Good morning, Burlington.

Wendy’s announced it will close 300–600 U.S. locations in the first half of 2026 to improve profit, though no Vermont restaurants (in Brattleboro, Essex Junction, Newport and Rutland) have been confirmed for closing.

Wendy's brought back its Thin Mints Frosty and introduced a new Frosty Fusion option available now at Essex Junction and other New England locations, offering a minty treat inspired by Girl Scouts while supplies last.

This month, Women in Construction Week (celebrated during Women's History Month) honors women building careers in trades and challenging bias.

Leaders in South Burlington and across the state report growing opportunities and urge more women to join the field.

Gas prices increased by 11 cents per gallon yesterday amid a 6% rise earlier this week as oil prices spiked—AAA reported rising figures following conflict in Iran.

Local consumers saw the state's average at 272 compared to the national 299.

The Vermont Agency of Education revised its state report card released last month after a coding error dating back to 2017 misclassified achievement gaps.

Education Secretary Zoie Saunders (who oversees the report) said the agency will review eight years of data and update school support designations soon.

NBC5 in South Burlington is hosting its Play of the Week contest (featuring key highlights from Vermont girls' basketball playoffs between March 2 and March 5).

Voting is open until 8 p.m. on Thursday and the winner will be announced at 11 p.m. that evening.

Vermont basketball beat Albany on senior night to earn the No. 2 seed and will host a quarterfinal game against Bryant at Tom Brennan Court on Saturday, March 7 with tip-off at 2 p.m. on ESPN+.

Reprise Concert

7:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages — Experience the Phish revival with an all-star band led by Cal Kehoe.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.