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Health concerns prompt search for 71-year-old last seen July 2

Police say a 21-year-old man fired at a group, and a separate man arrived at a hospital with a gunshot wound.

Sometimes we have to be mean to our plants, but it's for their own good!

From Brattleboro to Warren, towns across the state marked America's 250th anniversary Saturday

Town unveiled a new plaque and American flag dedicated to those who've served in the armed forces

One of Vermont's largest Fourth of July parades has been a Milton tradition for more than a century

Event included a naturalization ceremony, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, and a flyover by Vermont Air National Guard F-35s

Vermont State Police say rider left roadway and struck a tree on Route 58

Vermont State Police say suspect entered home without permission and was grazed by gunfire during a struggle

All 87 of Vermont’s historic covered bridges are now flying an official America 250 anniversary flag as a part of a volunteer-led effort organized by the Vermont Covered Bridge Society.

A St. Albans man is facing multiple charges after police say he led them on a chase in a stolen car.

Thankfully the intense heat and humidity is coming to an end today, but wildfire smoke will move in through the day.

As we celebrate our nation’s semiquincentennial today, we are using This Day in History segment to look back at the bicentennial celebrations.

For those who can’t make it to Burlington’s Waterfront for Independence Day fireworks festivities, WCAX has repositioned SkyWatch3 cameras so you can watch.

The body of a missing man at Arrowhead Mountain Lake was recovered early Saturday morning

UVM Health Network employees are building their futures through the Pathfinder Program, a partnership with the Community College of Vermont

As the United States marks 250 years, many are reflecting on the state of the country and the health of our democracy.

New York State Police say John Patterson, 42, an employee of Mike’s Barn Painting, altered a company check.

If your Fourth of July plans include heading out onto the water, state officials want to make sure you keep safety top of mind.

As the nation marks its 250th birthday, Fort Ticonderoga on Friday kicked off a weekend of reenactments commemorating Revolutionary War history.

The Woodstock History Center is celebrating America’s birthday with a look back at the past 250 years — and some visitors to this popular tourist town also have their eyes on the future.

The Cortina Inn on Route 7 in Rutland Town has been sold for $2.6 million.

Crowds are braving the heat to stake out their spots on the Burlington waterfront for the Burlington 250 celebration Friday evening.

Joe Gunter says he’s excited to help revitalize Newport’s downtown.

Vermont State Police say a man is dead after crashing his motorcycle in Fairlee Thursday night

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders says President Trump’s efforts to restrict voting by mail won’t work.

This week’s Pets with Potential come from the Kingdom Animal Shelter in St. Johnsbury.

The artwork connects the recreation side of town to Main Street.

Robert Smullen will not run in November for New York's 21st Congressional District after meeting with President Trump.

Lake Morey’s free summer concert series was packed Thursday night as reggae artist Shaggy performed for the crowd

People looking to cool off in Lake Champlain will have to keep out of the water at four Burlington beaches closed due to cyanobacteria.

A historic season for Vermont Green FC women’s team culminates with a first-ever playoff appearance Friday night against the Long Island Rough Riders at Virtue Field.

An 88-foot replica of an 1862-class sailing canal boat returned to the waters of Lake Champlain in Burlington on this day in history.

It is legal to buy fireworks in Vermont, but you need a permit to set them off, and safety experts want you to understand both the law and the risks that come with fireworks

Shelburne celebrated America’s 250th anniversary on Thursday with a special historical reenactment.

Vermont and New York have joined a coalition of states in filing a formal comment letter opposing a proposed U.S. Postal Service rule that would restrict mail-in voting.

A body has been recovered from the Lamoille River after police say a man was struggling in the water.

Vermont saw about 9,000 lightning strikes from those storms. Our Jess Langlois has some answers about what types of lightning strikes they were.

The mercury climbed to 96 degrees outside of the Southern State Correctional Facility in Springfield on Thursday.

Super Seniors Dorothy Milne and Becky Watson are Lotus Lake's elder stateswomen.

The Ludlow Fire and Ambulance Department is investing in a swiftwater rescue team with help from local donors.

A local group is taking a page from Vermont’s tourism playbook to protest federal immigration enforcement.

The Democrats running for Vermont governor outraised incumbent Republican Phil Scott by a wide margin in the latest campaign finance filing period.

Vermont is among several other states that declined the invitation from the White House-backed organizers.

Senior dogs and those with health issues are at higher risk for heat stroke, as are flat-faced breeds such as bulldogs, pugs, and boxers.

Additional storms are developing that could impact some communities in New York's North Country, Vermont or northern New Hampshire

A traffic alert in Wallingford, where Route 7 is closed to all traffic while crews address a truck crash.

Police say a family was fishing when a young girl fell into the water, and the man jumped in after her.

Day two of our expected heat wave brought us the hottest weather we’ve seen in Vermont and the North Country since August 12 of last year. After high temperatures yesterday in the upper 80s and low 90s, today’s heat brought temperatures well into the mid-to-upper 90s across the region.

Vermont expanded its wake boating restrictions this year, limiting the activity to just 18 lakes statewide based on the size and depth of each waterbody.