Man Shot Dead in McDonald's by Police Was Unarmed, Holding a Cellphone
An investigation is ongoing into the use of deadly force by police officer Christopher Rose during the August 25 incident in Rutland, Vermont.
After Alleged Traffic Guard Attack, Violent Suspect Let Go
The repeat violent offender simply refused to get out of his truck to be arrested and drove away.
VT District Thought to Be Without Mask Mandate Had Board Vote Against It
"Despite what you may hear online, Vermont is in a better position than any other state to deal with COVID," Governor Phil Scott said.
Just 1 Vermont School District Forgoes Mask Mandate as Schools Reopen
"We know masks worked based on our experience with the virus last year," Vermont Education Secretary Dan French said during the state's weekly briefing.
Teacher Asking for Students Pronouns Claims State Senator 'Doxxed' Him
A state senator allegedly shared a teacher's private email address on Facebook because the teacher had asked students for their preferred pronouns.
These States Are Seeing the Lowest Numbers of New COVID Cases
Thanks to their low populations, Vermont and South Dakota are leading the country in the lowest numbers of new COVID cases.
Hot Air Balloon Pilot Dies After Falling Out of Basket
According to state police, the incident occurred on Thursday at around 7:45 p.m. EDT when troopers were notified of an incident involving a hot air balloon in Bradford, Vermont.
Vermont Passport Office Ends Walk-In Service After Inundated With Customers
"I think it's unfair that you're going to change your policy overnight and not notify anybody," said Dina Singh, a customer hoping to get a passport.
Man Who Stole $1.2M Yacht Told Cops He Was 'Taking It for a Test Drive'
A man allegedly drove the yacht from New York to St. Albans, Vermont, before being apprehended by the St. Albans Police Department. A U.S. Border Patrol helicopter patrolling the lake spotted the boat on Tuesday.
Vermont Estimates It Needs 7900 More COVID Shots to Hit 80% Vaccine Rate
Nearly 7900 more Vermonters need to get at least one dose for the state to reach its goal of an 80 percent vaccination rate. The governor will then drop the remaining virus-related restrictions.
Man Arrested for Using PPP COVID Aid Loan to Buy Alpaca Farm
A former Pizzeria owner was arrested yesterday for committing after securing Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan funds worth $660,000.
Vermont Under Fire for Distributing COVID Vaccine Based on Race
Republican Governor Phil Scott announced an initiative on Thursday to vaccinate individuals 16 or older that identify as Black, Indigenous or a person of color, over two weeks before offering all races the same access.
Lara Trump Says Bernie Sanders 'Exactly Right' on 'Scary' Twitter Ban
The former president's daughter-in-law said that it was a rare occasion that she agreed with the Vermont independent senator.
Vermont Meteor's Violent Explosion Causes Earth Tremors Detected by NASA
The space agency said it had received over 100 eyewitness reports and also detected the sound made by the fireball.
Fireball Flies Over Vermont, Other Parts of Northeast at Over 47,000 Mph
Some eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud boom, which sounded like "big trucks crashing."
Price Chopper COVID Vaccine Registration, How To Book an Appointment
Pharmacy staff and customer services cannot book COVID-19 vaccination appointments for residents.
Kinney Drugs COVID Vaccine Registration Details, How to Book an Appointment
Senior transportation services are available for COVID-19 jabs at some of the pharmacy chain's stores in New York and Vermont.
COVID Vaccinations Are Highest in These Five States
North and South Dakota are among the states that have administered the most number of vaccinations in the country so far.
Bernie Sanders Getting COVID Vaccine Spawns 'Bernie Gets a Tattoo' Memes
A photo of the Vermont senator getting vaccinated has inspired people on Twitter to joke that Sanders is actually a really big Titus Andronicus fan.
Trump to Leave Office with at Least $850,000 of Unpaid Campaign Rally Bills
Cities including Albuquerque and Tucson never received money for providing additional security costs when Trump arrived years ago.
Man Refuses to Believe Washington State Is Blue: 'The Only Majority
Despite acknowledging that more people in Washington voted for Democrats than Republicans, TikToker Dutch Hollander seemed to argue that land mass demonstrated a majority for Republicans.
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott Becomes First Incumbent GOP Gov to Vote for Biden
This is the second time Scott has refused to vote for President Donald Trump in a presidential election and his first time voting for the Democratic nominee.
Only Two U.S. States Are Seeing Coronavirus Case Numbers Improve
As average daily cases surge across the U.S., data shows Hawaii and Vermont's COVID-19 numbers have improved in recent weeks.
COVID Cases Are Skyrocketing in These 5 States
North Carolina, Tennessee, Montana, New Mexico and Vermont have each seen a more than 50-percent rise in new cases in recent weeks.
Wedding Photo of Maskless Guests and No Social Distancing Causes Concerns
A photo on social media showed a large crowd of wedding attendees seated side by side without face coverings, despite state regulations.
U.S. Coronavirus Deaths Are Lowest in These Five States
As total U.S. deaths approach 200,000, these states have avoided the worst of the pandemic.
What Did Vermont Get Right in Coronavirus Fight? Fauci Hails State
"I wonder if I could bottle that and take it with me when I go around talking to other parts of the country," Fauci said. "This should be the model for the country."
Should Undocumented Immigrants Receive Stimulus Checks? Vermont Says Yes
A bill in Vermont would provide $1,200 stimulus checks to people who were ineligible under the CARES Act because of their immigration status.
GOP Vermont Governor: 'I Won't Be Voting for President Trump'
The Republican governor added that he hasn't yet decided if he will cast a vote for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden this election season.
U.S. Coronavirus Cases Are Rising in These 15 States
Average daily new cases have been on an upward trend in several states in the Midwest, including Iowa, Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska.