Lowell Town Garage destroyed by fire, officials say; Monkton farm matches furry friends with seniors, veterans; Vermont organizations merge accessible recreation and conservation goals in ‘first-of-its-kind’ outdoor center in Rochester; Roadway in Randolph closed due to crash

School districts finalize budgets with varying property tax increases; Shelters crushed by costs of animal cruelty, advocates tell Vermont lawmakers; Burlington Electric can sell renewable energy credits to Maine

Confirmation process begins for Vermont Supreme Court nominees; Extended city attorney vacancy leads to overspending in Rutland; Waterbury Dam flood gates repaired as work continues; Vermont DMV launches online commercial permitting system

BTV airport joins anti-human trafficking program; Judge denies bail in deadly vehicle chase despite report blaming Rutland police; Vermont National Guard members to deploy to Germany for training mission

Vermont Health officials reaffirm existing childhood vaccine schedule in light of federal changes; U.S. House approves funding for Trudeau Institute, Lake Champlain patrol boat; Burlington Telecom announces new president; Waitsfield will move ahead with flood plain reconnection study

Security to heighten at Vermont’s statehouse after spike in threats to lawmakers; 5,200 enrolled in Vermont Saves, says treasurer; Rutland City Police Department responds to multiple snow-related crashes

State’s attorney says all 2022 Burlington gunfire cases resolved – except one; New report shows a 25% nationwide drop in deaths of on-duty law enforcement officers in 2025

Structure fire put out in Chester Sunday; Authorities seeking info on reported Grand Isle theft; Corinth studio offers a window into an artist’s life; UVM men’s hockey snaps home game losing streak

Road reopens in Montpelier after water freezes over during main break; Burlington opens cold weather shelter in preparation for negative temps; Only Cannoli partners with King Street Laundry to offer free lunch

Two brought to hospital following crash into Colchester brook; VT parent makes Youtube alternative; Local 15-year-old to represent the U.S. internationally on the youth luge national team

More bailouts for nursing homes? Why Vermont has given millions to keep care centers afloat; Electric crew working scene of downed power line in Burlington

To hasten housing permits, lawmakers consider moving appeals out of a courtroom; VSP looking for man who tried to break into cars, damaged sign in Wells River; Snowy start to winter brings record weekend to Catamount Outdoor Center; Burlington community celebrates Kwanzaa

Nonprofit that helped combat loneliness in Rutland County to close; New online ‘toolkit’ offers Vermonters a how-to for disaster recovery; Killington opens new Skyeship gondola on Christmas Day

Brandon thrift store funds new town solar projects with $50,000 donation; Garneau Family Lights collects 80+ toys for kids this holiday season; White House rebuffs Catholic bishops’ appeal for a Christmas pause in immigration enforcement; Adrian Dubois introduced as UVM men’s soccer head coach

Washington Central Board Votes to Close Elementary Schools in Calais and Worcester; New MRPS Budget Projects 44% Tax Increase for Roxbury Residents; CLA to Blame; UVM Hospice Team holds “Honk and Wave” protest over contract negotiations

Judge throws out Vermont’s lawsuit against facial recognition software firm Clearview AI; Two Vermont soccer stars drafted by Major League Soccer teams; Candlelight vigil held for International Migrants Day in downtown Burlington; Vermont Emergency Management prepares for possible power outages with high winds and heavy rain projected today

Watch your language: Trump admin questioned Vermont Head Start provider’s funding request over DEI terms; Storm to bring heavy rain, record warmth and wind; Mad River Glen inks final purchase and sale agreement for 1,100 acre

Four people charged in alleged human smuggling operation in Vermont; Governor pitches Vermont lawmakers on plan to avert 11.9% property tax hike; Wilmer Chavarria sues U.S. government for violating Fourth Amendment rights; White out: Vermont’s tallest peak buried under record-breaking powder

Vermont family says nephew is ok following mass shooting at Brown University; Man dies by suicide following police investigation in Essex; Three arrested in Bennington following drug trafficking investigation

One person dead following US Route 7 collision; Burlington City Council to discuss sidewalk obstructions, grant for drug recovery shelter; Brattleboro hospital’s chief financial officer exits amid projected $14.5M shortfall

Burlington faces up to $12M budget gap for fiscal year 2027; Vermont regulation could lower number of THC products you can buy at one time; Student plans to show Gazan protest documentary delayed due to pushback

Two central Vermont elementary schools could face closure; Gov. Scott, Vermont party leaders call for Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos to resign; Vermont directs flood recovery funds to housing on higher ground

Winooski Superintendent Wilmer Chavarria to testify in Washington, D.C.; Man sentenced in Vermont 1986 cold case murder of Sarah Hunter; Vermont officials push early action as health coverage deadlines near

