After Police Scandal, Burlington Adopts a Social Media Policy

by Courtney Lamdin Posted on April 27, 2020 at 10:41PM

St. Michael's College Discounts Tuition for Vermont Students

by Colin Flanders Posted on April 27, 2020 at 8:21PM

College leaders have taken steps to deal with the enrollment squeeze, reducing faculty and rolling out new programs to entice more students. But Moody's Investors Service still downgraded the college's bond rating earlier this year over "sustained decreases" in revenue, citing a 20 percent enrollment decline between fiscal year 2015 and 2019.

Most Burlington Infections Tied to Nursing Homes, New Data Show

by Derek Brouwer Posted on April 27, 2020 at 7:54PM

Scott Administration, Legislature Clash Over Coronavirus Spending

by Paul Heintz Posted on April 27, 2020 at 6:27PM

And, frankly, I don't have a clue," said Sen. Dick Sears (D-Bennington), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. "And this puts us in a really difficult position to try to partner with you or with the administration in this effort."

Judge Orders Williston Man to Stop Selling Overpriced Masks

by Derek Brouwer Posted on April 27, 2020 at 4:05PM

Weinberger Suspends Burlington Police Chief Search for a Year

by Courtney Lamdin Posted on April 24, 2020 at 3:48PM

The city convened a search committee that was poised to review candidates' applications in early March when the coronavirus hit, Weinberger said. "It's my strong sense that many candidates who would have been strong candidates for this position are now being called on to serve their own communities during this time of crisis," he said.

Prison Outbreak Leads to Skate Shop Owner's Release

by Derek Brouwer Posted on April 24, 2020 at 3:21PM

Inmates and pre-trial detainees have flooded the courts with similar requests in recent weeks, many of which are still pending. Van Hazinga had a few factors working in his favor: His crime was nonviolent, he faces a federal sentence of just a few more months in prison, and he claimed reduced lung capacity from a severe skateboarding accident and years of smoking marijuana.

Data Show Vermont Air Guard F-35 Flights Spiked in April

by Kevin McCallum Posted on April 24, 2020 at 2:57PM

Scott Further Loosens Business Restrictions As Spread of Virus Slows

by Colin Flanders Posted on April 24, 2020 at 1:29PM

Outdoor retail facilities such as garden centers and greenhouses can also start providing in-person service, Scott said, though no more than 10 people, including staff, are permitted at one time. Businesses already open using curbside pickup or delivery must continue to operate with as few employees as possible.

After Officer's Arrest, St. Albans to Examine Police Hiring, Training

by Derek Brouwer Posted on April 23, 2020 at 6:32PM