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

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.

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