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Lesley Engle

CVU Student Killed in Crash Video included

A Champlain Valley Union High School student is dead after the car he was riding in crashed in Hinesburg Friday morning.
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Matt Vanderveer

President calls for colleges to lower tuition Video included

Some students think the rising cost of tuition has gotten out of control. More>>

Nick Natario

North Country Child-care Service Fee Video included

All Upstate New York child-care providers are about to be hit with a fee that goes toward a recently formed union, whether they're a part of it or not. It's an issue one north country provider wanted us to look into. More>>

Nick Natario

Bad Gas Strands Motorists

More than a dozen people need to have their cars fixed after filling up with bad gas. More>>

One Dead in Woodsville, NH Fire Video included

The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal is investigating a deadly fire in Woodsville, New Hampshire. More>>

Fatal Fire Investigation in NH Continues

Fire officials continue to investigate a deadly fire in Woodsville, NH.
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Natalie Paterson

Three Injured in Hinesburg, VT Crash

Three people are in the hospital after their car went off the road in Hinesburg, Vermont. Police say it happened around 8:00 Friday morning. More>>

Natalie Paterson

Interstate 89 Travel Conditions Fair Friday Morning

Sleet and freezing rain created some dicey road conditions on Interstate 89 early, Friday morning. Washington and Windsor counties were two of the trickiest spots for drivers. More>>

Lesley Engle

Mix of Snow, Sleet & Rain Closes Schools

A mix of snow, sleet and rain is forcing a number of school closures across our area.
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Mix of Sleet, Rain

A combination of rain and freezing rain is greeting Friday morning commuters in Vermont.
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Bill Raises School Drop-Out Age Video included

Two Vermont Senators want to gradually raise the legal school drop out age from 16 to 18. More>>

Matt Vanderveer

Dowd sentenced to 10 years Video included

52 year old Timothy Dowd talked about the reasons behind his appearance in a Burlington courtroom on Thursday. More>>

Matt Austin

Power Outage Concern

A concern for Thursday night and Friday is power outages due to ice. More>>

Nick Natario

Lack of Snow May Impact Maple Syrup Production

We know the lack of snow has hurt winter sports in our area, businesses that remove snow and now another problem. It could also hit one of Vermont's biggest industries: maple syrup. More>>

Nick Natario

Ferry Service Gets Rid of Roundtrip Fare

If you're looking to save some money on a roundtrip ferry pass, you're out of luck. That's because the company decided to remove that option. Which means you'll pay more for a round trip.     More>>

Natalie Paterson

Vermont Public Service Board Could Make Final Call on Yankee

All eyes are now on the Vermont Public Service Board which could make the final call on Vermont Yankee's future. More>>

Lesley Engle

Convicted Drunk Driver Expected to Change Plea in Fatal Crash

A change of plea hearing is scheduled for Thursday for the man accused of killing a Burlington woman while driving drunk. More>>

Matt Austin

Warmer Winter Impacts Retailers Video included

Retailers say sales of winter gear are down this season. More>>

Matt Vanderveer

City wants input on developing waterfront Video included

Burlington, Vermont - Lake Champlain is known for it's serenity but Burlington resident Christine Webb recalls an event this past year that reminds her traffic near the waterfront is anything but serene. "After More>>

Town Proceedings: What Are Your Rights? Video included

In a State where town embezzlement has become all too common, one Alburgh, Vermont man was very interested in seeing his town's audit. When the town refused, he contacted us. More>>

Natalie Paterson

Vermont's New Plan to Fight Homelessness

There are some big changes coming to Vermont's shelters. On Wednesday, Governor Peter Shumlin announced that the state is lowering eligibility requirements at shelters, allowing more people access. More>>

Lesley Engle

Fire Destroys Home in West Chazy, NY

Fire investigators are trying to determine what sparked a blaze at a home in West Chazy, New York.

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Steve Glazier

Mild Winter Is Melting Sales

According to a research firm that tracks the weather's effect on business, this mild winter is leaving retail stores overstocked. More>>

What Happens in Vermont if Obamacare is Struck Down? Video included

The President's health care plan faces the threat of being struck down by the Supreme Court. That got us thinking, what could that mean for a single-payer health care system in Vermont? More>>

Matt Austin

Burlington Tax Debate Video included

Taxes in Vermont's biggest city won't go up, at least for now. More>>

Steve Glazier

Near 50 Degrees, Unusual Winter Continues

It feels like a January thaw out there, but what are we actually thawing?! Temperatures since December 1 have averaged four degrees warmer than the daily norms. More>>

Matt Austin

Brine Concern Video included

Some people are concerned that cars and trucks are rusting quicker because of what the state uses to prevent icy roads. More>>

