Vermont woman cited after tailgating police cruiser, state police say

A Burlington woman was issued a citation to appear in court after tailgating a Vermont State Police cruiser before speeding off at more than 100 miles per hour.The incident happened on Wednesday just after 9 a.m. According to VSP, a trooper was traveling …

‘Doing business in uncertain times:’ Treasurer’s task force talks turbulence in Vermont in light of new federal ...

Vermont Treasurer Mike Pieciak’s federal transition task force hosted a web panel yesterday afternoon about ongoing economic trends and the new administration’s impacts on Vermont business.  Pieciak opened the panel by welcoming its guest participants, who …

Vermont confirms measles case; risk to public low

WATERBURY — There’s been a case of measles reported in Lamoille County; risk to the public is low, according to the state, and the case isn’t related to the outbreaks being reported in other parts of the United States and Quebec. The Department of Health …

McEnaney takes on Nordic Junior Nationals; 4 more Patriots rep Team Vermont

Mount Anthony concluded its Nordic season last month at Prospect Mountain with the final leg of the Vermont state championship, but several Patriots have extended their campaigns to the regional – and for one standout, national – stage. Sophomore Eli …

Vermont's Wood Warms Program helps families stay warm this winter

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation is taking action to help Vermonters stay warm this winter through the Wood Warms program, which provides free firewood from timber harvests on state lands to those in need. …

The growing justice gap in Vermont

Dear Editor, Justice should not be a privilege reserved for those who can afford it. In Vermont, the gap between legal needs and available resources continues to grow, leaving too many individuals and families without meaningful access to the justice …

Chicago heat wave and Vermont’s housing crisis – Occam’s razor

In 1995, Chicago experienced a heat wave in which the temperature reached 106 degrees, which translated into a heat index of 126, the temperature that the body felt. Within a week, the streets were buckling, the power grids failed, and over 700 people were …

Federal appeals court affirms right to prompt access to Vermont state court records

In a split decision, a federal appeals court has affirmed a lower court ruling that state court officials in Vermont cannot delay the release of court filings until after a review by state officials. Before March 2020, Vermont’s Superior Court did not …

Vermont H.S. playoff scores for Wednesday, March 12

Vermont Cop Was Allegedly Watching Matt Walsh Video When He Hit and Killed Cyclist

A police officer in Vermont who’s been charged with gross negligent conduct after he struck and killed a cyclist with his police cruiser was playing a YouTube video in his squad car at the time of the crash, according to a report from NBC 5. That video was …