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Burlington looks to the state for help combating homelessness and drug use downtown

Wanted: Large space for 100-bed emergency shelter in Chittenden County

Burlington city council passes resolution on 'immediate need for shelter'

The Burlington City Council on Monday night passed a resolution requesting Governor Phil Scott's administration do more to help the city combat homelessness.

BPD: Victim cut on face in reported Burlington fight

Two unhoused individuals were taken into custody after a reported altercation and fight in the downtown area Saturday.

38 new affordable apartments open in downtown Burlington

Unhoused person arrested after reported break-in at Burlington residence

BURLINGTON, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) -- A 41-year-old man was taken into custody after police say he broke into a Burlington residence and barricaded himself in the bathroom Thursday nigh...

Plans for 100-bed shelter in Chittenden County run into pushback

Burlington man arrested after hitting, stabbing victim with hiking pole, police say

Police have arrested an unhoused man after a person was hit in the head and stabbed multiple times with a hiking pole near the Andy A-Dog Williams Skatepark on Tuesday.

A walk through downtown Burlington shows a city in crisis

Despite a new state police presence downtown, a walk from St. Paul Street to Church Street turned up drug use on nearly every block. Read the story on VTDigger here: A walk throug...

Several people displaced after structure fire in Burlington

Several people were displaced after an early-morning fire on S. Winooski Avenue Thursday.

Burlington officials cite housing, mental health efforts in safety update

Burlington city leaders used the mayor's monthly community safety update to outline a public safety strategy that combines police enforcement with mental health, housing, and subst...

To the mayor’s surprise, Gov. Scott directs state police to patrol Burlington

Burlington Concert Band to perform Sunday following concerns over homeless activity

The Burlington Concert Band will perform at the Battery Street bandshell on Sunday at 7 p.m. after previously pausing performances due to safety concerns.

Vermont ends night and weekend intake for state-funded motel rooms

Unhoused man federally charged with allegedly robbing Burlington grocery store with knife

The man arrested for allegedly robbing a Burlington grocery store and threatening an employee with a knife has been federally charged with the crime.

Vermont nonprofit sees $500,000 gift to create youth homelessness services endowment

1 dead in spate of violent incidents in Burlington

Plan would double St. Johnsbury homeless shelter beds, free up space for families

Burlington Police arrest 11 people during month of drug operations in City Hall Park

The Burlington Police Department arrested nearly a dozen people this month during the course of an extended investigation into drug activity in City Hall Park.

Changes to VT homelessness response plan now in effect

WATERBURY, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) - The first phase of Vermont's new plan to address homelessness just started on Tuesday, and it's already receiving a mix of reactions. The plan, which...

Burlington is facing a public safety emergency

Open-air drug use and dealing have become impossible to ignore in downtown Burlington, and it's time for a dedicated task force to restore order. Read the story on VTDigger here:...

Apartment fire displaces nine people in Chittenden County

At least nine people have been displaced after an apartment fire in Burlington. The fire department arrived to find heavy smoke and flames spreading to the second floor.

Hartford considers a stricter car camping ban

Public Inebriate Program coming to Burlington

PIP reportedly aims to provide a space where intoxicated individuals can become sober, with help and support from trained staff.