The Frequency: Daily Vermont News

It's primary election day in Vermont, troubles in Killington's local government are derailing a major infrastructure project and changes are coming to Green Mountain Transit bus schedules. Plus, a waste management company is testing a system that can remove toxic chemicals known as PFAS from landfill runoff, but there's concerns about how it might affect air quality.

Hospitals are sharing budget ideas for next year as health costs in Vermont remain among the highest in the nation, Gov. Phil Scott looks to learn more about AI and an effort by local businesses to get Montpelier's former post office building under local control appears to have succeeded.

If you're planning on casting an early ballot ahead of Vermont's primary election, best to drop it off in person at this point…the state is challenging new Trump Administration tariffs - and some inspiration for getting out and about this weekend.

Vermont looks to make it easier to build housing near wetlands, cyclosporiasis cases in New Hampshire continue to rise and a push to boost the Champlain Valley's profile in the wine world. Plus, we dig into claims that raising taxes on second homes in Vermont will bring in lots of money for services.

A Florida preacher wants to start a religious school on the former Green Mountain College campus, the Burlington City Council passes a controversial public safety resolution and a look at which Vermont Senators face competitive primaries this year. 

Learn more about the Democratic candidates vying to unseat Vermont's lieutenant governor, the Chittenden County Sheriff's race features an unusual matchup and Vermont Green FC's men's team celebrates back-to-back national championships.

 Vermonters leaving their bodies to science; a group of South African immigrants are settling in the Green Mountain State; Vermont Public reporter Derek Brouwer on what he's learned about the morning of March 11th in South Burlington, when federal agents accused a Vermont immigrant of ramming his car into theirs during a traffic stop.

 How secure are Vermont's elections; the state drops out of a federal healthcare experiment; Vermont's men's soccer team heads to the national finals this weekend; and a Friday Song, influenced by the Romani people and culture.

 A closer look at the platforms of the Democratic candidates vying for the role of the state's next Lieutenant Governor; how is the phone-free school policy going in New Hampshire? And different kinds of sharks found off New England's coastlines…

The race for Chittenden County states' attorney; residents north of the border seeing many more cases of Cyclosporiasis; a study shows eating culturally significant foods provide better health outcomes.

Tracking a parasite found in Texas livestock to lessen its impact in our region; how common are underwater blue-green algae blooms in our lakes? Researchers want to know… ; and a scenic train ride that serves passengers dinner, too.

A top state health regulator is stepping down; and that dreaded gastro-intestinal tract parasite detected in lettuce served in a New Hampshire hospital's cafeteria.

Vermont Public's Capital Bureau reporter Peter Hirschfeld shares what he's learned about the two candidates running in the Democratic primary for governor, lots of candidates for public office haven't disclosed campaign contributions and Brattleboro considers asking taxpayers to help bail out a struggling hospital. Plus, we hear the music from Vermont-based duo Cricket Blue.

Two unions at Vermont's largest hospital are partnering for the first time to hammer out contracts; is it okay to wear shorts to work?; and it's debate season, ahead of Vermont's August 11th primary. We'll share an excerpt from a recent debate among the three Democratic candidates for Lieutenant Governor

Voters in one Vermont school district are at odds over who gets the final say about closing schools, the state is rethinking how to house people accused of serious crimes who have mental health issues, and New England researchers share their findings about health risks for professional football players. 

A group of neighbors rescued a pilot after his plane crashed in a lake, we wrap up a big year in women's soccer and  Vermont's making it easier for small breweries to distribute their beer.

The state could lose federal education funding for students with disabilities; an adult day program in Windsor County shutters; severe staffing shortages at Vermont's prisons

A study shows Vermont isn't the only state feeling the impact of an aging population; gasoline prices nudge up; and poetry runs in the D-N-A; a local track of music played on an 18-string instrument called a valiha.

Vermont State Police has a new leader; battery storage approved in Burlington; downtown Rutland gets a makeover; and a look into Vermont Public's new documentary, about a botched ICE raid, called, “No Exit.”

A mosquito-borne virus that causes illness found in Addison County; garden tours for flower lovers; and later in the podcast, we'll meet the two Democratic candidates running for state auditor.

