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WILLISTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A federally mandated system works to help the homeless transition into permanent housing without falling through the cracks. Our Katharine Huntley looks at how the Coordinated Entry system is working in Chittenden County. Statistics show 794 people in Chittenden County are homeless or are about to...

TONIGHT: Wet snow showers developing as rain showers valleys roughly Barre-Montpelier area south with a dusting to a sloppy inch or two before exiting to clearing late this evening and overnight. A low in the upper 20s. Light north winds. TOMORROW: Breaks of sun otherwise lots of clouds. Maybe a...

MONTPELIER, Vt. — Lawmakers in Montpelier will reconvene this week after a busy day on Friday. It was the last chance for spending bills to make their way to their respective chamber floors. One of those bills was the house's version of a "paid medical family leave" insurance program....

WATERBURY — A 36-year-old man was arrested for violation of conditions of release following an incident in Waterbury on Sunday. Authorities say they were notified of a suspicious vehicle at the Champlain Valley Farms at around 12:30 p.m. Police say they responded to the scene and identified the two...

GROTON — A 25-year-old man from Barre was involved in a single-vehicle crash in Groton yesterday. The crash took place on Scott Highway at around 5:50 p.m. According to the report, Domonique Figueroa was traveling east when he crossed the center line and went off the opposite side of the road, striking a tree head-on.

RANDOLPH — A 69-year-old man was arrested for domestic assault following an incident in Randolph on Sunday. Authorities say they were notified of a family disturbance on East Bethel Road at around 1:10 p.m. Following an investigation, police allege that Dale Williams, of Randolph, had caused physical pain and...

HARDWICK, Vt. (WCAX) - The town of Hardwick may not have many places for people to go work out, but a new gym space is ready to take on anyone that’s interested in jiu-jitsu. Kingdom Jiu Jitsu opened its doors to the public over the weekend. It’s a new...

New art is gracing the walls of the VT State House. The plan is set to take about 5-10 years. Safe Third Country Agreement closes Roxham Road border crossing point. As of midnight last night, any asylum-seekers trying to cross the northern border into Canada by Roxham Road will be turned away.

STOWE, Vt. — Stowe Police have arrested a man who's been on the run for weeks, suspected of stealing multiple cars recently. On Saturday afternoon, Stowe Police took Eric Loyer, 31, into custody. Officials in town had been searching for him since Friday afternoon, when he allegedly led police...

WATERBURY — Vermont State Police have arrested a Stowe man for his third DUI-Drug offense. Troopers from the Berlin Barracks were conducting a saturation patrol in the Waterbury area when they observed a minor motor vehicle infraction and stopped 65-year-old Aart Nugteren. During the stop, troopers detected indicators of...

NEWPORT — A man from Wolcott has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including driving under the influence, following a vehicle pursuit early Saturday morning. Kaleb Earle, 22, was arrested after allegedly fleeing from police while driving a white Ford crew cab truck at an excessive speed. According...

St Johnsbury-based Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital and Morristown-based Copley Hospital recieved millions in funding from the United States Department of Agriculture, NBC5 reported March 24. NVRH recieved $16.5 million in a community facilities loan and $1 million in an emergency rural healthcare grant. Copley Hospital also earned $1 million in...

ROXBURY — A 26-year-old man from Bethel was arrested for DUI following a crash in Roxbury early this morning. The single-vehicle crash took place on Warren Mountain Road at around 3:30 a.m. Police identified the driver as Matthew Turner. While speaking with Turner, police say they observed several indicators...

The 82-year-old Richmond resident was brought to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Read the story on VTDigger here: Man pulled from Lake Champlain after falling through ice on ATV.

WATERBURY / STOWE, Vt. (WCAX) - Two suspects are at large after a high speed police chase in Waterbury. Friday, authorities are warning Stowe and Waterbury. residents to lock their cars. Vermont State Police say just before 4:00 p.m. troopers followed a speeding car to Nebraska Valley Road, until it...

PLAINFIELD, Vt. (WCAX) - Goddard College’s staff union has been on strike for four days now. Strikers say they want a fair contract with fair wages. The college administration says that’s exactly what they’ve been trying to give them. “I was hurt when other employees at the...

Let’s take a look at What To Do this Sunday. As we continue into the spring season, many are gearing up for sunshine, and warmer temperatures. Thousands of Vermonters and out of state visitors come to experience the season. Sweet firefighter fundraiser in Montpelier. Updated: 19 hours ago. Morse...

Amidst an already dire staffing shortage, child care providers now face fingerprint processing delays that can take three months or more. While new hires wait for their prints to come back, they can’t be left alone with children. Read the story on VTDigger here: Fingerprint processing delays are preventing child care businesses from fully onboarding new staff.

WATERBURY – The Vermont State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a retail theft that occurred in Waterbury. The incident took place at Shaws on March 22, at approximately 3:00 p.m. Upon arriving at the scene, police were provided with footage of...

WATERBURY – A Waterbury resident has been arrested for domestic assault after causing physical pain and fear to a family member, police say. On Thursday, March 23, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Vermont State Police responded to a reported domestic assault in the area of Stowe Street in Waterbury. After...