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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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...