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Green Mountain Transit bus fares resume
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Starting Monday, catching the bus in Chittenden County will cost you. Green Mountain Transit is resuming bus fares on Monday, and paying for a ride will look different than it used to. The new Ride Ready by GMT system will increase noncash payment methods and reloadable...
Burlington assault suspect released after pleading not guilty
A 41-year-old man accused of walking up to an unnamed 82-year-old man in downtown Burlington and punching him in the face was released from custody Monday after pleading not guilty to assault. Shawn McConnell is accused of knocking the victim unconscious at about 2:25 Saturday in what police said was...
Temperatures to soar near 90 degrees this week with strong storms possible in Vermont, New York
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Summer is in full swing across Vermont and Northern New York early this week. Monday afternoon's highs will reach into the 80s with partly to mostly sunny skies. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format,...
Huntington man moving his house 12 feet to comply with zoning rules
HUNTINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A Chittenden County man is on the move, and he’s taking his house with him. It’s all because of different zoning rules between the neighboring towns of Huntington and Bolton. Power tools buzz at Rick Weston’s home in Huntington. But what initially looks like...
Bristol man seriously injured after riding mower hit by pickup truck on front lawn, police say
BRISTOL, Vt. — A Vermont man is due to appear in court after he allegedly hit and injured a man riding a lawn mower in Bristol. Vermont State Police said 22-year-old Hunter Poquette was driving his Ford F-350 on Monkton Road just after noon on Friday when he crossed the center lane and left the roadway, striking a man who was driving a riding mower on his front lawn.
Howard Dean, Miro Weinberger rule out runs for governor of Vermont
The former governor and former mayor had both floated the prospect of challenging Republican Gov. Phil Scott. Read the story on VTDigger here: Howard Dean, Miro Weinberger rule out runs for governor of Vermont.
Tenant protections failed to gain traction in the Statehouse
This story, by Report for America corps member Carly Berlin, was produced through a partnership between VTDigger and Vermont Public. As Vermont faces a razor-thin rental vacancy rate, an ever-tighter home-buying market, and an uptick in homelessness, lawmakers focused this year on clearing the way for more housing development. But...
Burlington Coast Guard gives community a glimpse into their operations
Burlington, VT- Burlington’s Coast Guard Station held an open house on Sunday to share what they do with the community and celebrate National Safe Boating Day. The Queen City’s Coast Guard Station was established in 1948 to maintain navigational aid like buoys and lighthouses on Lake Champlain. Now, 68 years later, they’re presence remains integral to the safety of our waterways.
Essex Junction road closure
ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. (WCAX) - A traffic alert to keep in mind on Monday as construction continues in Essex Junction, making already slow traffic at the Five Corners even slower. Maple Street near the Railroad Street intersection will be closed Monday evening. The closure will run from 6 p.m. to...
Burlington-area itinerant arrested again after attacking fire officials
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A man who has 1,700 police encounters is behind bars again. Burlington Police say Burlington fire called them for an assistance Saturday afternoon after responding to a medical incident on North Willard St. They say there they encountered 46-year-old Michael Reynolds who was allegedly intoxicated and...
Vermont theaters win federal grants to support the arts
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Six Vermont theaters are receiving federal funding to help support arts programs in the state. The grants are part of a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and the Vermont Arts Council. The money will be used for a variety of things both on...
Circus Smirkus founder to release memoir
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The age-old saying “run off and join the circus” sat well with Circus Smirkus founder Rob Mermin, who is releasing a memoir at the end of May. Mermin is a Vermont native who has worked in the circus business for more than 50 years as the former dean of the Ringling Brothers Clown College and the founder of Circus Smirkus. His new memoir is titled “Circles of Sawdust: A Circus Memoir of Mud, Myth, Mirth, Mayhem, and Magic.”
UVM holds 223rd commencement ceremony, honoring thousands of students and faculty
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The University of Vermont celebrated its 223rd commencement this weekend as thousands received their diplomas across multiple colleges and degree levels. For undergraduate students, UVM's commencement ceremony included speeches from multiple faculty members and student representatives. Each spoke on how proud and impressed they have been by the class of 2024.
Your MAX Advantage Forecast
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Warm, summer-like weather will continue into midweek, with possible record-breaking heat on Wednesday. Monday will be a great day to be outdoors. It will be mostly sunny and warm, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Lows will range from the upper 50s to low 60s.
Work on Pearl Street in Burlington begins. Here's what to know about closures, detours
Pavement milling operations will close stretches of Pearl Street for most of the week, beginning Monday, May 20. Plan for detours and extra travel time. On Monday, May 20, and Tuesday, May 21, hired constructors ECI will be milling from South Prospect Street to Willard Street. All westbound traffic will be detoured to College Street. New sidewalks and curbs also will be laid at the North Williams Street and Pearl Street crosswalks. Additionally, a new rapid flashing beacon will be added at the crosswalk for better pedestrian visibility.
Ferrisburgh woman arrested for domestic, simple assault, and burglary
FERRISBURGH — A 33-year-old woman from Orwell was arrested late Saturday night following a family fight that led to multiple assault charges, Vermont State Police said. Heather Rule was taken into custody after troopers responded to a report of an assault involving a household member on Plank Rd. in Ferrisburgh at 8:43 p.m., according to the Vermont State Police – New Haven.
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