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Montpelier News Today | 2 Min New | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Montpelier News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Montpelier with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, and the stories shaping Vermont’s capital. From breaking developments to community updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and essential headlines—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity…
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Burlington's Safety Crisis Deepens | Montpelier News
Burlington’s streets are bleeding safety as violent incidents—stabbings, shootings, and knife attacks—pile up, exposing deep gaps in enforcement and youth…
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Burlington Police Crack Down in City Hall Park | Montpelier News
Burlington police are cracking down hard on drug activity in City Hall Park, arresting eleven people this month after a month-long surveillance operation with…
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Burlington Bust Targets City Hall Park | Montpelier News
Burlington Police, with DEA and ATF backing, pulled off a major drug bust in City Hall Park—arresting eleven people over two weeks, most cited for court…
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Barre’s Big Changes This Fall | Montpelier News
A beloved school resource officer in Barre City is retiring after 20+ years, leaving a big void as the new school year begins — but he’ll still lead the…
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Fort Drum to Host First NY Nuclear Reactor | Montpelier News
Fort Drum in New York is set to host the Army’s first nuclear reactor in nearly four decades, part of the ambitious Janus program designed to power military…
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Governor Pushes Back on Burlington Shelter Plan | Montpelier News
Governor Phil Scott is pushing back on Burlington’s plan for a massive 100-bed homeless shelter, arguing that concentrating all beds in one location is…
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Janna Campbell Faces Manslaughter Charge | Montpelier News
A heartbreaking case in Essex: Janna Campbell, grieving the loss of her father Stephen who died in March, now faces involuntary manslaughter charges after her…
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Dolly Parton’s Lasting Legacy | Montpelier News
Dolly Parton’s passing has sent shockwaves through country music and beyond, as her timeless hits like “Jolene” and “9 to 5” surge back into the charts and her…
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Vermont GOP Primary Shake-Up | Montpelier News
Vermont’s Republican primary just shook up the race map—H. Brooke Paige won multiple nominations but is stepping back from three, clearing the way for fresh…
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Brown Ledge Camp Celebrates 100 Years | Montpelier News
Brown Ledge Camp turns 100 this year, celebrating a century of empowering young women with waterfront adventures, horseback riding, archery, and more—drawing…
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UVM Students Ready for Safer Campus Life | Montpelier News
As students return to UVM, campus safety takes center stage with new resources and a strong message: Burlington is your town too. President Marlene Tromp is…
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Vermont Flips Old Homes Into New Apartments | Montpelier News
Vermont’s bold new housing initiative is turning century-old single-family homes into multi-unit apartments—with up to $50,000 per unit in state cash…
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Waterbury’s Flood Legacy and Resilience | Montpelier News
Waterbury, Vermont, has weathered major floods since 1927, with Tropical Storm Irene and the 2023 deluge leaving visible scars—and resilience. Businesses like…
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Canada’s Energy Export Cut Could Raise U.S. Prices | Montpelier News
Canada’s potential cut in energy exports could send shockwaves through New York’s power market, raising prices for consumers as 22% of the city’s electricity…
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Vermont’s $30M Fix for Stormwater Overflows | Montpelier News
Vermont’s pouring $30 million into upgrading wastewater systems to stop polluted stormwater from flooding rivers—Rutland’s new $7 million, 600,000-gallon tank…
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Prayer Rock in Bristol Vermont | Montpelier News
A giant rock in Bristol, Vermont, covered in the Lord’s Prayer has sparked a heated debate—locals are divided over whether it’s a cherished historical landmark…
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Summer Heat Not Over Yet | Montpelier News
Summer’s not over yet—don’t let the cool August temps fool you. The Climate Prediction Center warns above-average heat is headed back as early September…
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Bridge Build Hits Bedrock Noise | Montpelier News
Construction on the new pedestrian bridge over I-89 in South Burlington has hit a rocky road—literally. Crews stumbled upon unexpected bedrock, forcing them to…
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Vermont Motorcyclist Killed in DUI Crash | Montpelier News
