Vermont Public

Vermont Public is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and growing community for all residents of Vermont, enhancing accessibility and opportunities for diverse voices from every part of our distinctive state. For over half a century, the audiences and supporters of VPR and Vermont PBS have contributed to the establishment of two of the most reputable public media organizations in the nation. As Vermont Public, we aim to build on this legacy of reliable information, top-notch education, and engaging programming to shape the future of public media in Vermont. As the consolidated public media outlet for Vermont, Vermont Public offers a range of programs from NPR and PBS, alongside locally produced, award-winning news, videos, and music. We also organize community events, both online and in-person, across our broadcast area. Vermont Public is committed to uniting people and communities. Our goal is to provide everyone with the opportunity to engage, no matter where they are in our state or region.

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No plans to retire

1 day ago | vermontpublic.org | Liam Elder-Connors |Adiah Gholston |Liam Elder Connors

With The Frequency, get up to speed on what's happening in Vermont in under 15 minutes. Available every weekday morning by 6 a.m.Loading... The Frequency: Daily Vermont News Local NewsThe Frequency
Extreme heat in Vermont: What to know, plus safety tips and resources

4 days ago | vermontpublic.org | Zoe McDonald |Abagael Giles |Mary Engisch

High temperatures and humidity are enveloping the entire state, with areas of the Champlain Valley under an Extreme Heat Warning from 11 a.m. Monday until 8 p.m. on Tuesday. “Heat indexes are going to be anywhere between, say, 95 and 105, with probably some locally higher amounts in some of the valleys,” said Eric Myskowski, a meteorologist at the Burlington National Weather Service office.
Microplastics are in Lake Champlain and in us. These scientists want to know their source

4 days ago | vermontpublic.org | Abagael Giles

Over the last decade or so, scientists on Lake Champlain have noticed a concerning trend: Tiny pieces of plastic are everywhere. Plastic has shown up in nets used for catching zooplankton, the tiny organisms that make up the foundation of the lake’s food web. Plastic fibers have even been found in the guts of the zooplankton themselves — and even more concerningly, in at least 15 species of fish that eat them and that humans consume.
How to plan for beetlemania before this invasive pest takes over your garden

5 days ago | vermontpublic.org | Charlie Nardozzi |Mary Engisch

Iridescent gold and shiny emerald green, this critter may look beautiful in the sun, but it can easily do a lot of damage to your garden. The Japanese beetle is an invasive species with a giant appetite. Currently, the insect is still in its larval stage in the soil. If you dig into the ground, you might see the telltale C-shaped grubs, waiting to mature and become full beetles. When they emerge, they'll be hungry, and your garden is the closest salad bar.
It's the humidity that gets you. Here's why - and tips for dealing with muggy days

5 days ago | vermontpublic.org | Kaity Kline |Michel Martin

Updated June 20, 2025 at 3:27 PM EDTIt's not the heat that gets you — it's the humidity. Millions will feel that firsthand over the coming days as a heat dome is expected to bring extreme heat and humidity for much of the U.S.Those humid conditions will make temperatures feel even hotter and pose health risks to many. Why is that?
Officials estimate 45,000 in Vermont could lose health insurance under Trump tax cut bill

1 week ago | vermontpublic.org | Lexi Krupp

The tax bill making its way through Congress would cause some 45,000 people in Vermont to lose health insurance over the next several years, according to initial estimates from the Vermont Agency of Human Services. A range of proposals included in both the House and Senate versions of the bill would make it harder to sign up and stay enrolled in Medicaid, a program for low-income and disabled people which covers about 19% of the state.
How Vermont's big education transformation will work

1 week ago | vermontpublic.org | Lola Duffort

Back in January, Gov. Phil Scott leveraged the gains his Republican party made in the last election to come out swinging, demanding that lawmakers send him a bill this year that would transform Vermont’s K-12 system. On Monday, legislative leaders did what Scott asked them to do. The landmark, 155-page bill they sent to his desk, which he plans to sign, would fundamentally upend how our schools are funded and governed.
Juneteenth celebrations, and new books by local authors

1 week ago | vermontpublic.org | Mikaela Lefrak

Communities across our region are hosting Juneteenth celebrations this year. The federal holiday marks the end of slavery in the United States and honors Black history and culture. South Burlington recreation specialist Kate Likhite and state Sen. Joe Major of Hartford tell us about their communities' Juneteenth events. Then: two local authors share the stories behind their new books.
Closure

1 week ago | vermontpublic.org | Mitch Wertlieb |Liam Elder-Connors

With The Frequency, get up to speed on what's happening in Vermont in under 15 minutes. Available every weekday morning by 6 a.m.Loading... The Frequency: Daily Vermont News Local NewsThe Frequency
Advocates plead with Gov. Scott to extend motel eligibility for families and those with medical need

1 week ago | vermontpublic.org | Carly Berlin

This story, by Report for America corps member Carly Berlin, was produced through a partnership between VTDigger and Vermont Public. Advocates for unhoused Vermonters pleaded with Gov. Phil Scott Tuesday to prevent the evictions of over 300 highly vulnerable households from the state’s motel voucher program on July 1.