Plattsburgh Police chief annnounces retirement
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – Plattsburgh will soon be looking again for another top cop. After less than a year in the position, Mayor Chris Rosenquest says Chief Peter Mitchell submitted his retirement paperwork Thursday. Mitchell is the
Burlington man accused in stabbing sought psychiatric treatment
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Burlington man accused of stabbing a woman multiple times showed signs of mental health concerns leading up to the incident, authorities said. Kevin Calero-Alvarez pleaded not guilty Friday afternoon to attempted second-degree
Trial of Vt. man charged with 2021 murder of wife set for December
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The trial of a Vermont man accused of brutally murdering his wife could happen by the end of this year. Police say Joseph Ferlazzo murdered his wife Emily on the couple’s one-year wedding
Schumer calls for more federal resources against triple-e
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – New York York’s Senator Chuck Schumer is calling on the federal government to do more to combat the spread of eastern equine encephalitis in New York. Data from the Clinton County Health Department
Judge denies release of woman charged in fatal Burlington shooting
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Burlington murder suspect will remain behind bars as her case plays out in court. Aaliyah Johnson, 22, is charged with first-degree murder after police say she shot Teville Williams, 30, multiple times
NH man due in court to face murder charges
WHITE RIVER JCT., Vt. (WCAX) – A New Hampshire man accused of first-degree murder is set to face a judge in the Upper Valley. Police say Paul Lachapelle Jr., 28, of Littleton shot and killed Justin Gilliam,
New Hampshire GOP House candidates debate restoring trust in Congress
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Most of the Republican candidates hoping to challenge the Democratic incumbent in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District say they would rise above partisan bickering if they make it to Washington, but one says
Rare but deadly mosquito disease has NE hotspots warning against going out at night
A rare but deadly mosquito-spread disease is posing a serious threat in parts of New England, health officials warn, prompting the cancellation of some events and changes to sports schedules to avoid bites by infected bugs. Eastern
Pets with Potential: Meet Luna, Buttons, and Stella
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – This week’s Pets with Potential are a dog, kitty, and rabbit available for adoption at the Rutland County Humane Society. Luna is a two-year-old American Staffordshire terrier who is very excitable and affectionate.
‘Cop on a Rooftop’ statewide event raises money for Special Olympics
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Police in our region are reaching new heights by taking to the roof to raise money for Special Olympics. ‘Cop on a Rooftop’ is a fundraiser taking place at some Dunkin’ Donuts locations