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Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested 35-year-old Jeffrey Domingue from Sheldon and 37-year-old Joseph Paige after a 31-year-old man was attacked in his parked car on Pearl Street in downtown Burlington just before 5:30 p.m. last week and forced into a truck, with his minor injuries treated at the University of Vermont Medical Center—both suspects are held without bail—while the investigation continues. NBC5
- ➤ The trial of former Vermont State Police trooper Giancarlo DiGenova began in a Barre courtroom Monday morning as he was accused of stealing seized items from lockup in 2022 — a $1,500 Rolex watch and AirPods are among the items cited — while his defense attorney argued that the evidence would show he did nothing wrong. NBC5
- ➤ Jurors heard opening statements on Monday in Burlington in the federal trial against biomedical researcher Serhat Gumrukcu, who is accused of funding a $300,000 murder-for-hire plot that led to the January 2018 killing of business partner Gregory Davis. Prosecutor Zachary Stendig argued Gumrukcu orchestrated the plot to silence potential fraud allegations—while his attorney maintained that the researcher was framed by others. VTDigger
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Marlene Tromp—the former Boise State University president—was named the sole finalist for UVM president and will take part in on-campus interviews before a final decision is made. Students, faculty and staff will meet her tomorrow in an open forum at the Silver Maple Ballroom of the Dudley H. Davis Center. Burlington Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Vermont’s Department of Housing and Community Development reopened its Manufactured Home Improvement and Repair Program for 2025 yesterday — offering nearly $2 million for park improvements, home repairs, and foundation installations. The program has supported over 640 projects — and applications will be accepted until May 15 to help eligible mobile home park residents maintain safe housing. NBC5
- ➤ Last week, Blue Cross Blue Shield’s money troubles led lawmakers to propose several bills that will change hospital payment rates, set new pricing rules by 2027, and expand Medicaid help for treatment while also pushing measures to improve workplace violence prevention and data privacy—efforts aimed at keeping our health care system stable. VAHHS supported these bills as part of the ongoing response to our state’s fragile health system. VermontBiz
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Vermont Women’s Basketball team qualified for the NCAA Tournament as the No.15 seed in the Spokane region and will face No.2 N.C. State in the round of 64 on Saturday, March 22—no game time has been set yet. NBC5
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Joe Pera Live at Vermont Comedy Club
Standup comedian Joe Pera will perform multiple shows at Vermont Comedy Club, known for his unique comedic style and popular Adult Swim series.
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Ricky Dover Jr. Live at Higher Ground
Rock musician Ricky Dover Jr., originally from Houston and raised in Knoxville, brings his dynamic performance to Higher Ground in South Burlington.
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Female Founders: Olympians
Olympians join the stage at Hotel Vermont to talk about life as an entrepreneur after the Games! Carissa Gordon Gump is a 2008 Olympian in the sport of weightlifting, and Jennifer Kessy is a silver medalist at the 2012 London Olympics, and now both are entrepreneurs pursuing their own venture!
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Charlie Parr Concert
7:30-11:00 p.m. | Higher Ground | Tickets available | Enjoy an evening of soulful music with Charlie Parr at Showcase Lounge.
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Langston Kerman Live at Vermont Comedy Club
Langston Kerman, an accomplished comedian and actor known for his work on various television series, returns to Vermont for a night of comedy.
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Admitted Student Day
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Hoehl Welcome Center — Free entry — Discover your future as a Purple Knight with faculty, classmates, and majors on display.
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Bella White Concert
7:30-11:00 p.m. | Higher Ground Showcase Lounge | Ticket prices vary | Experience the soulful sounds of Bella White live in concert.
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Atsuko Okatsuka Comedy Show
3 PM - 5 PM | Vermont Comedy Club | Tickets selling fast | Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka brings joy and silliness through her viral #Dropchallenge on tour.
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Throwback: A Grown-Up Book Fair
1:30-8 p.m. — O.N.E. Community Center — Free entry — Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with books, fun activities, and community vibes.
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12/OC Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of live music at a popular local venue.
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