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Deadly Cheese Incident in Upstate New York Leads to Sentencing
Johannes Vulto, a former raw milk cheese manufacturer in Upstate New York, and his company Vulto Creamery LLC, each received sentences in federal court in Syracuse on Monday, July 9 following a deadly incident. The sentencing followed guilty pleas from both Vulto and Vulto Creamery LLC to a misdemeanor offense...
Hinesburg looking to incorporate climate resiliency in the next town plan
HINESBURG, Vt. (WCAX) - Officials in the town of Hinesburg are worried about what’s to come when talking about climate change. Hinesburg was hit hard by flooding this July, and officials are looking to incorporate climate resiliency in the next town plan. Over 500 hundred residents have expressed their...
Lefferts Pond area becomes more accessible
CHITTENDEN, Vt. (WCAX) - A lake in Chittenden has received an upgrade so more people with disabilities can enjoy the outdoors. Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports partnered with the U.S. Forest Service to make Lefferts Pond area more accessible for people with disabilities. The new additions include a new pier...
Renowned British artist Paul Scott on view at Shelburne Museum
Image caption: Paul Scott, Sampler Jug No. 10, Shelburne & Sugar (detail), from “Cumbrian Blue(s), New American Scenery” series, 2024. Transfer print collage on pearlware with platinum lustre, 15 x 14 x 11 3/4 in. Collection of Shelburne Museum, museum purchase, commissioned from the artist with a generous gift of Alice Cooney Frelinghuysen.
Weekly Dispatch with Mayor Sullivan
Thank you for coming to my Mayor’s hours on Mondays from 9:00-11:00 AM and Wednesdays (by appointment) at the Council Room at City Hall. Hearing your ideas and suggestions, assisting with getting your needs addressed, and discussing economic development for our City is nothing shy of amazing. You are the City. Your voice is necessary and this is the venue to come to speak to me.
Lamoille County Field Days underway in Johnson
JOHNSON, Vt. (WCAX) - The Lamoille County Field Days are underway in Johnson. The fun started Friday morning, the midway and all the shows are included for the $15 entrance cost. Saturday night’s feature is the street legal and diesel truck pulls. The events continues Sunday, where you can...
75-year-old Grand Isle man cited for assaulting 20-year-old in road rage incident
SOUTH HERO, Vt. — A 75-year-old man from Grand Isle was cited following a road rage incident Saturday evening, according to Vermont State Police. Authorities were called to Route 2 by Ferry Road in South Hero at around 5:25 p.m., after receiving a report that a possible assault had happened in the middle of the roadway.
12-year-old performs the national anthem ahead of Friday night's Lake Monsters game
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The Vermont Lake Monsters had a special guest perform the national anthem at Friday night's game. Andre Redmond is a soon-to-be seventh-grade student at Essex Middle School. He is also a popular performer, often seen on the Church Street Marketplace in downtown Burlington. Andre likes to...
Cold front tonight bringing cooler temperatures for Sunday
Tonight: A cold front is moving through with scattered rain showers. Temperatures in the upper 50’s to lower 60’s. Sunday: Decreasing clouds with sunny skies into the afternoon with temperatures into the middle to upper 70’s. Monday: Mostly sunny skies, with temperatures reaching into the upper 70’s...
Waybury Inn from ‘Newhart’ sitcom honors the late actor-comedian
Ever since Bob Newhart passed away Thursday afternoon, memories of the comedian and actor have come pouring in across social media. At one quaint inn located in east Middlebury, a lot of those memories are in physical form, and are likely familiar to Newhart’s longtime fans. The Waybury Inn...
Flooding resources, touring businesses, investing in Vermont
Damage in Barre from last week's flood. I can’t believe we are back here again. After a year of dedication and hard work to get your establishments back open, many of you are dealing with the aftermath of another wave of water. Please know we are thinking of you.
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