BENNINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- Plans to redevelop the former Bennington High School building took a step forward on Friday. The town received $1 million in federal funding. The school, which has been empty for 20 years, will be turned into a mixed-use space. It will include affordable and market-rate housing, recreational space, a child care facility and more. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Leaders are excited to turn the property into something that everyone can enjoy. "People have been discouraged to see it sitting vacant for so long, so this really ..read more

EAST WALLINGFORD, Vt. (NEWS10) -- The Vermont State Police are asking the public for help after they say a suspect drove their truck into a Jiffy Mart and tried to steal an ATM. Police say this happened around 4:33 a.m. Thursday. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Image via Vermont State PoliceImage via Vermont State Police Police say the suspect is believed to be driving an older gray Ford F-150 with an AAA sticker on the side and a cap on the bed. Anyone with information is asked to call the Rutland State Police Barracks at (802) 773-9101 ..read more

BENNINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- The Bennington Police Department has a new friend. A second K-9 officer is joining the department's ranks. Twelve-week-old Stark was named after Maj. Gen. John Stark, who became known as the Hero of Bennington during the Revolutionary War. The black Labrador retriever puppy will join the department's veteran K9, Gracie, after he's trained in evidence location, narcotics detention, and tracking both criminal suspects and missing individuals. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! "Our community has changed a bit. There's more dem ..read more

SEARSBURG, Vt. (NEWS10) -- A Bennington, Vermont man was arrested on Saturday after police investigated a "suspicious complaint." Leon Lovelace, 28, was charged as a fugitive from justice, according to the Vermont State Police (VSP). Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! VSP responded to Vermont Route 9 in Searsburg for reports of a "suspicious complaint." Once they arrived and spoke with the parties involved, law enforcement learned Lovelace had an active extraditable warrant out of New York. After confirming the warrant with the New York State Police, L ..read more

RUTLAND, Vt. (NEWS10) -- A Rutland man was arrested and is accused of possessing child sexual abuse materials, according to the Office of the Vermont Attorney General. Edward Curran, 39, was arraigned on Friday. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The Vermont Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (VT-ICAC) received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children which prompted an investigation. The tip stemmed from Synchronoss Technologies after they said someone uploaded files of what was suspected child sexual abuse mater ..read more

PAWLET, Vt. (NEWS10) -- A Vermont man was arrested on Saturday after a reported domestic incident Friday in Pawlet, Vermont. Michael Fiducia (37, Pawlet) faces several charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Vermont State Police say after an investigation, they found Fiducia caused fear of injury to a victim during the Friday domestic incident. Police executed a search warrant at his home, and from there he was arrested and taken to the Rutland State Police Barracks for processing. Charges: First-degree aggravated domestic assault First-degree unl ..read more

CASTLETON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- The Vermont State Police announced their investigation into the killing of 77-year-old Honoree Fleming of Castleton remains active and ongoing. Fleming was fatally shot on October 5, 2023 on the Delaware and Hudson Rail Trail. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Detectives are pursuing developing leads and evidence continues to be analyzed. The state police Victim Services Unit is also continuing to provide support and assistance to Fleming's family. "We want to reassure the public that this case remains a priority, and the st ..read more

POWNAL, Vt. (NEWS10) -- A Pownal, Vermont man was arrested on Tuesday and is accused of threatening someone with a deadly weapon, making them fear of serious bodily injury or death. Vermont State Police say Matthew Wright, 34, was arrested after a month-long investigation into the incident. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! On March 2, Vermont State Police were called to VT Route 346 in Pownal for a domestic disturbance report. After an investigation, police say Wright threatened a victim with a deadly weapon. Wright was arrested and charged with firs ..read more

BENNINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- Village Garage Distillery, located at 107 Depot Street in Bennington, is ending its restaurant service after about two years. The distillery will serve its last meals on Saturday, April 6. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Although the food service is ending, the Village Garage Distillery tasting room and bottle shop will remain open at that location, co-founder Matt Cushman told NEWS10. The Manchester tasting room inside the Orvis store will be staying open as well. Cushman said closing the restaurant will make it easier f ..read more

WEST HAVEN, Vt. (NEWS10) -- A Benson, Vermont woman was arrested on Sunday and is accused of displaying a gun during a road rage incident the day prior. Cynthia Knipes, 54, is charged with criminal threatening. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Vermont State Police were notified of a road rage incident involving a firearm on VT Route 22a in West Haven. Law enforcement says an investigation found Knipes was diving south on VT Route 22a when a car tried to pass her. Law enforcement says Knipes tried to block the car, not allowing them to pass. Police sw ..read more