Two men arrested after assaulting inn owner, police say
BERLIN, Vt. (WCAX) – Two men face assault charges after police say they assaulted an inn owner. Police say yesterday 46-year-old Joseph Potter tried to hit the owner of the Hilltop Inn in Berlin with his car.
Crews battle fire at Copeland Furniture
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Crews are battling a fire at Copeland Furniture in Bradford. A dispatcher we spoke with couldn’t tell us much but did confirm it’s still an active scene. We don’t know if the fire
Flooding causes road closure in St. Johnsbury
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – We’re just learning of a road closure in St. Johnsbury. Route 5 between Hospital Drive and Mount Pisgah Road is closed due to flooding. The National Weather Service says it’s because of
Brattleboro Fire Chief retires
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Brattleboro’s Fire Chief is hanging up his hat. Chief Leonard Howard III retires on Tuesday. He joined the force in 1987 as a volunteer and has been Chief since 2021. Chief Howard is
All Brains Belong to host inclusive New Year’s Eve
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – All Brains Belong is making sure everyone can celebrate New Year’s Eve. All Brains Belong will host a virtual event on Tuesday night as an alternative to loud and crowded in-person gatherings. They
Officials remind New Year’s partygoers to drive sober
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – It’s almost time to celebrate the start of 2025 with family and friends – and officials are hoping you’ll do it safely. New Hampshire’s Office of Highway Safety says after the ball drop
Vermont woman dies in 3-car crash
SUNDERLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – One woman is dead after a 3-car crash in southern Vermont. Just after 5 on Monday night, 68-year-old Kathryn Brown of Manchester, Vermont was driving on Route 7 in Sunderland when police say
Broadway and sitcom star Linda Lavin dies at age 87

Actress Linda Lavin has died at the age of 87. Lavin’s representative announced that the Tony and Golden Globe Award winner had died unexpectedly Sunday due to complications from her recently diagnosed lung cancer. Lavin was working
Stamford man accused of arson, insurance fraud
Stamford, Vt. (WCAX) – Firefighters saved a home in Stamford, but now investigators say the fire was intentional. A Stamford man is accused of starting the fire and committing insurance fraud. On Friday morning, the Stamford Fire
Sabrina Carpenter teams with Dunkin’ for exclusive ‘Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso’

Dunkin has teamed up with Sabrina Carpenter to introduce ‘Sabrina’s Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso’, a limited-time speciality drink described as ‘handcrafted iced beverage combining Dunkin’s bold espresso, brown sugar notes, and oat milk, shaken to perfection.’ Sabrina’s