05408 Community Updates

Vermont State Police arrested 13 people on trespassing charges in Williston on Friday, July 24, with mug shots processed at the local barracks. This...

Early morning fire in Burlington displaced 9 residents and one cat after 911 calls at 2 a.m. Everyone escaped safely, though one person received...

Burlington's Public Safety Committee meets today at 5:30 PM to review the status of ICE operations and address local community safety concerns.

Neighborhood Events

• Maple Tree Place Concert on the Green: Free Garth Live tribute concert at Maple Tree Place in Williston on July 23, 2026...

A homicide investigation is underway on Tuscaloosa Avenue, with the report updated 5 hours ago.

Free Garth Brooks tribute by Garth Live hits Maple Tree Place Thursday, July 23 at 6 PM. Bring the family for an evening of '90s hits and summer fun at this Chittenden County concert series.

Friends remember 16-year-old Burlington High School student Shiloh Skalka as kind, artistic, and adventurous, killed last week in an e-bike crash on...

FBI agents arrested Nitish Kaushal, 26, an Indian national tied to the Bhagwanpuria organized crime group, in Alburgh on July 16 after a reported...

Tune in tomorrow at 1:30 PM for the free live stream of the VT State Archives Speaker Series on 250 Years of VT History. Families interested in local heritage can learn from Tyler Alexander's talk on redefining the American Revolution's legacy.

The Champlain girls from St. Albans staged a thrilling comeback to defeat Massachusetts, highlighting local youth sports achievement and neighborhood pride.

Travel nurse Lesedric Young used military training from his Mississippi ROTC program to disarm knife-wielding attacker Wayne Buchino on North Avenue...

Raphael Groten and Rebecca Kodis bring their "music as medicine" to the Burlington waterfront, using sound as a tool to heal, connect, and create...

Blood donations are in critical need right now. Schedule your slot for the August 14 drive at Winooski City Hall (12-4:30 PM) and help save a life.

Local Crime Updates

• 🔥 Lawyer Request Denied: A Burlington judge denied Jason Eaton's request for a new lawyer in the case of the 2023 shooting...

A sexual assault near the Cherry Street parking garage highlights ongoing risks for women in Burlington public spaces. A local man followed a victim...

A narrow escape in 05408 left residents Adrian Daley and Johannes Nel shaken after a tree branch crashed through their bedroom window during recent...

Judge John Pacht denied Jason Eaton's request for new counsel in the Burlington shooting case, clearing the way for trial to begin Sept. 10 with jury...

A free community presentation on emergency preparedness takes place July 15 at Twin Valley Senior Center in East Montpelier, teaching families how to...

Do Good Fest returns to the National Life Building lawn in Montpelier today with headliners Smash Mouth, Toad the Wet Sprocket, and Neon Trees. Gates open at 1:30 p.m. and the family-friendly event wraps up with a fireworks show around 9 p.m.

Families in ZIP 05408 should prepare now for damaging winds from severe thunderstorms expected Tuesday into Wednesday as a shifting heat dome fuels storms across Vermont. Monitor updates and prioritize safety ahead of this Level 2 risk.