Vermont Democratic Party head calls for resignation of Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos; As bitter cold hits Vermont, new shelters open for the first time this season; State waterways could lose federal protection under new rule

Humble Revelry in Milton closes after car crashes into building; Rutland Regional Medical Center grilled by Green Mountain Care Board over proposed unit closure; Montpelier Finance Director Resigns; Swanton family decorates home with 25,000 Christmas lights for toy drive; In Winooski, 3 arrests upend a family’s quiet life

11th annual ‘Troy’s Toy Drive’ accepting new, unwrapped toys this Saturday; New protections for seniors at risk of scams; Registration for ‘Scat & Tracks’ educational program open

Montpelier Council Selects Three Finalists for City Manager; USDA’s threat to withhold SNAP funding won’t directly impact recipients; Vermont Legislature’s top economist slams Trump’s trade war

Authorities search for missing Whitingham man; Montpelier’s acting city manager resigns in the middle of search for new city manager; Fireworks show on Burlington waterfront Wednesday night; USDA demands SNAP data from states

Milton teen and service dog excel in canine competition.

Small Business Saturday; Rutland man helps fill gap with peer-run sober living community; Multiple crashes in Vermont, New Hampshire during busy holiday travel weekend

Fire in Morrisville, crashes around the state over Thanksgiving holiday.

Manchester kickstarts plan for housing development that protects flood-prone area; A more than 200-year-old blacksmith shop in Cornwall seeks new owner; Craftsbury community weighs the impact of Sterling College’s closure

MRG offered change to purchase 1,100 surrounding acres, fundraising underway; Two fugitives arrested after standoff in Windsor County; Traffic restrictions continue at Quechee Gorge Bridge as project faces further setbacks

Lawmakers question legality of Border Patrol license plate reader program; In Charlotte, ‘No hunting’ signs cause kerfuffle; Vermont towns impacted by latest July flooding hope to see disaster aid after appeal; Rutland prepares to kick off holiday season with downtown tree lighting

Vermont driver arrested after crashing into two buildings in Waitsfield; Truck takes out power line in Dummerston, police seek driver; Burlington city officials say they are still working on ways to transition from biomass

VSEA files lawsuit against Vermont government over return to office mandate; South Burlington smoke shop employee cited for selling to minors; Vermont’s Progressive Party elects a new chair, says it’s entering ‘a new era’

Saint Michael’s College accepting food donations for Hunger Awareness Week; Health officials urge Vermonters to get vaccinated as peak flu season nears; Lyndon Institute students fix barrier at historic covered bridge

Burlington city councilors are concerned as mayor cuts mental health response team; Vermont’s largest food shelf sees increased need this year; Newport mental health urgent care center expands its services to offer overnight stay; Hyde Park Electric customers will see 20% rate increase to cover utility’s financial crisis

Burlington moves to form permanent racial equity department; Burlington to cut mental health clinicians from police department; Federal aid still available to farmers impacted by 2023, 2024 floods

VSP investigating alleged homicide in West Pawlet; It’s deer season, when Vermonters don orange, unplug and head to camp; In Morristown, floods end an era at Cadys Falls Nursery

New Vermont scam targeting 3SquaresVT recipients; Hundreds show up for UVM’s first Rail Jam of the season; Burlington students honor civil rights icon on National Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day

Burlington man injures officer after crashing car into pole downtown; Country star Jordan Davis to play 2026 Champlain Valley Fair; Rutland’s library hoped to close the book on a building saga. Instead, it’s opening a new one; Grammy-nominated pianist Adam Tendler returns home to Barre Opera House

The government shutdown is officially over after President Trump signs funding bill; Wary of Northfield’s ‘murky’ politics, Berlin police chief seeks compensation to cover policing gap; Burlington baker uses sweet skills to help feed the community

Seven cited in Windsor on narcotics charges; South Burlington residents brace for blasting at Wheeler Nature Park as opposition efforts falter; Hinesburg fire truck sale turns into a win for firefighters and taxpayers

Task force charged with Vermont education reform narrows proposal; Veterans Day events adjust plans due to serious weather conditions; Veterans Day documentary ‘The Green Box’ explores one family’s search for answers; Newport man pleads guilty to child cruelty after grandson nearly drowns in pool

New phone line in Vermont aims to curb domestic violence by offering resources to potential abusers; Jeffrey Epstein lost an address book. One man’s quest brought it to rural Vermont.

