Molly Ormsbee

South Burlington

Executive Producer at WPTZ-TV (South Burlington, VT)

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Church bankruptcy: Court grants hearing for abuse survivors in Vermont

2 days ago | mynbc5.com | Molly Ormsbee

A hearing has been scheduled for abuse survivors to deliver victim impact statements against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington, Vermont. It's the second of two hearings scheduled by a bankruptcy judge after the diocese filed for Chapter 11 back in October 2024. The latest court records were filed on Monday. According to the Diocese, 118 additional survivors have come forward with claims of abuse as of April 4.
Vermont Olympian welcomes second child just in time for Mother's Day

3 days ago | mynbc5.com | Molly Ormsbee

Olympic runner and Richford, Vermont, native Elle St. Pierre has announced the birth of her second child. St. Pierre posted the news on social media on Mother's Day. "Harvey Mark St. Pierre our newest little love was born on 5/6/25," St. Pierre wrote. "We are all just over the moon to have brought home another healthy baby boy."St. Pierre gave birth to her first son, Ivan in 2023. Less than a year later, she broke her own American record for the women's mile at the Millrose Games.
Hikers find body of missing person in the Adirondacks

4 days ago | mynbc5.com | Molly Ormsbee

WEBSITE, MY NBC5 DOT COM TO GET THE LATEST INFORMATION. NEW THIS MORNING... WE'RE LEARNING THAT FOREST RANGERS HAVE FOUND THE BODY OF A HIKER WHO WENT MISSING IN THE ADIRONDACKS áLAST DECEMBER. RANGERS HAD SEARCHED FOR LEO DUFOUR, OF QUEBEC, FOR áWEEKS AFTER HE WAS REPORTED MISSING. BUT THEY HAD TO PAUSE THE SEARCH DUE TO HARSH WINTER CONDITIONS IN THE HIGH PEAKS. AGENCIES CONTINUED THEIR SEARCH ONCE THE SNOW RECEDED...
Pediatric flu deaths hit new high in New York, health officials say

1 week ago | mynbc5.com | Molly Ormsbee

The New York State Department of Health has reported a record number of pediatric deaths from the 2024-2025 influenza season. According to Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald, 25 influenza-related pediatric deaths were reported this season — the highest recorded amount ever in New York. Across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has also reported 216 pediatric deaths this flu season, which McDonald said was the highest number in 15 years.
'We see so much exclusiveness': Catholics in South Burlington hope new pontiff brings unity

1 week ago | mynbc5.com | Molly Ormsbee

Catholic parishioners in South Burlington shared hopeful messages ahead of the beginning of the papal conclave on Wednesday. On Wednesday, 133 cardinals gathered for Mass before they sequestered themselves inside the Vatican to vote for the next pope. There's been speculation over who the next leader will be, but the cardinals have said their first priority will be to find someone who can unite the church.
Farm workers transferred from Vermont to Louisiana

1 week ago | mynbc5.com | Molly Ormsbee

Three of the eight farm workers detained in Vermont in April have been transferred to a detention facility in Louisiana, according to the organization Migrant Justice. Top video: See previous coverageA spokesperson for the organization, Will Lambek, told NBC5 that four of the detained workers are still being held at Northwest State Correctional Facility.
New York Attorney General taking new action against the White House

1 week ago | mynbc5.com | Molly Ormsbee

New York State Attorney General Letitia James has announced plans to take new legal action against the Trump administration on Monday.Details about the legal action were not immediately available; however, the attorney general's office said James would announce legal action for "attacks on critical health care systems that protect New Yorkers."James has joined at least 15 different lawsuits during the president's first 100 days in office.
Construction delays expected this week in Chittenden County

1 week ago | mynbc5.com | Molly Ormsbee

Significant delays should be expected in parts of Chittenden County this week, due to construction along Route 2A near Industrial Avenue. The project limits include a 0.7-mile segment of Route 2A in Williston, from Meadowrun Road to River Cove Road, including its intersection with Industrial Avenue. The town of Williston and the city of Essex Junction both released advisories about the project.
'Medical aid in dying' moves forward in New York

2 weeks ago | mynbc5.com | Molly Ormsbee

The New York State Assembly has passed a bill that would grant the use of medication for a terminally ill patient to choose when to end their life. The 'Medical Aid in Dying Act' was introduced in January of 2025, but it wasn't the first time the measure was brought to the legislature. The bill would allow adult residents with terminal illnesses to legally obtain a prescription from a doctor for medication to end their life. It was first introduced in 2016, but never made it out of committee.
Complaint against all resident voting goes to Vermont Supreme Court

2 weeks ago | mynbc5.com | Molly Ormsbee

Two Burlington residents have filed an appeal with the Vermont Supreme Court, challenging the 2023 charter change that approved all resident voting. The charter allows residents in Burlington to vote in local elections, regardless of citizenship status. In 2024, the group 'Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections' (RITE) filed a lawsuit, challenging the policy.