Helicopter makes controlled landing in Williston, Vermont

Emergency crews are respondingafter a helicopter made a controlled landing in a field in Williston, Vermont due to possible engine issues.No injuries were reported, and the craft itself was not damaged, according to Leahy Burlington International Airport …

Vermont H.S. sports scores for Monday, May 12

Southern Vermont BizConnect event returns this Wednesday to Bellows Falls

BELLOWS FALLS — In an era marked by economic uncertainty, rising operational costs, and rapid shifts in local and global markets, Southern Vermont’s small business community is coming together to find collective solutions. This week, the BizConnect series …

Vermont Construction Academy aims to grow trade workforce pipeline, career pathways

WINOOSKI — A new initiative is underway to address Vermont’s skilled labor shortage and create meaningful career pathways in the trades. Last month's launch of the Vermont Construction Academy (VCA) brought together industry experts to provide hands-on …

$2.1 billion Vermont industry shares concerns about federal changes

Vermont outdoor businesses are facing challenges due to volatile trade systems, declining Canadian tourism and reduced consumer spending. Increased costs for goods and services are impacting manufacturers like Burton and Renoun, who rely on international …

Former Vermont lawmakers: An open letter to the Vermont General Assembly

Get Vermont news sent to your inbox. Daily Digger is everything you need to know to start your day, delivered Monday-Saturday morning. Commentaries are opinion pieces contributed by readers and newsmakers. VTDigger strives to publish a variety of views …

Meeting to discuss future of Vermont Yankee

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The future of Vermont’s shuttered nuclear power plant is being weighed on Monday. Friday’s virtual meeting will cover the de-inventory report by the U.S. Department of Energy on the Vermont Yankee plant. It includes an evaluation …

Vermont Olympian welcomes 2nd son

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A Vermont Olympian welcomed a new baby just in time for Mother’s Day. Elle St. Pierre posted on Instagram announcing the birth of her second son, Harvey Mark St. Pierre. He was born on May 6. The Montgomery native competed at the …

Vermont musicians Sarah Bell and Miles of Fire share their NPR Tiny Desk Contest submissions

Thousands of musicians from across the country are waiting to see whether they’ll get to perform on one of the biggest stages in music media today. That’s because NPR is currently judging entries for the annual “Tiny Desk Contest,” which provides an …

VIDEO: Happy Mother’s Day from Vermont high school athletes 

UVM Medical Center uses 3D printing to create low-cost medical training models for rural Vermont paramedics and EMTs. These models offer more frequent practice opportunities for crucial, but infrequently performed, procedures. The affordability of 3D …