A 30-year-old woman, Faith Hobson, has been arrested for suspected DUI after a fatal crash on Route 7 in Ferrisburgh that killed 31-year-old motorcyclist Kyle…
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Local Kid Wins Good Citizen Challenge | Montpelier News
This week’s Good Citizen Challenge winner is Russell Locke from Johnson—yes, he’s taking home a $50 Phoenix Books gift card for nailing all the required civic…
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E-Bike Tragedy and Legal Fallout | Montpelier News
A 79-year-old man faces a deadly crash charge after hitting and killing a 16-year-old girl on her e-bike—no video exists, but witnesses say she was in the…
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Woman Takes Toddler From Burlington Complex | Montpelier News
A chilling incident unfolded in Burlington Tuesday night when a 33-year-old woman, Truc Mai, allegedly snatched a three-year-old child from the Bobbin Mill…
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Vermont Gets $92M from Meta for Kids | Montpelier News
Vermont is set to get a record $92.7 million from Meta — the largest single-company payout in state history — as part of a $12 billion nationwide settlement…
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Body Found in Winooski River | Montpelier News
Body Found in Winooski River | Montpelier News
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Burlington Seeks State Help on Crisis | Montpelier News
Burlington’s City Council just passed a bold 10-point plan asking the state for urgent help on homelessness, crime, and drug use — including a new 100-bed…
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Vermont Gets $93M from Meta Settlement | Montpelier News
Vermont is set to receive nearly $93 million from a landmark settlement with Meta, resolving claims that Instagram was engineered to be addictive and damaging…
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Meta Pays $17B to Fix Kids' Safety | Montpelier News
Meta’s facing a $17 billion settlement with 47 states over allegations it harmed teen mental health by designing addictive social media features and collecting…
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UVM Funds Snow Store to Track Winter | Montpelier News
UVM just landed $3.3 million from the NSF to lead a major new “snow store” initiative with partners across New England, deploying cutting-edge sensors on…
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Back to School Anxiety Solutions | Montpelier News
Back-to-school jitters are hitting Vermont families hard—students and parents alike. The state’s mental health department urges caregivers to first validate…
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Meta Pays Vermont to Fix Social Media Harm | Montpelier News
Meta’s paying over $90 million to Vermont as part of a landmark $12 billion national settlement over claims it weaponized addictive social media features to…
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Trail Truths, Closing Corner, and E-Bike Risks | Montpelier News
Trail building drama hits the spotlight as a local “next-level” trail gets credit it didn’t earn—officials knew about it months earlier, and the real tipster…
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Farewells at Vermont Campuses | Montpelier News
As Vermont State University students return for fall, parents face the emotional rollercoaster of dropping off their kids—two separate trips to Johnson and…
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South Burlington’s Bold Traffic Stop Push | Montpelier News
South Burlington’s new police chief, Bill Breault, is launching a bold crackdown on speeding with a goal of 4,000 to 5,000 traffic stops a year—ten to fourteen…
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The Prayer Rock Debate in Bristol | Montpelier News
A giant rock in Bristol, Vermont, carved with the Lord’s Prayer since 1891 is sparking debate—locals call it a historic landmark and community treasure, while…
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Eden Bus Route Hits Snag | Montpelier News
Lamoille North’s school year just got off to a chaotic start as a last-minute bus driver shortage leaves students on the Eden route stranded—parents must now…
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Flags at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton | Montpelier News
Flags across the U.S. fly at half-staff this week in honor of Dolly Parton, the beloved country music icon who passed away at 80 after a battle with cancer…
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Drunk Man Arrested After Firing Gun | Montpelier News
A 46-year-old man named Isaiah Webb got arrested in Brandon after firing a weapon while drunk behind his home on West Seminary Street. When police arrived, he…
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Car Into House and Warrant | Montpelier News
A Vermont man crashed his car into a house at 12:30 AM, fled the scene, and was later caught by police—only to discover he had an active warrant for retail…
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Listservs Handoff to New Vermont Nonprofit | Montpelier News
Vital Communities is handing off its beloved town listservs to a new Vermont nonprofit, UV Lists, formed by current and past managers plus community members —…
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Border Crossings Rise Amid Trade Tensions | Montpelier News
