The Zizians, a group of young, highly educated computer scientists with radical vegan and transgender ideologies, gained national attention after a deadly shootout on January 20, 2025, near the Vermont-Canadian border.
VT Dem House Speaker, GOP Chair condemn murder of Minnesota House Speaker
The Democrat Speaker of the House (Krowinski) and the former Essex Junction Republican member of the House and the current chairman of the Vermont Republican Party chairman, rarely see eye to eye on anything touching the world of politics.
But not this weekend. This weekend they stand together against political violence.
BLOTTER: 115 MPH pursuit, drug seizures, assaults marks busy week for cops
115 MPH in Berlin leads to driving, drug charges; Armed confrontation and assault in Lowell; Cocaine arrests in Rutland; Prohibited firearm possession in Richford; Retail theft in Rutland
Roper: “There is no affordable, equitable way” to meet GWSA target
Members of Scott Administration call out Climate Council for “misleading” the public.
MacDonald: Is Vermont the worst state for election integrity? Almost!
Only California and Hawaii are worse.
VT Headlines: New travel ban creates chaos and confusion for VT groups
Vermont Attorney General settles with private parking company after they ‘trick consumers’ into paying fines; Today’s severe threat features heavy rain, flood risk; Arlington graduate to speak at CCV graduation
CLG: Biden officials hid deadly health risks of COVID vaccines, bombshell Congressional report reveals
U.S. launches doomsday Minuteman III nuclear-capable missile in dramatic show of force; Senate votes unanimously to eliminate federal taxes on tips
Vermont seniors poorer but healthy
Poverty increased 57% from 6.1% to 9.6% of adults age 65 and older between 2019 and 2023.
Senate committee cuts class size minimums from school reform
Changes to House bill praised by NEK school leader
Breaking: Three immigrant farm workers deported
“Of the nine members of Vermont’s farmworker community detained by Border Patrol in April, three have been deported to Mexico while five others remain in immigration detention,” said the Migrant Justice Press Release from earlier today (5/7).
Shorts: Scott names new Caledonia County Sheriff
Vermont grocery spending ranked; Olympic surgeon named UVM Commencement speaker; Rutland downtown project gets thumbs-up
Tariffs on Canada won’t raise Vermont gas, heating oil prices, lawmakers hear
‘A lot of the stuff we import has its origin in North America,” Tierney said. “Not affected.”
Turkish pro-Hamas detainee has 13 lawyers for VT hearing
Rumeysa Ozturk, 30, who is in America on a student visa, is currently detained at the Southern Louisiana Correctional Facility in Basile, Louisiana in a case that has drawn international attention for Free Speech reasons.
Scott vetoes latest budget adjustment bill
I’m hopeful the Legislature will stop sending me bills they know I will veto and instead send me a clean budget adjustment bill without controversial policy, so we can move forward with the many challenges we face,” Scott said.
Children Health Defense prez, National Guard general coming to State House
The president of a medical freedom advocacy group is coming to the State House next month. So is the leader of the Vermont National Guard.
VT Headlines: Libraries’, forestry projects’ futures uncertain due to Federal funding freeze
Burlington interim police Chief Shawn Burke begins new role; Adolescent psychiatric unit at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center gets green light
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So we determined it was worth a trip over to Parro’s to become a little more familiar with what we were talking about! Yesterday we had the opportunity to go up to Parro’s and shoot some gas operated firearms on their state of the art facility for REAL education.
KVS: Newport man arrested for selling and possessing cocaine
Brandon Cote, 34, of Newport, was arrested for two counts of selling cocaine, possession of cocaine, and possession of a regulated drug.
NEK educators accuse guv of ‘finger wagging,’ and worse
“The fact that the Administration and Secretary have largely marshaled the expertise of classified staff at the AOE to support their political agenda – at the expense of performing their core duties to the field – not only calls into question their motives but whether they have engaged in significant waste at the taxpayer’s expense,” Castle said.
With Clean Heat Standard progress slow, Senate bill seeks another path to carbon reduction
“You have folks doing storage. I don’t know why storage is mentioned in S.65. I don’t think it’s necessary,” Ed McNamara, Chair of the PUC, said.
