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A man in a green prison uniform holds case files while entering a room, accompanied by law enforcement officers.

Judge considers competency for man accused of shooting, wounding three Palestinian students

by Alan J. Keays March 2, 2026, 6:13 pmMarch 2, 2026, 6:36 pm

Two men indoors; one is seated in an armchair while the other stands beside him. A painting, a table with dried flowers, and a thermostat are visible in the background.

Life & Culture, Public Safety

In Vermont prisons, religious volunteers provide support and hope

by Emma Green March 2, 2026, 6:05 amMarch 1, 2026, 4:48 pm

Three adults, two men and one woman, are speaking separately in different settings, each gesturing with one hand. They appear to be engaged in discussion or conversation.

Government & Politics, Public Safety

Vermont’s congressional delegation condemns US attacks on Iran

by Ethan Weinstein February 28, 2026, 2:19 pmFebruary 28, 2026, 3:34 pm

Two police officers escort an older man through a hallway as several seated protesters watch from the floor against a glass wall in the background.

Chittenden County, Public Safety

State’s Attorney will not prosecute Williston ICE office protesters

by Auditi Guha February 27, 2026, 11:52 amFebruary 27, 2026, 12:09 pm

After 16 days in ICE custody, Steven Tendo is heading back to Vermont

by Auditi Guha February 20, 2026, 6:18 pmFebruary 20, 2026, 6:43 pm

A building with columns and an American flag.

Public Safety, Rutland County

Poultney man charged with first-degree murder in deadly quarry beating

by Alan J. Keays February 19, 2026, 4:56 pmFebruary 19, 2026, 4:56 pm

Side view of a Vermont State Police car showing the emblem and "State Trooper" text on a green and yellow vehicle.

Caledonia County, Northeast Kingdom, Public Safety

Former Caledonia County victim’s advocate charged with sexually exploiting crime victim

by Brendan Rose February 19, 2026, 1:28 pmFebruary 19, 2026, 5:35 pm

A uniformed military officer sits at a table with a blue water bottle, while several people sit in the background during a formal meeting.

Government & Politics, Public Safety

Vermont legislators elect Henry ‘Hank’ Harder to lead state’s National Guard

by Shaun Robinson February 19, 2026, 11:53 amFebruary 19, 2026, 4:51 pm

Brick building

Addison County, Public Safety

Hancock man turns himself in to police, denies murder charge

by Alan J. Keays February 17, 2026, 5:34 pmFebruary 17, 2026, 6:25 pm

A man with dark, curly hair and glasses stands outside among a crowd, looking slightly to the right, with people and an open doorway in the background.

Immigration judge rules Mohsen Mahdawi can’t be deported

by Shaun Robinson February 17, 2026, 4:01 pmFebruary 17, 2026, 6:12 pm

A man in a suit stands facing a woman who is gesturing, while another person in the foreground points toward them in a courtroom setting.

Government & Politics, Public Safety

This justice system experiment has seen little use in Vermont. Will lawmakers expand it?

by Charlotte Oliver February 16, 2026, 5:01 pmFebruary 17, 2026, 1:32 pm

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

Corinth, Orange County, Public Safety

Police investigate suspicious death in Corinth

by VTD Editor February 15, 2026, 2:25 pmFebruary 16, 2026, 12:50 pm

A group of people march along a snowy sidewalk, holding protest signs and wearing winter clothing near a brick building and trees.

Education, Public Safety

Vermont students protest ICE in coordinated walkouts

by Auditi Guha February 13, 2026, 6:19 pmFebruary 14, 2026, 12:56 pm

Public Safety, Regional, Rutland County, Southern Vermont

Rutland police panel drops interim from Matthew Prouty’s title, naming him permanent chief

by Alan J. Keays February 11, 2026, 5:09 pmFebruary 11, 2026, 5:09 pm