life and death. Along with searches on the ground, the Vermont State Police and other agencies are increasingly turning to technology in the sky to bring people to safety. One grateful Franklin County family witnessed this summer first-hand what the state’s drone team can do.

Road-team Massachusetts-Lowell seized a win against Vermont Catamounts. The team won 2-1 on Sunday. Both teams are back in action on Friday, with the Catamounts hosting the Garnet Chargers at 6 p.m. CST and the River Hawks visiting the Crusaders at 6:15 p.m. CST.