23-year-old accused of killing his cousin at Peoria home
Nickolas Benson has been booked into jail and is facing several felony charges including murder, court records show.
May 22, 2026Open source
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13-year-old boy killed in e-motorcycle crash in Garden Grove identified
The teenage boy who died after he crashed while riding an electric motorcycle in Garden Grove has been identified as Benson Nguyen.
May 12, 2026Open source
‘Law & Order: SVU’ Star Debuts Her Biggest Haircut in Years
Long Story Short‘Law & Order: SVU’ Star Debuts Her Biggest Haircut in YearsOlivia Benson has a brand-new look.
May 6, 2026Open source
‘Law & Order: SVU’ Star Debuts Her Biggest Haircut in Years
Long Story Short‘Law & Order: SVU’ Star Debuts Her Biggest Haircut in YearsOlivia Benson has a brand-new look.
May 5, 2026Open source
Benson now looking to get under the skin of Habs players
BUFFALO — Sabres coach Lindy Ruff likens diminutive winger Zach Benson’s ability to get under opponents’ skin to an annoying bug that keeps flying arou...
May 5, 2026Open source
Bruins’ Charlie Mcavoy facing potential NHL suspension
Bruins’ Charlie Mcavoy facing potential NHL suspension
May 2, 2026Open source
NFL fans paying attention to changes to Sports Broadcasting Act Charles Benson
NFL fans paying attention to changes to Sports Broadcasting Act Charles Benson
May 2, 2026Open source
NFL fans paying attention to changes to Sports Broadcasting Act Charles Benson
NFL fans paying attention to changes to Sports Broadcasting Act Charles Benson
May 2, 2026Open source
NFL fans paying attention to changes to Sports Broadcasting Act Charles Benson
NFL fans paying attention to changes to Sports Broadcasting Act Charles Benson
May 2, 2026Open source
NFL fans paying attention to changes to Sports Broadcasting Act Charles Benson
NFL fans paying attention to changes to Sports Broadcasting Act Charles Benson
May 2, 2026Open source
NFL fans paying attention to changes to Sports Broadcasting Act Charles Benson
NFL fans paying attention to changes to Sports Broadcasting Act Charles Benson
May 2, 2026Open source
NFL fans paying attention to changes to Sports Broadcasting Act Charles Benson
NFL fans paying attention to changes to Sports Broadcasting Act Charles Benson
May 2, 2026Open source
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Boots on the Ground: Tied up
Editor’s note: The following column is provided to The Times Argus and Rutland Herald by Atlas Government Affairs and Garnet Government Relations. It is th...
May 11, 2026Open source
Glimpses of Vermont's Past: George Perkins Marsh
Politics aside, there are aspects of Vermont’s popular image on which most of us can agree. A small-town ethos; natural beauty and unspoiled spaces; maple...
May 9, 2026Open source
Sullivan earns point in Rutland loss
Rutland senior Whit Sullivan is as resilient as they come on the football field. You put an elite defensive back on him and he
May 8, 2026Open source
Sportsman’s Corner: Things you see
This writer enjoys turkey hunting. A lot. It became a real passion back in 1987 when my first bird, a jake in West Rutland, Vermont, was called in by Vermont...
May 7, 2026Open source
Cornerstone Housing Partners say city permits push them closer to redeveloping Rutland's former Loretto Home
Housing advocates say they’re a step closer in their efforts to turn a former residential care facility in Rutland into affordable apartments and emergency...
May 6, 2026Open source
Green Up Day brings volunteers to clean Route 7 communitiesVolunteers in Rutland and Middlebury gather litt...
Green Up Day brings volunteers to clean Route 7 communitiesVolunteers in Rutland and Middlebury gather litter as part of Vermont's annual tradition.
May 3, 2026Open source
Disappearing before our eyes: One photographer’s passion project of capturing local newsrooms
By DAVID BAUDER NEW YORK (AP) — If you think the life of a journalist is glamorous, take a look at Ann Hermes’ photograph of Tom Haley from a winter day...
May 2, 2026Open source
Pittsford covered bridge damaged by town employee
The town said that a highway employee damaged the bridge while operating a backhoe.
May 12, 2026Open source
Mill River School Board to request lawmakers impose independent school quality standard requirements
NORTH CLARENDON — The Mill River Unified Union School Board narrowly approved a motion last week requesting lawmakers to require publicly funded independen...
May 11, 2026Open source
Rutland police seek driver who hit road sign, fled scene
Police in Rutland are searching for a driver who damaged a road sign in a hit-and-run.
May 11, 2026Open source
Vermont State Police identify individual who threatened VTSU Castleton
Vermont State Police identify individual who threatened VTSU Castleton
May 2, 2026Open source
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Summer music festival sends out fine ambassadors
If there’s any music Vermont excels at, it’s chamber music. That was brought home Sunday at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier when the Green Mountain Ch...
May 11, 2026Open source
‘Tides and Seasons’: Burlington’s Moondogs arrive with compelling new album
Formed by singer and guitarist Will Sturke around five years ago when he was a student at the University of Vermont, Burlington rock band Moondogs has evolve...
