Waterbury man arrested after holding another man at gunpoint
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Waterbury man is in jail tonight after allegedly holding another man at gunpoint. State police say at around 5:15 p.m. Monday, 52-year-old Jason Russell went to 51-year-old Gregory Haskin’s home with a
Jury duty scammers target Chittenden County residents
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Some Vermonters are out tens of thousands of dollars after scammers target Chittenden County residents. In the past 24 hours since this article was posted, the Chittenden County Sheriff’s office received at least
Working out to work up a Thanksgiving appetite
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – It’s the night before Thanksgiving. Many of you may be prepping for tomorrow night’s dinner in the kitchen, but we caught up with people prepping in the gym on Wednesday night. “I honestly
40 new officers graduate from Vermont Police Academy
PITTSFORD, Vt. (WCAX) – Dozens of new police officers are set to join the ranks across Vermont, helping to supplement a force on the decline. There was one final march on Wednesday for the more than 40
Gov. Scott wants to move back climate targets
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont is not on track to meet its 2030 climate emission-reduction commitment, but instead of accelerating to reach that mile marker, Gov. Phil Scott wants lawmakers to let him throttle back. Scott says
Feeding Champlain Valley hosts annual Thanksgiving dinner
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Thanksgiving is nearly here, and one Burlington nonprofit dished out all the fixings a day early, free of charge. Feeding Champlain Valley on Wednesday served up Thanksgiving meals and good company. “I came
802 News Podcast: Vermont’s two-year experiment with legal weed
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Two years ago, Vermont became the 11th state to legalize adult-use cannabis. Now, adults 21 and over can legally purchase cannabis from licensed dispensaries — and it’s big business, exceeding expectations. In 2023,
Brandon covered bridge hit for 2nd time in two months
BRANDON, Vt. (WCAX) – A covered bridge in Brandon has been struck by a truck for the second time in as many months. The Sanderson Bridge, which connects Routes 30 and 7, was first hit in early
Burlington businesses say city has been cooperative in addressing concerns
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington Business owners say the city has made an effort to be more accommodating to their needs leading up to the holiday season. The lights are being hung and shoppers are ready for
Burlington businesses hope shoppers rediscover downtown’s charm
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The holiday lights are shining on Burlington’s Church Street and the shopping season hits high gear starting Friday. After the past few years of public safety concerns and less-than-cheery headlines, Burlington retailers want