Vermont risks losing federal funds if “gender-affirming care” bill passes
This bill is in the House Health Care Committee while the Trump Administration on Tuesday issued an executive order banning federal funds for healthcare facilities that continue with such procedures.
Biden commutes prison sentence in drug-related homicide case in the NEK
The outgoing U.S. Attorney for Vermont, Nikolas “Kolo” Kerest, said Sunday afternoon that his office learned on Saturday afternoon that among those commuted by Biden were more than 20 individuals convicted by federal prosecutors in Vermont in recent years.
Lawyer: Moffitt strikes deal to avoid murder trial in Bennington
Moffitt has been linked to a very dangerous gang known as The Bloods, and with a one of its chapters known as “Murda, Money and Sex in Jersey City, N.J.”
Page: From Reformation to redistribution
How the Protestant Reformation influenced the rise of Socialism
Bill passed by Congress funds central Vermont flood control
Funding will support flood control, water infrastructure, and the Town of Vernon.
Vermont to have highest health insurance premiums in the nation
A study shows Vermont will have the highest rate increase and highest average health care premium.
VT Headlines: Bi-lingual news about Trump plan to deport farmworkers
Plan de deportación de Trump despierta pedidos de protección para trabajadores agrícolas de Vermont.
Bananas: GOP wins White House, Dems retain control of nuthouse
Despite having voted Democrat in 2020, swing states Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and even Vermont, turned harder to the right than a dyslexic NASCAR driver
Election Day scenes around Chittenden County
Community News Service reporters were out and about across Vermont on Election Day to capture scenes from polling places.
Bicyclist dies in collision with cop
The Vermont Dept. of Forest, Parks and Recreation says most of Vermont is under a high risk of fire danger. A ban on burning debris is in effect in the southernmost counties of Windham, Windsor, Rutland and Bennington counties.
Montpelier bike path safety concern grows as harrassment increases
“What I’ve heard and documented are fairly consistent experiences of girls, aged 11–16, being sexually harassed by men gathered on the bike path. In several cases, girls have been followed and pursued.”
Wondering who’s running and who to vote for?
A complete list of all candidates on all Vemont ballots.
Dubin Master: Vermont Kennedy Captain now says ‘vote Trump’
As frustrated as some of us were who got Kennedy on the ballot and love him for his brilliance, fearlessness, knowledge and track record of winning lawsuits among some of the most corrupt agencies in our country, we must take a step back and look at the bigger picture.
It’s your turn to have a say…
“We The People” need to stop the mess created by the Democrat-Socialist leaders in the House and Senate.
Arrests made in downtown Burlington gang assault
Mohammed was taken into custody for Aggravated Assault and Simple Assault – at arraignment, he was held without bail. Since 2020, Mohammed has been involved in 35 incidents; 11 of them being violent assaults/incidents, 2 of them being homicides, and multiple being firearms related.
Poem: Dark Money
Aghast, I ask, what are the odds…..
KVS EXCLUSIVE: BPD recruitment officer resigns, numbers still down, drug crime up
The Burlington Police Department’s new recruitment coordinator resigned.
Is Speaker challenge a sign of big VTGOP pickups in the house?
Sibilia is no doubt one of the ten privileged people Jay Hooper referred to. Why risk giving that up? Because if Sibilia fails, Krowinski will — most definitely
Here comes the other carbon tax! The one on gasoline & diesel!
The big vote on the Unaffordable Heat Act is coming up right after the election after all! But home heating and cooking account for less than half of overall greenhouse gas emissions, and an equal if not larger chunk comes from transportation, a.k.a. all you miscreants daring to drive your cars and trucks.
Across the river, Supreme Court Justice indicted
It was a banner day in New Hampshire yesterday for public figures facing criminal charges.
Dairy workers report unsafe work, low pay in Migrant Justice study
Out of over 200 migrant dairy workers surveyed in Vermont this year, 77% say they have suffered an accident or injury at work and 87% make lower than the minimum wage, according to a report published recently by advocacy group Migrant Justice.
VT Fish and Wildlife: help conserve species endangered bats, homes for bats on halloween
Bats migrate between winter and summer roosts during the fall and spring and do not have vulnerable young at these times. You can learn how to safely evict bats from your building at the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department’s best management practices page.
