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A car traveling over 100 mph on Route 105 in Sheldon struck a cow in the road on Sunday night, killing the driver and the cow, police said.

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U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Swanton Sector says illegal entry into U.S. has more than doubled this year

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Suspect in Burlington’s Sunday homicides appears in court

The suspect pleaded not guilty to one count of second degree murder Click here for the NBC 5 News report 

2 dead in Burlington and South Burlington shootings, police probe possible connection

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Burlington police investigating a fatal shooting on Pine St.

Officials were called to the apartment around 8:15 p.m. Sunday Click here for the NBC 5 News Story 

North Country Honor Flights 42 and 43 depart for DC

Plattsburgh – October 1, 2022 – North Country Honor Flights 42 & 43 Send-Off Ceremony at the U.S. Oval. Thank you to David Brown for supplementing our Peru Gazette photos. Bios Flight #42 – October 1, 2022 Charles Boss, Jr. U.S. Army                           […]

Honor Flights 42 & 43 escorted to the flight line by 177 motorcycles

Plattsburgh, NY October 1, 2022 – 177 motorcycles, police and fire department escort North Country Honor Flights 42 and 43 to their flight to Washington D.C. The Homeland Security helicopter flew overhead.  

‘This is an immediate need’: Vermont doesn’t have enough beds for juveniles involved in violence

“It’s not clear exactly whether this phenomenon — which officials said often involves out-of-state individuals linked to the drug trade — has impacted overall crime rates or public safety in Vermont.” Click here for the VTDigger story 

Burlington businesses take safety precautions following 3 violent crimes in the city Wednesday

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Police investigating gunfire incident in downtown Burlington

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Abortion by pill rose in 2020, Vermont data shows

The Vermont Department of Health reported 1,227 abortions in the state in 2020. That’s about 200 abortions per 1,000 live births, compared to 170 per 1,000 in 2019 — a slight uptick after years of decline. Click here for the VTDIGGER story 

Burlington City Council Green-Lights Four Cannabis Businesses

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Hamilton College alum who alleged sexual harassment sues Andrew Cuomo

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LCBP Hosting Patrick Leahy Photo Contest

Grand Isle, VT – In recognition of Senator Patrick Leahy’s long-standing commitment to Lake Champlain and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, the LCBP is holding the Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Photo Contest. The LCBP will accept photo submissions in four categories that correspond to the four management goals of […]

Burlington Police release data on shootings

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2 men arrested after fatal shooting in Burlington’s City Hall Park By Alan J. Keays

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UVM Health Network names Sunil Eappen its next president and CEO

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Pacific Group Resorts win bid for Jay Peak Resort

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Burlington dispatchers blame ‘defunding’ for slow police response, crime victims say

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Schools focus on teaching emergency preparedness as classes begin

Peru- NY Emergency drills are a key factor in making sure students and staff are ready for a safe school year. Click here for the NBC 5 News story 

Burlington Police Department investigates its own handling of bike path emergency call

“She dialed 911 as quickly as she could and was transferred to Burlington’s dispatch center. According to Keve, the dispatcher told her no police officers were available to respond and said, ‘“Ma’am, there’s nothing we can do since we’ve been defunded.”’ Click here for the VTDIGGER story 

UVM Health Network expanding tele-health capabilities for smaller hospitals and the NICU

New video call capabilities are connecting doctors in the newborn intensive care unit to smaller hospitals. Click here for the NBC 5 News story 

A shooting incident believed to be “different” leaves one man dead in Burlington

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Burlington Police investigating third homicide of year

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Vermonters prepare for retail cannabis shops to open this fall

The Cannabis Control Board will be reviewing its first retail applications next week Click here for the NBC 5 New story