At Vets Town Hall, some share what many still can’t; Republican Rep Elise Stefanik to announce run for New York governor; Remains of Charlotte barn rekindle following massive fire

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Vermont state officials say SNAP contingency plan to continue despite federal confusion; Vermont’s electric plane maker takes off in $1 billion initial stock offering; Vermont expands parent support services to incarcerated fathers

Barre shoe repair store closing after 75 years; Central Vermont communities to vote on $149 million bond towards new career center; Burlington plans to dredge Perkins Pier and community boathouse marinas for next spring; Preparation work underway at Burlington-Winooski bridge

Trump administration faces a deadline to tell judges whether it will use contingency funds for SNAP; Middlebury College chapel debate taken to state Supreme Court; BPD: Burlington man arrested for Battery Park assault with firearm

Migrant advocates request state funds to provide SNAP benefits to refugees; Champlain Valley Head Start program set to lose federal funding on Nov. 1; Rutland County Habitat for Humanity receives $50,000 grant for affordable housing projects

Former state senator and wife resign from Vermont Young Republicans following leaked group chat; Grocery buddies’ supplement SNAP benefits amid government shutdown; Man accused of stealing hundreds of dollars in steaks from Georgia Market appears before judge; Police seek to identify male in Vershire trespassing

Retired Troop B sergeant dies at 65; Montpelier housing development plans progress at former golf course; Problems followed some of Vermont’s largest and most troubled nursing homes after state approved new ownership;

Police arrest man with warrants in multiple states after high-speed chase; Halloween Roll & Stroll brings costumed riders to Burlington

Police investigating suspicious death in Sheldon, Vermont; Bennington apartment building goes up in flames, cause of fire unknown; Route 103 Ludlow back open after a hazardous materials spill

Waterbury shelter will reopen under new management; Swanton’s hydro facility to receive needs assessment; Wheels for Warmth collecting tires starting Thursday

Police cruiser hit by box truck on I-89 in South Burlington; Driver killed in suspected DUI crash in Brandon; Prosecutors say man acted out of anger in Berlin shooting, while defense says he was protecting daughter

Fire breaks out at Camp Ethan Allen National Guard base in Jericho; Vermont towns try to balance open government and the threat of political violence; South Burlington drafts new advisories for e-bikes

Vermont farms impacted by drought could see federal help; State allocates almost $8 million to low-income broadband program; Rutland commander retires after 27 years with Vermont State Police

Police investigate fatal motorcycle crash in Southern Vermont; Vermont joins lawsuit against Trump for cutting $7 billion in solar funds; Vermont’s fiscal leaders worry feds won’t repay the state when government reopens

Vermont DCF pulls license for Rutland Town child care center; As Montpelier City Council mulls multi-million infrastructure project, a familiar consultant rises above the fray; ICE looking to fill 100 jobs at Williston facility, could offer up to $50,000 as a sign-on bonus

State shuts down Rutland child care center after finding multiple violations; Pedestrian killed in Highgate crash; Northeast dairy farmers can now apply for modernization grants; Vermont school district says cellphone bans are showing positive results

Police look for suspect in Orleans store break-in; Actor Luis Guzmán Reflects on living in Vermont, service and staying grounded; Tractor-trailer crash causes delays on Route 2 in Colchester

Two in hospital after head-on collision in Rutland County; Comic book and pop culture fans gather for Rail City Fan Fest; Pittsford celebrates Vermont’s sheep history

Waterbury says mountain biking tourism brings in $1m annually; Home completely destroyed by fire in Highgate, Vermont; Staying safe while heating your home

Bennington apartment building goes up in flames, cause of fire unknown; Extreme drought expands across Vermont and New Hampshire; Viral video shows ‘secret nature’ of porcupines, Vermont biologist says

Village of Wells River sends letter urging residents to conserve water as winter approaches; St. Albans dairy workers ratify a contract, ending strike; Rutland voters overwhelmingly approve TIF bond for redevelopment

UVM community reflects two years after Hamas attack on Isreal; Man facing charges after fatal head-on collision in Hinesburg; Rutland prepares for TIF bond vote on Tuesday; USDA warns that Hello Fresh meals may contain listeria-tainted spinach

Goats on the slopes? A potential climate solution hits the ski trails at Jay Peak/ Vermont Route 2A near Industrial Avenue in Williston closed due to gas leak/ University of Vermont field hockey loses in overtime against Providence College

Police say a Vermont substitute teacher has been cited after finding cocaine in classroom; Police, fire marshal investigate suspicious mobile home fire in Eden; Mount Snow spreads Oktoberfest fun over two Saturdays

Central Vermont Job Fair introduces candidates to employers and resources; Activists note ICE’s absence at Burlington airport in recent months

Today’s Fire Danger Risk: Moderate to very high; A Burlington resident looks out for those less fortunate; Champlain College launches financial literacy academy

