Good morning, Burlington.

Emergency crews rescued a woman stuck on an island in the Winooski River on Tuesday night after a local resident called the fire department on Chase Street in Burlington—Colchester Rescue launched a boat to bring her to safety.

Burlington police said on April 29 that a shooting on Isham Street on April 28 left one person with a serious but non-life-threatening gunshot wound who was rushed to UVMMC—officers believe the incident was isolated.

University of Vermont Health Network and Vermont State University announced a partnership that will let full-time nurses with an associate degree earn a BSN at a preferred rate.

The flexible online program can be completed in 18 months—nurses at partner locations should contact HR for details.

Federal officials canceled nearly $2.4 million in AmeriCorps funding for Vermont programs that support trail work, workforce development and farm jobs, affecting roughly 200 service members and multiple community projects.

Attorney General Charity Clark and attorneys general from 23 other states filed suit against the move — the legal challenge now seeks to halt the cuts and preserve benefits for participants.

A federal appeals court has ordered a hold on moving Turkish student Rümeysa Öztürk from a detention center in Louisiana to Burlington — a three-judge panel will review her case on May 6.

Detained since March after transfers from Massachusetts to New Hampshire and Vermont, her lawyers say she was targeted for an op-ed on the Gaza conflict — the Department of Homeland Security argued her remarks pose a national security risk.

On Monday, Champlain Housing Trust and Evernorth celebrated opening 65 permanently affordable apartments at Fort Ethan Allen in Colchester — the new homes, located in three restored historic buildings, include one-bedroom and studio units with subsidized rents and housing for people who were homeless, and final tenants will move in next month.

All Night Boogie Band Live Performance

8:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Nectar's — Limited tickets available — Dance the night away with blues and soul inspired tunes every Thursday in May.

Vermont 1-Day Conference

9:00 AM - 2:30 PM — Edmunds Middle School — Pay what you can — Engage with the stuttering community and gain resources for growth and connection.

Burlington Anime Fest

10 a.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Kids enter FREE with paid adult ticket — Enjoy a family-friendly day filled with voice actors, vendors, attractions, and a huge cosplay contest.

Vermont HCBS Community Information Session

10 a.m. — Contois Auditorium — Free entry — Learn about upcoming changes to Developmental Disabilities Services while connecting with case management organizations.

ANIMAL Dance Performance

10 a.m. — The Flynn — Free entry — Experience innovative choreography and interactive movement games with ANIMAL Dance Company.

World Ballet Company - Burlington

3-4 p.m. — The Flynn — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the elegance of the Gilded Age through a world premiere ballet inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel.

Burlington Kids Weekend

May 16-17 — Waterfront Park — Free pizza and ice cream — Enjoy a fun-filled weekend with games and activities for kids.

Community Yard Sale

3-5 p.m. — Rick Marcotte Central School parking lot — Registration fee required — Sell your wares and enjoy some tasty treats at the community yard sale.

Sports & Fitness Expo

1-7 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Free entry — Explore the latest in sportswear, gear, and local products at this vibrant expo.

Chat with Best-Selling Author and Runner Emily Halnon

12-1 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Free entry — Engage in a trailside chat about record-setting ultra running with local authors and athletes.