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A man is handcuffed and escorted by police officers during a public event as bystanders take photos and videos.

Detained a week, Honduran man taken in South Burlington ICE raid released

by Auditi Guha March 19, 2026, 11:17 amMarch 20, 2026, 10:48 am

Vermont State Police vehicle with "State Trooper" text and emblem on the side, displaying a blue light on the mirror.

Newport woman charged with second-degree murder in Brownington death

by Brendan Rose March 19, 2026, 9:48 amMarch 20, 2026, 9:20 am

Northeast Kingdom, Orleans County, Public Safety

Vermont State Police investigating suspicious death in Brownington

by Brendan Rose March 18, 2026, 2:20 pmMarch 18, 2026, 2:44 pm

A person in winter clothing holds a cardboard sign reading "¡LAS VIDAS NEGRAS IMPORTAN!" with three raised fists painted below the text.

ICE raid detainee remains jailed as judge orders immigration court hearing

by Alan J. Keays and Emma Green March 17, 2026, 1:13 pmMarch 17, 2026, 6:02 pm

Champlain Valley, Chittenden County, Public Safety, Regional

One of three detained by ICE in South Burlington released

by Emma Green and Auditi Guha March 16, 2026, 7:10 pmMarch 16, 2026, 7:10 pm

a man in a suit and tie is talking to another man.

Immigration lawyers accuse Vermont prisons of impeding their work

by Charlotte Oliver March 12, 2026, 6:00 amMarch 12, 2026, 5:09 pm

A police officer detains a person by pressing them against the side of a vehicle during a rainy outdoor event.

Chittenden County, Government & Politics, Public Safety

PHOTOS: Protesters gather to block ICE agents from apprehending man in South Burlington

by Glenn Russell March 11, 2026, 4:59 pmMarch 16, 2026, 4:25 pm

A group of law enforcement officers detain a man in a crowd outdoors; bystanders stand nearby, some wearing masks and winter clothing.

Chittenden County, Government & Politics, Public Safety

ICE agents take man in custody in Vermont after hourslong standoff as protesters gathered

by Alan J. Keays and Auditi Guha March 11, 2026, 2:20 pmMarch 16, 2026, 4:24 pm

Large chunks of ice line the riverbank in front of a covered wooden bridge and houses on a cloudy winter day.

Environment, Public Safety

Vermont flood watch issued as warming causes ice jams

by Brendan Rose March 10, 2026, 4:18 pmMarch 10, 2026, 4:19 pm

A building with columns and an American flag.

Public Safety, Regional, Rutland County, Southern Vermont

Judge tosses key DNA evidence that helped crack cold case in Danby double-murder more than three decades ago

by Alan J. Keays March 9, 2026, 6:26 pmMarch 9, 2026, 6:29 pm

Five men in military and formal attire stand on a stage in front of a boat, as audience members observe. Flags and a podium are visible on the stage.

Chittenden County, Government & Politics, Public Safety

More than 500 attend ceremony for new leader of Vermont National Guard

by Emma Green March 7, 2026, 2:08 pmMarch 7, 2026, 6:47 pm

A two-story stone courthouse with a small central tower, American flag, and another flag on its front. Steps and pillars lead to the entrance. Adjacent is a yellow house. Trees and a blue sky are in the background.

Champlain Valley, Grand Isle County, Public Safety

Grand Isle man accused of driving over deputy sheriff after traffic stop

by Alan J. Keays March 5, 2026, 2:11 pmMarch 5, 2026, 2:11 pm

A woman with glasses and pink streaks in her hair stands outdoors among three other adults, two of whom wear sunglasses.

Lawsuit alleges Vermont prison failed to treat diabetic inmate before fatal fall

by Charlotte Oliver March 3, 2026, 3:46 pmMarch 3, 2026, 3:46 pm