Extreme heat and potentially strong storms in our region; a lot of young Vermonters saying they're thinking about leaving the state; a collection of stories from all corners of Vermont is part of a historical exhibit celebrating America's 250th.

Vermont's primary is less than a month away and there's a tool to help voters see who is on local ballots; Vermont Public reporter Derek Brouwer takes us into his reporting on a Vermont bodyworker who has been accused of improper sexual contact.

A state's attorney may be entering a court-diversion program for a D-U-I charge; a high school baseball star might make history this weekend; how the state's recovery has been, after two years of back-to-back floods.

 A Montreal fest celebrates four decades of African and Caribbean music; an object from the Vermont Historical Society's “50 for 250” exhibit that's small enough to hold in one hand and big enough to define democracy.

Vermont is getting more money for disaster recovery as we near the anniversary of 3 back-to-back years of floods; what a group in southern Vermont is doing to save its hospital maternity ward.

Governor Phil Scott's popularity may be slipping in his own party, a St. Johnsbury landlord hopes to join his wife in the state legislature and Vermont will get federal money to reconstruct parts of U.S. Route 7. Plus, we'll go mountain biking with some folks working to make the Velomont trail more accessible.

New research into a tick-borne illness that was once rare and is increasing in our region; and troubles with maternity care in Brattleboro.

A man was shot and killed by a trooper nearly a year ago. Now his family is suing Vermont State Police; a bankrupt New Hampshire restaurateur is accused of hiding assets; an early voting primer with Vermont Public's Bob Kinzel. 

Extreme heat watches in our region over the next few days; a statewide organization marks a century of serving Vermonters with vision loss; and how to spot blue-green algae blooms in waterways this summer.

University of Vermont Health is making changes to try to cut down on wait times; the infamous ‘road to nowhere' in the Queen City now goes somewhere; and plenty of celebrations this week in the lead-up to America's 250th.

Learn how to cast your ballot ahead of Vermont's primary election in August, a nonprofit takes over syringe services in Burlington, the campus of the recently-shuttered Sterling College is up for sale and time is running out to apply for broadband assistance. 

A new train station opens in Brattleboro, Burlington's airport adds more destinations to fly to  and tick bites are on the rise in Vermont this year. Plus, meet another local artist in the latest edition of the Friday Song.

A state trooper who shot and killed a man in crisis will not face criminal charges, delays on replacing a bridge in Royalton are frustrating residents and a UVM study explores how menopause affects the brain. Plus, learn the history of the Vermont Catamount. 

All three tornados to hit New England so far this year were in Vermont - we'll hear more about the most recent two; a new tax bill signed into law that will send an additional 20 million dollars in revenue annually to the transportation fund; a close-up look at one of the items that is part of an upcoming exhibit celebrating the state over the last 250 years.

School districts won't be forced to merge but they should discuss it …. the sweeping education reform bill was signed into law; a local high school football team couldn't fill out its roster and won't take the field this season; and some national park signs in New England should be back in place before the semiquincentennial.

Vermont's state ethics commission gets a staffing boost; lawmakers close a gap in the state's transportation fund; a Colchester resident is caring for a Vermont flower at risk of disappearing.

More tough news for employees in the Franklin County dairy industry; Gov. Phil Scott took action on more laws this week; and an Addison County musician determined to get back into the studio after hardships and loss.

The Legislature is out of session and Gov. Phil Scott made some moves on several key housing and healthcare bills; a Vermont bar owner talks World Cup and how New Hampshire's bet on legalized gambling is paying off. 

Graduating from the department store; a new app for loon lovers; and some arts and culture news from around the region.

Vermonters will still need to get their cars and trucks inspected each year but with some reprieve; A Texas-based company is eyeing the former nuclear power plant site for development; A Hardwick family is still searching for a home, years after floods destroyed theirs.

A settlement in an excessive force claim; tracking another dangerous tick-borne illness; a new free-standing surgery center opens in Hartford; and Senator Bernie Sanders' attention has turned to … A.I.

Vermonters will soon be able to opt out of their data being sold online; where to grab free meals this summer in Chittenden and Grand Isle counties; and - a former middle school teacher wrote a song about a pretty impressive horse