AG Gives Price Tag for Yankee Lawsuit Video included

Vermont Attorney General Bill Sorrell finally gave a rough price-tag for the State's lawsuit against the company that owns the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power plant. More>>

Steve Glazier

01.23.12 Sun Launches Biggest Storm in 5 Years

A Solar Radiation Storm is headed toward Earth, expected to be here on either January 24 or 25, 2012, the largest since December of 2006. More>>

Accused Voyeur in Court

Burlington, Vermont- A man accused of taking pictures of a UVM student showering says he is not guilty. Court papers say 29-year-old Travis Blair was using a cell phone to record a student showering on More>>

Rematch: Patriots and Giants Headed to Super Bowl

Pats-Giants in Super Bowl again, 4 years later By DENNIS WASZAK Jr., AP Sports Writer A Super Sequel. Four years after New York stunned previously undefeated New England in the Arizona desert, the More>>

Nick Natario

Vt Leaders Exploring Ways to Improve Seat Belt Use

Vermont state leaders are looking to give police more options to hand out tickets to people who don't buckle up. They say it's become a problem because less people are wearing their seat belts, which leads to more fatal accidents. More>>

Matt Vanderveer

GMP won't renew contract with Vermont Yankee Video included

Green Mountain Power's Dorothy Schnure says the company won't be renewing their contract with Vermont Yankee Power Plant. They power 80% of Vermont households and businesses. More>>

Skier Dies on Whiteface

Wilmington, New York- A man died while skiing on Whiteface Mountain. Police tell us, 25-year-old Daniel McGovern from Carle Place, NY was skiing with family on the Excelsior Trail when he lost control. More>>

Georgia Auto Parts Fire

Fairfax, Vermont- A Vermont auto shop is cleaning up following a morning fire. It happened around 10:45 at Georgia Auto Parts on Ethan Allen Highway. The owner, who did not want to talk on camera says More>>

GE: Burlington Layoffs Less than 100; Not Thousands

Burlington, Vermont- GE Healthcare cut less than 100 jobs in Burlington. "Any layoff, any downsizing or reduction is not good," says John Vowles of the Vermont Department of Labor. We received a tip More>>

Cost of Single-Payer: Still More Questions Video included

There is yet another study on how much single-payer health care could cost Vermont. It hit the Legislature Thursday. But get this, there is still no solid price-tag. More>>

Health Connections Smart Phones May Cause Stress

In Health Connections, we all know checking your smart phone is a great way to stay connected but a new study says that it also creates more stress in your life. More>>

Economists: A Slow Recovery For Vermont Video included

On Wednesday, Vermont State economists told Governor Peter Shumlin that a full economic recovery could take years. More>>

Lesley Engle

Price Chopper Recalls Shredded Taco Cheese

Price Chopper Supermarkets is voluntarily recalling its 16 oz packages of Coyote Joe's Shredded Taco Cheese because the packages may contain small pieces of plastic.
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Lesley Engle

Police: Arrest Made in Burlington Stabbing

A Vermont man is facing an attempted murder charge after police say he stabbed a man shortly after bar close in Burlington on Sunday.

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Brittney Hibbs

Burlington Faces Drastic Cuts

The City of Burlington is facing drastic cuts to crucial departments, including police and fire. More>>

Natalie Paterson

Parents Concerned Over Potential Loophole in Law Video included

There's a growing concern among parents over a Vermont law that's supposed to protect children from sexual predators. More>>

Lesley Engle

Suspicious Fire in Essex Junction, Two People in Custody

Police are investigating a suspicious fire at the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction, Vermont.
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Brittney Hibbs

Viewers Comment on Freezing Temperatures

People sounded off Monday on the Fox44 Facebook page explaining how the cold weather affected their day. More>>

Louisa Moller

Fire Damages Home & Business in Highgate

Fire investigators are trying to figure out what sparked a blaze in Highgate, Vermont.

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Nick Natario

Firefighters Battle Apartment Fire, Cold Weather Video included

Cold weather is making it hard for firefighters to put out a blaze in Willsboro, New York.
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Lesley Engle

Teen Hit & Killed by Train in Southern Vermont

A teenager is dead after being hit by an Amtrak train in southern Vermont.

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Matt Vanderveer

Councilwoman Tries to Override Mayor Veto on Smoking Ban

"86% of our population doesn't smoke, so why should 100% of our air space be given over to smokers?" said Joan Shannon, Ward 5 Democrat. More>>

Matt Vanderveer

Powerball Ticket Prices Rise

The new minimum Powerball jackpot is now $40 million, which is double the previous minimum. More>>

Jericho Fire Destroys Home

A fire in Jericho destroys a home Saturday. The fire started around 10:30 Saturday morning at 60 Tyler Place in the Town of Jericho. More>>

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