High ranking NASA administrator to give lecture at Norwich University
Dr. Fox directs ~100 NASA missions to explore the secrets of the universe – missions that use the view from space to assess questions as practical as hurricane formation, as enticing as the prospect of lunar resources, as amazing as behavior in weightlessness, and as profound as the origin of the universe.
Keelan: Vermont losing colleges and Catholics, gaining cannabis and tax collection
Two long-established state institutions, the Vermont State Police and the Vermont Veterans Home, are finding it difficult to fully carry out their missions. Why? Over the years, their staffing has been depleted and nearly impossible to fill. A long-time member of the VSP noted to this writer that their ranks are down approximately 60 troopers from an authorized strength of 328 to a force of 268 today.
Woodchip-burning power plant gets permit to recycle waste heat
The Ryegate Biomass Power Plant will use a $1 million federal energy grant to install a Waste Heat Recovery module, which will capture organic waste heat from wood biomass to generate new energy.
Koch: Catch and release needs to end
The revolving doors of the justice system have the citizens and the police frustrated, and I would bet that the judges don’t like it much better, but they are constrained by the law—namely, the Vermont Constitution.
Swanton Border Patrol agent won’t cease and desist from criticizing fed immigration failures
“Imagine being a Border Patrol Agent, dedicated to serving the nation. But as Hurricane Helene strikes, your family back in NC/TN is left stranded,” Apotheker said on X Thursday morning. “Meanwhile DHS/FEMA claims insufficient funds for natural disaster relief, post a hefty $1 billion spend on illegal migrant aid.”
Roper: PUC Writes Obituary for Supermajority’s Clean Heat “Credit” Scheme
In the movie Tootsie, Bill Murray’s character is a playwright who has a running conversation with Dustin Hoffman about a scene he’s writing, “the necktie scene,” that’s just not working. He finally surrenders […]
Vermont high schools hooked on bass fishing
Part of the sport is “being a steward of the environment and taking care of the water,” Goodrich said, hence the partnership with the fish and wildlife department, which doesn’t exist in adult tournament leagues.
Cross Vermont Trail annual meeting, foliage ride tomorrow AM
The 2024 Cross Vermont Trail Annual Meeting and Foliage Ride is tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the new trailhead parking in Groton Village off of Little Italy Road, the Journal-Opinion reports. This […]
Echoes from an Old Hollow Tree
You can turn off the news, the talking heads that demand your attention, your rage, and walk amid the hedgerows with their final berries of the season, under the leaves now reddening with a crimson blush. Everything about this time of year invites you to slow down and to reflect, to reclaim your sense of balance in an imbalanced world…
VT Headlines: Welch goes after Trump immunity
Queen City pitches tents for homeless. Package of pot gummies eaten by schoolchildren.
Cops catch brutal Battery Park stabbing suspect
Burlington Police Department responded to Battery Park for a report of a male victim covered in blood.
Your Letters: “Free” Covid money to blame for abrupt property tax increase?
In essence she said they saw the education costs rising rapidly but did nothing about it for three years because they had “free” Covid money they could use to hide the issue from the public.
Bossange: American nationalism is not patriotic
The qualities of a patriotic citizen can be seen in one who obeys the law, respects authority, contributes to society and community, performs civic duties, shows courtesy and respect for the rights of others, is trustworthy and honest, demonstrates tolerance, accountability, and shows moral courage when needed.
Vermont’s Thorny Issue: Second Homes And Short-Term Rentals
While second homeowners do contribute to the tourism industry, particularly in resort towns, short-term rentals are frequently blamed for driving up property prices in areas already suffering from limited housing stock. This raises important concerns about how these properties affect both home sales and rental markets across Vermont.
Governor Scott announces $1.6 million in Brownfield Funds to address housing needs
“Brownfield remediation is not only good for the environment but is also an important tool that can be used to revitalize communities,” said Governor Phil Scott. “These projects will help Northfield and Bennington redevelop vacant sites, create housing units, and bring jobs to their downtowns.”
Second assassination attempt forces new reckoning for Trump, Secret Service
From the information released so far, it appears that the Secret Service reacted far more aggressively and quickly Sunday than it did on July 13 when a 20-year-old shooter wounded Trump and killed a firefighter attending his rally in Butler, Pa.
