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One person was hospitalized after claiming they were "run over" in Highgate. Police say the driver left the scene before they arrived.
HIGHGATE, Vt. — A Milton, Vermont, man is facing multiple charges after reports of a hit-and-run in Highgate. Vermont State Police received a report just before 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Apr. 7 that the victim, Garret Gagne had allegedly been "run over" by a vehicle on Virginia Lane. When...
Injection drug use leads to serious blood infection surge at Vt. hospital
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A new investigation shows serious blood infections are way up among patients at the UVM Medical Center. The probe revealed a 900% increase in those infections among patients treated over the last two years. The hospital found 70% of those infected were current or previous drug users, many experiencing homelessness. Most had major skin and tissue wounds.
Old North End bakery and breakfast spot blows a chef's kiss - for farewell.
An ever popular breakfast spot in Burlington's Old North End will roll the dough for the last time the end of this month. Nunyans Bakery & Café announced via social media it plans to close the eatery on the last day of May. The café is known for its sweet and savory baked goods as well as its hot breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Nunyans had become a staple for those in the neighborhood but attracted visitors from all over the area. A look at the Facebook comments on the post about its closing reveal how much it means to the community.
Winooski named among 800 accredited Main Street programs
WINOOSKI, Vt. — Downtown Winooski has been named among 800 nationwide programs, for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of designated programs to recognize exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization. This year, Winooski was designated as one...
Say goodbye to meters. Burlington moves forward with contactless parking plan
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Changes are afoot in how drivers in Burlington pay for parking that could spell the end for parking meters in the Queen City. The clinking of coins might soon be a thing of the past when parking in Burlington. The city has gotten rid of single-space parking meters on Cherry Street and the Pearl Street parking lot in exchange for contactless parking via a mobile app.
Aggressive Behavior, Increased Drug Use at Burlington's Downtown Library Prompt Calls for Help
Librarians at Burlington's Fletcher Free Library are doing far more these days than just shelving books. They're monitoring security cameras, trying to distinguish naps from drug overdoses and employing something called "verbal judo" to calm agitated patrons. The downtown library has always been the proverbial "community living room," open and...
South Burlington School District prepares for 3rd budget vote
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The South Burlington School District is getting ready for a third school budget vote. The school board reduced the budget to just over $68 million, which reduces the property tax increase to 9.55%. In comparison, the original budget that failed on Town Meeting Day was...
Vermont scrambles to address dental hygienist shortage
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Do you need your teeth cleaned? Good luck getting an appointment any time soon. A lack of dental hygienists means some practices are not taking new patients and some say the shortage is the worst they’ve ever seen. Chelsea Wells loves making people smile, but...
Gasoline prices finally peak
Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $3.64 per gallon, up 1 cent per gallon from last week, up 27 cents/g from last month and up 9 cents/g from last year. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $3.44/g in Rutland, while the highest was $3.79/g in Lyndonville.
Here are four events to look forward to in Milton
Details: Sign up for Green Up Day, check out the Green Up Map, and pick up free Green Up bags from the Milton Municipal Building lobby from 8-5 p.m. on April 26-May 3. Join Milton on Green Up Day at the Bombardier Park East pavilion from 8 a.m.-noon. Learn more about Green Up Day at https://greenupvermont.org.
NBC5's Liz Strzepa announced as main weeknight news anchor
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. — NBC5's Liz Strzepa has officially been announced as the station's new main co-anchor. Strzepa, who has worked at NBC5 for nearly a decade, will be sharing the anchor desk on weeknights with Brian Colleran at 5:00, 6:00, 10:00 and 11:00 p.m. “When I was hired...
New bill set to outlaw breaking into people’s cars — or trying to steal them
Editor’s note: 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. Entering another person’s vehicle without their consent — or attempting to steal it — will be a crime under a...
'A huge slap in the face': Pro-Palestine UVM students protest commencement speaker
Over 100 University of Vermont students rallied around the front steps of Howe Library on Monday to proclaim that Linda Thomas-Greenfield – the U.S ambassador to the United Nations and the university’s 2024 commencement speaker – is not welcome on campus. The students' qualms with Thomas-Greenfield? While...
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