Troubled Rutland City elder care home group is back in receivership; Tractor trailer stuck on Smuggler’s Notch in Cambridge, officials say; Barre group hits fundraising goal to buy vacant downtown building

White River Junction VA Medical Center unveils $16M renovation; University of Vermont women’s soccer wins first America East Conference game of 2025; Walk to End Alzheimer’s was back in Shelburne

Vermont man sentenced after accepting plea deal in South Burlington attack; Vermont agriculture secretary says federal relief will likely be requested for famers due to drought; Fire ravages Sugarbush Golf Course

Brattleboro’s Teamsters Union Local 597 unanimously votes to ratify contract with Travel Kuz; Vermont officials say recent rain helps, but drought is far from over; Shelburne warns about charger safety after lithium-ion battery explosion

Vermont grapples with the potential end of Covid-era federal subsidies for marketplace health insurance; Missing Vermont man found dead in Orange; A Norwich car theft leads to a party invitation; Standoff suspect threatened to kill neighbors, court records show

Charlie Kirk’s friends praise slain activist’s faith, mark on conservative movement; Vermonters donate to annual ‘Pedals for Progress’ collection drive

Safety alert issued at Vermont State University on Thursday; Oktoberfest returns to Burlington with new venue in the South End; Rutland’s newest sculpture honors local doctor who identified first polio epidemic in the US

Chester Police Department seeks help with nicknames for new puppies; Drought creating worries about cyanobacteria, water quality; Foreign disinformation about Charlie Kirk’s killing seeks to widen US divisions; Hybrid model chosen for Mad River Valley Active Transportation Corridor

Jerry Greenfield resigns from Ben & Jerry’s; Vermont aims for share of $50 billion in federal funding for rural health; St. Albans creamery works to address ongoing odor complaints

New mental health urgent care opening in Newport; Backlogged bonds pass in Shelburne

Doxxing website aims to get people fired for posting about Charlie Kirk’s murder; UVM Men’s Soccer team launches subscription service for fans; Crews work to repair water main break in Montpelier; Green Mountain Care Board approves 2026 hospital budgets

Frost advisory issued for the Northeast Kingdom; Vermont nonprofit connects homeowners with spare rooms to people in need of affordable housing; The Battle of Plattsburgh’s kickoff reenactment ceremonies honor veterans from the War of 1812

Who pays to fix America’s aging dams? Cities, states and strapped owners; New York, Vermont politicians react to Charlie Kirk shooting death; From stair climbs to community walks, Vermont and northern New York honor lives lost during 9/11

Burlington’s first-ever ‘sex week’ celebrates inclusivity in sex education; Lake Champlain Chamber to host webinar breaking down ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’; Going Places: Montpelier Launches ‘Rides At Your Service’

Hinesburg fire chief recognized for exemplary emergency management; Bernie Sanders on what comes after his ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour; State contractors blame Vermont’s new digital procurement system VTBuys for missing and late payments; The Conjuring’ star surprises staff at Vermont movie theater

Memorial for St. Joseph’s Orphanage survivors unveiled; Missing girl in Northeast Kingdom found safe; Burlington streets come alive for Pride Parade; Burlington restaurant shuts down after 11 years

Crews respond to fire at Rutland nursing home; Construction to begin once again on Colchester Diverging Diamond Interchange project; Central Vermont Career Center hoping to expand

Vermonters dream big as Powerball jackpot reaches $1.7 billion; September marks Suicide Prevention Month; Orleans County Fair kicks off

2 suspects plead not guilty in deadly Church Street assault; A Vermont animal sanctuary proves that roosters can live peacefully after cockfighting; Vermonters share concerns over new COVID-19 vaccine regulations

Northfield commemorates Labor Day with annual parade; Labor Day rally in Burlington highlights workers’ rights and political divides

Two recovering after late-night rollover crash in Burlington; Canadian tourism falls; Vermont holds out hope for fall season

A Manchester family searches for direction after ICE raid takes one of their own; NBC5 gets a sneak peak at brand new Burlington High School campus

Champlain Valley Fair tries for square dancing world record, hundreds dance in the rain; Lyndon Institute students to fix Miller’s Run Bridge barrier after it took a heavy hit; First Robotics Vermont recruiting elementary and middle schoolers at Champlain Valley Fair

Grants available for child nutrition, farming education in Vermont; Old McDonald Farm offers sweet rewards for kids at the Champlain Valley Fair

State tourism officials hope new branding will boost tourism.

Milton, Vermont, native Robert Gordon takes home Thunder Road Flying Tigers Triple Crown Title; Why a new gas pipeline into New England may (or may not) lower energy bills