Troopers determined the children were able to leave the room on their own and were later found in what authorities described as a dangerous situation.
Woman leaves children alone in motel at 1 AM, police say
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Vermonter (likely!) sought for New Hampshire Girl Scout cookie swipe
LPD did not identify the state where the suspect resides, but Vermont is a non-New Hampshire state in the vicinity of the Walmart in West Lebanon.
Saturday night shooting Ziz connection? Feds checking it out
U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan said authorities are reviewing Daly’s possible ideology and any links to the Zizians, two of whose alleged members face charges in a fatal Vermont highway shooting last year.
Castleton WWII veteran braved Japanese machine guns at Battle of Luzon, Trump tells SOTU audience
It took a speech made by the Commander in Chief to an estimated 40 million people for VDC to learn how George “Buddy” Taggert earned his Purple Heart – and Bronze Star.
Video: road rager forces car off I-89 ramp
A vehicle, believed to be a dark-colored Audi SUV with a roof rack, sideswiped another vehicle and forced it off the roadway.
Vermonter busted for kiddie sex abuse materials
Suspected online sexual exploitation of a minor connected to the MeetMe app.
Man charged with domestic terror after mass casualty threat
Authorities said that after being taken into custody, Millett allegedly continued making statements similar in nature to those reported by the crisis line, including references to a potential mass casualty event.
Fire chiefs need more volunteers
To help recruit and retain members, many volunteer departments now provide a minimum-wage stipend for time spent responding to calls.
Man arrested for sex assault on 9-year-old
Sheldon has been charged with aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, and lewd and lascivious conduct with a child.
Domestic assault, DUI arrests around VT
Vermont State Police reported multiple domestic assault and DUI arrests across the state in recent days.
First VT TPUSA high school club kicks off Friday night
Undeterred, the two freshmen worked with TPUSA to start a club outside of the high school. It met for the first time Friday night in Barre at the Canadian Club – or as Seth calls it, “the 51st State Club.”
Baruth won’t seek re-election
Known for gun-control legislation.
Breaking:Victim advocate for state charged with having sex with victim
State Police investigation showed Jackson-Miller used his position of power to have sexual relations with a victim of a crime that he was supposedly advocating for in court.
Senator proposes school choice within one statewide school district
The parental choice mechanism would be Vermont Education Accounts for every student age 5-18. Parents could allocate funds to any qualifying school.
Judge ends Mahdawi deportation case, DHS vows to continue
According to Fox News and other media reports, a federal immigration judge, Nina Froes, terminated the government’s deportation case against Mahdawi on procedural grounds, finding that federal attorneys failed to properly authenticate a key piece of evidence they submitted in the proceedings.
Shooting victim poured gasoline around his house, murder suspect claims
February 8 shooting lands in court yesterday.
Police warn about porch pirates
Police say thieves often follow delivery trucks or target homes where packages are left unattended for long periods.
Walmart flasher sought
A female employee reported that a male customer allegedly exposed himself in one of the aisles before leaving the store.
Anti-ICE bills slide thru Senate, face tougher sledding in House
Both bills now move over to the Vermont House and the lower-chamber’s Judiciary Committee, which at present is split 5-5 Democrat/Republican.
Hitman arrested on warrant
Suspects in Willoughby Lake Store burglary arrested.
Shooting, snowmobile crash deaths reported
Police say the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute involving people who knew each other.
Democrat goat farmer launches Senate campaign
Sessions is the daughter of federal court judge William Sessions.
Tax committee chair nixes Trump private school scholarship credit
Beginning in 2027, any individual can contribute up to $1,700 per year to a “Scholarship Granting Organization” (SGO) and receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit.
‘Alligator mouth’ school spending gobbles property tax, hungers for more
The State of Vermont wants bigger school districts. But legislators report widespread public resistance.
Bill relieves domestic abuse victims of coerced debt
Bill to include current use in land conservation goals may get hearing in House Environment Committee.
