Daniel Banyai, who has been at the center of legal battles in criminal, civil and environmental courts for years, was found not guilty of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer.
Read the story on VTDigger here: ‘I finally won something here in Vermont’: Jury acquits gun-range owner of assault.
Also in Final Reading: Eye doctors and health insurance
Read the story on VTDigger here: At the end of the Vermont legislative session, progress happens in fits and starts.
Pieciak, who has served two terms as treasurer, said he will not be running for governor for a flurry of personal reasons and wants to continue the work in his office.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Mike Pieciak runs again for treasurer — not governor.
Police seek public’s help in ‘suspicious’ death investigation
Read the story on VTDigger here: Medical examiner: Franklin County man died from stab wounds.
Staffing shortages, medication failures and lost programming tell a different story than a recent legislative visit to Southern State Correctional Facility suggested.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Inside Vermont’s prisons: What legislators didn’t see..
The nation’s most popular governor said he is seeking a sixth term ‘to make Vermont a better place.’
Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Gov. Phil Scott is running for reelection.
The Burlington Democrat’s decision comes as a surprise.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont House Speaker Jill Krowinski won’t run for reelection.
The law gives apple and other fruit farmers, who account for most of the herbicide’s use in the state, until the end of 2030 to fully phase it out.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont enacts the country’s first ban on herbicide linked with Parkinson’s disease.
John will be remembered for his humility, kindness, steady presence, and unwavering dedication to others. His legacy lives on in the countless lives he touched through every safe landing, every emergency answered, every neighbor helped and every moment shared with those he loved.
Read the story on VTDigger here: John W. Weber III.
As lawmakers wrangle over Act 73 and school district consolidation, educators are stacking chairs for the summer without knowing whether their schools will survive the fall.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont’s education debate rages while schools move on.
Also in Final Reading: Stowe charter change dies, data privacy bill advances
Read the story on VTDigger here: As Vermont legislative session stretches on, adjournment is a moving target.
The rollback is a win for a vocal coalition of rural landowners that sprung up this spring to protest the law.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Partial repeal of Vermont’s land-use law Act 181 heads to Gov. Phil Scott’s desk.
James Griffin faces an upcoming hearing before the Vermont Criminal Justice Council where he faces up to a permanent ban from police work.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Ex-Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department deputy accused of making ‘trading cards’ of suspects.
The Vermont ice cream company co-founder reflects on what's become of his company's social mission and the socially responsible business movement that he spearheaded, how he and Jerry Greenfield are trying to take back their company, and his activism.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Conversation: ‘Action is the antidote to despair.’ Ben Cohen fights to save the soul of Ben & Jerry’s..
A major values survey reveals a stunning disconnect between Fish and Wildlife staff and the public they serve.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont’s wildlife agency doesn’t represent Vermont.
The bill’s dramatic demise disappointed Rep. Marc Mihaly, D-Calais, its sponsor. “It’s not like we need more testimony,” he said. “What we need is people making decisions.”
Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont landlord-tenant bill falls apart in surprise Senate tiebreaker.
Debra and Hannah are the brains behind Douglas Sweets. Learn how this shortbread bakery that started in a home kitchen became a coast-to-coast favorite.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Woman-owned family business in Shelburne wins 2026 Vermont SBA Microbusiness of the Year..
Aero has always pictured herself behind the lens of a telescope or in a lab. With support from her community and an expansive college search she secured a full tuition scholarship, proving that with perseverance, even the most ambitious goals are within reach.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Gathering data, seeking answers: Aero Brunell is on her way to becoming a researcher.
Also in Final Reading: Final days of the legislative session.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Lawmakers’ last minute scramble for a facility for those incompetent to stand trial.
The Charter Revision Commission races to craft a unified proposal before the state Legislature steps in.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Brattleboro panel looks to reconcile contradictory will of town voters.
Pull the thread of school choice in rural Vermont, and you may not realize until too late just how much was attached to it.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Our independent schools aren’t a luxury, but a lifeline.
In a significant change of stance, Gov. Phil Scott and his team appeared likely to agree not to push for mandated mergers if lawmakers agreed to accelerate the path to voluntary mergers and a new education funding formula.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Senate passes education reform bill with voluntary school district mergers after compromise deal.
Morel mushrooms, an especially tasty wild fungi, crop up throughout Vermont in the spring. Only scavengers keen and fortunate enough can find it.
Read the story on VTDigger here: May the lucky find morel mushrooms in Vermont.
When wars have victims and profiteers, fair fiscal policy should account for both.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Suspend the gas tax? Here’s a better way..
Deep cuts to federal election funding and the dismantling of cybersecurity support are leaving Vermont dangerously exposed.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont’s elections are strong. Federal support is not..
PADs are mobile single-story units that can seamlessly and comfortably accommodate a wheelchair-using resident.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Counseling Service of Addison County, builder join forces on new homes.
“I think it's going to be a really important, memorable day,” said one Hartford memorial committee member ahead of a new monument dedication on Monday.
Read the story on VTDigger here: In local downtowns and across the globe, Vermont-hewn monuments honor soldiers’ service.
The species suffered a mass decline decades ago. Researchers are studying how to restore disease-resistant elm trees, with the goal of increasing biodiversity and flood resilience in the process.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Researchers at Vermont orchard work to bring back the American elm tree in New England.
AI-generated lesson plans don't just shortchange students. They undermine the very teachers who use them.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Artificial intelligence is ruining education.
Skip Lisle has spent decades trying to convince Vermonters that beavers are worth living with.
Read the story on VTDigger here: In rural Vermont, a pioneer of beaver coexistence continues his life’s work.