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The Transportation Department said the state has refused to revoke the CDLs for immigrants since an audit uncovered problems last year.

At Maplefields in Saint Johnsbury, Janet Lucas holds court. Three days a week, the Super Senior presides over a coffee klatch that is the life of the store.

In a ruling filed Thursday, U.S. District Judge William Sessions denied Monsanto's request to throw the case out before trial.

Gov. Phil Scott on Thursday announced his appointment of Kevin Scully to fill the vacant Chittenden-18 seat.

Troopers say Timothy Montagne was last seen on Wednesday afternoon in Bristol.

Chittenden County State’s Attorney Sarah George will prosecute the criminal case against Grand Isle’s state’s attorney.

Some tourism leaders are leery of a proposed new tax on second homes, saying it could impact the state’s visitor economy.

A Vermont fourth grader has advanced to the finals in this year's national "Doodle for Google" contest.

Police say more women have come forward with accusations of sexual misconduct against the Windsor County sheriff.

A Berlin teen faces several charges after allegedly shooting a BB or pellet gun at people and cars.

The Storm Prediction Center has put part of our region under a slight risk of severe weather.

A community art center in Brattleboro focuses on art and advocacy, providing a place to create while offering basic needs to those who struggle with homelessness.

Vermont Olympian Ilona Maher had strong words for Quinnipiac University after the school announced Tuesday it would drop its women’s rugby program's varsity status.

Vermont’s own Noah Kahan is on this year’s list of 100 most influential people from Time Magazine.

The cinder block fell through the ice at 6:21 a.m. Thursday.

Applications for the New York State Cooling Assistance Benefit program are now open.

A bill in the Vermont Statehouse aims to create a new section of Vermont law, prohibiting interference with voters and election officials.

The two resolutions to block U.S. sales of bulldozers and bombs to Israel were opposed by all Republicans.

Salamander "crossing guards" are helping amphibian friends make their migration safely.

There will be an extra emphasis on stopping drunk drivers the week of April 20-April 26.

A small Vermont town fought to preserve its rural character by keeping a dirt road from being paved on this day in history.

Thursday is a First Alert Weather Day. After days of a stationary front stuck over our region which kept the north cool and the south warm. Tomorrow, a warm, humid airmass is pushing into the region Thursday, sending temperatures into the 70s and dew points climbing into the 60s — the kind of atmospheric conditions that thunderstorms thrive on. Add in a strong jet stream overhead providing the spin and lift needed to organize and mix the ingredients for a severe weather threat Thursday afternoon and evening. Thursday is a First Alert Weather Day.

The city of Burlington plans to repave more streets this season than in recent years. City officials claim extra funds will allow them to repave an extra mile.

Students in Plattsburgh got the chance to hear from a top Canadian official about the country’s current relationship with the United States.

The northbound lanes of Interstate 89 were closed in Montpelier on Wednesday evening because of a crash.

It was a case of “better late than never” for a 100-year-old World War II veteran from Morrisville.

Six people face drug charges following a monthslong drug investigation in Brattleboro.

Lawmakers are scrambling to find new funding streams that can help fix the problem without further burdening taxpayers.

Construction is underway for new housing in Burlington for those with developmental disabilities.

St. Albans City police say Grand Isle County State's Attorney Doug DiSabito showed up drunk at the Franklin County Courthouse on Tuesday.

A popular Burlington food stop marked the start of its 2026 season on Wednesday.

Norwich is home to King Arthur Baking Company’s flagship store, where baking and community connection are served hot from the oven.

The moderate Democrat says she will push to create a new tax on multimillion-dollar second homes in New York City.

The North Country is stuck in a rainy weather pattern, and it’s creating wetter-than-normal conditions in farmers’ fields.

The potential repeal of the measure comes after harsh pushback from Vermonters and the Rural Caucus.

Video shows a student exiting the bus as a driver blows through a stop sign and careens around the bus, nearly hitting the child.

The Champlain Valley could soon become a federally recognized wine region.

More than 350 high school students from across Vermont got hands-on experience Wednesday learning about careers beyond doctors and nurses.

Vermonters have paid an average of $218 more a month in home heating costs since the start of the war with Iran, according to new data.

Vermont Sen. Peter Welch is calling for an extension of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire set to expire in less than a week.

This year's festival will feature unique performances pairing music with figure skating and skateboarding.

The Vermont House is expected to vote Thursday on the next steps of a sweeping education reform bill, but the outcome is anything but clear.

Today marks the anniversary of a Vermont cold case that has gone unsolved for four decades.

At least eight guards were injured after a series of fights at the Dannemora prison, according to the correction officers’ union.

Officials say the organization faces increased demand on volunteers, difficulty filling board positions, and declining membership.

Voters from two school districts passed their budgets on Tuesday night.

Two New York men face charges after police say they stole a car over the weekend and crashed it in the town of Massena.

After a major federal funding cut last year, Vermont had to scale back awards for a program that helps put fresh, local food on children's plates.

Vermont and New York are among several states reassessing clean energy targets.

Vermont lawmakers are considering a bill that aims to strengthen the state’s home and land improvement fraud law.