State officials deem Green River Reservoir Dam safe

HYDE PARK, Vt. (WCAX) – The Green River Reservoir Dam is safe, predictable to maintain and essential to the state’s economy. That’s according to a ruling on Tuesday out of a study from state environmental officials. The

Vermont man accused of chasing children with machete

BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) – Police in Brattleboro arrested a man accused of threatening people and chasing children with a machete. Investigators say on Sunday, Adam Kniffin, 36, of Sharon, followed three kids, all under 16, through several

Vermont man sentenced for bank robberies, gun crimes

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont man will spend more than three years in federal prison for robbing three banks and the straw purchases of more than a dozen guns. Stephen Loewe, 43, of Springfield, pleaded guilty

Vermont increases penalties for poaching

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Fish and Wildlife is cracking down on wildlife offenses, increasing the penalties for poaching. Fines and jail sentences are now higher for poachers who illegally shoot deer, moose, bear or wild turkeys.

Glover building destroyed by fire

GLOVER, Vt. (WCAX) – A major fire destroyed a building in the town of Glover Monday night. The fire at the building on Borland Road broke out around 9 p.m., according to the Glover Volunteer Fire Department.

Police seek suspect in St. Albans Town robbery

ST. ALBANS TOWN, Vt. (WCAX) – Authorities are on the lookout for a man they say robbed a gas station. It happened Monday night at the Stewart’s Shops store on Fairfax Road in St. Albans town. The