Vermont Public Radio News

Newscast: Saturday, Feb 11, 2012, 9:35 a.m.

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:35:00 -0500

Newscast: Saturday, Feb 11, 2012, 9:35 a.m.

With Little Assistance, Vermonters Struggle To Keep Their Heat On

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:30:00 -0500

Funding levels for the federal low income heating assistance program, commonly known as LIHEAP, are below what they were last year, even though the state's congressional delegation was able to pump another $5 million into the program.

Newscast: Friday, Feb 10, 2012, 5:50 p.m.

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:50:00 -0500

Newscast: Friday, Feb 10, 2012, 5:50 p.m.

VELCO Debate Moves To Ownership Study

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:50:00 -0500

An effort to gain public ownership of the statewide transmission grid has stalled in the face of strong opposition from the governor and utility lobbyists. Lawmakers are now debating whether to study the idea.

Liberal Lawmakers Want To Tax Rich, Weatherize Homes

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:50:00 -0500

A group of roughly a dozen lawmakers wants to dramatically increase funds for the state's weatherization program to help Vermonters deal with rising fuel costs. The program would be financed by increasing taxes on wealthier people.

VTrans Closes Damaged Covered Bridge In Townshend

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:04:00 -0500

The Vermont Agency of Transportation says a recent inspection of the Scott Bridge in Townshend showed that it had extensive deterioration, and that it should be closed to all traffic, including pedestrians.

Voices In The Week's News: February 10, 2012

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:50:00 -0500

These were some of the voices in the news this week.

GOP Primary Could Bring Interest To Vermont

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:44:00 -0500

Retired Middlebury College political science professor Eric Davis looks at how the contested Republican Presidential primary in Vermont on March 6th could bring new interest to the state.

Newscast: Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, 12:04 p.m.

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Newscast: Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, 12:04 p.m.

Statehouse Schedule: Feb. 10, 2012

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0500

Here are the House and Senate schedules for Friday, Feb. 10.

Regional Report: Waterbury Police Officer Fired

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:50:23 -0500

Turmoil at the Waterbury Police Department this month has left one officer dismissed, and the police chief under investigation.

Newscast: Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, 12:04 p.m.

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:34:57 -0500

Newscast: Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, 12:04 p.m.

Ben & Jerry’s Endorses Occupy Wall Street

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:34:01 -0500

A couple-dozen people gathered at Ben and Jerry's corporate headquarters in South Burlington last night to learn more about Occupy Wall Street. The socially-conscious company is officially endorsing the movement.

Attorney General Consults DC Law Firm On VY Appeal

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:04:33 -0500

Attorney General Bill Sorrell is consulting with a Washington, DC law firm as he weighs whether to appeal the state's loss in the recent Vermont Yankee case.

12 Arrested In Milton Drug Sweep

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:06:46 -0500

Police say they've made a dozen arrests in a drug sweep in Milton. The final arrest was made on Thursday.

Jeffords Honored For Work To Preserve Civil War Site

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:06:44 -0500

Retired Sen. Jim Jeffords is being honored for his work helping to preserve a Civil War battlefield site in Virginia where the Green Mountain Boys fought in the 1864 Battle of Cedar Creek.

Lawmakers Consider Cabinet-Level Education Post

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:06:34 -0500

Vermont lawmakers are taking testimony on a bill that would elevate the office of the state's chief education official from a commissioner to a cabinet-level secretary.

Two Prison Inmates Recaptured After Escape Attempt

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:06:08 -0500

Two Vermont state prison inmates are back in custody after they fled while working outside the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility in St. Johnsbury.

"Vermont Strong" License Plates Now For Sale

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:50:00 -0500

Governor Peter Shumlin has signed legislation allowing Vermonters to use "I am Vermont Strong" plates on the front of their cars and trucks. Organizers are hoping sales of the plates will raise more than $1 million for the people who suffered damages from Tropical Storm Irene.

Newscast for Thursday, Feb 9, 2012, 5:50 p.m.

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:50:00 -0500

Newscast for Thursday, Feb 9, 2012, 5:50 p.m.