Himalayan D’Lite kiosk opens in City Hall Park
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A new food option has opened in Burlington’s City Hall Park. Nurbu Sherpa of Sherpa Foods on Wednesday handed out free Nepalese food to celebrate the opening of Himalayan D’Lite in Burlington’s City
Investment in Lake Placid Olympic venues key to attracting future competitions
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (WCAX) – More international competitions are on the horizon for Lake Placid. It’s a testament to how the state has invested millions in its historic Olympic venues to attract future events, including as a
Program aims to keep neurodivergent drivers safe during traffic stops
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A new program aims to keep those on the autism spectrum safe during interactions with law enforcement. The Blue Envelope Program alerts police officers during routine traffic stops that a driver has autism.
Ruling that bounced RFK from New York ballot could challenge him in other states
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s independent presidential campaign suffered a blow this week when a judge in New York invalidated his petition to put his name on the state ballot, a ruling that could
Police investigating Putney bank robbery
PUTNEY, Vt. (WCAX) – Authorities are investigating a bank robbery in Putney Wednesday morning. It happened at the M&T Bank on Main Street just before 9 a.m. The Windham County Sheriff’s Office released no other immediate details
Burlington repeat offender faces judge
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Burlington repeat offender is due back in court Wednesday. Patrick Ibbotson, 37, was arrested four times in three days for violating conditions of release. Burlington Police say they arrested him again on
Man accused in 2022 Morristown murder due in court
HYDE PARK, Vt. (WCAX) – The man accused in a 2022 murder in Morrisville is due back in court Wednesday. Seth Brunell, 45, is accused of killing 29-year-old Fern Feather in April of 2022. Brunell told police
Crews resume search for missing swimmer in Mad River
WARREN, Vt. (WCAX) – Search and recovery efforts continue Wednesday for a New Jersey man believed to have drowned in the Mad River last week. Authorities say Tuan Baldino, 35, of Paramus, N.J. was at Warren Falls
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Scott to provide flood response update
BERLIN, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Gov. Phil Scott and state officials will hold a briefing Wednesday afternoon to provide an update to the state’s ongoing flood relief efforts. Watch live at noon on WCAX.com. Click here to
A proposed NY amendment lacks 1 word that could drive voter turnout: ‘abortion’
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A proposed amendment to New York’s constitution meant to protect abortion access is a crucial part of Democrats’ plans to drive voter turnout in the state this fall and potentially flip vital congressional