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Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Members of the Williston-based Green Mountain Lion Corp rang the opening bell at the NYSE Monday morning to mark the construction industry’s role in the economy. The Conexpo-Con/Agg trade show will begin next week in Las Vegas. NBC5
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two Vermonters from Chittenden County witnessed violent clashes in Puerto Vallarta as Mexico's military killed cartel leader El Mencho, triggering fires and flight cancellations; the couple (Dan McLaughlin and Ricky Savard) is closely checking travel updates for their return today. NBC5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ During Black History Month, Andrew Gonyon—known as Chef Pop—of Humble Revelry in Milton recalls his legacy as a seventh-generation Vermonter and outlines plans to secure a permanent space that will support community needs. He aims to pass this legacy to his sons. NBC5
- ➤ PBS will air Waitsfield native Shaina Taub's Tony award winning musical Suffs+ recorded from its Broadway run spanning March 2024 to January 2025 on Friday, May 8 at 9 p.m. as part of the Great Performances series. Burlington Free Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Vermont’s 2026 Annual Energy Report shows heat pump use is slowed by older housing, a limited weatherization workforce, and changing consumer habits; Efficiency Vermont (EV) plans to boost outreach so homeowners can better use this low-cost option to cut reliance on fossil fuels. VTDigger
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New SNAP work documentation rules will take effect March 1 and require veterans, seniors and parents with older children to show 80 hours of work each month to keep benefits. The Department for Children and Families (DCF) expects 2100 households to lose benefits, which may add pressure on local food programs. NBC5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Vermont high school sports fans can cast their vote for the boys Athlete of the Week presented by Delta Dental through 9 p.m. Thursday on Burlington Free Press online (winners will be announced Friday). Burlington Free Press
- ➤ The Vermont Principals’ Association released winter tournament pairings for high school girls basketball. Division I first-round games play Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. and finals are set for early March at Patrick Gym & Barre Auditorium. Burlington Free Press
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Reprise Concert
7:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages — Experience the Phish revival with an all-star band led by Cal Kehoe.
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Bridal Hairstyling Masterclass with Sara
2-7:30 p.m. — This is Urban Salon — Two ticket options available — Enhance your hairstyling skills with a live demo and hands-on workshop focused on bridal styles.
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Bosch eBike Systems MY26 Dealer Training
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Registration required — Enhance your expertise in eBike technology and service with Bosch's latest dealer certification training.
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The Happy Fits Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets available — Get ready to groove with The Happy Fits in an energetic live performance.
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Emma Cook Album Release
7-8:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages welcome — Vermont musician Emma Cook unveils her long-awaited indie-folk album, 'Of the Morning'.
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Burlington Irish Heritage Festival Ceili
1-3 p.m. — Contois Auditorium — Donations welcomed — Enjoy a lively celebration of Irish culture with step dancing and traditional music for all ages.
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Liv Greene & Melanie MacLaren Concert
8-10:30 p.m. — Radio Bean — $10 adv | $15 dos — Enjoy an evening of folk music with Nashville-based artist Liv Greene.
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Phil Hanley Live Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Phil Hanley, a rising star in the NYC comedy scene.
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Heated Rivalry Night
7-10:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — All Ages — Experience the soulful tunes of Dwight + Nicole blending blues, soul, and R&B traditions.
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Disney Around the World with VSO
6-9 p.m. — The Flynn — Admission details not specified — Experience a symphonic journey through Disney’s iconic films brought to life by the Vermont Symphony Orchestra.
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