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President Trump is the first former president to be charged with a crime

Public officials react to former President Trump’s indictment

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Rachel Mann
Vermonters and public officials Channel 3 spoke with say the indictment handed to former President Donald Trump comes with a lot of feelings. Some say they’re excited for justice. while others say its a sad day in American history.

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Vermont State Police investigating suspicious death in Brattleboro

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WCAX News Team
Police say they received reports of gunfire at a home on Birge Street to find a man dead inside an apartment.

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Vermont lawmakers consider pausing the state's unprecedented PCB school testing program.

PCB school testing pause proposal advances to Vermont Senate

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Christina Guessferd
H.486 proposes establishing a task force to identify overall education facility needs throughout Vermont.

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Malcom Simmons, 29 of South Burlington

South Burlington man arrested stemming from Dec. gunfire incident

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By WCAX News Team
A South Burlington man is charged with reckless endangerment for a gunfire incident in December.

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Saint Albans man arrested for burglary at local lodge

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By WCAX News Team
A Saint Albans man was arrested for allegedly stealing several items and a pickup truck from the lodge at Hard’ack in Saint Albans.

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Super Senior: Janet Schurink

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Joe Carroll
Ninety-one-year-old Janet Schurink has spent most of her life on a Shaftsbury hillside after emigrating to the U.S. from Holland after the war. And even after two broken hips, the riding instructor and horse expert rarely slows down.

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New York’s budget likely late because of ‘big budget issues’

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
New York legislative leaders said Thursday they expected to miss the deadline for adopting a new state budget as they negotiate with fellow Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul over her proposals to change bail rules and create new housing.

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Vt. House poised to approve $8B budget; Senate gives nod to housing bill

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Calvin Cutler
The Vermont House of Representatives Thursday debated a proposed $8 billion budget that makes investments in housing, child care, and paid family leave. It’s a massive broadening of the social safety net that the governor -- and many lawmakers -- have said they have concerns about how to pay for.

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Quechee religious school to appeal sports ban before VPA

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By WCAX News Team
Mid Vermont Christian will make the case for reinstatement to play sports before The Vermont Principal’s Association on Friday.

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Should state mandate battery storage to keep lights on, electric rates down?

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Kevin Gaiss
Having energy on demand despite the weather is driving the need for more storage technology in Vermont. But as our Kevin Gaiss reports, there's disagreement over who should call the shots.
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Vermont man faces manslaughter charge in deadly dispute

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By WCAX News Team
A Vermont man is charged with killing his co-worker.

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Expert advice on choosing the right assisted living facility for your loved one

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Cat Viglienzoni
Many Vermont families will find themselves looking for a long-term care home. Our Cat Viglienzoni got tips for you on how to choose an assisted living facility.

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NH attorney general investigating abuse at Upper Valley nursing home

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Adam Sullivan
A criminal investigation alleging abuse against the elderly has been opened by the New Hampshire Attorney General’s office against an Upper Valley long-term care facility after the death of a resident.

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New York AG turns down Plattsburgh ‘whistleblower’ case against police chief

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WCAX News Team
The New York Attorney General’s office has told Plattsburgh officials it will not launch an investigation of allegations by an anonymous whistleblower claiming misconduct and racist behavior inside the police department.

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Williamstown congregation discovers time capsule under church floorboards

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Elissa Borden
The Williamstown community is rebuilding after a 2021 fire destroyed the United Federated Church. In doing so, they have accidentally uncovered a bit of the past.

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Vermont worker dies after being crushed by stone slab

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Kevin Gaiss
A Vermont man who was crushed by a stone slab at his workplace has died, according to the Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

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Winooski yanks demolition permit for historic church

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Kiana Burks
Plans to demolish the St. Stephen Catholic Church in Winooski have been halted after the city reversed its decision to grant a permit. State preservationists say despite what the parish wants, they’re committed to saving the iconic marble church.

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Hochul told she’s not welcome at Buffalo Gay Pride Parade

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By WCAX News Team
New York LGBTQ groups have disinvited Gov. Kathy Hochul from the Buffalo Gay Pride Parade in June in a dispute over budget funding.

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Week Four - Hike of The Week (Jamaica State Park)

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By WCAX
2 miles one way or 4 miles round trip!

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Week Three - Hike of The Week (Woodford)

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By WCAX
Easy to moderate trails in Woodford State Park!

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Week Two - Hike of the Week (Middlebury)

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By WCAX
16.1 mile loop of easy to advanced trails.

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Voter accused of hitting NH election worker after ballot jammed

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Police say a woman whose paper ballot jammed in a tabulator machine is accused of hitting an election worker in the face who tried to remove it, giving him a bloody nose.

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Police investigate threats at NY, Hyde Park schools

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Cam Smith
Authorities Thursday investigated another rash of school swatting threats aimed at New York schools, as well as an unrelated threat at Lamoille Union Middle School in Hyde Park. All were found to not be credible.

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Dive teams recover body of missing woman in Winooski River

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By WCAX News Team
Vermont State Police divers say they have found the body of a missing Waitsfield woman in the Winooski River Thursday.

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Welch votes to repeal Military Force Authorization against Iraq

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By WCAX News Team
Vermont Sen. Peter Welch is supporting efforts to make it harder for troops to head back to Iraq.

