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First Dutch Spotted Sheep in the U.S. born on Vermont farm
GLOVER, Vt. — MKVT Farm in Glover, Vermont, is home to hundreds of animals. "We've got 150 chickens and a dozen pigs. (We have) 70 head of sheep," said Mark Rodgers, owner of MKVT Farm. These days, it's the sheep that are running the show, especially if you step...
Loose cows cause delays on Interstate 91 in Coventry, Vermont
COVENTRY, Vt. — Cows caused a ruckus on a major Vermont roadway on Friday morning. Vermont State Police said they received multiple 911 calls calls about cows loose and running in and out of traffic on Interstate 91 north of the Orleans exit. When troopers arrived on scene, they...
Softball Recap: Alyssa Shoemaker can't quite lead East Burke over North Stanly
East Burke and North Stanly squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but East Burke had to settle for second. They lost 11-1 to the North Stanly Comets. East Burke's defeat continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row. East Burke saw three different players...
Derby man arrested for abuse prevention order violation
DERBY — A local man was arrested Wednesday evening for allegedly violating an abuse prevention order, according to Vermont State Police. At about 7:45 p.m., police responded to a report of a violation in Derby. An investigation indicated that Jason Cloutier, 42, of Derby, had breached the terms of...
Editors Picks: See What's Happening This Week In The Upper Valley [May 13th- 19th]
Looking for something to do this week in the Upper Valley? Check out a Newport Car Nuts Cruise, wet your pallet at Tasty Tuesday at Sweetland Farm, or maybe take the kids to VINS to discover dinosaurs. There's something for everyone to enjoy.
Police ID victim in St. Johnsbury shooting
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - Police on Wednesday released the name of the man who they say died in a drug-related shooting at a St. Johnsbury apartment Monday night. The Vermont State Police say Matthew Lomasney, 47, of St. Johnsbury, died of gunshot wounds to the torso. They say Lomasney went to an upstairs apartment around 11 p,m, wearing a mask, and forced his way in. Police say someone inside the apartment shot him and that Lomasney then retreated, falling down the stairs.
Two classmates from North Country High School look to engineer their future
From sports to engineering competitions, Cooper Hodgeman and Tate Parker have done almost everything together. With support from VSAC’s GEAR UP program, they’ve also helped each other get into college. Read the story on VTDigger here: Two classmates from North Country High School look to engineer their future.
‘Ride for Mo’ honors legacy of slain Vermont cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson
East Burke, VT– Saturday marks two years since Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson was shot to death in Austin, Texas. In her honor, Wilson’s family will host the second ‘Ride for Mo,’ an annual event that aims to create something positive from Wilson’s untimely death.
Vermont State Police seek missing Calais teen
CALAIS — Vermont State Police are seeking the public’s help in locating 14-year-old Miroslav “Mirik” Tudhope, who was last seen at his residence in Calais on May 15 at 6:15 p.m. Authorities have not provided specific details regarding the circumstances of Tudhope’s disappearance but are urging...
Man arrested on DUI charge after crash in Eden
EDEN — A S. Burlington man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a single-vehicle crash late Thursday night. On May 16 at approximately 10 p.m., Troopers with the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks were called to the scene of a collision at the intersection of Route 100 and 118.
Emergency crews respond to Greensboro crash
GREENSBORO, Vt. (WCAX) - A crash Thursday afternoon in Greensboro sent people to the hospital and snarled traffic on Route 16. The Orleans County Sheriff says the road is closed near 6785 and they are still on scene. Video from the scene shows a large emergency response with at least...
Vt. man repeatedly tried to hit firefighters with stick, police say
NEWBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say a Vermont man faces charges for repeatedly trying to assault crews fighting a fire at his home. It happened Tuesday at about 8 p.m. at a house fire in Newbury. Vermont State Police say Edward Rose, 33, kept trying to hit Wells River firefighters...
Dutch spotted lambs make history on Vermont farm
GLOVER, Vt. (WCAX) - Days-old lambs on a Vermont farm are making history. The Dutch spotted sheep were illegal in the U.S. until 2022, due to lingering restrictions from mad cow disease. MKVT Farm in Glover just welcomed the first flock in the Western Hemisphere. “‘I’m not sure when something...
Concord woman charged with unauthorized debit card use
CONCORD — A local woman was cited for false pretenses after allegedly using another person’s debit card information without consent, Vermont State Police reported Tuesday. Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were contacted by Cheri Kinney, 42, of Concord, on Jan. 16 at 9:05 a.m., who claimed her debit card information had been used by Jazmyn Cummings, 28, also from Concord.
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