Vermonter’s quick thinking prevents major apartment fire in Colchester
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – Quick thinking from one Vermonter prevented a possibly big fire over the weekend. Avery Bladon was hanging out at a friend’s apartment at Fort Ethan Allen in Colchester. He kept hearing a smoke
Family of man killed in trooper-involved shooting urges lawmakers to pass mental health training bill
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The mother of a Putney man shot and killed by Vermont State Police offered emotional testimony at the Statehouse Thursday for mental health training legislation. Scott Garvey was shot and killed last summer
Welch staffer launches bid for Vermont lieutenant governor
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A longtime staffer for Senator Peter Welch has launched his bid for Vermont’s second in command. Ryan McLaren grew up in the Northeast Kingdom, served in AmeriCorps, and on several local school boards.
Prosecutor argues New York prison guard’s inaction contributed to inmate’s death
UTICA, N.Y. (AP) — A New York prison guard who failed to intervene as he watched an inmate being beaten to death should be convicted of manslaughter, a prosecutor told a jury Thursday in the final trial
Judge hands offshore wind industry another victory against Trump in clearing way for NY project
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge Thursday cleared the way for a New York offshore wind project to resume construction, a victory for the developer who said a Trump administration order to pause it would likely kill
$10 million in federal funding headed to Lake Champlain conservation efforts
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – Ten million in federal dollars is headed to our region to help preserve and protect Lake Champlain. New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik says the money will go to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission
Tractor-trailer and plow overturn on I-91 in Barton
BARTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A tractor-trailer and a plow truck overturned on Interstate 91 in Barton Thursday morning. The Orleans Fire Department posted photos of the incident on their Facebook page, showing both vehicles on their sides.
Vermont man charged with impersonating a police officer
WESTFORD, Vt. — Authorities say a Fletcher man faces multiple charges after he impersonated a law enforcement officer during a road rage incident. It happened Monday night on Route in Westford. Vermont State Police say Corban Thallon,
Actor Timothy Busfield appears in court, faces new sexual assault claims
Emmy Award-winning actor and director Timothy Busfield appeared in court Wednesday after turning himself in to New Mexico authorities to face multiple felony charges involving alleged sexual abuse of minors. Prosecutors are seeking to keep the 68-year-old
Kiefer Sutherland arrested for allegedly assaulting ride-share driver
Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested on Monday, January 12th after allegedly assaulting a ride-share driver, according to the LAPD. NBC Los Angeles first reported the news of Sutherland’s arrest. PEOPLE say that Sutherland, 59, was arrested shortly