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Largest US semiconductor maker snags $1.5B from stalled Chips Act for plants in NY, Vermont

The Biden administration gave $1.5 billion to the nation’s largest semiconductor maker. This is the first major subsidy from the $52 billion TIP law passed nearly two years ago. GlobalFoundries, the world’s third-largest contract chipmaker, will build a new semiconductor manufacturing facility in Malta, New York, and expand existing operations at the facility and another […]

Vermont woman found dead in container on river sandbar

Vermont State Police announced Wednesday that they are investigating a suspicious death after a woman’s body was found inside a large shipping container on a riverbank. Vermont man charged with possessing bomb, leaving bomb in former residence after being evicted Police said authorities discovered the body while investigating the disappearance of a 29-year-old Derby woman […]

Vermont man charged with possessing homeade bomb pleads not guilty

A Vermont man has been charged with bomb possession and was accused of leaving a bomb at his former residence after being evicted. Tyler Hayes, 41, was indicted by a federal grand jury and pleaded not guilty in federal court in Burlington. Hayes allegedly created the bomb and told acquaintances about the destruction it would […]

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott proposes $8.6 billion budget to lawmakers

Republican Vermont Governor Phil Scott has proposed an $8.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2025. Scott urged lawmakers not to raise taxes or fees on Vermonters, saying it will be a tough budget year. In 2023, Scott vetoed an $8.5 billion budget, but the Democratic-controlled Congress overrode his veto. Republican Vermont Gov. Phil Scott on […]

23 lost skiers and snowboarders rescued in Killington, Vermont

KILLINGTON, Vt. — Police said 23 skiers and snowboarders had to be rescued from the frigid temperatures after getting lost in the backcountry of Killington, Vt., on Saturday. Killington Police said after receiving a call around 2:30 p.m., search and rescue teams traveled about five miles on hiking, snowshoeing and skinned skis to find 21 […]

Palestinian students shot in Vermont say suspect waited for and targeted them

Two Palestinian college students shot while walking in Vermont in late November claimed the suspects lied in wait for them and targeted them because of a “bigger systemic problem” of hatred. Kinan Abdalhamid, 20, said Jason Eaton appeared to be waiting for him and two of his friends before he allegedly opened fire on the […]