Vt. man sentenced for NH kidnapping, sexual assault
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – More than five years after his crimes, the Vermont man behind a high-profile kidnapping and sexual assault case has learned his sentence. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says Everett Simpson left a Bradford drug
Police try to ID suspect who stole car during Meals on Wheels delivery
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – Police in St. Johnsbury are on the hunt for a man who stole a Meals on Wheels volunteer’s car during a delivery. It happened back on May 31, but police just released
You Can Quote Me: June 16, 2024
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – On this “You Can Quote Me,” happy birthday, Mount Philo State Park! We take you high on the hill to learn its history from book author Judy Chaves. Also, hear from a woman
Teen charged in Vt. gun incident pleads not guilty, 2 more due in court Tuesday
NEWPORT, Vt. (WCAX) – Three teens from Springfield, Massachusetts, are in trouble after a gun incident in Vermont over the weekend. Jadis Arnold, 16, pleaded not guilty in court on Monday. Randall Davis, 19, and Mohamed Hussein,
South Burlington readies for Juneteenth celebrations
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The city of South Burlington is getting ready for Juneteenth celebrations. The events kick off Tuesday with a speaker panel at the library. It’s sponsored by the UVM Health Network and focuses
Number of homeless Vermonters at record level, annual tally finds
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – New numbers are out on how many people are homeless in Vermont. The annual Point in Time count tallies up how many people are unsheltered on a single day nationwide. The Housing and
Small plane crash in upstate New York kills the pilot
COLONIE, N.Y. (AP) — A small plane crashed in upstate New York near Albany on Monday, killing the pilot, who was the only person aboard, authorities said. The twin-engine Piper PA-31 crashed near the end of the
Vermonter wins 2 Tony Awards
NEW YORK (WCAX) – A Vermonter took home two Tony Awards on Sunday. Shaina Taub won both best book of musical and best original score for the musical “Suffs” about the suffragist movement. Taub is a Harwood
Vt. lawmaker caught on camera harassing colleague apologizes
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont lawmaker who was caught on camera harassing a colleague has publicly apologized. WCAX News reported last week on the ongoing ethics investigation at the Statehouse, where Republican Rep. Mary Morrissey of
Montpelier opening cooling centers due to expected heat
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The city of Montpelier is opening public cooling centers to prepare for the heat. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory from our area from noon on Tuesday to 8 p.m. Thursday.