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There are 65 new apartments coming to Fort Ethan Allen in former Buffalo Soldiers housing
COLCHESTER - Evernorth and the Champlain Housing Trust have combined forces to convert three large, brick historic buildings at Fort Ethan Allen into 65 apartments that will be known as the 10th Cavalry Apartments, after the famed Buffalo Soldiers who were housed in the buildings from 1909 to 1913. The Buffalo Soldiers were all-black regiments who fought against Native Americans as part of the United States' westward expansion, later becoming some of the first national park rangers,...
Made in Vermont: Mighty Mudita
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Summertime Saturdays are for slinging sandwiches. Donning a superhero costume, you can find Andrew Wild at farmers markets across Chittenden County. As the outfit might suggest, he has a superpower... and it’s spreading joy. “We want to convey that plant-based foods are joyful and exciting...
Colchester man pleads not guilty to threatening cops with hammer after several police chases
Burlington, VT- A Colchester man pleaded not guilty to several charges after police say he threatened them with a hammer following a police chase in Burlington on Wednesday. Thomas Burke, 41, from Colchester, is being held without bail at Northwest State Correctional on charges of aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest, and eluding police.
South Burlington baseball rallies past Burr and Burton to book D-I title-game berth
SOUTH BURLINGTON - The South Burlington High School baseball team yielded its first run in 25 innings during Monday's Division I semifinals vs. Burr and Burton. That first blemish in more than three games had more immediate concern than an impressive streak coming to an end: No. 4 Burr and Burton's two-run fourth inning put the top-seeded Wolves on the brink of elimination.
Home tour of the week: A home in Colchester with a three season sunroom and fenced backyard
This home in Colchester contains a spacious living room with a gas fireplace and a fully fenced backyard. The home also has a primary suite with a half bathroom. HIGHLIGHTS: gas fireplace, front deck, three season sunroom. Listed by Flex Realty Group.
Accounting error brings Burlington budget gap to $14.1M
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The Burlington City Council Monday night will get a closer look at the 2025 budget, and a budget gap that has now grown to $14.1 million because of a recently found $1.1 million accounting error. It’s a case of deja vu for Burlington Chief Administrative Officer...
Burlington to provide aid to homeless encampment
Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak told City Councilors Monday that she plans to continue supporting Burlington’s homeless encampments. She began sending supplies two weeks ago and intends to provide up to $50,000 in aid.
Two women critically hurt in I-89 crash in Colchester
Two women critically injured in crash on I-89 North in Colchester. Two women are in critical condition at University of Vermont Medical Center after a crash on Interstate 89 in Colchester. Vermont State Police say they’re Denea France, 24, of Brockton, Massachusetts and her mother, Dawn France, 52, of Flushing,...
Vermont musician Noah Kahan to play benefit concert
ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont musician Noah Kahan will host a benefit concert in Essex Junction in September. Proceeds from the concert announced on Tuesday will go to Kahan’s charity, the Busyhead Project, which supports access to mental health care. The show will take place at the Champlain...
Spectrum youth shelter opens year-round
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A winter resource for homeless teens in the Burlington area is opening its doors year-round. Spectrum Youth and Family Services has been offering warming shelter operations in the winter since 2017. Now, thanks to donations, they will keep the nightly shelter open for homeless youth even after the temperatures warm.
Deadline for Canadian border agent strike set for June 14
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The strike deadline for Canadian border agents has been set. Upward of 9,000 Canadian border services agency workers are negotiating with the Treasury Board of Canada, which oversees the CBSA, over pay and other benefits. In a press release, members of the Public Service Alliance of...
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