Man tries to talk child into car
The individual insisted on giving the student a ride to school and directed the student to get into their vehicle.
Two men charged in connection with juvenile sex assault
Both men were cited for sexual assault and released.
Inventor Dean Kamen recuses himself from Beta Technologies over Epstein Files
There are 702 entries in the DOJ Epstein files when ‘Dean Kamen’ is searched.
Hancock shooting victim identified
According to WCAX, family members said Howard Doyle came to the home of his son’s girlfriend on Sunday to help smooth over tensions.
Donoghue: Why are Vermont police hiding a kidnapping and extortion case?
Why is the department keeping Springfield taxpayers in the dark about such a dangerous and serious case?
Update: Williston anti-ICE trespass arrestees identified
Troopers repeatedly warned the demonstrators that they were trespassing and issued a dispersal order. When the group continued to occupy the building’s atrium, police began making arrests.
Stranded young hikers rescued on frigid night on Camel’s Hump
Rescuers reached the hikers at about 11:20 p.m. and found both suffering from hypothermia.
Suspicious death reported/ busy DUI weekend
A juvenile passenger in the Dodge and a 66-year-old passenger in the Cadillac were airlifted to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center with severe injuries.
Anti-ICE action widespread in Vermont
“As I understand it, a hotel employee quickly alerted a neighbor, triggering a town-wide phone tree. By midday, residents at risk had relocated to pre-established safe houses, and procedures were in place to meet children near their schools.”
Former teacher charged in student sexual assault
The student was 14 when the sexual assaults began.
Leaking dog repellent triggers hazmat response
The driver of the delivery truck, which was parked outside the post office, was treated and released after reporting moderate ill effects from exposure to an unknown liquid.
Rodgers backs new nuclear, ‘open’ to property tax freeze
“I’m certainly open to any kind of property tax freeze,” Rodgers said.
Crash victim’s mother tells judge driver’s sentence isn’t justice
Prosecutors said the quick resolution was driven by concerns that Dudas, because of his age, could have sought youthful offender status, potentially moving the case to family court.
21-year-old man found dead following crash in Pittsford
Adams was found unresponsive inside the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Ice skaters rescued after ice breaks on Lake Champlain
Vermont State Police and multiple partner agencies established an incident command post at the beach and launched a coordinated ice rescue operation.
BREAKING: Drescher approved as Supreme Court Justice as Lt. Gov. casts tiebreaker
Several Democrat senators said the Trump administration’s immigration policy is so harmful that Vermont should signal its opposition by rejecting the nomination of the prosecutor who argued the DOJ position in last year’s civil detention lawsuits of two anti-Israel activists.
Bill would exempt seniors from property taxes
The bill proposes to exempt from the homestead property tax long-term residents who are 65 years of age or older. It would phase in the exemption over a four-year period, with eligible persons fully exempt from the homestead property tax beginning fiscal year 2030.
Despite opposition, teen kicks off Turning Point USA chapter Feb. 20
“I started the chapter in December of last year,” Fewer said. “I was always a fan of watching Charlie Kirk debating people. I knew Vermont was one of — if not the most — liberal states in the U.S., and there really wasn’t anything like TPUSA around.”
Drugs found in Barre Airbnb
About two hours later, the host contacted police again to report that the renter had returned to reclaim property. Officers responded and took the woman into custody.
Domestic assaults, DUI arrests made this weekend
Two domestic violence cases and multiple DUI cases from around Vermont this weekend.
New book describes Bernie’s Orgon Accumulator
Such was Bernie’s devotion to Reich that he even built his own orgone orgasm device, a five-foot-long prayer mat made of copper wire with spikes on it that he slept on to channel the “energy”into his body, Chiasson claims.
Home Delivery Tax would fund e-bikes, equity
“It creates a situation where the very people telling us to drive less are also making it more expensive to have things brought to our doors,” Dodge said.
Woman dies in snowmobile crash
Jackson was traveling north on the trail when she failed to negotiate a left-hand turn, went off the right side of the trail and struck a group of trees.
