Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
Good morning, Burlington.
Burlington police are searching for a white late-model sedan with tinted windows after a traffic dispute on Rose Street in the North End led to gunfire Monday evening—officers responded at 10:40 p.m. and collected ballistic evidence with no injuries reported.
Vermont singer-songwriter Noah Kahan is the subject of a new documentary that looks back at his rise from local beginnings to headlining a 2024 tour and the personal challenges he faced with mental health.
The film—directed by Nick Sweeney—is completed and is now seeking a distributor with no release date announced.
Celebrations for Juneteenth will mark its 160th anniversary in Burlington, South Burlington, Winooski and White River Junction with events scheduled from June 17 to June 26.
Burlington will host an eight-hour party at three downtown locations featuring live music, free meals, art markets and awards — while other towns offer readings, workshops, sports and family activities to honor the historic day of emancipation.
Vermont housing authorities are cutting Section 8 vouchers due to limited federal funding and rising rents—Burlington cut nearly 400 vouchers while the state agency halted almost 500, leaving over 1,000 Vermonters without rental help.
These cuts will slow efforts to secure affordable housing and add pressure to a system already stretched thin.
Vermont joined 27 states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit to block 23andMe from selling the DNA data, biological samples, and medical records of about 15 million customers without their permission.
Attorney General Charity Clark said the action aims to keep personal genetic information safe—Vermont believes such data should not be sold without clear consent.
Dr. David Krag filed a lawsuit against Dr. Halle Sobel and UVM Medical Center after his son Peter died from an overdose in 2020, saying that stopping his life-saving Vivitrol led to his relapse.
The Burlington trial ended last Friday after 90 minutes of jury deliberations—raising concerns about decisions in addiction treatment.
Today the Burlington boys tennis team beat Essex High School to win the state championship as junior Oscar Crainich clinched the title with a hard-fought match tiebreak—head coach Cody Tran said the team showed true resilience by winning all seven matches, five of which went to a deciding set. This victory marks their second state title in three years.
Father's Day Frankfurter Fiesta
7-9:30 p.m. — The Soda Plant — RSVP requested — Enjoy a special hot dog topping bar and cornhole at this festive hangout.
Book Club for Busy Women
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Ladies Social Group — $5 monthly dues — Connect with fellow women while discussing books and forming friendships.
Vermont Lake Monsters Senior Night
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Vermont Lake Monsters Baseball — $6 for seniors — Enjoy a night at the ballpark with complimentary drinks and reserved seating for seniors.
Vermont Lake Monsters vs. New Britain Bees
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Vermont Lake Monsters Baseball — Permission slip and fee required — Teens enjoy a ball game outing with food included.
4x4x48 Challenge
4 p.m. Jun 20th — Burlington Union Station — Entry fee TBA — Participate in a unique running challenge to celebrate the summer solstice.
Intentional Peer Support Core Training
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily — Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center — $100 for materials — Engage in an interactive training to explore transformative relationships through peer support.
Golden Hour at HULA - Vermont Tech Meetup
4:30-6:00 p.m. — HULA — Free entry — Network with tech professionals over drinks, pizza, and scenic views of Lake Champlain.
Latin Dance Night
5-9 p.m. — Switchback Brewing Co. — $20 for the class, $10 for the social — Enjoy a vibrant evening of Latin dance with beginner-friendly lessons and a lively dance social.
BTV Independence Day Celebration
5-11 p.m. — Waterfront Park — Free entry — Celebrate with food, music, and a stunning fireworks display over Lake Champlain.
Father John Misty Concert
6:45-8:15 p.m. — Shelburne Museum — Presale from Feb 25 — Enjoy an evening with Father John Misty and Lucinda Williams at the Ben & Jerry’s Concerts on The Green.
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