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Folks across our region spent Monday morning digging out from the biggest storm of the season.

Air travelers on Monday continue to face cancelled flights and delays.

An encampment fire broke out near a popular nature spot in Winooski.

Vermont and New York are on the list of mostly Democratic-controlled states being scrutinized.

The Howard Center has announced it will close its Safe Recovery Program site on Clark Street by the end of June this year.

Monday remains a First Alert Weather Day as snow continues to fall around the region. While the heaviest of the snow has come to an end, we are still expecting accumulating snow through the day.

Vermont Governor Phil Scott has joined a growing number of lawmakers criticizing federal authorities over the second fatal shooting of a protester in Minneapolis over the weekend.

Vermont State Police say one man is dead after a fire in Sharon.

New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller died on this day in history,

Residents stock up on supplies and plan indoor activities during winter storm.

Vermont, New York, and the Upper Valley are bracing for its biggest snowfall since February of last year. Snow begins falling late Sunday evening and continues through Monday.

The snow didn’t stop loyal Patriots fans from coming out to cheer on their team.

Vermont State Police said both lanes of I-91 Southbound were closed Sunday evening near mile marker 74.5 in Norwich due to a fire.

Multiple cities throughout Vermont and New York have instituted parking bans in preparation for incoming snow and ice Sunday and Monday.

A notorious killer from our region was on trial at the Essex County courthouse on this day in 2000.

In preparation for the severe weather, the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles announced a temporary travel restriction on Route 9.

Some people might say bigger is better, but sometimes you have to put in a little extra work. In this week’s “In the Garden,” garden expert Charlie Nardozzi and our Sharon Meyer show us how care for giant indoor plants.

One person is dead and two others are hurt after a crash on Route 100 in Waterbury, according to Vermont State Police.

A Bradford man is in critical condition after a fire in a camper, State Police say.

Police have identified the victims in a multi-car crash that happened in Colchester Friday night.

Despite freezing temperatures, people still got outside Saturday to enjoy the sunshine, embracing the cold in typical Vermont fashion.

Frigid temperatures didn’t stop die-hard skiers and riders from hitting the slopes at Killington Resort on Saturday.

In the same way we’re impacted by extreme cold, rapid temperature changes can affect soil, too.

The Burlington Department of Public Works has announced a winter parking ban for Sunday and Monday, due to forecasts calling for widespread snow.

A serial killer born in Vermont was executed today in 1989.

Just in time for the coldest weather Vermont has seen in the last few years, the Vermont Farmers Food Center unveils new renovations to the building.

The wind will be light tonight, but temperatures will still plummet into the single digits, teens and 20s below zero. If you head outdoors, dress in layers and wear a hat and gloves. Please keep the pets indoors! Sunday afternoon will be a touch warmer, though still frigid with highs in the single digits to low teens.

The leader of Vermont’s largest health care institution, UVM Medical Center, and Senator Bernie Sanders sat down together on Friday night to discuss the state’s health care crisis.

Two people have died after a multi-car crash at the intersection of Roosevelt Highway and Coon Hill Road in Colchester on Friday night.

A federal judge says the Trump administration must keep the money flowing for now for programs aimed at helping low-income families with children in five states, including New York.

The bill would allow people to buy lottery tickets on their phones and computers.

This month marks two years of legal sports betting in Vermont, and revenue is up. While there's still some opposition to the industry, there's also hope for its future.

Vermont Supreme Court nominee and acting U.S. Attorney Michael Drescher defended his role in high-profile deportation cases during a confirmation hearing.

A regional road salt shortage is forcing Vermont communities to prioritize routes as a major winter storm approaches.

The governor warned of a dangerous combination of heavy snow and extreme cold temperatures.

The Vermont Symphony Orchestra will create an original work about one of the earliest-documented same-sex couples in the United States.

A Vermont veterinarian offers tips on how to recognize signs of cold stress in your pets as the temperatures plummet.

Seven Days' Eva Sollberger meets a family of four whose premiums now cost more than their mortgage, and to two uninsured Vermonters who went without.

Horse and cattle owners in our region will increase feed and monitor water systems to protect their animals as frigid temperatures approach.

Need something to help warm you heart during this cold weather? Meet some pets who would love to share your home.

Vermont State Police will implement "freeze patrols" this weekend as officials warn of dangerous cold and urge safety precautions.

Flames spilled out of the home as firefighters battled the blaze for more than four hours on Thursday.

Fire crews were called to the home on Peru Street shortly after 5 p.m. Thursday.

A former Plymouth State University skier died in a backwoods ski accident this past weekend in Japan.

Sen. Bernie Sanders and the CEO of UVM Health will hold a town meeting on Friday about the skyrocketing costs of health care in Vermont.

Police say a Vermont man was killed when he went off the road and crashed his pickup into a pond.

As the extreme cold weather moves into our region, overnight shelters and warming stations are opening across Vermont.

About 50 people gathered at the Brandon Town Hall on Thursday night to discuss vaccines and learn more about them.

Vermont's smallest city is running low on its road salt supply as harsh winter conditions continue to impact the region.

Experts say the subzero temperatures will not impact syrup quality, and some maple producers are even getting in some early-season tapping already.