May 9, 2026Open source
Excellence at the Philharmonic: Arturo Delmoni delivers powerful Beethoven
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May 9, 2026Open source
Vermont lawmakers push ahead on new limits on restraining kids in state custody
Also in Final Reading: Visitors from Ghana; and Welch invokes Leahy
May 16, 2026Open source
One Vermont school's plan to survive? A bachelor's in emergency services
Saint Michael's College in Colchester, Vt., is offering deep tuition discounts and launching a new program in emergency services to train EMTs and firefighters.
May 15, 2026Open source
Capitol Recap: Impasse over forced mergers threatens education reform
Republican Gov. Phil Scott is threatening to keep the part-time Legislature in Montpelier through the summer if they don’t pass legislation that requires s...
May 15, 2026Open source
Nonprofit teaching farm up and running in Newbury
University of Vermont students practice forest bathing at Plenitud, a nonprofit teaching farm in Vermont, to experience mindfulness and wellness.
May 15, 2026Open source
Grand Isle County’s top prosecutor pleads not guilty to DUI charge
Grand Isle State’s Attorney Doug DiSabito was arrested nearly a month ago after police say he appeared intoxicated at a courthouse in St. Albans.
May 12, 2026Open source
Burlington childcare employee accused of child cruelty in court
A Burlington man who is facing seven counts of child cruelty is being released on the condition that he does not contact any of the alleged victims.
May 12, 2026Open source
Prescribed burn planned at Milton wildlife management area
Vermont wildlife officials say they plan to conduct a prescribed burn at the Sandbar Wildlife Management Area starting on Tuesday.
May 12, 2026Open source
Homeless encampment fire breaks out near Shelburne Road
South Burlington Fire Department quickly extinguished a fire near Shelburne Road on Monday night.
May 12, 2026Open source
Burlington Council Green-Lights Major South End Development
The $100-million first phase of the South End Coordinated Redevelopment Plan includes two six-story buildings with 205 apartments.
May 12, 2026Open source
VSC Trustees Advance FY27 Budget As Vermont State University Continues Restructuring
LYNDON — Vermont State Colleges System trustees on Monday advanced a proposed $177.2 million fiscal year 2027 budget to the full Board of Trustees, while w...
May 12, 2026Open source
Tier 3 and 'road rule' repeal signal shift in Vermont politics
MONTPELIER — Lawmakers have voted to repeal parts of a new land use law that many say did rural Vermonters a bad turn.
May 11, 2026Open source
Breaking News: Vermont State Police ID woman in Norwich death investigation 9 MIN
Vermont State Police have identified the woman found dead in Norwich over the weekend. Here's what we learned.
May 11, 2026Open source
Closings & Delays
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May 11, 2026Open source
TRAFFIC ALERT: West Lake Shore Dr. in Colchester down to one lane after car into utility pole
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say West Lake Shore Drive in the area of Thayer Beach Rd in Colchester is down to one lane Sunday night as emergency crews an...
May 11, 2026Open source
House-passed Act 181 Reform Bill Includes Amendments From Farmer-Legislator
The Vermont House passed S.325, the Act 181 reform bill, with language to repeal measures of control in rural areas and, thanks to amendments from a Cabot fa...
May 10, 2026Open source
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Vermont lawmakers push ahead on new limits on restraining kids in state custody
Also in Final Reading: Visitors from Ghana; and Welch invokes Leahy
May 16, 2026Open source
Vermont AG sues 2 contractors for failing to register
Two Vermont contractors face lawsuits for failing to register with the state.
May 15, 2026Open source
One Vermont school's plan to survive? A bachelor's in emergency services
Saint Michael's College in Colchester, Vt., is offering deep tuition discounts and launching a new program in emergency services to train EMTs and firefighters.
May 15, 2026Open source
In review: Lawmakers' funding woes, ed reform at impasse over mergers, hidden parking fees
Vermont's top journalists join moderator Mitch Wertlieb to delve into the most important news stories of the week.
May 15, 2026Open source
Capitol Recap: Impasse over forced mergers threatens education reform
Republican Gov. Phil Scott is threatening to keep the part-time Legislature in Montpelier through the summer if they don’t pass legislation that requires s...
May 15, 2026Open source
Nonprofit teaching farm up and running in Newbury
University of Vermont students practice forest bathing at Plenitud, a nonprofit teaching farm in Vermont, to experience mindfulness and wellness.
May 15, 2026Open source
International firearms trafficking case crosses Vermont
CONCORD, N.H. – Federal authorities say a sprawling firearms trafficking network operating in New Hampshire, Vermont, New York and Canada has led to guilty...
May 15, 2026Open source
Bread Loaf Corp. to close
Prominent Middlebury design and construction company doesn’t give reason winding down operations.
May 14, 2026Open source
Student art spotlighted in Bristol festival
The weeklong tradition showcases visual art, features various performances and welcomes visiting artists.
May 14, 2026Open source
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