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Lucky #7 for Monsters

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2 years ago

July 19, 2024

BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) – Scott Dragon laid claim to the inaugural Squier Cup Late Model Triple Crown Thursday night at Thunder Road, taking the 45th Vermont Governor’s Cup and using a late caution to separate himself from series points leader Jimmy Hebert over the final 50 laps.
With NASCAR Xfinity Series champion Cole Custer at the high banks in a makeup from late June’s washed out event, Dragon went about chipping away at Hebert’s right-point lead. Dragon started on the pole in the 150-lap feature, his first priority to claim his second straight Governor’s Cup and the fourth of his career.
Dragon would end up leading from start to finish, but Hebert was right on his tail for about 90 laps, knowing a second place finish would be enough to secure the Squier Cup. However, the lone caution flag of the race came out on lap 93, and with the leaders coming back to the pack, Hebert lost his grip on second.
Nick Sweet flew into second place and rode Dragon’s bumper for the next 60 laps, but the #40 car was unable to find a seam to leap past #0. Jason Corliss also passed Hebert, creating just enough of a gap for Dragon to edge Hebert by three points and claim the inaugural Squier Cup.
Brandon Gray would take the Tigers feature, while Patrick Tibbetts overcame a crazy day to win the Street Stock race.
Tibbetts was stranded at his home in Plainfield after Wednesday and Thursday’s flooding washed out the only road in and out, but he found a way to the track anyway.
“I got a phone call about 11:30 from my neighbor and he goes, ‘Hey, the road is out,’” Tibbetts said. “And I’m like, ‘What?’ So I drive a mile down to our bridge and there’s just like this, 120 foot long, 80 foot deep crevasse, and the bridge and everything is gone. I put a joke on Facebook, I said, ‘Hey, does anybody have a crane with a big boom that can lift me off the bridge and bring me to the track?’ And a good friend of mine, Kip Stockwell, who was also our sponsor, responded to my message and he goes, ‘I’m game.’”

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1 dead, 2 hurt in Route 100 crash

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53 minutes ago

January 25, 2026

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WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – One person is dead and two others are hurt after a crash on Route 100 in Waterbury, according to Vermont State Police.

Details are scarce at this time. Police say it happened on Route 100 around the area of Wilder Road. The road was closed to all traffic around 6:30 p.m. Saturday but opened up by about 8 p.m.

Waterbury’s fire chief tell Channel 3 one person is dead and two others have non-serious injuries. We do not know their identities yet, or what caused the crash. We will update you when we learn more.

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Surveillance camera captures deadly Vermont Vista shooting

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13 hours ago

January 24, 2026

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Surveillance camera captures deadly Vermont Vista shooting

A manhunt is underway for a gunman who killed a man outside a bar in South Los Angeles overnight.

The shooting was reported at about 3:50 a.m. Saturday near the intersection of Figueroa and 120^th Streets, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. There, officers found a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound, surrounded by several people. Paramedics arrived at the scene and tended to the victim, who ultimately died of his injuries at the scene.

Surveillance footage from a nearby gas station captured the violence. In the video, two men exit the bar and appear to be arguing. The gunman leaves the area then returns, firing a single shot at the victim at close range.

LAPD said the shooting, which involved a 45 mm caliber gun, stemmed from a dispute inside the bar. It’s unclear what that dispute was over.

The suspected gunman remains on the loose. He was last seen walking eastbound on 120^th Street.

Police did not release the name of the victim. They described him as a man in his 40s, however.

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Here are 5 places you can ski for under $100 in Vermont

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1 day ago

January 24, 2026

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Here are 5 places you can ski for under 0 in Vermont

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While winter in New England is always sure to be long, frigid and full of snow, for skiers, there is no better time of year.

Vermont is full of ski resorts. However, between lift tickets, outerwear and equipment rentals, the cost of the sport adds up quickly over the winter season. Looking for a place to ski that won’t break the bank?

Here are five places in Vermont where you can ski for under $100 this winter.

Burke Mountain Resort

Tucked away in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, Burke Mountain Resort offers three lifts and 53 trails across 178 acres of skiable land. The resort also offers rentals, lessons, children’s programs and lodging at the Burke Mountain Hotel, where every room has a mountain view.

Burke Mountain day tickets cost between $89-99 per person, depending on the day. Discounted tickets are offered for half-days, college students and local residents. The resort is located at 2559 Mountain Road in East Burke.

Saskadena Six

Saskadena Six, the oldest ski resort in all of Vermont, has a total of 28 trails and two lifts, operating with a commitment to human connection and sustainability.

Lift tickets start at $75 for adults and $60 for children and seniors on weekdays, or $89-109 for adults and $70-95 for children and seniors on weekends. Tickets during holidays and peak periods are more expensive. Those who want to spend multiple days at Saskadena can stay overnight at Woodstock Inn & Resort, the owner and operator of the ski area. Bookings for the luxury Green Mountains hotel can be made online.

The slopes at Saskadena Six are open for the winter from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Saskadena is located at 247 Stage Road in South Pomfret.

Cochran’s Ski Area

This family-friendly ski area in Richmond offers skiing, snowboarding, lessons and race training for as low as $5. Weekday tickets cost $10 for adults and $8 for children, while weekend tickets cost $19 for adults and $14 for children. Those above age 72 and under age 5 always enter for free, and discounted admission is offered on Friday nights for just $5 a person.

Cochran Ski Area is open from 3-7:15 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 3-8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Located at 910 Cochran Road in Richmond.

Pico Mountain Ski Resort

Up in the Green Mountains in Killington, Pico Mountain Ski Resort has 58 trails over more than 19 miles of land, as well as lessons, rentals, a fitness center, a sports shop and three onsite dining options.

Depending on the specific day, Pico Mountain lift tickets cost between $49-62 for children or $61-84 for adults on weekdays, rising to $64-89 for children or $83-116 for adults on weekends. The slopes are typically open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday or 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Friday, with additional hours on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the winter.

Pico Mountain Ski Resort is located at 73 Alpine Dr. in Mendon.

Middlebury Snowbowl

Middlebury Snowbowl, the official training ground for Middlebury College’s ski teams, opens 28 trails and four lifts to the general public.

Non-peak tickets cost $63 for adults, $53 for seniors over 53 and juniors ages 6-18, $30 for Middlebury College students or $35 for military members. On peak days, tickets rise to $73 for adults or $63 for seniors and juniors. Half-day and night tickets are also available at a discounted price, and all tickets are $5 cheaper when purchased online.

The Snowbowl is open at 6886 Rte. 125 in Hancock from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Friday or 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

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