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‘10 Best Days of Summer’ kick off at Champlain Valley Fair
ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. (WCAX) - The “10 Best Days of Summer”-- as the Champlain Valley Fair bills itself-- are officially underway. The gates opened Friday afternoon at the fairgrounds in Essex Junction. This marks 102 years for the fair. People lined up early waiting to get inside when...
WCAX Investigates: Cycle of catch and release for repeat offenders
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Concerns over the revolving door of the justice system made us want to ask questions: How does the system work? Can anything be done to fix the issues affecting our communities?. In Vermont, any offense with a maximum prison term of more than two years to...
Multiple individuals charged with cocaine trafficking in Barnet
Barnet, VT. – Three individuals face drug trafficking charges after officers found cocaine in their vehicle on Thursday morning. 45-year-old Daniel Allen of Morgan was traveling north on I-91 while committing numerous motor vehicle violations, according to state troopers. Officers say they stopped the vehicle, spoke to the occupants, and observed signs of illegal drug use.
Burlington man rolling into national trucking competition
Lenny Trifaro never really gravitated toward a traditional 9-to-5 life. The Burlington man instead decided to become a freight driver. And this week, he’s competing in the National Truck Driving Championships in Indianapolis. The event brings together first-place finishers from state truck driving championships, who then undergo written tests,...
Three men assault, rob victim in Burlington's City Hall Park, police say
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The Burlington Police Department is searching for the men who assaulted and robbed someone in City Hall Park early in the morning on Aug. 22. The victim approached BPD officers around 12:40 a.m. and reported that three men had assaulted them and stolen their motorbike. According...
Rutland Moose Lodge asks public for help cleaning up cemetery
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - A group for veterans wants your help cleaning up Evergreen Cemetery in Rutland this weekend. Members of Rutland’s Loyal Order of Moose Lodge will repair, straighten and clean monuments and graves in the city’s largest cemetery on Saturday. It’s the third year they have...
Springfield man arrested for Clever Cow Design burglary
SPRINGFIELD — A local man has been arrested for allegedly burglarizing the Clever Cow Design shop, according to the Springfield Police Department. Officials reported that the incident occurred at the business located at 18 Valley St. on Aug. 13 at 5:54 a.m. The suspect, identified as Stephen Loewe, was caught on security footage forcefully entering through a window and stealing money along with other items.
Coffey to helm Eagle boys’ soccer team
BRISTOL — The new Mount Abraham Union High School boys’ soccer coach is a 1997 graduate who wore Eagle maroon while playing for storied coach Mike Corey and has extensive youth soccer coaching experience. Chris Coffey, a Monkton resident, semi-retired triathlete, experienced youth soccer coach, and father of...
Noel Mulkey wins final triathlon of year
In the finale of this summer’s Vermont Sun Triathlon Series on Sunday, Noel Mulkey of Saint Albans held off a hard-charging Kyle Friis of Middlebury to win the Olympic distance Lake Dunmore Triathlon (1,600-yard swim, 28-mile bike, 6.2-mile run). We’re glad you’re interested in this valuable content! Please understand...
Vermont police officer facing charge of aggravated assault during arrest
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont police officer is facing a charge of aggravated assault for his use of force while attempting to arrest a man during an altercation in St. Johnsbury in May, state police said. St. Johnsbury police Sgt. George Johnson did not have sufficient cause to stop John Stelzl, 35, who was walking on a street near a bridge on May 10, state police said. A physical altercation ensued and Johnson used excessive force on Stelzl, who was taken to the hospital for treatment of significant injuries, state police said. Stelzl was later released from the hospital, police said. Police did not provide any details on the type of force allegedly used or Stelzl’s injuries. Stelzl originally was charged with multiple violations. The Caledonia County prosecutor’s office dismissed the charges after a review of Johnson’s body camera footage, police said.
Search continues for missing man
WHITINGHAM- Police continued their search of Sherman Reservoir Wednesday for a missing Bennington man who police believe may have been kayaking on the reservoir. According to Vermont State Police reports, Matthew Houskeeper, 59, of Bennington hadn’t been seen or heard from since the morning of Wednesday, August 14. The Bennington Police Department initiated a missing persons investigation after it was reported that Houskeeper failed to show up at work on Thursday, August 15.
Will the curtain come down on Merrill’s Roxy Cinemas in Burlington?
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Drama in Burlington where the city’s only silver screen might go dark. The owners of Merrill’s Roxy Cinemas, a staple in Burlington, are considering closing the doors. It’s because fewer people are going to the movies and because of Burlington’s problems with crime, homelessness and open drug use.
Underground Workshop: Putting the Cap on Essex senior art projects
Community members view Xandra Ford’s gallery installation at the Community College of Vermont. Photo courtesy of Xandra Ford. Scarlett Cannizzaro, an 11th grader at Essex High School, is working with the Underground Workshop, a network of student journalists partnering with Community News Service. Essex High School’s Academy of Visual...
Vermont writer reflects on time in Paris for Olympics
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A Vermont writer has returned from her three-week trip to the Olympics in Paris. Peggy Shinn is a writer for the U.S. Olympic Committee and has now covered eight Olympic Games. During her time in Paris, she says it was a great experience to watch and...
Milton Artists’ Guild to host 4th annual Art & Stroll Festival
MILTON– The Milton Artists’ Guild will host its 4th Annual Art & Stroll Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 14, in the field adjacent to its gallery on U.S. Route 7. The free event will feature artwork and handmade crafts from across Vermont, live music, food vendors and a dunking booth.
Residents consider future of Lyndon’s oldest covered bridge
LYNDON, Vt. (WCAX) - One of Lyndon’s oldest covered bridges is getting a makeover. “So they jacked the bridge up, rolled it off the river, put it on a big set of dollies. They hauled it down Main Street,” said Joe Buzzi, a lifelong resident of Lyndon. Buzzi...
Addressing school supply challenges in the North Country
ESSEX COUNTY, N.Y. — As the school year approaches, parents in northern New York are finding it increasingly difficult to gather all the necessary supplies for their children. Jeremy Clifford, a resident of Essex, New York, highlights the struggle many families face in this rural area. "It's tough because...
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