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Vermont State Police say they have apprehended a 29-year-old suspect in connection with an incident in Enosburgh on Friday morning that left one person dead and a second hospitalized. Police had issued a bulletin Friday morning saying they were searching for Jordan Lawyer, of Enosburgh. In an update around 11:30...

Four of the homicides have led to criminal charges, three remain unsolved and one case has been closed following the death of a suspect. Read the story on VTDigger here: One year after ‘unprecedented’ month of 8 homicides in Vermont, some remain unsolved.

Looking for a trail that combines ease with a touch of adventure?. Otter Creek Gorge Trail in Middlebury delivers exactly that, guiding you through 2.6 miles of scenic beauty to a stunning waterfall. This peaceful walk is a perfect escape for those who enjoy Vermont’s natural charm. Discovering this...

Medicare Advantage plans offered by MVP and WellCare will no longer be available in Vermont next year, part of a nationwide decrease in plan offerings. Read the story on VTDigger here: 2 Medicare Advantage plans will no longer be available in Vermont in 2025.

Shanty On The Shore in Burlington, Vermont has a lobster roll that might just become your new obsession. This Vermont favorite serves up a roll so delicious you’ll want to savor it in secret. Locals who know, keep it on the down-low, making each bite feel like a special...

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermonters looking for a clean slate can get the chance in Johnson. Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark is hosting a free expungement clinic with appointments starting at 10 a.m. Thursday. Expungement wipes specific convictions and dismisses charges from your record after a certain time has passed.

“We’ve had 15 confirmed lynx sightings since August,” said a biologist with the Fish and Wildlife Department in a press release Friday. All signs point to the sightings being of the same animal, a young male lynx, she said. Read the story on VTDigger here: Endangered Canada lynx sightings continue in western Vermont.

ORANGE COUNTY, Vt. (WCAX) - It’s harvest time at Austin Underwood’s cannabis operation in Orange County, and he’s getting help from his grandfather, Jim Coutts. The two have been working side by side all summer and into the fall to grow the once-illicit plant. “My attitude 10...

The aurora borealis will likely be visible throughout Vermont the night of Saturday, Oct. 5, according to a forecast by the Space Weather Prediction Center. Eric Myskowski, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service Burlington office, said the forecast Saturday is mostly clear skies with cloudy skies in the Northeast Kingdom, though there will be breaks in the clouds. He advised prospective aurora viewers to find dark places with a clear view of the northern horizon.

Hunters have taken to the woods for Vermont’s Oct. 1-Nov. 15 and Dec. 2-15 archery deer hunting season. We’re glad you’re interested in this valuable content! Please understand that in order for us to be able to fund reporters covering local news, we need your help! For full access to this story and all online content, please log in or subscribe to the Addison Independent.

Burlington, VT – Vermonters are in for a rare celestial treat as the northern lights are expected to shine across the night skies tonight and tomorrow. Thanks to an ongoing geomagnetic storm, the aurora borealis will be visible much farther south than usual. The Space Weather Prediction Center forecasts...

A man recently arrested in the cold case killing of a Vermont woman will be held without bail for the time being, according to new court documents obtained by NBC5. Carroll Peters was arrested in September as the prime suspect in the 1993 killing of his wife, Cheryl Peters, and charged via a grand jury indictment with first-degree murder.

After a year of deliberations, a closely-watched effort to close two elementary schools in central Vermont ran aground this week after the local school board voted against putting the measure on the November ballot. By a vote of 8-5, members of the Washington Central Unified Union school board voted Tuesday...

Homelessness is not a character defect, nor necessarily engendered by specific actions one takes. Read the story on VTDigger here: Jeanne Zimmerman: Homelessness can happen to anyone, even you.

A fifth human case of Eastern equine encephalitis has been confirmed in New Hampshire. The Department of Health and Human Services reported that an adult in Danville tested positive for the virus in early August and later died. Before this summer, the last time New Hampshire had any human cases...

Vermont handed out $50 million in federal COVID money without making sure applicants really needed the money and without documenting why some applicants received money while others didn't, according to a report from the state auditor. "It can be tempting to say that any dollar used to 'grow the economy' is a dollar well spent," Doug Hoffer wrote in a message to Vermonters. "Obviously, that can't be true if the recipient of the money didn't need it,...

Madisyn Christy, a senior at Blue Mountain, has been part of BNN for the past two years. An avid animal lover, she spent her summer training as a veterinary technician. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with the people who matter most to her. In her free time, Madisyn can often be found at her favorite spot, Dunkin’ Donuts, though she rarely manages to make it to school on time. Known for her sharp wit, Madisyn is a skilled complainer—just ask her soccer coach, who could share plenty of stories.

In Addison County, Vermont, a significant number of residents are grappling with a persistent housing crisis.Kate Bentley, a Bristol local, articulates the struggle many face, stating, "Saying it’s been a challenge to find housing would be an understatement. I’ve been in Vermont for about 13 years and we’ve moved 15 or 16 times." This ongoing uncertainty, characterized by constant relocations and the looming threat of eviction, has prompted individuals like Bentley to seek more stable and affordable housing solutions.

A Jury Thursday afternoon began deliberations in the retrial of Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore, as he tries to clear his name of an assault charge.

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. (WCAX) - The Hartford Hurricanes football teamed downed Bellows Falls 34-14 on Thursday night to move to 4-2 on the year. The Terriers have the same record with just two games remaining in the regular season.