Pipe bomb found during Vermont traffic stop, police say
ROYALTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Police say they found a pipe bomb when they arrested a man during a traffic stop in Royalton last week. It happened on Thursday at about 10:15 p.m. when Vermont troopers say they
New Hampshire police searching for flag vandalism suspect
HANOVER, N.H. (WCAX) – Police are on the lookout for a suspect who they say tore down an American flag from a restaurant in Hanover. The incident was captured on the security camera in front of Lou’s
Voters weigh in on fate of NH town’s one-room schoolhouse
CROYDON, N.H. (WCAX) – Big changes are coming to a small school in Croydon, New Hampshire. Voters on Sunday approved a $350,000 bond to renovate the town’s historic one-room schoolhouse and a plan to start a pre-k
Officials monitor high water in Upper Valley rivers
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) – Officials in the Upper Valley were monitoring high water Monday afternoon, including along the 400-mile Connecticut River. First responders in Lebanon, New Hampshire, said the river was projected to peak at 19.3 feet
Schumer postpones book tour amid liberal criticism over spending vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is postponing several planned events this week to promote his new book, ” Antisemitism in America: A Warning,” after some liberal groups had planned to stage protests. The cancellations of
Wildlife officials warn bears are coming out of hibernation
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Bears have started coming out of hibernation in our region and searching for food. Vermont Fish and Wildlife officials say because of warming winters and a growing bear population, bears are coming out
Vermont inmate dies at New Hampshire hospital
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) – A Vermont inmate has died while getting care at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire. Corrections officials say Michael Hartigan, 67, of Randolph, died Sunday while receiving palliative care at Dartmouth. Officials
Annual St. Patrick’s Day parade raises money for cancer research
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Construction company SD Ireland continues its annual concrete mixer parade tradition on this St. Patrick’s Day. The company’s annual truck parade kicks off at 3 p.m. from their headquarters in Williston, traveling through
Vermont man accused of domestic, sexual assault
POULTNEY, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont man is accused of aggravated domestic assault and sexual assault. Vermont troopers say Jason Seiple, 38, of Poultney, faces charges for the alleged incidents in January and March. Police say the
UVM names finalist for president’s job
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The University of Vermont has named a finalist to become the school’s next president. The school’s Presidential Search Advisory Committee announced on Monday that after a six-month national search, Marlene Tromp is the