News for your Thursday, May 9th:

WTSA News for Thursday, May 9th:

New data from the Vermont Department of health finds a high number of Vermont children in child care and school have received all their required vaccines. Among regulated child care programs, which represent more than half of all Vermont children younger than age 5, nearly 94% met all vaccine requirements for their age. Among School age children, over 94 percent had been vaccinated the highest number since the Health Department began collecting this data in 2012. The state immunization web page features information about which immunizations adults and children should have.

 

The New Hampshire House has once again shut down the idea of opening casinos in the state. A bill to allow two casinos narrowly passed the Senate in March. But the House voted 289-63 on Wednesday to kill the bill, then voted by a similar margin to go even further and “indefinitely postpone” it so the idea can’t come back again in any form later this year. The House has passed a sports betting bill, however, that is backed by Republican Governor Chris Sununu.

 

 A Vermont National Guard Aviation unit has returned from action overseas. Soldiers with Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment deployed in May 2018 and will be returning home after completing the demobilization process. Vermont Guard Brigadier General Gregory Knight said the unit represents the best Vermont has to offer and they performed well overseas.

 

 Windham Grows is accepting applications for its Summer/Fall 2019 program. The food and agriculture business accelerator connects entrepreneurs with mentoring, industry connections and support. It is credited with bringing in over $1.6 million in outside investments to regional businesses that have completed the program. To apply for admission, please go to windham grows dot org. 

 

Vermont Governor Phil Scott has signed a proclamation designating this week as as Nurses Week in Vermont to celebrate nurses’ care for their patients and contributions to their communities. Scott said nurser play a major role in helping to fight the opioid epidemic and providing healthcare services for an aging population According to the Vermont Board of Nursing, there are currently more than 14 thousand Registered Nurses; over 2 thousand Licensed Practical Nurses; 45 hundred Licensed Nursing Assistants; and over 900 Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in Vermont.

 LOTTERY NUMBERS:

TRI STATE PICK 3   7-5-4

TRI STATE PICK 4   9-2-5-1

TRI STATE GIMME 5   4-7-8-9-22

TRI STATE MEGABUCKS   1-4-16-31-37   MEGA BALL 5

POWERBALL   1-45-53-64-66   POWERBALL 3

MASS CASH   2-14-26-28-32

 WTSA SPORTS:

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 20 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks routed the Boston Celtics 116-91 on Wednesday night to advance to the Eastern Conference final. And so begins a pivotal off-season for the C’s. First concern? Where will Kyrie Irving end up? Stay tuned, should be a very interesting.

 

The Bruins host the Carolina Hurricanes tonight in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Finals Series, puck drops 8pm.

 

Andrew Benintendi homered in the 12th inning, and the Boston Red Sox received a masterful pitching performance from Chris Sale and a game-saving catch from Jackie Bradley Jr. in a 2-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night. The Red Sox have an off day in which some members of the Red Sox will visit the White House today for a ceremony honoring the ‘Sox and their World Series win last year. Among those who will not be attending the ceremony, Red Sox Manager Alex Cora.

 

 

Yusei Kikuchi was brilliant on the mound in his Yankee Stadium debut, Ryon Healy had four extra-base hits, and the Seattle Mariners routed New York 10-1 on Wednesday. The Yankees and the Mariners play again tonight, JA Happ on the mound for New York, first pitch is at 6:35

 

 

Locally, your Brattleboro Colonels Girls Softball Team and Boys Baseball Team host Keene today. We will have both games for you on 99 5 The Beast beginning with coverage of the Girls Softball game, the Colonels Pre-Game Show beginning at 4:45. We’ll have the Boys Baseball game immediately following Girls Softball, again on 99 5 The Beast Fm, 1450 Am.