Border crossings into New York from Canada surged 30% between June and July at the Champlain checkpoint, a bright spot for regional tourism after a steep drop…
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J.Jill Opens New Store at Maple Tree Place | Montpelier News
J.Jill is set to make a stylish splash at Maple Tree Place in Williston, opening its doors at 28 Walnut Street, Suite 110 — joining a bustling mix of national…
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Man Crashes Into House Then Flees | Montpelier News
A car slammed into a home in Ryegate, Vermont, at 12:30 AM—no one inside was hurt, but the driver fled. Police quickly tracked him down and identified him as…
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Libraries Are Back With Big Plans | Montpelier News
School’s back in session, and libraries are firing on all cylinders—Kellogg-Hubbard Library’s got fresh programming, upgraded computers, and a free book with…
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The Bennington Triangle Mystery | Montpelier News
In the mid-1940s, five people vanished in Vermont’s woods near Bennington—most famously Paula Welden in 1946—sparking a massive, fruitless search that exposed…
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Tariffs Off Beef? Farmers Push Back | Montpelier News
Trump’s rumored tariff rollback on imported ground beef could slash prices by 25%—but farmers are furious, calling it political theater that ignores rural…
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UVM’s Bold Moves for Access and Future | Montpelier News
UVM is soaring with record research funding and a bold new tuition-free initiative for Vermont students earning under $125K, but faces looming enrollment…
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Supreme Court Ruling Rocks Mail-In Voting | Montpelier News
The Supreme Court just gave a green light to President Trump’s mail-in ballot restrictions, sparking fierce backlash from Vermont and other states. Governor…
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Vermont Schools Go Phone-Free | Montpelier News
Vermont’s new school phone policy is here to help students focus—phones out, minds in. Schools like Colchester High are asking students to power down and stow…
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UVM Closes $12M Deficit Amid Enrollment Drop | Montpelier News
UVM shocks with a $12M budget fix just as new students arrive, thanks to smart cuts and a major research funding win — but the battle for enrollment and…
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Vermont Voter Registration Mix-Up | Montpelier News
Vermont’s voter registration system hit a glitch: hundreds were mistakenly signed up to vote—even though they explicitly opted out at the DMV. The error…
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Perry Family’s Century of Naval Service | Montpelier News
A Vermont native and Navy legend, Captain Albert Perry was honored in Saint Albans for his decades of service—including commanding the USS Spadefish during the…
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Vermont Fixes Voter Roll Mess | Montpelier News
Vermont just scrubbed nearly 900 wrongly registered voters from its rolls — a clerical mess stemming from DMV data mishandling over two decades, where some…
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Coolidge Piano Returns to Life | Montpelier News
Step into history with a free, unforgettable concert on September 12th at 2 PM in Plymouth, Vermont — where the haunting melodies of a 1923 Baldwin grand piano…
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Vermont Fixes 900 Mistaken Voters | Montpelier News
Vermont’s voter rolls got a surprising shake-up after a DMV IT upgrade accidentally added 900 people—some possibly not citizens—to the rolls. Officials traced…
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Four Immigrant Groups Built This City | Montpelier News
A city is uncovering its immigrant roots, tracing how four major groups—Jewish, French-Canadian, Irish, and Italian—shaped its landscape from 1850 to 1950…
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Teen ATV Crash in Highgate | Montpelier News
A teen in Highgate, Vermont, suffered serious back injuries after losing control of an ATV while attempting a wheelie on Lampkin Street — crashing into a…
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Rutland Seeks Land Use Exemption | Montpelier News
Rutland, Vermont is eyeing a historic exemption from Act 250 to unlock housing growth without sacrificing local control—after investing heavily in wastewater…
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Butter Sculpture Celebrates NY State Fair History | Montpelier News
This year’s New York State Fair butter sculpture is a jaw-dropping 800-pound tribute to 250 years of American history—with a distinctly New York flair…
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Burlington Pleads for State Help on Crisis | Montpelier News
Burlington’s city council has formally asked the governor for urgent state-level help to tackle a worsening crisis of homelessness and drug use downtown…
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Vermont Diocese Battles Over School Sale | Montpelier News
The Vermont Catholic Diocese is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy and eyeing a $4.3 million private sale of Rice Memorial High School to supporters — a move meant to…