Good morning, Burlington.

WJOY celebrated 80 years on air when it hosted a listener event (Thursday) in South Burlington, marking decades of broadcasts since 1946 and its move to Joy Drive in 1967.

Vermont pump prices remain near record highs for autumn at about $4.42 per gallon, even as the national average dips to $4.36.

Crude oil prices above $90 per barrel and increased gasoline demand have sustained steep costs & officials warn that upcoming weather could further impact rates.

Vermont education officials asked the U.S. Department of Education to reconsider the Title I high-risk designation after a methodological error was discovered and corrective actions were put in place.

The agency and state board plan to complete all actions and submit a comprehensive amendment in May.

Vermont school districts face extra fuel costs for school buses as diesel prices stay high.

Champlain Valley expects an extra $200,000 in expenses, and other districts may cut spending (such as on contracts) if prices hold.

Fall foliage is at its peak across Vermont, with VTDigger and Henry’s Weather Channel tracking vibrant colors on the Green Mountains.

Saturday’s clear skies and cool temperatures set the stage for a scenic day, though rain is forecast for Sunday as colors begin to fade.

Vermont high school football continues this week with games on Thursday, today, and tomorrow.

The biggest contest is on Friday when undefeated Fair Haven visits Colchester (a rematch of the Division II championship game) while live updates track every score.

Essex High School freshman Ella Stukey was named the All-USA Vermont girls soccer breakout player of the year on Oct.

8 after earning 49% of 115,852 votes in a weeklong contest presented by Delta Dental.