Bird flu reported in Windsor County backyard flock
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Avian Influenza has been confirmed in another backyard flock in Vermont. Vermont agriculture officials on Tuesday afternoon said a non-commercial backyard flock of 20 birds in Windsor County tested positive, though they did
Study to measure success of Essex Junction’s new Crescent Connector
ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. (WCAX) – How well is the Crescent Connector working for the city of Essex Junction? A study now underway aims to find that answer. The city completed the project in October. The new street
White House funding order impacts on our region
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Trump administration’s funding freeze is disrupting numerous programs in Vermont and around the country, including education, health care, and housing. The White House is pausing federal grants and loans starting Tuesday as
Scott budget address focuses on affordability
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Gov. Phil Scott delivered his annual budget address to a joint session of the Legislature on Tuesday. The governor focused on affordability and reversing the tide of an aging demographic. Scott’s budget
Burlington shooting suspect pleads guilty to assault
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Burlington shooting suspect has pleaded guilty to assault charges as part of a plea deal. Jaiden Green on Tuesday pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated assault with a weapon and simple assault.
Burlington voters to weigh in on $192M in bond measures
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington voters will get to weigh in on upwards of $192 million in bond measures on Town Meeting Day. The Burlington City Council on Monday gave final approval to three bond measures aimed
Snow squalls, slick roads lead to slide-offs
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) – First responders are warning the public about slick conditions on roads around the region. In the Upper Valley, crews reported several slide-offs Tuesday morning. In one, a driver lost control on Buckingham Place
NH authorities warn of sweepstakes scams
CONCORD, N.H. (WCAX) – New Hampshire authorities are warning residents about a lottery and sweepstakes scam that often targets seniors. The state attorney general says the scammers contact the victims and falsely claim that they have won
Driver identified in teen hit-and-run, police say
VERNON, Vt. (WCAX) – Authorities have identified a Vernon man they say is responsible for hitting a 14-year-old girl with his car and then driving away. It happened on Friday just after 4 p.m. on Route 142
5 people die in Massena fire
MASSENA, New York (WWNY) – A house fire Monday night claims the lives of five members of a family in the village. A mother, father and 3 boys lived at the Chase Street home. 7NEWS has learned