Thursday, May 24 2012 7:54 AM EDT2012-05-24 11:54:01 GMT
The Barre City Police Department is investigating a string of multiple vehicle break ins that took place during the early morning hours on Wednesday.A press release says, residents from Lower Berlin, Smith,More >>
The Barre City Police Department is investigating a string of multiple vehicle break-ins that took place during the early morning hours on Wednesday.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 7:23 AM EDT2012-05-24 11:23:18 GMT
A Vermont woman has pleaded not guilty to aiding people charged with committing multiple burglaries.Alivia Lawrence of Putney is accused of driving people involved in the burglaries to and from targetedMore >>
A Vermont woman has pleaded not guilty to aiding people charged with committing multiple burglaries.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 11:25 PM EDT2012-05-24 03:25:34 GMT
On Wednesday, the City of Montpelier took a step to make sure its drinking water remains safe. Recently the Vermont Supreme Court ruled the city couldn't stop people from fishing, boating and swimmingMore >>
On Wednesday, the City of Montpelier took a step to make sure its drinking water remains safe.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 11:19 PM EDT2012-05-24 03:19:59 GMT
Since January 14 small dairy farms in Vermont have gone out of business. Miles Tudhope has known the dairy industry for more than a quarter of a century. "There's been good times and really a lot ofMore >>
Since January 14 small dairy farms in Vermont have gone out of business. Miles Tudhope has known the dairy industry for more than a quarter of a century. More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 8:20 PM EDT2012-05-24 00:20:16 GMT
Williston, Vt. - A new Vermont law will help save lives and it started with one influential eighth grader. When Tommy Watson started his eighth grade project with the goal of training 100 people in CPR,More >>
A new Vermont law will help save lives and it started with one influential eighth grader.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 5:57 PM EDT2012-05-23 21:57:38 GMT
Comments Vice President Joe Biden made during his New Hampshire trip Tuesday isn't sitting well with a certain profession. During his Keene campaign stop Vice President Biden was attacking republicanMore >>
Comments Vice President Joe Biden made during his New Hampshire trip Tuesday isn't sitting well with a certain profession.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 5:48 PM EDT2012-05-23 21:48:52 GMT
Dan Lachartie and his wife Betty worked on their garden behind their Winooski, Vermont home Wednesday. While they looked happy then, that wasn't the case a few hours earlier when Lachartie noticedMore >>
The American flag isn't hard to miss on many homes right now with Memorial Day Weekend approaching. But the displays on two Winooski homes are ruined after police say someone stole their flags.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 5:16 PM EDT2012-05-23 21:16:50 GMT
Out of the 20,000 smart meters that are to be installed in Burlington by the end of the year, 3,000 are in. But because of the growing number of people who fear radio frequency health concerns and privacyMore >>
Out of the 20,000 smart meters that are to be installed in Burlington by the end of the year, 3,000 are in. More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 3:09 PM EDT2012-05-23 19:09:48 GMT
If you haven't seen John Rajewski's running shoes before chances are, you will soon. Minimalist running shoes mimic the feeling of running barefoot which is becoming increasingly popular among runners.More >>
If you haven't seen John Rajewski's running shoes before chances are, you will soon. Minimalist running shoes mimic the feeling of running barefoot which is becoming increasingly popular among runners.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 3:00 PM EDT2012-05-23 19:00:54 GMT
Attorney General William Sorrell is warning consumers of another text message scam. According to a press release, the scam text messages, claiming the consumer has won a "$1,000 Best Buy gift card" areMore >>
Attorney General William Sorrell is warning consumers of another text message scam.More >>
Montpelier, Vermont - Did you know that the State of Vermont does not inspect amusement park rides? One Vermont State Representative wants to change that.
State Rep. Bill Lippert introduced a bill that would require amusement ride operators to provide Vermont with a certificate of inspection.
That does not mean that a Vermont official will be inspecting these rides. It means the rides must inspected 30 days before coming to Vermont. It also means these rides will not be inspected once they are set up in the State.
So, why isn't Vermont doing the legwork?
"I've been told that we do not have the resources to have a State inspection of amusement rides," Lippert said.
Not to mention, this is not the first time Lippert has introduced this bill in the last decade.
After the tragic death of a worker at the Lamoille County Field Days, who was sucked in a large fan in the amusement park, Lippert decided it is time to give his bill another shot.
"I would feel so irresponsible, if I did not bring this issue forward and try to get my colleagues to at least take a next step," Lippert said.
Right now, all Vermont requires for amusement rides to operate in the State is an insurance policy with liability up to a million dollars. Lippert also wants to increase that to $2 million.
