Vermont Asylum Seeker Arrested Outside Workplace, Sparking Community Outcry
Steven Tendo, a Ugandan refugee, was detained by ICE agents despite having a scheduled check-in appointment two days later.
13 Arrested in Vermont Protest at Private Office Building
Winter Storm Warning Update as Snow Forecast Expands
Weather
Lake Champlain Nears Complete Freeze for First Time Since 2019
The lake is expected to fully freeze over in the coming days, a rare occurrence in recent years.

VTrans Shares Plan to Ration Limited Road Salt Supplies
The state agency is asking contractors to pause deliveries to focus on other customers amid a regional shortage.
Lake Champlain Set to Fully Freeze for First Time Since 2019
Rapid ice expansion across the lake signals imminent complete freeze amid arctic blast.
Lifestyle
Burlington Businesses Display Love Messages on Church Street
Hearts with notes for businesses, the city, and loved ones spread joy during the winter months.

Burlington Lifts Boil Water Advisory After Water Main Repair
Extensive Testing Confirms Water Quality Meets Safety Standards
Burlington Editor Launches Subscriber-Only Newsletter
Justin Trombly curates top local stories for weekly 'Justin's Sunday Picks'
Business
Vermont Maple Syrup Producers Anxious About Drought Impacts
State agriculture officials say some sugar makers worry prolonged drought could affect maple tree growth and sugar production.

Bytes.co Wins Gold and Platinum at 2026 AVA Digital Awards
Vermont-based digital marketing agency recognized for client work in SEO and SEM.
Lizzy Lyons appointed Steps' executive director
Vermont domestic violence organization welcomes new leader with decades of experience
Sports
U.S. and Canada Women's Hockey Teams Renew Storied Olympic Rivalry
The two powerhouses will face off in the preliminary round and potentially the gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.

Fans Gather at Switchback Brewing for Seahawks-Patriots Rematch
The two teams battle in a repeat of the 2015 Super Bowl matchup.
Vermont Proposes Soccer-Themed License Plate to Support Climate and Outdoors
Treasurer Pieciak partners with Vermont Green FC to create new revenue stream for sustainability initiatives
Politics
Immigration Court Blocks Deportation of Tufts Graduate Student from Turkey
Rümeysa Öztürk's attorneys say the court found the Department of Homeland Security failed to prove she should be removed from the U.S.

New Book Explores Bernie Sanders' Time as Burlington Mayor
In 'Bernie for Burlington,' Dan Chiasson chronicles Sanders' transformation of the city during the 1980s.
Vermont Unveils Second Round of Housing Investments
State Treasurer and officials to announce new funding for affordable housing projects.