Friday, May 24 2013 9:51 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:51:55 GMT
Over the river and throught the woods isn't just the way to grandma's house, its the way a lot of people are having to travel just to make it to their front door. Dormant brooks and sleepy streams turnedMore >>
Strong rains Thursday flooded roads in Essex.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 11:12 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:12:09 GMT
Vermont State Police say the following roads have been closed due to flooding:UNDERHILL: VERMONT ROUTE 15, CILLEYHILL POKER HILL ROAD NORTH UNDERHILL STATION ROAD PAIGE ROAD DAUDLIN ROAD BROWNS TRACE,More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 9:55 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:55:28 GMT
Four people behind bars this morning, charged with kidnapping and burglary. Brattleboro police say just before 1 p.m. Thursday, a group of people forced two women into a car at gunpoint. Police caughtMore >>
Four people behind bars, charged with kidnapping and burglary.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 9:58 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:58:10 GMT
A Massachusetts man is dead after an ATV crash in Concord. Police say just before 10 p.m. Thursday night, 42-year-old Frank Baker Junior was driving an ATV off of Leonard Hill Road when he lost controlMore >>
A Massachusetts man is dead after an ATV crash in Concord, Vt. More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:03 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:03:44 GMT
Vermont Congressman Peter Welch is joining Republican Rep. David McKinley of West Virginia to back legislation designed to promote more energy efficiency in homes and other buildings.More >>
Vermont Congressman Peter Welch is joining Republican Rep. David McKinley of West Virginia to back legislation designed to promote more energy efficiency in homes and other buildings.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 9:47 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:47:11 GMT
Many Vermont roads turned to rivers Thursday night. Flash flooding made it difficult to get around. Route 15 in Underhill became a dead end -- between Poker Hill Road and Cilley Hill Road. Gushing waterMore >>
Many Vermont roads turned to rivers Thursday night. Flash flooding made it difficult to get around.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:44 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:44:21 GMT
New developments in a WCAX News investigation into a land deal between Gov. Peter Shumlin and an East Montpelier man. Jeremy Dodge's kids say the governor took advantage of their dad and they now planMore >>
New developments in a WCAX News investigation into a land deal between Gov. Shumlin and an East Montpelier man. Jeremy Dodge's kids say the governor took advantage of their dad and they plan to fight the governor for the property.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:00:29 GMT
Steve Stitzel is a lawyer with three decades of tax sales experience. His firm represents towns from Bennington to Newport. He says in recent years towns have gotten tough on tax collections. "BudgetsMore >>
There are several steps before a home is sold in a tax sale. Once it is sold, homeowners still have a year to try to get back their property. And many do find a way to pay their back taxes and stay put.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:57 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:57:59 GMT
Four colleges, including Dartmouth, are now facing federal complaints over their handling of rape allegations. Other colleges facing complaints include Swarthmore College, University of Southern California,More >>
Four colleges, including Dartmouth, face federal complaints over their handling of rape allegations.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:02 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:02:01 GMT
A Townshend man will be in court for breaking into a house and making himself at home. Police say last Friday and again on Wednesday, they caught 34-year-old Jesse Johnson living in another man's homeMore >>
A Townshend man will be in court for breaking into a house and making himself at home.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:58 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:58:53 GMT
A truck fire in Shelburne prompted a big response because the truck is powered by natural gas. Crews don't know what sparked the blaze in the garbage container of the Cassella Waste truck. FirefightersMore >>
A truck fire in Shelburne prompted a big response because the truck is powered by natural gas.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:35 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:35:41 GMT
A system of strong thunderstorms swept through our region and the threat isn't over. In Burlington, crews are trying to fix a washout at the intersection of Manhattan Drive and North Champlain Street causedMore >>
A system of strong thunderstorms swept through our region and the threat isn't over. In Burlington, officials say the heavy dumping overwhelmed drainage systems.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:07 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:07:20 GMT
Montreal officials say the water in most of the city is unsafe to drink Thursday morning. A boil order has been issued through mid-day Thursday. They report ongoing work at the country's second largestMore >>
Montreal officials say the water in most of the city is unsafe to drink due to bacteria concerns.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:09 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:09:44 GMT
Another major Vermont brand is suing over trademark infringement. Magic Hat Brewing says the logo for Kentucky-based West Sixth Brewing is a rip-off of their Number 9 beer label. Magic Hat argues theMore >>
Another major Vermont brand is suing over trademark infringement.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:49 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:49:54 GMT
One of Vermont's top economists says the state's economy is making slow, but steady progress.More >>
Vermont's private sector is strengthening as the state's economy continues to make slow progress. That's one of the themes of the latest regional economic outlook.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:57 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:57:06 GMT
The South Burlington City Council has OK'd a new building at the University Mall which is expected to settle a lawsuit. The UMall wants to tear down a two-story building on Dorset Street and replace itMore >>
The South Burlington City Council has OK'd a new building at the University Mall, which is expected to settle a lawsuit.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:54 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:54:19 GMT
Like a nagging parent, Ted Coles deals every day with the food scraps left on Vermonters' plates. Coles works with the Central Vermont Solid Waste District's compost collection program. On this day, hisMore >>
Vermont lawmakers approved major legislation aimed at reducing the solid waste that goes into the state's landfills. One year later, Alexei Rubenstein looks into part of the law designed to eliminate food scraps from the waste stream.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:13 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:13:24 GMT
The Senate is voting whether New Hampshire should join 18 other states and the District of Columbia in allowing seriously ill people to use marijuana to treat their conditions.More >>
New Hampshire soon could join 17 other states and the District of Columbia in allowing seriously ill people to use marijuana to treat their conditions.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:09 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:09:16 GMT
Deadly force will continue to be a viable first option for someone defending themselves or others in a public place regardless whether they could safely retreat from the threat after the Senate voted effectively to...More >>
Deadly force will continue to be a viable first option for someone defending themselves or others in a public place regardless whether they could safely retreat from the threat.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:15 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:15:11 GMT
New Hampshire's House says a casino isn't in the cards for the state. The House killed a bill that would have allowed 5,000 video slot machines and 150 table games at a single casino, most likely at aMore >>
New Hampshire's House says a casino isn't in the cards for the state.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:36 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:36:35 GMT
Vermont and other states are pressing the federal government to do something about radioactive waste being stored at nuclear plants like Vermont Yankee. Nuclear plants keep all of their old fuel rods onMore >>
Vermont and other states are pressing the federal government to do something about radioactive waste being stored at nuclear plants like Vermont Yankee.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:12 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:12:46 GMT
A Massachusetts developer is hoping to carry renewable electricity from northern New York to the New England power grid via a power line that would run under Lake Champlain.More >>
A Massachusetts developer is hoping to carry renewable electricity from northern New York to the New England power grid via a power line that would run under Lake Champlain.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:13 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:13:00 GMT
A Bennington developer has won the permits he needs to restart a 200-year-old hydro power dam. Bill Scully bought the old Vermont Tissue Mill back in 2008, and that's when he started his quest to reviveMore >>
A Bennington developer has won the permits he needs to restart a 200-year-old hydro power dam.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:49 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:49:34 GMT
Two year after Lake Champlain flooding destroyed part of it, the Colchester Causeway recreational path has been restored for bicyclists, runners, walkers and fishermen.More >>
Two year after Lake Champlain flooding destroyed part of it, the Colchester Causeway recreational path has been restored for bicyclists, runners, walkers and fishermen.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:22 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:22:53 GMT
A new study stays teen birth rates have hit an all-time low across the country. The authors of this study by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention call it amazing. Some states saw as much asMore >>
A new study stays teen birth rates have hit an all-time low across the country.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 9:40 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:40:51 GMT
"I guess you could say I've been a fighter since I was born," Jason Davis said. "The doctors told my parents they didn't think I was going to make it." Growing up with cerebral palsy, Jason says his familyMore >>
A Vermonter born with cerebral palsy is using martial arts to fight for his health-- and it's working.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:17 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:17:14 GMT
Decorated veterans fill the Allenwood Independent Living community in South Burlington. "I am extremely proud of this one; this is a Silver Star," Bruce Cram said. Bruce Cram served in World War II andMore >>
Vermont veterans gathered at a special ceremony in South Burlington to honor those they served with and the friends they lost.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:10 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:10:48 GMT
Every town hopes for one-- a go-to guy, a leader. "He's always there when we need him," Ludlow Town Manager Frank Heald said. In the resort town of Ludlow, it's Ralph Pace. "I fell in love with Okemo asMore >>
He threw his suits and ties away over a decade ago. Ralph Pace left his high stress job and moved to Vermont. But he didn't slow down. Joe Carroll finds out what keeps this week's Super Senior moving.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:18 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:18:13 GMT
The Mount Washington Observatory museum is planning a major overhaul designed to give summer visitors a feel for the extreme winter weather atop the Northeast's highest peak.More >>
The Mount Washington Observatory museum is planning a major overhaul designed to give summer visitors a feel for the extreme winter weather atop the Northeast's highest peak.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:25 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:25:30 GMT
A Williston car dealership is revved up about education. So, it's letting some schools drive off with some money. As part of its Drive for Education Program, Berlin City Auto Group just donated more thanMore >>
A Williston car dealership is revved up about education. So, it's letting some schools drive off with some money.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:51 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:51:34 GMT
Flash flooding in Burlington Wednesday night turned city streets into a kayaker's playground. "The drains in the city were all plugged with debris," says Lt. Pat Murphy with the Burlington Fire Dept. ButMore >>
Sudden storms caused flash flooding and left a man injured from a lightning strike.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:53 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:53:20 GMT
A proposed fee to cross the U.S.-Canadian border hit a roadblock. The House Appropriations Committee passed an amendment by Congressman Bill Owens banning Homeland Security from using funding to studyMore >>
