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Senate Party Meetings: Transparency Concerns and Access Issues
Democratic Majority Leader Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, D-Chittenden Southeast, was spotted listening to a debate at the Statehouse in Montpelier on a fine Tuesday morning in February. The photo was captured by Glenn Russell/VTDigger,...
Vermont Halts Covid-19 Data Publication – VTDigger
The Vermont Department of Health recently made a significant decision to halt the publication of Covid-19 data in its weekly surveillance reports. This move comes as the department transitions to a new format that...
City Council Elections Impact Burlington Power Balance
In a high-stakes election that could shift the balance of power in Burlington, Vermont, voters are gearing up for Town Meeting Day to determine the majority party on the city council. With only two...
Plane crash near Mount Equinox prompts Manchester rescue response
Three people were injured in a small plane crash near Mount Equinox, prompting a swift response from Manchester police and fire crews. The incident, reported early Wednesday morning, presented a challenging situation for emergency...
Royalton Town Meeting 2025: Floodplain Regulations Considered
The Royalton Town Meeting in 2025 has sparked heated debate over floodplain regulations that could significantly impact development and property use in the area. Rhona Tuthill, a long-time resident and horse owner, voiced concerns...
Scrutiny over Hinesburg Police Chief’s Departure
Former Hinesburg Police Chief Anthony Cambridge has recently come under scrutiny for his actions leading up to his departure from the department. As detailed in internal communications, Cambridge's decision to delete police security footage...
Legal battle between UVM and grad student union over size
A legal battle between the University of Vermont (UVM) and the graduate student union has been ongoing for nearly a year since graduate students voted to unionize. The crux of the dispute revolves around...
Legislation Affirms Hyde Park Election Results
Legislation Affirms Hyde Park Election ResultsOn a brisk November day in 2018, voters in Hyde Park made their way to the polling place, casting their ballots in what they believed to be a routine...
Police Sergeant Charged in Fatal Cyclist Strike – Latest News
A police sergeant from the Shelburne Police Department found himself at the center of a tragic incident that resulted in the death of a stationary cyclist in South Burlington. The Vermont State Police recently...
Canada’s Top Diplomat Visits Montpelier Amid Fraying Relations
Canada's Top Diplomat Visits Montpelier Amid Fraying RelationsIn the midst of escalating tensions between the United States and Canada, Canadian consul general Bernardette Jordan made a high-profile visit to Montpelier on Wednesday, Feb. 19....
Vermont USDA Research Unit Faces Layoffs: Shockwaves in Team
A Devastating Blow: Vermont USDA Research Team Faces LayoffsIn a quiet corner of Vermont, nestled within the University of Vermont’s Horticulture Research and Education Center, a team of dedicated researchers and scientists were abruptly...
Second Inmate Death at Springfield Prison Sparks Concern
The recent passing of Michael Myers, a 51-year-old inmate at the Southern State Correctional Facility in Springfield, has sparked concerns over the safety and well-being of incarcerated individuals. Myers, who had been expressing feelings...
Judge rules against blocking noncitizen voting in Burlington
A Vermont Judge Upholds Noncitizen Voting in BurlingtonIn a recent ruling at Burlington City Hall, Chittenden County Superior Court Judge Samuel Hoar, Jr. dismissed a lawsuit, backed by a national conservative group, that sought...
Burlington Interim Police Chief Won’t Seek Permanent Role
Burlington Interim Police Chief Won't Seek Permanent RoleBurlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak took to the podium during a press conference in Burlington on Thursday, Feb. 13, to address the city's health and safety issues. Among...
Petition Demands Removal of Superintendent After School Racism Case
Woodstock School Faces Backlash Over Racism CaseMore than 100 individuals have signed a petition demanding the resignation or removal of Sherry Sousa, the superintendent of the Mountain Views Supervisory Union, following a recent VTDigger...
CEO of BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont Retires After 16 Years
BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont's CEO, Don George, has announced his retirement after serving in the role for 16 years. The decision comes amidst a challenging period for the healthcare industry in Vermont, with rising...
Woman in Washington State Denies Charges in Border Patrol Agent Shooting
In a recent incident that has sent shockwaves through both the local community and law enforcement agencies, a woman from Washington state has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a U.S....
Remote Northeast Kingdom Property Draws Interest Before Border Patrol Shooting
A week before a tragic shootout that claimed the life of a border patrol agent and one of the suspects involved, Teresa Youngblut and Felix Bauckholt, two young visitors, reached out to a Vermont...
State Police Investigate Suspicious Disappearance of Bradford Man
Vermont State Police Investigate Mysterious Disappearance of Bradford ResidentIn a surprising turn of events, Vermont State Police have shifted their focus on the peculiar disappearance of Corey Crooker, a 43-year-old man from Bradford, deeming...
State Energy Official Questions Trump’s Tariff Plans
The House Energy and Digital Infrastructure Committee at the Statehouse in Montpelier was abuzz with curiosity and concern on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, as Department of Public Service Commissioner Kerrick Johnson took the stand...