Dayno: Why Michael Drescher’s service strengthens— not undermines — his Supreme Court nomination
Drescher’s judgment—the ability to confront hard facts, resist political pressure, and act deliberately—is precisely what we should seek in a justice on Vermont’s highest court.
Clean Heat Standard won’t proceed, state regulators say
The Public Utility Commission ultimately concluded the CHS is theoretically workable but not well suited to Vermont.
Troopers injured in stolen truck pursuit
During the pursuit in New Hampshire, the fleeing suspect intentionally struck police, causing a collision involving two New Hampshire State Police cruisers and a Littleton Police Department cruiser.
State role in Vermont journalism explored at State House next week
Winners of taxpayer-funded awards to Vermont news outlets will be announced.
Senate committee rejects Trump admin lawyer for State Supreme Court
The prosecutor who represented the Trump administration in immigration cases receives No vote from key Senate committee.
Senator asks: Are property taxes really too high?
I have very high property taxes. I don’t like to pay property taxes, but I can afford them. And I know that many owners are income sensitized. So, I would like to dig into that premise a little bit more because we throw it around a lot.”
5 GMT E-buses, bought for $8 million, out of service due to fire risk, frigid weather
The buses can’t be stored inside due to battery fire risk. Left outside, they won’t start in recent frigid weather.
Vermont most stressed state over savings, new research shows
According to a sentiment analysis of more than 10 million geotagged social media discussions posted over the first four weeks of January, 37% of posts about financial savings use stressed language in Vermont, which is considerably higher than the US national average of 25%.
Teens accused of stalking each other
Vermont State Police say each teenager targeted the other with harassing and threatening behavior.
Electric bike hits cop car
She tried to make a left turn and struck the passenger-side door of the cruiser.
Revised: Children’s Health Day, Tuesday Feb. 3
11 AM press conference and rally.
Balint talks ICE ICE ICE at State House press conference
Balint said the Democrat caucus of the U.S. House was shaken to the core with the murder (her words) of Alex Pretti by federal agents.
Driver tried to get young child into car
Police described the woman as being in her 50s, with dyed orange hair pulled back into a bun, and wearing blue clothing.
Sheriff arrested for lewd & lascivious, soliciting prostitution
Palmer is charged with two counts each of lewd and lascivious conduct, solicitation of prostitution, aggravated stalking with a weapon, obstruction of justice, inciting a felony, and accessory before the fact.
HOTP today: Planet Hank on Becca Balint/ Children’s Health Defense Day
Burlington City Council turns back another anti-Israel boycott. And a GOP House members talks about how to CUT sp*nding and t*xes.
Sanders demands ICE funding cuts, pullout from Minnesota and Maine
Sanders demands the Trump administration remove ICE, CBP and other federal immigration forces from Minnesota and Maine.
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More property taxpayers not paying
Delinquent property taxes are becoming a significant problem in some communities already grappling with tight budgets, rising costs, and uncertainty over future education finance reforms.
Fatal crash on Waterbury-Stowe Road, fatal fire in Sharon
The woman’s car crossed the center line and struck an oncoming vehicle.
Beagle found shivering, water bowl frozen – owner cited
The dog had no food available. Its water bowl was completely frozen. The beagle was shivering and cold to the touch.
Deep-dive audit for embezzlement would cost big money, Williamstown voters told
The town manager reportedly stole $180,000 from the Vershire Fire Department. A forensic audit of the town’s books would cost up to $250K, and wouldn’t guarantee any stolen money would be returned.
Sextortion bill introduced
Sextortion is a form of electronic blackmail where someone threatens to distribute nude or otherwise explicit images or videos in exchange for money or other favors.
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Dem reps backing police mask ban voted last year to shield cop ID from Big Tech
Many of the same reps protecting cops from Big Tech are less interested in protecting them from doxxing by protesters.
