Huntington
LATEST NEWS
National Weather Service issues dire flash-flood emergency after storms unleash 2 months' worth of rain in just 6 hours: 'Homes have been washed away'
Northeast Vermont was hard hit by flooding in July, close to the first anniversary of historic flooding that struck in the summer of 2023. The most recent round of torrential rain delivered two months' worth of moisture in six hours and prompted a dire warning from the National Weather Service, reported The Washington Post.
F-35 opponents push Burlington council to replace jets
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A number of Chittenden County residents Monday night called on the Burlington City Council to support a measure opposing the F-35 fighter jets that have been based in Burlington for the past five years. Opponents of the fighter jets packed a hearing to show their support...
Bernie Sanders, 82, eyes his legacy beyond a Tuesday win in Vermont
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) finds himself in a familiar position Tuesday — on the Vermont ballot — and vying for another term of elected office as he’s done for more than four decades. Sanders is running unopposed in the 2024 primary with no challengers from the Democratic or independent side, setting himself up for a […]
Vermont looks to build new women’s prison in Essex, prompting protests
Vermont has identified two potential sites for a new women’s correctional facility — both on state-owned land in the town of Essex. That’s to replace the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility in South Burlington, which was built in the 1970s and has millions of dollars in deferred maintenance. The facility houses about 100 women who have been detained or sentenced.
New era for MMU football; BFA-Fairfax/Lamoille to lean on veteran linemen
As part of our annual kickoff to the Vermont high school football season, the Free Press headed out to the first day of preseason practices. With 31 teams opening up training camp Monday, the Free Press checked out two programs eager to get things rolling: Division II's Mount Mansfield in Jericho and BFA-Fairfax/Lamoille,...
West Nile Virus Detected in Essex Junction
Please be advised that the State Health Department recently collected mosquitoes in both the City of Essex Junction and the Town of Essex, which have tested positive for West Nile Virus. When the virus is spread to humans through mosquito bites, most people don’t get sick, but some get symptoms like fever, headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. The sickness can become quite serious in some people, and those age 50 or older are at the highest risk. Take precautions to prevent mosquito bites and to protect yourself:
Crews resume search for missing swimmer in Mad River
WARREN, Vt. (WCAX) - Search and recovery efforts continue Wednesday for a New Jersey man believed to have drowned in the Mad River last week. Authorities say Tuan Baldino, 35, of Paramus, N.J. was at Warren Falls with friends Saturday when he slipped while trying to cross the river. He never resurfaced.
Middlebury Institute Posts Strongest Showing Yet at Cyber Competitions
If there were a cybersecurity attack, how would you respond?. Three teams of Middlebury Institute students rose to this challenge during three different Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenges, with two reaching the semifinals. “Cyber strategy and cyber tools are shaping international relations and security. As a security professional, understanding this relationship...
Crowdsourced Cinema Vermont Returns for 2024!
Don’t miss the 2024 premier screening of Crowdsourced Cinema Home Alone!. Join us at 6:00 pm on November 21st, 2024 at the Manchester Community Library for a screening of Crowdsourced Cinema Home Alone!. Crowdsourced Cinema Vermont is a statewide collaborative filmmaking initiative, spearheaded by Vermont’s community media centers, including...
Lyndon grad Paige Daley '22 takes over as Hornet volleyball coach
Lyndonville, VT - Vermont State University Lyndon alumna Paige Daley, Class of 2022, has been named Head Volleyball Coach, succeeding Bill Reilly, who stepped down following the 2023 season. Daley has been serving as Lyndon's Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach the past two seasons, and will continue ion that role as...
Himalayan D’Lite kiosk opens in City Hall Park
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A new food option has opened in Burlington’s City Hall Park. Nurbu Sherpa of Sherpa Foods on Wednesday handed out free Nepalese food to celebrate the opening of Himalayan D’Lite in Burlington’s City Hall Park. “A very emotional moment, so to speak,” Sherpa said.
New York Prison Flies State Flag Upside Down in Protest
A New York State flag was spotted flying upside down outside a prison in Washington County and it definitely caught the eye of many. Who flew it that way and what is the reason behind it?. Many of the New York State Correctional Officer contacts we spoke to did not...
Upstate NY man, daughter stole over $280K from elderly victim, NY AG says
Kingston, N.Y. — A father and daughter from Ulster County could face up to 15 years in prison after authorities say they scammed an elderly woman out of more than $280,000 and used the money to purchase a new car, restaurant meals, casino trips and jewelry. Frank Whittaker, 56,...
Burlington mayor proposes expanding emergency shelter capacity
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - There was a heated debate Monday night between the Burlington mayor, city councilors, and the public on how to handle Burlington’s homeless crisis. With funding running dry and eligibility becoming stricter for the state’s hotel-motel program, the Burlington City Council is trying to find a way to prepare for winter with approximately 300 homeless in need of shelter.
Chittenden County home listings asked for less money in July – see the current median price here
The median home in Chittenden County listed for $627,500 in July, down 1.8% from the previous month's $639,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to July 2023, the median home list price increased 9.1% from $575,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Chittenden County, not houses...
DraftKings ditches plan to charge extra fees in high-tax states
CLEVELAND, Ohio — DraftKings will not be charging winners extra fees in “high tax states” after all, the company announced Tuesday. The sports-betting company announced that it would scrap its plan to add a “gaming tax surcharge” to winning bets in 2025. This came after two major competitors came out and said they would not add fees.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.