Valentine's Day Forecast Much Improved from 2007 Blizzard
After a snowy start, the weather will clear up for a pleasant Valentine's Day weekend in Vermont.
North Country Towns Endure Lengthy Freezing Streaks
Barbara Mayhew-Belatski, Longtime Vermont Social Worker, Dies at 71
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
GSR Solutions Advances Bolt-On Regenerative Organic Platform for Dairy Farms and Digesters
Validated biotechnology that enhances dairy farm digester and non-digester operations while reducing nutrient runoff risk and creating valuable organic products

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.
Weather
Snow Brings Slick Tuesday Evening Commute
Heaviest snow expected during evening rush hour in Vermont and New York

Winter Storm Warning Update as Snow Forecast Expands
New winter weather alerts issued across Northeast and Upper Midwest as active February pattern delivers snow, gusty winds, and hazardous travel conditions.
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.
Sports
U.S. Skier Wins Back-to-Back Super-G Silver Medal on Timely Family Olympic Anniversary
Ryan Cochran-Siegle secures second consecutive silver in men's super-G race at 2026 Winter Olympics in Bormio, Italy.

Ben Ogden Ends 50-Year US Men's Cross-Country Drought
The 24-year-old Vermonter wins silver in the men's sprint classic at the Milan Cortina Games.
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.
Crime
Alleged Leader of Vermont Human Smuggling Ring Arrested
Authorities say Francisco Antonio Luna Rosado operated a large-scale operation bringing immigrants illegally across the Vermont-Canada border.

Feds Bust Leader of Human Smuggling Ring Bringing Migrants to NYC
The 70-member trafficking group conspired to illegally transport dozens of migrants, including children, across the northern border into the U.S.
13 Arrested in Vermont Protest at Private Office Building
Demonstrators refused to leave property despite trespassing warnings from police