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Ben and Jerry’s ice cream could now be called just Ben’s - Jerry is out.

The battle between wireless service and natural beauty heats up in the Northeast Kingdom.

Each day, we are highlighting moments in our history as part of our year-long “We the People” celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

The Central Vermont Medical Center lost its budget appeal case in a new ruling by the Vermont Supreme Court.

Two people arrested in Rutland after a drug bust months in the making.

The Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area in Panton provides critical habitat to migrating shorebirds.

It’ll come as no surprise that things have been exceptionally dry across the region. Things have been so dry for so long, that it’s having a real impact on how much water is flowing through our rivers, creeks, and streams.

Vermont union officials say the current shortage of staffing at the state’s prisons is creating an extremely dangerous situation.

School officials in central Vermont are looking into multiple incidents of what they call hate speech, discrimination, and bias.

An Upper Valley school district wants state lawmakers to hold a special session to deal with funding formula concerns that are holding up critical construction projects.

Changes are underway at the Essex County Industrial Development Agency after a new state audit scrutinized its approval process for projects.

New York authorities on Tuesday continued their search for a man suspected in the stabbing death of a woman in New York’s North Country.

The UVM Medical Center is reviewing security procedures after officials say a man posing as a staff member recently gained access to the hospital’s birthing center and other secured areas.

Police are investigating what caused a driver to crash into a Colchester home on Tuesday.

The court will hear the appeal of Michael Addison, who killed a police officer in 2006.

The Southern State Correctional facility’s superintendent is back on the job after being cleared of a misconduct allegation.

A Richmond ex-con faces new charges of possessing child porn.

Johnson residents on Tuesday will get to weigh in on a plan to flood-proof some civic infrastructure by moving it to higher ground.

An 18-year-old faces numerous charges after police say she assaulted someone with a bottle in Montpelier.

UVM Health Network last year began using AI to streamline doctor-patient conversations. Over a year later, network officials say it’s making a mark.

A facelift for the Golden Dome was finished on this day in 2018.

New York is trying to get rid of invasive species, and they’re building bridges to make it happen through an expo.

New York’s attorney general has proposed rules for social media companies as the state moves to implement a law shielding children from addictive feeds.

If you're trying to up your protein intake, this Made in Vermont company may have just what you need. Our Elissa Borden gives you an inside look at Vermont Smoke and Cure.

Seniors looking to work in Vermont have been left in the lurch after a federal funding freeze led to furloughs. Our Abigail Saxe reports.

Police say a person of interest in a Northern New York murder is still on the run.

As the drought worsens across our region, the state is asking Vermonters to report problems. Water woes are also on the minds of leaders in many municipalities. Our Adam Sullivan reports.

A snip of the ceremonial scissors and the trails at the Wolcott Community Forest are now officially open.

Hundreds of New York prison guards were fired after an illegal strike this year. And facilities in our region are still facing severe staffing shortages. Our Alek LaShomb reports.

Two rescue horses from Vermont are now settling into their new home with Martha Stewart.

A road in Peru, New York, will be closed this week for a sewer line replacement.

A special election is now set to fill the New York Assembly seat vacated by Billy Jones.

New rules started on Sept. 15 to remain eligible for food stamps nationwide. Officials say a majority of Vermonters won't see major changes to their benefits.

Construction on the “diverging diamond” project at Interstate 89 Exit 16 in Colchester is now entering phase 2, and it will slow traffic there.

Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul has urged New Yorkers to vote Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City, giving the Democratic nominee one of his most significant endorsements to date.

Crews in Montpelier spent the weekend fixing a water leak.

On Monday, Winooski’s mayor steps down from her post.

New Hampshire’s fall archery deer season begins on Monday.

Charles Willard became the first person to fly an airplane in Vermont on this day in history.

A tug of war between state officials and a Vermont utility is heating up.

Mourners gathered on the lawn of Ignite Church in Williston Sunday evening in memory of Charlie Kirk.

eVenti Verticali acrobats took their talents to the Montpelier sky over the weekend.

Proudly representing their delegations from all over Vermont, athletes competed all day in the Fall Special Olympics hosted at the Collins Perley Sports & Fitness Center.

On this "You Can Quote Me," Vermont schools banning cellphones, more homeless kids in Vermont and Charlie Kirk's ties to our region.

Police are looking for answers in a burglary after more than a dozen items were stolen from a seasonal cabin over the summer.

The final day of the first fair at the Champlain Valley Exposition happened on this day in 1923.

There’s nothing sweeter than homegrown berries. But now that the weather is cooling down, it’s time to prep your berry bushes for next year to keep your harvest plentiful.

‘Dancing with the Burlington Stars’ took over the Flynn theater stage Saturday evening.

They have many fun activities for families -- live music, local food and drinks from Georgia’s market right along their waterfront.

Rutland Bureau Chief Connor Ullathorne looks at a few of the new changes, and tries a few fun flavors.