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Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 31st of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Vermont Public Morning Edition host Jenn Jarecki and NPR’s Leila Fadel compared notes on live storytelling during a recent conversation after Fadel visited Vermont in April. They discussed how local public radio builds community trust—an effort that keeps listeners informed and connected. Vermont Public
- ➤ Burlington City Arts will celebrate Highlight Festival today from noon until 12:30 a.m. at venues spanning Church Street to the Waterfront, with live performances, Circus Smirkus shows, improv comedy, fireworks at 8 p.m., and a New Year’s dance at the ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain. NBC5
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A long-term study shows Mount Mansfield's snow season has shortened by nearly three weeks since 1965, with snowfall appearing later in fall and melting by early spring. UVM researchers say the trend of warming winters may raise risks of mid-winter flooding and summer drought. VTDigger
- ➤ Tonight after sunset, a fast-moving clipper and lake-effect snow will drop a couple inches across high elevations and mountain spines, making travel conditions slick. Roadways could remain slippery into early Thursday morning as snowfall tapers (minor accumulations expected). NBC5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, 43 new citizens from 24 nations took their oaths at the Federal Courthouse in Burlington—cheered on by family and welcomed by local leaders, including Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas and Rep. Balint, who acknowledged their hard work. NBC5
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Vermont will receive over $195 million each year for five years from the Rural Health Transformation Fund to improve rural healthcare affordability and access. Gov. Phil Scott said the funding will boost virtual health options & workforce development, while restrictions bar spending on building projects. Vermont Public
- ➤ Vermont is set to receive $195 million from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid as part of the Rural Health Transformation program. The Agency of Human Services will use the one-time grant to hire staff, expand telehealth, and boost workforce training for rural hospitals. VTDigger
- ➤ State officials have used $38 million in Medicaid dollars over the past five years to keep nursing homes open amid declining beds and high staffing costs. Lawmakers now request detailed reports on the bailout program to ensure the emergency funds remain a temporary measure. VTDigger
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ This week, Sugarbush Resort in Warren opened 200 acres of slopes (after de-icing lifts Tuesday) amid cold, icy weather, and officials advise riders to lower difficulty levels to manage the ice. NBC5
- ➤ On Tuesday, Dec. 30, Sawyer Judkins made 14-for-14 foul shots and scored 22 points to lead the Seahorses to a 60-50 win over CVU. Burlington Free Press
- ➤ Sinatra Robles, a 15-year-old luger from Castleton (a nearby town), will leave for Europe next week to train in Germany and compete in Continental Cup races in Latvia, aiming to join the U.S. Olympic team in 2034. He began racing at age nine and has quickly risen through the ranks. NBC5
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Emil Wakim Live
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets start at $106 — Experience an unforgettable performance by Emil Wakim at Vermont Comedy Club.
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Nico Suave & the Mothership Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages welcome — Rock is alive with Nico Suave & the Mothership, hailing from Burlington VT.
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Emil Wakim Live
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets starting at $101 — Emil Wakim brings laughter to Burlington with his unforgettable comedy performance.
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