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St. Johnsbury School District races to finish play space upgrades before class starts
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - As kids are going back to school, one district is trying to race the clock to make sure students have a playground. Back in June of this year, the St. Johnsbury School District started a project updating all of their play spaces at the school.
NEW 4:00pm Start Time Sunday, September 1st, Labor Day Weekend Camping Begins Friday
Barre, VT — Thunder Road and American-Canadian Tour (ACT) officials announced today a small change in schedule for the 46th Labor Day Classic 200 program presented by NEFCU/VSECU on Sunday, September 1. The annual 200 lap affair will continue to be held on Sunday, September 1 but will move to an evening special with an afternoon Post Time of 4:00pm.
South Burlington City Council revisits seat expansion talks
Since its incorporation in 1971, South Burlington has had a five-member city council. But the population of the city has since doubled, while the number of councilors has not changed. Read the story on VTDigger here: South Burlington City Council revisits seat expansion talks.
Facing natural disasters, more lawmakers look to make oil companies pay for the damage
Vermont is the first state trying a new approach to climate policy: charging fossil fuel companies money to cover the damages caused by natural disasters worsened by climate change. Other states could be close behind. New York lawmakers passed their own measure in June, though it’s unclear if Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign the […]
New Hampshire man dies from rare mosquito brain disease
Public health officials in New Hampshire announced on Tuesday that one person in the state has died from Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus, also known as EEE virus, a rare mosquito-borne infection that has been circulating in New England in recent weeks. The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services reported that the adult, who […]
Tropical Storm Irene’s Hidden Tragedy: Vermont Teen Hiker Still Missing Over a Decade Later
Burlington, VT – It’s been 13 years since 17-year-old Marble Arvidson vanished from his Brattleboro home on August 27th, 2011, the day Tropical Storm Irene unleashed its fury on Vermont. Despite reported sightings and extensive searches, Marble’s fate remains unknown. Vermont State Police are renewing efforts today...
Lyndon’s oldest covered bridge to go back on Passumpsic River
LYNDON, Vt. (WCAX) - Lyndon’s oldest covered bridge will return to its place over the Passumpsic River after a makeover. The town of Lyndon disassembled the 150-year-old Sanborn Bridge after its foundation was damaged in July’s flooding. The town solicited feedback from residents about their hopes for the...
Drowning victim in Lake George was a college student
Hague, NY (WRGB) — Update (8/28) A college student visiting from Pennsylvania was identified as the man who drowned in Lake George. Tuesday at 3:20 p.m., officers from the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a possible drowning on Lake George near Lamb Shanty Bay in Hague. Marine patrol officers who first arrived at the scene said they located a group of subjects in distress near the shore, near a pontoon boat. Officers were able to rescue the distressed subjects from the water, but one member of the group was unaccounted for, according to police.
Facing natural disasters, some lawmakers look to make oil companies pay for the damage
Vermont is the first state trying a new approach to climate policy: charging fossil fuel companies money to cover the damages caused by natural disasters worsened by climate change. Other states could be close behind. New York lawmakers passed their own measure in June, though it’s unclear if Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign the […]
Nicole Clegg: A significant financial deficit Is threatening our ability to provide care
In 2022, when faced with similar budget concerns, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England closed six health centers, five of which were in Vermont. Read the story on VTDigger here: Nicole Clegg: A significant financial deficit Is threatening our ability to provide care .
Country Star Draws Biggest Crowd At New York State Fair, 2nd Largest All Time
It's the second-largest crowd at a New York State Fair concert. Who's that popular? A new country star!. Laney Wilson holds the record for the largest crowd. More than 52,000 fans packed into Suburban Park to kick off the 2023 New York State Fair. That's a lot more people than the 850 who came to see her when she appeared at Kegs Canal 6 months earlier.
Townshend man allegedly pulls gun on woman
NEWFANE, Vt. (WCAX) - A Townshend man will be in court on Tuesday after allegedly pulling a gun on a woman in a car. It happened just after 9:45 p.m. Monday in Newfane. Vermont State Police say they received a call from a woman who said a man pointed a handgun at her after approaching her car on Route 30 in Newfane.
WTSA NEWS FOR TUESDAY AUGUST 27th 2024
On Monday morning of August 26, 2024, troopers from the Shaftsbury Barracks were alerted to a vehicle over an embankment on Tunnel Street in Whitingham, identified as Harold Lavanway’s 2011 Honda Civic. Upon arrival, they confirmed Mr. Lavanway was deceased inside the vehicle. Preliminary investigations indicate he was traveling northbound when he lost control on a left curve, veering off the shoulder and resting approximately 10 feet down the embankment. The exact time of the crash is unknown. Mr. Lavanway’s body will be sent to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for an autopsy. Authorities request that anyone with information contact the Shaftsbury Barracks at 802-442-5421. The investigation is ongoing, with no further details available at this time.
Man drowns in Lake George
Police have recovered the body of a man who drowned in Lake George. It happened in the northern part of the lake, northeast of Silver Bay between Hague and Putnam. Authorities tell NewsChannel 13 that the call came in for a man in his 20s who was swimming off of a boat and didn’t surface.
Statewide Alert – Fears Grow In New York About This Virus
There is an ongoing, and growing, concern about a virus that is spreading in portions of New York State. After the COVID-19 pandemic, most people have gotten more cautious and germ aware when it comes to staying healthy and avoiding getting sick. Whether it is wearing a mask, social distancing, or just staying away from large gatherings, some of the things we learned in the pandemic still apply.
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