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Person shot in New Haven, police surround house with rifles
NEW HAVEN — A person was shot on Richmond Avenue in New Haven on May 19, prompting a significant police response, authorities said. The New Haven Police Department reported that officers arrived on the scene in the 20 block of Richmond Ave at approximately 4:15 p.m. to find a gunshot wound (GSW) victim.
Vergennes residents push for truck bypass
VERGENNES, Vt. (WCAX) - As state transportation officials continue to mull a decades-long problem of truck traffic in Vergennes, frustration is mounting from local residents to get rid of the big rigs. The sight and sound of tractor-trailers driving through downtown Vergennes is common in downtown Vergennes. The state says...
Middlebury man arrested for fifth DUI, driving with suspended license
MIDDLEBURY — A Burlington man was arrested early Sunday morning on multiple charges, including his fifth DUI and driving with a suspended license, after a traffic stop on Court Street. Vermont State Police identified the driver as 27-year-old Brandon R. Yandow during the incident that occurred at approximately 12:01...
Burlington man arrested on DUI, drug charges in Franklin County
GEORGIA — A Burlington man was arrested early Sunday morning on charges including suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of regulated drugs, Vermont State Police said. Officers responded to multiple calls about a suspicious vehicle operated by 40-year-old Oliver Reed on Polly Hubbard Road around 8:26 a.m.
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,...
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.
Your MAX Advantage Forecast
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) -And just like that . . . it’s summer! Well, not officially, as the calendar still says that it’s spring. But temperatures in the mid-80s sure feels like summer. And over the next couple of days, some of us will even be flirting with the 90 degree mark. It will also be getting more humid.
Burlington police investigating armed robbery downtown
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The Burlington Police Department is investigating a report of an armed robbery that took place downtown on Sunday morning. Police said they received a report at 12:44 a.m. that two people had been robbed near Main Street and South Union Street. Investigators determined that the two...
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.
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...
How you could help Vermont doctors working to fight cancer
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Doctors at the UVM Medical Center are working to fight cancer and participants in the dozens of clinical trials underway there can help. May 20 is Clinical Trials Awareness Day, an opportunity for medical professionals to educate the public on what’s out there they can participate in, and to dispel myths and misinformation.
Burlington City Councilors weigh in on Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak's budget deficit plan
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Since theannouncement last month, figuring out how to address Burlington's $13 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year has been on the top of mind for Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak. There was nothing official to vote on. However on Monday at the city council meeting, it marked...
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.
GMT fares resume Monday after 4 years of free rides
After a 4-year-long hiatus, fares are back for Green Mountain Transit buses, and paying for rides looks quite different than it used to. GMT first eliminated bus fares as a pandemic-era precaution. Clayton Clark, general manager at GMT, said, “We wanted to be able to keep running our service but we needed to keep the drivers and the riders safe.”
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