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Vermont women's soccer 2024: New goalie, impactful freshmen, and a prolific offense
The Vermont women’s soccer team opens the 2024 season on Saturday, with a trip to a familiar place for head coach Kristi Huizenga: Her alma mater of Connecticut. It marks the first time since 2012 that Huizenga, a star player for the Huskies in the early 2000s, will bring the Catamounts to UConn. Vermont relishes...
Informational meeting on the Goodell House renovation Aug 29
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation (FPR) is set to host a public informational meeting to introduce a proposed concept for the relocation and historical reconstruction of the Goodell House, a structure of historic significance located in the Mt. Mansfield State Forest just outside of the Little River State Park in Waterbury.
Data shows Vermont raised $3.5 million from sports betting operators in first six months
Vermonters are betting on basketball, football — and even table tennis, according to data collected by state regulators. Read the story on VTDigger here: Data shows Vermont raised $3.5 million from sports betting operators in first six months.
Facing rising costs, UVM Medical Center seeks 8% budget increase
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The UVM Medical Center and other Vermont hospitals last week began their budget presentations to Vermont regulators and one conclusion is clear -- many are under financial strain. During a briefing Friday, UVMMC officials announced their priorities and budget changes going into the next fiscal year and called for statewide reforms to address affordability.
Vermont saw its warmest start to the year ever, continuing a warming trend in the region
The first half of this year was the hottest on record for Vermont, according to a new report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Last year was a record breaking warm year for Burlington and St. Johnsbury, which saw their hottest years on record in 2023. This year could be another.
Vermont Democratic Party investigates potential election interference in Windham County
With the state primary behind us, Vermont’s Democratic Party is now investigating potential election interference in Windham County. The party alleges that anonymous letters attacking a democratic candidate were sent to voters in Guilford days before the election. The anonymous letter largely mentions Zon Eastes, the current Chair of...
Admission is free to several popular Vermont landmarks this Friday
BENNINGTON, Vt. — Ahead of a state holiday in Vermont this Friday, the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation is extending an invitation to visit state-owned historic sites free of charge that day. Aug. 16 is Bennington Battle Day in Vermont. It commemorates a key victory over the British on...
Swanton man charged with multiple violations after speeding on I-89
GEORGIA — A Swanton man is facing multiple charges, including negligent operation and cruelty to a child, after being clocked at 101 mph on Interstate 89, Vermont State Police said. Dalton Katon, 27, was spotted by a trooper on Aug. 14 speeding southbound near Exit 18 in Georgia, driving...
Vt. festival a celebration of diversity through soccer
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - The World Soccer Festival is coming to Montpelier this weekend. The celebration of diversity through soccer began in 2010 when a Hyde Park Elementary PE teacher organized an event to celebrate the diversity of soccer and bring people together. After over 12 years of hosting, the organizers are handing it over to a new group of soccer parents, coaches, and referees for the event at Montpelier High School on Saturday. Spectators are encouraged to come out and enjoy the fun from 9 to 2.
Burlington breaks ground on new affordable housing project at former VFW site
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Burlington officials and affordable housing advocates gathered Friday to break ground on a new development that replaces the old VFW. The new building, dubbed Post APartments, is on South Winooski Avenue in the heart of Burlington and will rise out of the footprint of the old VFW Post 782. It will be home to 38 permanently affordable units with nine set aside for people experiencing homelessness, and five with a veterans preference.
High Court denies pre-trial release for man charged with Rutland officer’s murder
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - The Vermont Supreme Court says the man accused of causing a crash that killed a Rutland Police should remain behind bars until his trial. Police say Tate Rheaume was fleeing from officers in July 2023 when he crossed the center line and collided head-on with Officer Jessica Ebbighausen’s cruiser, killing her. He is awaiting trial for aggravated murder, which carries a mandatory life sentence.
Vermont town closes popular leaf-peeping road to tourist traffic
Leaf-peeping photographers have been flocking to Jenne Road for decades to catch an iconic photograph of the Vermont hillsides ablaze with color while the sunlight splashes on an old red farmhouse. The dirt road in Reading climbs up out of the valley, giving professional and amateur photographers a perfect perch...
Moodie and Streeter Capitalize on Vermont Tire & Service Night Tiger Double Features
Barre, VT — The Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers got the show started on Thursday with their rain-delayed second round of the Myers Container Service Triple Crown. The extra-distance affair began as front-row starters Cameron Ouellette and Brendan Moodie battled hard in the opening circuits, Moodie taking the early lead. Two-by-two three rows deep behind them saw a spirited battle between a six-pack of heavy hitters, riding it out in the early stages and waiting for the perfect opportunity to pounce. Triple Crown point leader Sam Caron would bite the dust on lap 23 with a broken right-front suspension component sending him into the turn one wall with Adam Maynard and Matt Ballard piling in. After leading from the restart, Brendan Moodie would dominate his way to Myers Container Service victory lane with Jason Pelkey in second and Logan Power just barely edging Cameron Ouellette at the line for third.
Manchester man surrenders after Maple Street shooting
MANCHESTER — A 22-year-old Manchester man turned himself in to police Wednesday evening in connection with a shooting at a local convenience store earlier in the day. Authorities issued a warrant for Diogene Nsengiyumva after the incident, which took place around 9:50 a.m. at the El Pacero Market at 326 Maple St.
Keene man arrested for assault with 3D-printed weapon
ROXBURY — A Keene man has been charged following an assault involving a 3D-printed weapon that left another man injured. At 2:07 p.m. on July 22, State Troopers assigned to the Troop C barracks responded to a report of an assault at the Otter Brook Dam in Roxbury. Upon...
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