Burlington City Council approved extension of BFD’s Community Response Team
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The city of Burlington has decided to continue the service of the Burlington Fire Department’s Community Response Team, or CRT. The CRT responds to overdoses and unresponsive patient calls in the Queen City.
Hochul announces budget outline as lawmakers continue to hash out details
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced the framework of a $237 billion budget that includes broad plans to drive new housing construction, address the influx of migrants and crack down on illegal marijuana shops.
Welch tours lasting flood damage in Barre as residents wonder what’s next
BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) – Barre City residents are still dealing with major impacts nine months after last summer’s flooding. Sen. Peter Welch was in Barre on Monday to see what he can do in Washington to help.
Made in Vermont: Granite City Cornhole
BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) – When it comes to backyard fun, a group of Barre boys has got it in the bag. “I just thought it was a kids’ game, only to find out it was a very
Teen wanted in New York murder arrested in Vermont
ENOSBURGH, Vt. (WCAX) – A teen wanted for a 2023 murder in New York was arrested in Vermont on Friday. Christian Concepcion, 16, of the Bronx, was taken into custody in Enosburgh. The NYPD says Concepcion was
Students step into school budget battle by stepping out of class
HINESBURG, Vt. (WCAX) – Students in Vermont’s largest school district are urging the community to say yes on Tuesday at the ballot box. Eight school districts, including the Champlain Valley Union District, will try once again to
Program to help BIPOC Vermonters become homeowners expanding
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Champlain Housing Trust is expanding a program to help BIPOC Vermonters become homeowners. It’s called the Homeownership Down Payment Program and it provides a $25,000 forgivable loan to buyers who are Black,
Waterbury community celebrates groundbreaking on Stowe Street Alley revitalization
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Waterbury community gathered at the Stowe Street Alley for a monumental moment on Monday afternoon. Local organization Revitalizing Waterbury is sprucing up the alleyway next to the Stowe Street Emporium. “This is
Special needs database aims to help protect vulnerable population during police calls
WOODSTOCK, Vt. (WCAX) – The Special Needs Information Program or SNIP is a tool to help police in the Upper Valley be better prepared when responding to calls. It aims to help a vulnerable population. It’s estimated
Police searching for suspect in Vt. sexual assault cases
BENNINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Police are searching for a man accused in two sexual assault cases in Vermont. Vermont State Police say an arrest warrant has been issued for James Gathright Jr., 56, of the Rutland and