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A large group of people attend a formal meeting in a domed room with a chandelier, red carpets, and balcony seating.

Chittenden County, Public Safety

Protesters tell lawmakers they were choked, assaulted by officers during South Burlington immigration operation

by Charlotte Oliver April 1, 2026, 3:05 pmApril 1, 2026, 3:07 pm

A group of people protest in snowy weather holding signs, including "STOP ICE KIDNAPPINGS," "ICE YA BASTA," and a large yellow banner. Some use umbrellas.

ICE took the wrong people — and got called on it. A reckoning may be coming.

by Auditi Guha, Shane M. Graber and Alan J. Keays March 30, 2026, 8:09 pmMarch 31, 2026, 3:48 pm

An ambulance drives past a barbed-wire fence surrounding a correctional facility, with a police SUV nearby and overcast sky overhead.

2 men incarcerated in Vermont die

by Ethan Weinstein March 30, 2026, 4:04 pmMarch 30, 2026, 7:25 pm

A person in a police uniform stands beside and holds a large framed display of historical police photographs arranged in a row on a desk.

Public Safety, Windham County

Vermont’s first Black female police chief has the last word on public safety

by Kevin O'Connor March 29, 2026, 9:03 amMarch 29, 2026, 12:33 pm

Burlington, Public Safety

Burlington police officer denies charges he fired recklessly into vehicle with two minors in it

by Alan J. Keays March 27, 2026, 4:54 pmMarch 27, 2026, 4:54 pm

Public Safety, Rutland County

Slate Ridge owner Daniel Banyai excused from a release condition he was accused of violating

by Alan J. Keays March 27, 2026, 6:30 amMarch 26, 2026, 5:57 pm

A person in a crowd holds up a cardboard sign that says "FREE NACHO" during an outdoor gathering.

Life & Culture, Public Safety

Migrant Justice organizer, detained for a second time, is now charged with helping people cross border illegally

by Emma Green March 26, 2026, 6:19 pmMarch 26, 2026, 6:19 pm

A group of people seated in a formal meeting room, some appearing attentive while others are distracted or tired.

Bennington County, Government & Politics, Public Safety, Regional, Southern Vermont

Legislature approves 6 judges for new terms, including southern Vermont judge who faced heightened scrutiny

by Shaun Robinson March 25, 2026, 6:21 pmMarch 25, 2026, 6:21 pm

Law enforcement officers in tactical gear gather near the entrance of a house during a daytime operation. Some officers have "ERO" and "POLICE" vests visible.

Chittenden County, Public Safety

ICE now says man they sought in South Burlington raid was not in fleeing vehicle

by Alan J. Keays March 24, 2026, 1:53 pmMarch 26, 2026, 2:22 pm

A rural road with snow on the sides and a sign that reads, "Posted bridge 3/10 mile ahead 5 tons." Trees line both sides of the road.

Towns ban heavy rigs from muddy roads

by News & Citizen March 22, 2026, 11:58 amMarch 22, 2026, 11:59 am

Two people walk outside on a snowy day. One person in front wears a dark jacket and covers their mouth; the other behind wears a scarf and smiles. Other people and cars are in the background.

Federal judge releases third of three people detained in South Burlington ICE raid

by Alan J. Keays and Emma Green March 20, 2026, 7:56 pmMarch 20, 2026, 7:56 pm

A law enforcement officer wearing a vest labeled "Police ICE" stands outdoors with hands on hips, facing away from the camera.

Burlington, Champlain Valley, Chittenden County, Public Safety, Regional

Judge orders immediate release of man who ICE detained after a traffic stop last week. The detention may have violated the man’s rights.

by Emma Green March 19, 2026, 7:46 pmMarch 31, 2026, 4:00 pm

A woman sitting in a courtroom with her head on her head.

Addison County, Champlain Valley, Public Safety, Regional

Vermont’s high court weighs pulling law license of Addison County State’s Attorney

by Alan J. Keays March 19, 2026, 6:49 pmMarch 19, 2026, 6:49 pm

Three people, including two uniformed officers and a woman, sit at a table with microphones and water pitchers during a formal meeting or hearing, with an audience seated behind them.

Champlain Valley, Chittenden County, Public Safety, Regional

Local police officials defend officers’ conduct during immigration operation, blame ‘agitators’

by Charlotte Oliver March 19, 2026, 6:43 pmMarch 20, 2026, 10:50 am