Burlington Police hiring cap removed by City Council

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) -The City Council voted to remove the cap on Burlington’s police force. It’s been a contentious issue since 2020, the measure passing Monday night by only one vote. The resolution rolls back the 9

6 people dead after Northern New York house fire

MASSENA, N.Y. (WCAX) – Six people are dead after a fire ripped through a home in Northern New York Monday night. Firefighters were called to the home at 6 Chase Street in Massena at about 10 p.m.

St. Albans proposal would boost police pay

ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) – Voters in St. Albans will weigh in on an effort to prioritize public safety in the city by increasing police salaries. Since the St. Albans City Police Department has become fully staffed

Lebanon Public Works employees arrested on theft charges

LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) – Police have arrested two Upper Valley public works employees on felony theft charges. Lebanon police say Damian Hetzel, 40, and Douglas Boisvert, 57, stole more than $1,000 from the city while working on