Vermont News
Former VT Corrections Head Deml to Lead Rikers Island
Deml will be in charge of decision-making for the troubled jail complex and will report directly to a federal judge.
Windsor County Sheriff Arrested for Sexual Misconduct
Ryan Palmer, 39, was taken into custody at his office on Tuesday and cited for a dozen crimes involving several victims.
Students Banned From CVU-Rice Basketball Game
The schools made the decision after students taunted each other and traded increasingly crude social media posts.
Media Note: Sky Barsch Stepping Down as CEO of Digger
She helped stem the news site’s financial losses, but it remains at an impasse with an employee union.
Burlington City Council Adds Tax Hike to the Ballot, Rejects ‘Apartheid-Free’ Pledge
The votes came at the end of a long meeting during which the council grappled with resolutions that prompted contentious debate.
Gov. Scott Says ‘Enough’ After Federal Agents Kill Minneapolis Man
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott’s statement was a fiery — and striking — departure from his public stance toward the actions of the Trump administration.
Burlington City Council Will Vote Again on ‘Apartheid-Free’ Resolution
Councilors voted down similar proposals ahead of Town Meeting Day in 2024 and 2025. This iteration, headed for a vote on Monday night, seems likely to…
Burlington Mayor’s Chief of Staff to Leave Post
Erin Jacobsen’s departure comes after the mayor lost three other close advisers in recent months. Kara Alnasrawi will serve as interim chief of staff.
News Quiz: What is Vermont’s largest health insurer asking patients to do?
Answer this question and seven others in out new weekly news quiz about Vermont news. It’s quick, fun and informative.
Burlington to Open Emergency Shelter Ahead of Arctic Blast
The National Weather Service says windchill temperatures are expected to drop as low as 40 degrees below zero.
Vermont Border Crossings Are Dropping — but Not All Is Quiet
Apprehensions along the 295-mile Swanton Sector have plummeted. But now, the Border Patrol is assuming a harsher and more expansive approach to its duties.
Report Could Complicate Murder Case in Police Recruit’s Death
Tate Rheaume is charged with aggravated murder of Rutland police recruit Jessica Ebbighausen. His lawyer says an internal affairs report shows he deserves leniency.
Vermont Is Building an Inventory of State Land for Housing
Gov. Scott has told state agencies to take a close look at the properties they own to see if any can be sold or leased to housing developers.
‘North Avenue News’ Changes Hands (and Not Much Else)
The owners of Phoenix Books have bought the free monthly paper and will continue to offer quaintly informative news to 17,000 Burlington residents.
Proposed Vermont Budget Could Lead to a 6 Percent Tax Hike
The governor proposes steering a record $105 million to keep property taxes down. Despite that, a 6 percent hike is expected.
Upper Valley Habitat for Humanity Strives to Build Affordable Homes
Inflation and an unstable economy have made it challenging to build quality homes on a budget. The Upper Valley nonprofit is getting creative to meet demand.
NBC’s ‘Today’ Show Visits Seven Days, Falls for Its Personals Ads
An NBC film crew featured the newspaper’s personals ads in a four-minute segment about a new, retro trend among those looking for love.
Ryan McLaren Joins Race for Lieutenant Governor
The former staffer for U.S. Sen. Peter Welch says Vermont needs new leaders to restore hope.
Barre Residents Criticize School Board Chair’s Turning Point Ties
Michael Boutin’s plan to participate in a Turning Point Vermont event sparked criticism from constituents.
Trans Athlete Policy Prompts Federal Probe of Champlain Valley Schools
The district was one of 18 educational entities that are under investigation for allowing students to play on the sports team that aligns with their gender…
A South Burlington Clinic Offers Free Health Care
Every Saturday, people can see a primary care doctor — or even specialists — at a free clinic found within the state’s only mosque.
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