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Monkton teens hospitalized after rollover crash on Boro Hill Road
MONKTON — Two teenagers were hospitalized early Thursday morning after a single-vehicle crash on Boro Hill Road. At 2:21 a.m., Troopers responded to reports of an accident where a 2009 Subaru Outback, driven by a 16-year-old from New Haven, lost control while rounding a corner. The vehicle skidded on...
UVM holds indigenous identity and belonging discussion; protestors push back on educational efforts
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Leading scholars of indigenous identity and belonging gathered at UVM on Thursday to examine contested claims of indigeneity in our region. Before the talk began, protestors were outside the Dudley H. Davis Center, proclaiming these discussions were the opposite of educational. For the last three years,...
Burlington rapper making a name in VT, wants to play Castleton
Vermont is in the middle of an artistic renaissance. With Burlington’s major hip hop group 99 Neighbors parting ways, it seems many artists are looking forward to their 2024 campaigns. Rivan Calderin, known simply as Rivan, tore through the back end of 2023 releasing four songs and amassing over...
Shoring up plans to pay for Winooski bridge project
WINOOSKI, Vt. (WCAX) - City officials say the Winooski bridge project is on track, and they are shoring up who pays for what as the plan moves closer to construction. Burlington and Winooski will each pay for 5% of the project to replace the bridge that carries traffic over the Winooski River between the two cities. The state will pick up 10% of the tab and the feds will pay for the rest.
Caution urged for burn piles amid dry and windy weather
With much anticipated springtime weather also comes an elevated outdoor fire risk. Dry air and gusty winds can create the perfect combination for disaster. Fire officials want you to take precaution when it comes to burn piles. April, May, and June are typically known as brush fire season in the...
Full sunshine through Friday with a warmup on the way
Happy Thursday friends! High pressure is beginning to slide in from the west with clear skies, colder air, and lighter winds. Temperatures are in the teens and 20s this morning alongside mostly sunny skies and just a couple of clouds. Roads are in great shape for the morning commute, but you’ll certainly want to make sure you’re bundled up and wearing the shades before heading out the door.
Here are five events coming to Milton soon
Where: Milton Municipal Building Community Room, 39 Bombardier Road. Details: Join the Milton Historical Society and Milton Public Library and learn about the history of racing in Milton in the 1960s! Bill Ladabouche, local author and race car buff, will present the history of racing in Milton and throughout Vermont. Participants will also get to meet Frank Woodward and Greg Gilbert and see their race cars (weather permitting). Registration is not required and there will be activities for all ages.
UVM economist finds Americans more willing to support climate action after experiencing extreme weather
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - New research out of the University of Vermont shows Americans may be more willing to pay for climate policy once they’ve been through an extreme weather event themselves. For the study, researchers from UVM and the University of Colorado examined survey data from nearly 6,000...
Vermont man arrested for trying to hit victim with machete, pleads not guilty
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A Vermont man is behind bars after allegedly attacking another person with a machete, police said. The Burlington Police Department arrested 41-year-old Russell Taylor, of Morristown, on Monday night after they received a report of a fight on College Street. According to police, Taylor got into...
Warmer with more clouds and showers this weekend
Tonight is chilly, but not quite as cold as the last couple. Lows will be in the upper 20s and lower 30s. This weekend is looking mild, but more clouds make a return. Saturday will start with sun in the morning, with increasing clouds by afternoon. Highs reach the mid-upper 60s.
The top returning Vermont high school Ultimate athletes? Here's our 2024 watchlist.
After reaching out to various coaches in Northern Vermont, below is a rundown of many of the state's top returning Ultimate girls and boys athletes for the 2024 season. The Burlington girls will seek a third straight championship this spring, while Montpelier is the defending champion on the boys side. The Ultimate regular season wraps by June 1, with playoff matchups set to begin June 4 and 5. ...
H.S. sports for Thursday, April 25
BASEBALL South Burlington 4, Colchester 2 Hazen 10, Paine Mountain 0 Hartford 12, Fair Haven 10 Missisquoi 14, Oxbow 2 CVU 8, Rice 4 Thetford 21, Windsor 0 Woodstock 10, Springfield 8 Mount Anthony 6, Burr & Burton 2 White River Valley 14, Leland & Gray 8 Lyndon 5, Enosburg 0 SOFTBALL Lake Region 9, BFA - Fairfax 7 Richford 26, Craftsbury 8 Rice 14, CVU 8 Blue Mountain 23, Twinfield/Danville/Cabot 0 Mt. Abe 13, North Country 4 Hartford 17, Fair Haven 14 Mount Anthony 12, Burr & Burton 0 Leland & Gray 22, White River Valley 19 Enosburg 10, Lyndon 0 BOYS LACROSSE Middlebury 16, Harwood 9 Green Mountain Valley 14, Lyndon 0 GIRLS LACROSSE Mount Anthony 16, Hoosac (NY) 2 Green Mountain Valley 18, Lyndon 1.
Gasoline prices climb to highest price this year
Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $3.63 per gallon, up 7 cents per gallon from last week, up 26 cents/g from last month and down 7 cents/g from last year. The lowest price in the state is $3.20/g in Middlebury while the highest is $3.79/g in Wolcott.
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