Man collides with cop car after officer tries to cross intersection too early
LIECESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – A crash involving an on-duty officer in Leicester Monday. It happened at the intersection of U.S. Route 7, Leicester Whiting Road, and Fern Lake Road. Troopers say 28-year-old Riley Benoit, a deputy with
Montpelier man arrested after pulling out a gun while driving
BERLIN, Vt. (WCAX) – A Montpelier resident facing multiple charges after allegedly pulling out a gun in a road rage incident. Berlin police say it happened Sunday on Vt. Route 62 in Berlin. They say 25-year-old Ciecha
Woman's body found burning in a clothing bin in Glens Falls
GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (WCAX) – A Bennington woman’s body was found burning in a clothing bin in Glens Falls last week. Police say it happened at around 2:20 a.m. on March 6th, when officers spotted a clothing
Ice fishing for northern pike
SALISBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – Spring is on the way, but there are still a few more good days left for ice fishing. In this week’s Wildlife Watch, Ike Bendavid traveled to Lake Dunmore in search of northern
Vt. bill would revamp state refugee office
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A new bill at the Statehouse would change the way immigration affairs are handled in Vermont. The Agency of Human Services’ State Refugee Office is currently the only state-sponsored organization working with immigrants.
Saunders confirmation revote expected Thursday
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A year after failing to garner support for her confirmation, Vermont’s interim education secretary was in front of Senate lawmakers for a second try on Tuesday. “Last year I voted no. This year
Northeast Kingdom writer releases new children’s book
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont writer and illustrator Mia Lise Bauman has released a new children’s book. “Moving Day For Mikey” is targeted for children ages 2 to 11. It follows the move of tabby cat Mikey
Ski patrol rescues Jay Peak heart attack victims on same trail days a part
JAY, Vt. (WCAX) – A skier and a snowboarder are now recovering at home after having heart attacks at Jay Peak just days apart and on the same trail. “It is a crazy phenomenon. I have no
Ammonia leak triggers evacuation in Brattleboro
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) – Brattleboro firefighters responded to an ammonia leak on Monday morning. Fire crews were called to 90 Technology Drive. The building was evacuated and everyone was accounted for. The Vermont hazmat team was dispatched
Balmy temps give the weather-weary a taste of spring
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Sunshine and balmy temperatures Tuesday are a sign that spring is just around the corner, and plenty of folks we spoke to were out soaking in the sunshine. From exercising in shorts and