Bananas: The Cat’s Out of the Bag
Keeping up appearances, the two hated enemies who were meeting in person for the first time, exchanged a handshake with all the warmth and charm of a beach getaway in Greenland. The moderators then laid out the ground rules: absolutely no biting, kicking, or eye gouging will be tolerated. Lying, back biting, pivoting, gaslighting, rambling, insulting and obfuscating were all fair game. May the best man or person who identifies as a woman win!
Rep. Sibilia: Doing Nothing is Not Going to Protect Your Pocketbook
But what’s really behind these rising heating costs? Global oil prices, which are completely out of our control. Big oil companies set prices that Vermonters have to pay. And while small, local heating oil companies are doing their best to help, six have closed this past year alone. These closures mean fewer choices for Vermonters and more dependence on big companies that raise prices whenever they want.
Vermont gets $50M from federal government for flooding costs
“Devastating flooding has destroyed roads and highways across Vermont, and federal assistance is necessary to offset the extensive costs the State has incurred,” Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vt., and other lawmakers said in a statement. “When disaster strikes, states and localities act quickly — no matter the cost.”
Vermont’s Public Health Busybodies Have Been Busy
The assumption is that such inspection is proof of something guaranteeing a better public health outcome when there’s no evidence that this is the case. The COVID debacle aside, State and Local departments of Health combined with national standards have failed to stop every instance of commercial food poisoning or death.
Donald Koch: How can Vermont actually combat climate change?
The Democrat supermajority in Montpelier is infatuated with the idea that climate change is caused entirely by human behavior—namely, by the discharge of greenhouse gases—and that if Vermont can reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, it can stop climate change and lead the rest of the nation in doing so as well
Post-debate, Right to Life clarifies Harris support for unlimited abortion
She is the first member of the executive branch to ever visit an abortion clinic and supports the “Women’s Health Protection Act” that would enshrine unlimited abortion until birth in federal law.
Who Is Andrea Murray?
Born to a Native American family military family in Oklahoma, she spent most of her childhood abroad in Germany with a few stints in Texas.
VT National Air Guard to conduct September night flying training operations
“Training in diverse conditions is vital for our pilots,” said U.S. Air Force Colonel Brian Lepine, 158th Fighter Wing Deputy Commander. “Night flying enhances our readiness and adaptability, ensuring that our team remains capable and effective in all operational environments.”
Fiber Fair weaves Winooski’s history into farmers market
The event, held at the Winooski Farmers Market, celebrated Winooski’s mill town history.
Licata: An Open Letter to WDEV Radio Host Kevin Ellis
Your kids and mine don’t even know it happened: Some $25 trillion spent in Great Society anti-poverty programs with no meaningful change in poverty rates; some $30 trillion in government debt; and some $100 trillion in government unfunded liabilities. My kids just look at your government spending and efforts to strangle the economy as strange.
Vicious knife assault in Burlington
Responding officers found Kevin J. Calero-Alvarez, 30, of Burlington, standing outside the residence shirtless, crying hysterically and yelling various things to include “sorry,” police said.
Brattleboro introduces ordinances “to establish boundaries on acceptable community conduct”
The town elders of Brattleboro want to change the “unacceptable conduct” and a “notorious atmosphere” that accompanies illicit drug use and homelessness.
Property tax question blows up in radio host’s face
Yes, Vermonters ARE selling their homes and leaving Vermont after receiving the property tax bill, a lobbyist and wife of a St. J real estate agent says.
Incidents per Burlington police officer doubled since 2020
Burlington cops face a concerning workload due to attrition and the 2021 ‘defund the police’ movement.
Attempted murder with shovel – and many other charges
The attempted murder rap stems from an incident in which Willey was trying to buy a motorcycle from a 17-year-old teenager on Elm Street in Newport.
VT Headlines: Guv’s push for moderate Dems falls flat
WCAX Governor’s primary push for ‘moderate’ Democrats falls flat VT Digger 3 years after the fall of Kabul, Afghan refugees in Vermont are still in limbo WCAX Man arrested following BB gun […]
VT Headlines: Essex residents oppose women’s prison plans
New food kiosk in Burlington City Hall Park. Addison County dam to be demolished. Home of VT Law School best with increased crime.
VT Headlines: Bankrupt solar company faces sale
Schools get tough on cellphones. Paying lots more for health care. Recovery underway for drowning victim.