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App increases AED accessibility in New Hampshire

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WCAX News Team
Business owners in New Hampshire are being encouraged to register their life-saving equipment.

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Kuster emphasizes importance of telehealth for rural communities

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WCAX News Team
When the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t considered a public health emergency anymore, the future of telehealth gets staticky.

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Some schools may not undergo PCB testing yet

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Christina Guessferd
Following the discovery of PCB concerns at Burlington’s High School, other schools in the state were tested for the chemical. But some schools may go untested for now.

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Vt. House approves statewide ranked-choice presidential primary bill

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WCAX News Team
A bill that would allow ranked-choice voting in Vermont presidential primaries has received preliminary approval from state lawmakers.

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Plattsburgh creates new platform for community engagement and information

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By WCAX News Team
A new platform puts community projects right at the fingertips of people in Plattsburgh.

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OPIOIDS Act introduced to research what causes overdoses

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By WCAX News Team
Americans are dying from opioid overdoses and a local lawmaker is trying to understand why.

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Extended SNAP benefits end, putting more pressure on food pantries

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Melissa Cooney
March is almost over, which means pandemic-era federal food funding is, too, but what does that mean for local food banks? Our Melissa Cooney takes a look.

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Officials concerned with Lake Placid ER closure plan

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 11:49 PM EDT
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By Rachel Mann
The future of Lake Placid’s emergency services is unclear. Public officials demanding answers about its likely closure say the Adirondack Health System isn’t being straightforward about what’s going on.

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House lawmakers weigh school-choice guardrails

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 6:54 PM EDT
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By Calvin Cutler
Should private and independent schools be limited in the taxpayer dollars they receive? That’s the key question the Vermont House is considering following a landmark ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court last summer allowing religious schools to be funded with taxpayer dollars.

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Report: Oversight of Vt. assisted living, residential care homes falling short

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 6:20 PM EDT
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By Katharine Huntley
A new report from Vermont’s auditor says state regulators are not following the law when it comes to oversight of some long-term care facilities.

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New group offers miscarriage/infant loss peer support

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 6:15 PM EDT
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By Alexandra Montgomery
While one in four pregnancies ends in a miscarriage, the commonality of the experience isn’t necessarily felt by all who go through it. Alexandra Montgomery reports on a new way Vermonters are getting peer support from those who have experienced similar loss.

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Residents say Burlington subsidized apartment building besieged by crime, drugs

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 6:15 PM EDT
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By Ike Bendavid
Residents at Decker Towers in Burlington say the residential building is beset by drug traffic and they are concerned for their safety. But the Burlington Housing Authority, which manages the property, says they are limited in what they can do.

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Vermonters think intergenerational living could be the answer to multiple crises

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 5:55 PM EDT
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By WCAX News Team
For Vermonters who are dealing with intersecting crises — in housing, the cost of living, childcare and senior care — multigenerational living offers some potential relief.

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With Starbucks union negotiations deadlocked, Sanders grills former CEO

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 5:42 PM EDT
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By Cam Smith
Starbucks’ former CEO was on the hot seat on Capitol Hill Wednesday after being called to testify over what Senator Bernie Sanders calls the company’s union-busting tactics.

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DOJ releases Burlington School District from settlement agreement

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 5:12 PM EDT
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By Kiana Burks
A successful settlement in Burlington where the U.S. Justice Department says the city school district now has the tools to confront sexual harassment at school. Our Kiana Burks has an update.

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CVU robotics teams prepare for national competition

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 5:00 PM EDT
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By Elissa Borden
A group of Champlain Valley Union High School students heads to Houston next month to compete in an international robotics championship and the Robohawks say their machines could take down the competition.

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Governor threatens to veto state spending plan

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 4:48 PM EDT
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By Calvin Cutler
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott is threatening to veto the state budget, saying he is concerned about the scope and size of spending.

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Meet Vermont’s next cartoonist laureate

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 4:43 PM EDT
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By Cat Viglienzoni
Vermont’s fifth cartoonist laureate will be appointed next month.

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Graves inducted into USSA Hall of Fame

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 4:21 PM EDT
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By Adam Sullivan
Veteran sports broadcaster Peter Graves of Thetford has been inducted into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame.

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Vt. worker hospitalized after being crushed by stone slab

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 4:10 PM EDT
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By Kevin Gaiss
Authorities say a 28-year-old worker was hospitalized Wednesday after being crushed at a Milton business.

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Honoring those who served on National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 3:46 PM EDT
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By Adam Sullivan
A Vietnam veteran from Vermont says those who served were not welcomed home with open arms.

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Beloved drag performer from popular ‘House of LeMay’ dies

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 2:50 PM EDT
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By WCAX News Team
A beloved drag performer who helped support countless Vermont organizations has died.

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Vermont covered bridge damaged by another truck

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 12:29 PM EDT
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By WCAX News Team
The Miller's Run covered bridge in Lyndonville is damaged again after being hit by another truck.

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Burton closing downtown Burlington flagship store

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 12:16 PM EDT
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By Hailey Morgan
Burlington-based Burton is closing its flagship store downtown.

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Peacham man charged in NEK kidnapping seeks release

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 11:29 AM EDT
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By WCAX News Team
A Peacham couple charged with attempted murder and kidnapping in the Northeast Kingdom last month is asking to be released from custody pending trial.
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