Border Patrol alleges detained migrant leader in Vermont sought to smuggle Mexican woman across northern border

De La Cruz and Perez are Mexican citizens who entered the United States in recent years without permission and now live in Milton, just north of Burlington. They have been held in state prisons pending deportation proceedings. So far, neither has been …

Fewer private schools are now eligible for public dollars in Vermont

As the debate over education reform raged on in Montpelier, one subject came to dominate the rest: independent schools. Bitter disagreements over private schools nearly ended negotiations on several occasions, and critics of the overhaul have leaned into …

One week later: Advocates for Vermont's homeless call for change

A week after many disabled people were sent to live outside, Vermont's shelter providers were still asking Gov. Phil Scott to do something. On July 1, hundreds of people, many of them children, left the General Assistance Emergency Housing Program (GA …

Bristol tops Vermont in rain-shortened game

MONTPELIER — The Vermont Mountaineers suffered their third straight loss in a six-inning 6-2 defeat at the hands of the Bristol Blues on Monday night. The game was moved up to 5:30 p.m. and was called shortly after 7:30 p.m. due to incoming stroms, …

Vermont, Ohio, North Carolina, and Oregon enact K-12 cellphone bans

Welcome to the Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Vermont, Ohio, North Carolina, and Oregon enact K-12 cellphone bans  Nine candidates running in Aug. 5 primary for mayor of Seattle, …

Vermont businesses run 'Local Prime Day' to encourage buying local

In response to Amazon’s Prime Day, a few local businesses in Chittenden County have started their own “Local Prime Day" campaign to encourage people to support small businesses and to promote the in-person shopping options in the area. Promotions like …

Scott administration begins tracing Vermont impacts of Trump spending and tax cut bill

Gov. Phil Scott's administration has begun its review of how the new federal budget bill will impact the state of Vermont. Spending reductions in Medicaid and federal nutritional programs will be closely scrutinized. The bill also extends federal …

Vermont Man, 77, Killed on I-95 Near Sebastian While Helping Turtle

A 77-year-old man from Vermont was fatally struck on Interstate 95 in Florida Sunday afternoon while attempting to help a turtle cross the highway, authorities said. The incident occurred around 4:20 p.m. near Sebastian, according to the Florida Highway …

Senator Welch visits Vermont towns to discuss new bill

Posted: Jul 8, 2025 / 11:12 AM EDT Updated: Jul 8, 2025 / 11:12 AM EDT COLCHESTER, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – On Monday, Senator Welch visited Barre and Montpelier, where he met with community leaders and flood-impacted Vermonters to discuss his new …

Military veterans in Vermont get new tax exemptions: What to know