Vt. Court officer causes mistrial in sex assault case
BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) – A Barre man convicted of sexual assault will get a new trial after a juror told the judge that a courtroom security officer talked to her about the case during last month’s trial.
802 News Podcast: ‘Just Getting By’
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Filmmaker Bess O’Brien tackles difficult topics in her documentaries — substance abuse, eating disorders, domestic violence, the foster care system, the transition from prison back into the community — just to name a
Burlington officials kick off next phase of airport construction
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington officials on Wednesday kicked off the next phase of ongoing construction efforts at the airport. The $34 million project is focused on renovating the North Terminal Building with new gates, jet bridges,
Wildlife Watch: Animal behavior and the total solar eclipse
JEFFERSONVILLE, Vt. (WCAX) – As people around the region prepare to enjoy next month’s total solar eclipse, will wildlife be in the dark? During the eclipse of 2017, zoo animals acted strangely. Researchers observed giraffes who broke
Slate Ridge owner arrested following scuffle with authorities
PAWLET, Vt. (WCAX) – The owner of a former West Pawlet paramilitary training site was arrested Wednesday. The Vermont State Police say Daniel Banyai, who has been wanted by police for months under an order by the
Chittenden County dispatch center plans remain in limbo
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Citing concerns about years-long plans to create a regional dispatch center in Chittenden County, South Burlington Police last week unveiled their own state-of-the-art facility. The department only had two workstations but has
NH lawmakers consider gun ban in school zones
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) – A renewed effort to ban guns on school grounds in New Hampshire comes on the heels of a tense incident last week outside Lebanon High School. The complex was locked down Friday afternoon
Health watch: Rutland middle schoolers get hands-only CPR training
RUTLAND TOWN, Vt. (WCAX) – The American Heart Association says when a person suffers a cardiac arrest, their survival depends on how quickly CPR can be performed and can double or triple their chance of living. Students
Snow squalls lead to crashes, backups on I-89
WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – Snow squalls are making for dangerous driving around the region, including I-89, where crashes Wednesday morning are causing backups between Waterbury and Richmond. Crews are working on clearing multiple crashes and slide-offs in
Settlement reached in Windham County school racial bullying case
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The ACLU of Vermont says they have settled a complaint against the Twin Valley School District in a case involving a Black student who faced bullying and harassment. The complaint filed with the