Vermont and Northern New York Emerge from Historic Freeze
Temperatures rise above freezing for the first time in weeks, ending a prolonged cold snap.
Orono Student Named to Champlain College Online President's List
Jim Phelps Sworn In as UVM Chief of Police
Lifestyle
Great Ice Festival Draws Hundreds to Vermont Lake
Annual event celebrates frozen Lake Champlain with outdoor activities.

UVM Debuts 'Better Burger' with Sustainable Meat Mix
New patty uses 70% local Vermont beef and 30% mushroom roots to reduce environmental impact.
Barbara Mayhew-Belatski, Longtime Vermont Social Worker, Dies at 71
Remembered for her tenacious spirit, compassionate nature, and lifelong dedication to community mental health care.
Weather
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
Saranac Lake, Newcomb, and other areas in New York and Vermont have spent nearly a month below freezing.
Snow Brings Slick Tuesday Evening Commute
Heaviest snow expected during evening rush hour in Vermont and New York
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.
Sports
Vermont Defeats Bryant 90-63 Behind Gus Yalden's 27 Points
The University of Vermont men's basketball team dominated Bryant University in a 90-63 victory.

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.
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