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July 14, 2023

Vermonters rally together in recovery efforts as storms loom, following historic flooding

Residents of Vermont worked Friday to dry out their homes and businesses that were severely damaged by unprecedented flooding, even though another round of storms has been forcasted.

July 12, 2023

Boy, 3, dies after falling into water storage tank at resort splash pad: Police

Vermont police say that a 3-year-old boy died after he fell into a water storage tank at a resort splash pad while he was at day camp on July 6.

July 11, 2023

Vermont flooding closes dozens of roads, President Biden declares emergency

Vermont has been hit with up to two months' worth of rainwater, leading to flooding across the state. Many roads were closed, and President Biden declared that an emergency exists.

July 10, 2023

Accused Vermont cop killer pleads innocent in fatal crash

Tate Rheaume, 20, pleaded innocent Monday to charges over his involvement in a fatal vehicle collision with Rutland, Vermont Officer Jessica Ebbighausen.

July 9, 2023

Vermont police officer, 19, killed during high-speed chase involving burglary suspect

A Vermont cop scheduled to begin training in August to be a full-time officer was killed in a high-speed chase involving a burglary suspect. Jessica Ebbighausen was just 19 years old.

July 8, 2023

Native chief is 'open' to talks with Ben & Jerry's over ice cream maker’s HQ, which he says is on tribal land

Chief Don Stevens of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation says he is 'open' to speaking with Ben & Jerry's about a tweet calling for the return of native lands.

July 7, 2023

Vermont firearms training center owner arrested until parts of his 30-acre facility are demolished

The owner of a 30-acre firearms training center has been arrested until he can prove that parts of his facility have been removed or demolished.

July 6, 2023

Vermont agrees to pay $16.5 million to settle Jay Peak resort fraud lawsuits from foreign investors

The former owner and president of the Jay Peak resort in Vermont allegedly was involved in a fraud scheme. The state of Vermont agreed to pay $16.5 million to settle lawsuits.

July 6, 2023

Dozens of Vermont school districts sue Monsanto over toxic contamination in educational buildings

Chemical giant Monsanto is being sued by dozens of Vermont school districts over the contamination of educational buildings from chemicals known as PCBs.

June 30, 2023

Vermont museum receives over 200 pieces of Native American art, plans to construct $12.6 million facility

Shelburne Museum received a 200-piece Native American art collection. The Vermont museum is planning to build a $12.6 million facility to house the donated collection.