Baby boy in critical condition, mom arrested for cruelty
The 11-month-old boy suffered ‘non-accidental abusive trauma,’ police say.
Friday at Four: What the tampon hit piece on David Zuckerman really means
More than just another silly State House story. The well-timed attack piece on an incumbent Democrat a week before tomorrow’s primary has ramifications future elections.
Pedestrian killed in Marlboro / Second drowning in VT rivers/ maple thief arrest
In both drownings, divers were forced to suspend recovery operations until the following morning.
Lindberg: why I don’t read the local newspaper anymore
Bought a copy and, reading it, quickly realized why he had stopped.
Rhode Island suspect in gun battle with troopers returned to VT
A Rhode Island man with a lengthy criminal record involving firearms started a shoot-out with Vermont state troopers July 14, police say. He’ll face charges today.
Oxbow HS to limit public use of fields
“OHS has recently experienced multiple instances of field vandalism that require significant attention.”
VT Headlines: Maple burglary
De-magnetizing Lake Champlain. Sanders wants $$ for long Covid research. Flood debris guidance.
‘Dad said no,’ but school vaxxed student anyway – and VT Supreme Court backs them up
A 2005 federal law grants broad immunity to Big Pharma and anyone involved in vaccination during a declared public health emergency.
VT Headlines: New surgical center approved
Eight beds in SoBu to replace five in Colchester. New housing in downtown Burlington. Rare snake discovered. Apply for muzzleloading season.
BLOTTER: Gun waving in Burlington/ Fatal crash in Newbury/ MA man busted for drug crime
Also, a Springfield, MA fentanyl, cocaine dealer, supplying Washington County was caught in Waterbury.
Not your average summer camp: Civil Air Patrol cadets bunk in Waterbury
The federally-funded Air Force auxiliary undertakes search and rescue missions, helps after disasters and collects landscape data from the skies.
VT Headlines: Tattoo convention leaves its mark
Vermont launches summer EBT program for student meals/ St. Albans taking more measures to address public safety/ Vt. Agency of Ag. launches flood loss survey
Letters: Toning down rhetoric/ Biden’s reading problem
Also, Lindberg on rural school closures
Klar: Administrative creep on the chopping block
Why the Supreme Court’s decision on Chevron Deference matters.
St. J woman’s son, former partner slain in domestic conflict
The 21-year-old son of Jennifer Bradley died of stab wounds to the neck.
Killer of Wheelock man identified
Larocque killed himself after killing co-worker Watson.
Vermont in top 5 most “independent” states, says WalletHub
The study measured each state based on 39 stats that determined scores in five categories. The most independent state was UT, followed by CO, FL, WI, and VT.
Beemer driver arrested for Newport bank robbery has drug dealing arrest history
Driving a BMW, English allegedly passed a note to a bank teller demanding large bills and verbally threatened staff with a firearm, although no weapon was brandished.
Grid issues warning after power failure during heat wave
ISO-New England declares a Power Caution when it is concerned it may lack enough reserve power to provide electricity due to an unforeseen power shortage.
SHORTS: Pick-your-own season/ Echo Lake Color Challenge/ Dobbs’ Decision picnic
Dobbs’ Decision 2nd anniversary picnic June 22; Echo Lake Color Challenge, July 7; Idle hands? Time to pick your own
Guy and Paul to guest host 9-11 AM today on WDEV ‘Vermont Viewpoint’
It’s Doubleheader Day for Guy and Paul today as we guest-host Vermont Viewpoint at 9 AM today on WDEV, and then go live for Friday at Four. Listen, call, comment!
Trooper, shooting victim ID’ed
Victim died of gunshots to neck and torso.
The Civilian Conservation Corps in Vermont
This week we celebrate the first Civilian Conservation Corps (C.C.C.) in Vermont starting work in Danby, June 5, 1933.
Scott vetoes school tax bill
“Vermonters cannot afford a double-digit property tax increase. Especially while facing a historic eight-percent property tax increase last year, a 20% increase in DMV fees, a new payroll tax taking effect July 1, increased fuel costs to heat homes and businesses from the Clean Heat Standard, and increased electric costs if my veto of the Renewable Energy Standard is not sustained,” Scott said.
