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WINOOSKI, Vt. — An emotional debate in Winooski came to an end after about 80 neighbors petitioned to save a church. The Winooski Development Review Board voted Monday to deny a demolition permit for St. Stephen Church on Barlow Street. The board changed its decision from December after learning...

Burlington, VT – A week after they *may* had played their final collegiate games, UVM seniors, Delaney Richason & Emma Utterback announced they would be coming back for their 5th season. Both seniors made their returns official via social media on Friday. Then on Monday, they sat down with the media to talk about their […]

“Marguerite had a smile that could light up a room,” said Darren Perron, a WCAX news anchor and longtime friend of LeMay Hayes. “She's the queen who made the Queen City a lot more fabulous.” Read the story on VTDigger here: Beloved drag queen and Burlington community member Michael ‘Marguerite LeMay’ Hayes dies at age 66.

KEESEVILLE, N.Y. — Some North Country residents have asked for changes, and in some cases even demolition, of the Keeseville's Villa Motel, which has been associated with two recent fatal incidents. The motel has served as transitional housing for many of the people staying there. Mimi Webb, who has...

At first glance, a hamburger seems like a pretty simple thing. But the distance between burgers served at the average backyard barbecue and the mouthwatering double stack on a freshly baked bun at Waterworks Food + Drink in Winooski is light-years. Of course, the former will cost you maybe a...

CHITTENDEN COUNTY, Vt. — Police say 38-year-old Jason Frye escaped from officers while being held in custody at UVM Medical Center. State troopers first encountered Frye when they arrived on the scene of a one-car crash. Police say he was the driver. Authorities later learned there was a warrant...

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Burlington-based Burton is closing its flagship store downtown. The College Street store is right across from City Hall Park. They are currently in the midst of a 40% off closing sale. A sign also says the space is for rent. We reached out to the company...

Elissa Borden spoke with Al Getler about his work and also met some of his favorite characters. Elissa Borden spoke with Al Getler about his work and also met some of his favorite characters. Calling all outdoor enthusiasts: the Vermont Center for Ecostudies is looking for help completing their second...

Shadow Cross Farm in Colchester has announced that the family-owned egg distribution business that has operated for 83 years will close as of April 1. In a phone interview with Seven Days, Rich Paquette, owner-partner of Shadow Cross with his wife, Linda, cited overall increases in the costs of running a business, uncertainty in egg supply due to the risk of avian flu and difficulty in procuring essential materials such as egg cartons.

Certain physical disabilities can make it hard for those to be recreationally active. Because of that, one Vermont woman is trailblazing the adaptive sports industry. Cathy Webster helps the disabled community enjoy the outdoors and recreate independently through ‘Adaptive Kayaking.’ In some cases, she says, this gives them a different outlook on life.

A quick-moving storm system will produce the chance of snow from the Great Lakes through the Northeast on Wednesday.

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Burlington City Councilors on Monday approved a list of recommendations for the city police department and a timeline for them. At the end of 2021, an outside consulting firm called CNA recommended a slew of changes. Of the 150 recommendations, some have been done and others will take a little more time.

Plattsburgh, NY – The day was scheduled to be Senior day for the Plattsburgh State women’s lacrosse team, but little did they know some program records would also be set. The seniors would be recognized prior to their home game with Buffalo State. A game that would not only end in a Cardinal win, but […]

COLCHESTER — Construction on the Diverging Diamond Interchange at Exit 16 is moving ahead, with drilling and blasting work beginning next week. The blasting to remove hard rock and ledge will occur underground, and there will be no visible explosions, according to the Vermont Agency of Transportation. The blasts are not expected to be loud. Traffic will be impacted twice a day for approximately 10 minutes.

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say they have arrested a suspect in a stabbing in Burlington. They say on Saturday at about 6 p.m., they got a call about an alleged stabbing near King and St. Paul streets. Police say they found an injured man who was taken to the...

Installing cold-climate heat pumps in a poorly insulated home is simply heating the outdoors, though now with electricity. Read the story on VTDigger here: Letter to the editor: Heat pumps bad idea in poorly insulated homes.

For the second time in five days, a University of Vermont men's basketball player has entered the transfer portal. And it wasn't just one Catamount name. Not long after news broke of freshman forward Perry Smith's intentions to pursue other opportunities, classmate Jorge Ochoa also entered the transfer portal on Tuesday morning.

Vermont Public reporters are exploring the many meanings of the word "heat." As part of this series, editor Brittany Patterson visited the hot shop at AO Glass in Burlington. Here's co-owner Rich Arentzen in his own words:. (Note: this story was produced for the ear. We recommend listening, if you...

Elissa Borden spoke with Al Getler about his work and also met some of his favorite characters. Elissa Borden spoke with Al Getler about his work and also met some of his favorite characters. Calling all outdoor enthusiasts: the Vermont Center for Ecostudies is looking for help completing their second...

An amendment to this year’s omnibus transportation bill would increase most fees that the DMV charges — for new driver’s licenses, vehicle registrations and license plates, among others — by nearly 20%. Read the story on VTDigger here: Final Reading: Vermont House considers increasing DMV fees.