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Hikers and cyclists can now cross Vermont on New England’s longest rail trail, a year after floods
HARDWICK, Vt. (AP) — A year after epic summer flooding delayed the official opening of New England’s longest rail trail, the 93-mile route across northern Vermont is finally delivering on the promise made years ago of a cross-state recreation trail. The Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is open to...
Devastating floods tear apart Vermont community, police say it was shocking
PLAINFIELD, Vt. — Over the past few days, Vermont has been struck by multiple devastating floods. Now, communities throughout Vermont and New York are facing the aftermath, as reported by NBC5, WMTW’s sister station in Burlington. Plainfield, Vermont, is one of the areas severely affected by last week’s...
Pickleball court controversy: locals call for court removal over excess noise
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The sound of a paddle on a plastic ball, on repeat from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Some people who live near the noise hub, Szymanski Park in South Burlington, are sick of it. “The noise level is unbearable, and I am about 100 feet...
Man hospitalized after being shot by a pellet gun in Brattleboro
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say a man was shot by a pellet gun while driving his vehicle in Brattleboro on Tuesday. It happened on Birge Street. That’s where Brattleboro police say they identified a juvenile involved in the incident. The driver was taken to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital and...
UVM Health Network to expand use of ambient artificial intelligence
COLCHESTER, Vt. — Doctor visits at the University of Vermont Health Network could start looking a little different, as the use of new artificial intelligence expands across the network. It’s known as ambient AI, and with patients’ permission, doctors can use an app on their created by the company...
Ballet School of Vermont Gets ‘En Pointe’ with Solar Energy
With financing assistance from VEDA and Vermont Federal Credit Union, the Ballet School of Vermont was able to purchase a new building in 2017 and install rooftop solar panels, which will generate enough electricity for the needs of the ballet school. Read the story on VTDigger here: Ballet School of Vermont Gets ‘En Pointe’ with Solar Energy.
Tornado Strikes Rome, State of Emergency Declared
The City of Rome is under a state of emergency after suffering intense tornado damage in the downtown area. According to initial reports, several historic buildings and cars have been destroyed. Central New York was once again impacted by an outbreak of severe thunderstorms, which were strong enough to produce...
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
Loud Booms Heard In NY, NJ Was Daytime Fireball, NASA Says
Locals reported hearing thunder-like booms and rattling just after 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 16. The USGS ruled out earthquakes, and residents across the tri-state reported witnessing fireballs to the American Meteor Society. After hours of anticipating, NASA confirmed a "daylight fireball" over New York City at 11:17 a.m. Reports filed...
Police: Schenectady deli store owned redeemed food stamps for drugs
A Schenectady deli store owner is accused of redeeming food stamps in exchange for drugs. Omar Alaidrus, 23, allegedly used the electronics benefits card of a police officer posing as a customer to record a purchase of $201.15. Alaidrus then took $100 from the cash register and gave the officer fentanyl pills and Xanax, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.
Vermont continues to navigate storm damage, road closures
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Strong thunderstorms and wind rattled our region Tuesday evening, leaving destruction in their wake. Stamford’s Volunteer Fire Department posted on Facebook that a strong storm knocked trees into roads, broke telephone poles and left the whole town in the dark. They say Green Mountain Power...
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