A proposed fee to cross the U.S.-Canadian border hit a roadblock.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:16:19 GMT
Jeremy Dodge doesn't want to leave his childhood home in East Montpelier. But his days on Foster Road are numbered. "It's my homestead," he said. "You know, I planned on dying here." That plan changedMore >>
A Vt. man about to lose his property at a tax sale sold it to Gov. Peter Shumlin, but now claims the state's leader took advantage of him. The governor says the allegations are misleading and he offered his neighbor a fair price.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:32 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:32:34 GMT
An investigation has concluded that a Vermont state trooper was justified in the use of deadly force when he shot a man in a Danville school bus last year.More >>
An investigation has concluded that a Vermont state trooper was justified in the use of deadly force when he shot a man in a Danville school bus last year.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:21 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:21:11 GMT
The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear a Vermont case about limiting search warrants in an attempt to protect privacy. The Chittenden County prosecutor's office and the Vermont attorney general appealedMore >>
The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear a Vermont case about limiting search warrants in an attempt to protect privacy.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:02 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:02:47 GMT
Lawyers have argued before the Vermont Supreme Court over who should pay for the legal defense against any claims made in the 2009 death of a woman who was denied medication in jail.More >>
Lawyers have argued before the Vermont Supreme Court over who should pay for the legal defense against any claims made in the 2009 death of a woman who was denied medication in jail.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:21 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:21:29 GMT
At this shop in the picturesque town of Woodstock, and for those who work in 140 pharmacies scattered throughout Vermont, the workload is about to increase. New requirements are set to take effect, mostMore >>
Lawmakers prescribed a host of changes to combat Vermont's growing problem with hard drugs. The safety measures will now mean longer wait times at the pharmacy.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:45 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:45:46 GMT
Sheriffs say a body found floating in the waters off the Florida Keys is that of a Vermonter. The Monroe County Sheriff's office says early Sunday morning, two people fishing off a bridge reported seeingMore >>
Sheriffs say a body found floating in the waters off the Florida Keys is that of a Vermonter.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:24:48 GMT
Vermont denied a license for a new health insurance company. The Vermont Health Co-op opened for business last fall. The nonprofit company was created to take part in the new health care exchange underMore >>
Vermont has denied a license for a new health insurance company.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:05 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:05:16 GMT
Vermont's attorney general says Vermont homeowners have gotten $14.7 million in foreclosure relief benefits as part of a state-federal settlement with the country's five largest mortgages servicers.More >>
Vermont's attorney general says Vermont homeowners have gotten $14.7 million in foreclosure relief benefits as part of a state-federal settlement with the country's five largest mortgages servicers.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:15 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:15:38 GMT
Vermont State Police troopers and their counterparts from the Surete du Quebec are holding a two-day exercise to work on cross-border law enforcement.More >>
Police from Vermont and Quebec are getting to know each other so they'll be ready in case there's a major crime, terrorist attack or natural disaster along the U.S.-Canadian border.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:40 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:40:17 GMT
A huge turnout Wednesday afternoon in Wells River to honor veterans. Hundreds of motorcycles, fire trucks and police cars from all over the region gathered at the truck stop just off Exit 17 for a rollingMore >>
A huge turnout Wednesday afternoon in Wells River to honor veterans.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:23 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:23:20 GMT
Thursday at the Vermont Business Expo, GW Plastics won the 23rd annual Deane C. Davis outstanding business award. In front of a packed lobby at the Sheraton, Gov. Peter Shumlin presented the D.C. DavisMore >>
GW Plastics won the 23rd annual Deane C. Davis outstanding business award at the Vermont Business Expo Thursday.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:49 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:49:28 GMT
With granite from Danby greeting you when you come through the door, local art on the walls and stones from Shelburne and Charlotte in the floor, the Queen City's newest addition-- Hotel Vermont-- doesMore >>
Burlington is welcoming a third downtown hotel. It's locally owned and not affiliated with any chain. It's a contemporary hotel with strong connections to Vermont's past. Gina Bullard took a tour.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:47 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:47:01 GMT
Author and history teacher Gary Furlong joins us to talk about his book, "Milton." It's part of an Images of America series and profiles the history of Milton through historical records and picturesMore >>
Author and history teacher Gary Furlong talks about his book, "Milton."More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:29 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:29:13 GMT
Do you know how much time your children or grandchildren spend in phys ed? Where you live in Vermont can make a big difference in answering that question. This week on the Channel 3 News at 6 p.m., EducationMore >>
Do you know how much time your children or grandchildren spend in phys ed? Where you live in Vermont can make a big difference in answering that question.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:32 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:32:13 GMT
In John Hichwa's physical education class the playbook is pretty diverse. "We're interested in competition, we're interested in basketball, football, baseball, all of those things, but we also have soMore >>
Vermont schools are failing to meet national recommendations for the amount of time students spend in physical education class. But a new approach in the gym aims to make the most of the time students do spend in PE.More >>
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