Northeast State Correctional Facility inmate attempts to escape custody
ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont State Police say an inmate at the northwest state correctional facility tried to escape last week. Officers say on June 17th, 30-year-old Nicolelus Sanborn was being escorted to the hospital for
Man arrested for sexual assault of a minor
WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – A Waterbury man was arrested after allegedly assaulting a minor. Vermont State Police say 72-year-old Andrew Fuller is accused of assaulting a 6-year-old child at his residence on 16 North Main Street in
Report finds inadequate training for some Vermont police officers
PITTSFORD, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Criminal Justice Council, which is responsible for what kind of training the state’s police officers receive, is working to overhaul the curriculum for recruits at the Police Academy. It comes following
Health Watch: Vt. hospital adds new tech to help calm those in crisis
BENNINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Southwestern Vermont Medical Center is in the middle of a major expansion to its emergency department. A key component of that is the emergency crisis area. It’s a $30 million upgrade. The
Eager entrepreneurs fill empty Burlington storefronts
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – As Burlington’s downtown scene evolves and businesses come and go, Rogue Rabbit is seizing a new opportunity. “It’s going really well. We’ve been really embraced by the community,” said Abby Temeles, who co-owns
St. Albans Town residents opposed to proposed quarry
ST. ALBANS TOWN, Vt. (WCAX) – Some residents in St. Albans Town are pushing back against a proposed quarry that they fear will cause excess noise and truck traffic in their community. From the top of their
Future of Durkee Street development back to square one
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – After years of litigation, the developers of a proposed Durkee Street housing project in Plattsburgh are scrapping their original plans. “The proposal to step back and change the project is something that we
Central Vt. school district kicks off community forums on potential school closures
WORCESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – In the wake of contentious school budget votes since Town Meeting Day, Many Vermont communities are grappling with how to lower costs — and property taxes — including potentially shutting down schools. A
Annual Lake Champlain turtle release has become a popular draw
NORTH HERO, Vt. (WCAX) – Echo Leahy Center officials and volunteers took part Wednesday in an annual reptile release that’s become a family favorite event. It’s also what officials say is a small part of critical efforts
Police make arrest after gunshots in Clarendon
CLAREMONT, N.H. (WCAX) – A Newport, New Hampshire, man faces charges connected to a shooting in Claremont Tuesday night. It happened just before 7 p.m. Claremont Police say they found shell casings on Twistback Road after reports