Newbury man arrested following gas station robbery
LYNDON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont State Police say they were able to catch the man who allegedly robbed a Lyndon gas station thanks to your help. It happened on Sunday at the Mobil Mart on Broad Street.
UVM researchers look to local libraries as potential vessels for telehealth accessibility
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) — A key report on Vermont’s ailing healthcare system recommends expanding telehealth services. But how can officials ensure rural Vermonters have equal access? Telehealth is when you use a device to connect to a
Growing training program aims to bolster Vermont’s workforce
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The construction industry is expected to offer more than 4,000 openings in Vermont in the next 10 years, according to a recent report by the McClure Foundation and the Vermont Department of Labor.
Early ski season numbers strong at Jay Peak
JAY, Vt. (WCAX) – With ski season well underway, the recent snowfall means skiers, riders and resorts alike are chilled but thrilled. Staffers at Jay Peak say they had a consistent flow of skiers on the slopes
Plans move forward for Burlington safe injection site
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Plans are moving forward to open Vermont’s first overdose prevention center in Burlington. Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak last month picked a special assistant to help set up the center, also known as a
Plattsburgh man faces new charges in double murder case
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – A Plattsburgh man charged in a double murder faces new charges in the case. Joe Hewett, 50, was back in court on Wednesday facing new charges connected to the investigation. He previously pleaded
Police looking for suspect in random UMall attack
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Authorities are investigating what police are calling a random attack at the University Mall in South Burlington this past weekend. It happened on Saturday afternoon. South Burlington Police say the victim was
Vt. authorities offer reminders on winter driving skills
JAY, Vt. (WCAX) – The winter conditions this week may make for good skiing and snowboarding, but getting to the mountains on icy roads can be treacherous. Vermont authorities on Wednesday offered some reminders to help folks
802 News: Vermont marks the 25th anniversary of Civil Union fight
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – It was 25 years ago the Vermont Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples are being unfairly denied the rights and benefits of married couples. In response, the Legislature created Civil Unions. In this
Opening of St. Albans youth shelter delayed
ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) – Construction delays are to blame for the postponed opening of a youth homeless shelter in St. Albans. The Lake Street shelter run by Spectrum Youth Services was expected to open this month