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Vermont considers banning guns in bars

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Scammer takes over local historian’s Facebook page – BEWARE

At this time, please DO NOT enter Rod Bigelow’s Facebook page and BE AWARE of scammers. Many people know Rod Bigelow as a Dannemora historian, co-author of the book Dannemora, and President of The Bigelow Society. Unfortunately, a scammer took over his Facebook page, removing important Dannerora history and personal information. The scammer is saying […]

Judge orders woman facing charges related to fatal border patrol shooting held in custody as investigation sprawls

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem makes surprise visit to Vermont following shooting of border patrol agent

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Man tied to suspect in Vermont border patrol killing could face death penalty in California, prosecutor says

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Vermont Conversation: Facing ‘systematic abandonment’ by the Trump administration, Vermont refugees confront fear and uncertainty

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Border agent shooting suspect makes initial appearance in front of Burlington judge

“The guns recovered from the scene of the shooting were purchased from an individual who is allegedly a resident of Orleans, Vermont.” Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Suspension of federal funding hits Vermont refugee resettlement agencies and dozens of new arrivals

“Our 40-year history has shown the remarkable compassion of Americans towards those who stood alongside US troops, escaped violent conflicts, and those seeking hope and freedom,” Joe Wiah, executive director of the council Click here for the VTDigger story 

Suspects in killings of Vermont border patrol agent and California man connected by marriage license, extreme ideology

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‘I had to shut down’: Student who endured persistent racism at Woodstock school wins settlement against district, supervisory union

“He was called the N-word. His head was compared to a chimpanzee’s skull. A banana was waved at him with comments about him looking like he needed it.” Click here for the VTDigger story 

60 mph winds and snow forecast

Monday 1/27/25 – 3:31 p.m. NWS Burlington Gusty winds, up to 60 mph locally, will continue tonight through 9 PM as an arctic front approaches the region. Snow showers will move into the area beginning around 5 PM, with heavier snow and embedded snow squalls likely between midnight and 5 AM. #NYwx #VTwx

Prosecutor says woman charged in fatal border agent shooting had ties to people of interest in other homicides

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Snow likely this evening into tomorrow morning, roads likely hazardous

Snow is likely from this evening into tomorrow morning. Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous for portions of northern New York. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

Federal prosecutors file charges in probe of fatal shooting of border patrol agent in Vermont

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Vermont reports progress on $600M of investments in clean water projects

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UVM Health Network executives made $3 million in bonuses in 2024

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The last two winters were the 3rd and 1st warmest, respectively

National Weather Service (NWS) Burlington With nearly two-thirds of Meteorological winter (D-J-F) being completed, the Champlain Valley is averaging about 5 degrees colder than the past two winters, yet this winter has been statistically average. The last two winters were the 3rd and 1st warmest, respectively. #vtwx #nywx

Procession for slain border patrol agent to be held in Burlington

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‘It was shocking and horrific and surreal’: Family of Border Patrol Agent killed in Vermont speaks out

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Officials identify U.S. Border Patrol agent killed Monday in Coventry, disclose more details of shooting

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Border Patrol agent killed in shooting in Vermont; Person in custody

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Colchester asylum-seeker fears deportation as feds order him to report the day after Donald Trump takes office

“I am very, very scared,” Steven Tendo said. Click here for the VTDigger story 

2 dead, including U.S. Border Patrol agent, following shooting in northern Vermont

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U.S. Border Patrol agent killed in incident in northern Vermont

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Wind chills below zero in the outlook

National Weather Service – Burlington-  Heads up! Temperatures will turn very cold Monday onward, with wind chills below zero throughout Vermont and northern New York. The mountains will be especially cold. Anyone planning to recreate outdoors should take precautions against the extreme cold.