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Burlington
Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Various local groups plan MLK events from Jan. 18 to Jan. 29 with a Burlington City Hall remembrance featuring keynote Alhassan Susso on Jan. 18, a convocation at St. Michael’s College, Champlain College activities beginning Jan. 19, and a UVM keynote on Jan. 29 (food donations requested). Burlington Free Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ GameStop is closing two locations this week in Williston and at Champlain Centre Mall; customers in Vermont are directed to shop at the South Burlington store in University Mall and New Yorkers at Consumer Square. A location in Rutland remains open. NBC5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local venues like the Flynn and Vermont Comedy Club will host 13 comedy shows in Burlington — plus one in Essex Junction this year — featuring comics from Michael Blaustein to Nick Offerman. Performances span Jan. 15 to Sept. 20, with Weird Al Yankovic scheduled for July 24. Burlington Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Vermont’s Commissioner of Health said that despite new CDC guidelines reducing recommended childhood vaccines from 17 to 11, the state will keep its current schedule supported by pediatric groups + parents are advised to consult trusted healthcare providers for accurate vaccine information. NBC5
- ➤ The Better Business Bureau reported a spike in weight-loss scams using deepfakes to promote unprescribed GLP-1 treatments, urging Burlington residents to verify telehealth providers and consult doctors (reports peaked in late 2025) before any purchase. NBC5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Viewers in South Burlington can re-watch last week's best plays on NBC5 and vote for the Play of the Week until 8 p.m. tomorrow, Jan. 8; the winner will be announced at 11 p.m. Light snow is expected today with 1+3 inches falling and slick travel possible. NBC5
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Emil Wakim Live
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets start at $106 — Experience an unforgettable performance by Emil Wakim at Vermont Comedy Club.
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Nico Suave & the Mothership Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages welcome — Rock is alive with Nico Suave & the Mothership, hailing from Burlington VT.
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Emil Wakim Live
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets starting at $101 — Emil Wakim brings laughter to Burlington with his unforgettable comedy performance.
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Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2026
6:30 PM – 12:00 AM — The Flynn — Ticket pricing varies — Experience adrenaline-fueled action and breathtaking landscapes from around the world.
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