Galfetti: Include Current Use land in ’50 x 50′ land conservation goals
Under Vermont’s UN-inspired 50×50 law, current use lands were largely excluded from the conserved land inventory.
Raid nets drugs, guns, cash & 5 suspects
Several specialized units were deployed during the operation, including the Tactical Services Unit, Bomb Squad, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program and Crisis Negotiation Unit.
House panels work on homeless housing, school nutrition
Inventory state land for housing possibilities. Permanent solution to emergency housing. Less processed foods in school lunches.
Informed consent for child vax goes to House floor today
“Prior to administering the recommended immunization, the health care professional shall obtain written acknowledgement of receipt of the information required by this subdivision from the patient or, if the patient is a minor, from the patient’s parent or guardian.”
Anti-ICE bills ‘not just feel good’ legislation, sponsor says
Critics of the two bills say state law cannot override federal law or restrain federal law enforcement.
Trump admin lists ‘365 wins in 365 days’
Trump admin extols its daily accomplishments.
Deer season yields 3.5 million servings of venison/ Manchester’s Most Interesting Beer Pitchman is BACK
In real life, Goldsmith lives a pretty typical life for a Manchester resident. “I used to ski, but I don’t anymore. If you don’t ice fish—that to me is torture—there’s nothing much to do. I read a lot. The winter here is long. We sleep as long as possible and like to go out for lunch.”
Skiers rescued at night on frigid mountain
“The skiers said they had 2% battery life on their cell phone and no warm gear or light to continue.”
Man shot outside police station
Moments later, a 25-year-old man from Milton entered the lobby of the Colchester Police Department at 835 Blakely Road with a facial wound.
Update: Pro-ICE rally delayed to ensure police presence
“Many Vermonters do support ICE. Those are the voices that have been routinely dismissed almost everywhere in the media,” Oetjen said.
25-30% of VT students ‘chronically absent’
When schools shifted to remote learning and later reopened amid ongoing health concerns, attendance became harder to track and harder to maintain.
MLK 1962 speech at Dartmouth: “We have a long, long way to go”
“I think one of the great tragedies of life is that more often men seek to live in monologue rather than dialogue.”
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Former Rutland woman charged with exploitation
Former Rutland woman arrested for child porn exploitation.
House OKs farm/forest emergency fund
House agrees with Senate on permanent emergency fund for farms, forestry.
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Digger staff worries AI could take their jobs
Under VTDigger management’s contract proposal, human journalists can be replaced by Artificial Intelligence to produce the local news you rely on.
House accepts St. Albans rep resignation, bills introduced
The St. Albans Republican and founder of the House Futures Caucus has resigned due to family commitments.
Man dressed as cop threatens woman, real police say
Investigators said Thallon was dressed and acted as if he were a law enforcement officer and aggressively approached Wheeler while keeping his hand over a firearm on his person.
House GOP backs incarceration, repeal of Climate Superfund, staying the course on Act 73
“There’s a lot of people in the [State House] building that don’t like to arrest and incarcerate people,” Burditt said. “There’s a lot of people in the building who would just as soon close prisons, because they don’t look at them as being compassionate.”
UFO study bill introduced
The bill, among dozens introduced this week, create the Vermont Airspace Safety and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Task Force to evaluate reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena.
‘You’ve outdone me today, Rob!’
North made quite a splash when he wore a green sequined coat into the Vermont State House today.
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Working smoke, CO2 alarms save dad and two young children
The fire could have turned deadly if not for the alarms.
In Committee: budget adjustment, crime victim notification, PCBs in schools, underused state buildings, climate plans & more
The House Committee on Health Care is set to review immunization recommendations (H.545).
State Treasurer accuses feds of ‘murdering’ Minneapolis activist
“She’s not going home to live her life because our government murdered her,” Pieciak told a large crowd in front of the federal building on Elwood Avenue.
Man arrested for threatening federal agents
Police said the threats involved serious harm to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents.
U.S. out of dozens of U.N. ‘intergovernmental’ groups
Notable among the many proscribed organizations is the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
