A spirited debate under the golden dome competing needs over dwindling federal cash. Vermont lawmakers pass a mid-year spending plan to the tune of $300 million Thursday.
The first residents are set to move into Burlington’s pod community next week. The low-barrier shelter in the Old North End is months behind schedule, and officials on Thursday revealed substantial changes to the rules for those staying there.
Search and rescue calls have been increasing over the past few years in our region. Calls for help can range from a cardiac arrest on the top of a mountain during the summer to an injured backcountry skier lost in the woods. And when it comes to central Vermont, it’s often Stowe Mountain Rescue crews that are the first to respond.
This week’s deep freeze has a lot of Vermonters making sure their heating fuels are topped off and furnaces ready to kick on. And for some fuel dealers and customers, it’s also renewed interest in a legislative proposal aimed at phasing out one of the state’s biggest contributors to climate-heating emissions.
A former Vermont state representative is featured in a new documentary about online harassment and the film is making its U.S. debut at the Statehouse on Tuesday.
With dangerous windchills in the forecast for our region, the state is reminding folks of warming and overnight shelters available for those who may need them.
More than a dozen community leaders gathered in Burlington on Thursday to urge residents to vote no on a measure that would create an independent police oversight board.
A film written by a Vermont native is nominated for an Oscar. Our Cat Viglienzoni talked with screenwriter and editor Nick Paley about "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On."
More fallout from that fight that broke out during a Vermont middle school basketball game: Fans will be banned from all home games in the district for the rest of the season.
Organizers say a pilot project aimed at allowing Vermonters to enjoy winter trail use while protecting an important deer wintering area was a success, so it will continue in 2023.
Many people know how to spend money but saving money isn’t always as intuitive. Now, one area high school has made financial literacy a requirement for students to graduate.
Ausable River flooding has devastated several Adirondack communities over the years. With new state and federal funding, state and community organizations are hoping to protect and provide resources for the small towns and hamlets surrounding it.
With frigid weather expected in the coming days, Burlington's mayor announced the opening of an extreme cold weather emergency shelter from Thursday to Sunday.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed dramatic spending to help New York City handle a wave of international migrants and to stabilize its reeling public transit system with her $227 billion state budget Wednesday, even as she warned of tougher economic times ahead.
How far would you go for Wi-Fi? For one woman in Northern New York, the answer is to the top of a mountain. But now she and her community are asking the state for help finding something more permanent. Our Kiana Burks reports.
Vermont lawmakers are wrestling with the need for housing while protecting the environment. A bill introduced in the House looks to cut down the middle of both issues. Our Kevin Gaiss breaks it down.
A fantasy adventure filmed in Vermont is set to premiere in the state. Our Cat Viglienzoni got a preview from the filmmaker who says friendship is the heart of the story.
Winter weather doesn’t stop wildlife. In this week’s Wildlife Watch, Ike Bendavid reports on how birds can be active even in the most inclement conditions.
It’s going to be a frigid week with temperatures expected to dip into the minus 20s by the weekend. Our Hailey Morgan spoke with a vet to get some tips on how to keep our furry friends safe when temperatures get dangerously cold.
A key legislative committee has given the green light to a $280 million spending package that would extend a key deadline for housing homeless Vermonters.
Vermont lawmakers are looking to provide legal protections for people who seek and perform abortions and gender-affirming care since the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade. Our Calvin Cutler reports.
New York’s governor has vetoed a bill that would have allowed wrongful death lawsuits to include claims for emotional damage, a change that could have led to much bigger payouts for fatal accidents and deadly medical errors.
Motorists are feeling more pain at the pumps as gas prices slowly creep up again. Our Hailey Morgan talked with AAA about what's driving the increases and what's still to come.
A wolf-hybrid dog is settling into his new home in Vermont -- which isn’t out of the ordinary. What makes Zeus special is how he wound up in the Green Mountain State.
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