Colin Flanders

The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity has abandoned a proposal to open a large homeless shelter in South Burlington amid stiff opposition from city officials. CVOEO has been looking for months to open a 100-bed, low-barrier homeless shelter,... See more

The City of Burlington has recommended that Moose, a notoriously aggressive dog accused of attacking several pets and humans over the last three years, be euthanized to protect the public. The recommendation was shared on Monday night with the city’s Anim... See more

Franklin County prosecutor Diane Wheeler plans to retire next month amid new complaints that she is defying legal orders regarding her notorious dog, Moose. Wheeler, a Burlington resident who has served as a deputy state’s attorney in Franklin County sinc... See more

Shiloh Skalka was riding her e-bike along Locust Street on July 16 when she reached its T-intersection with Pine Street. The 16-year-old pressed a button to activate the flashing amber lights that signal to drivers someone is crossing the street. She wait... See more

Soon after taking over as South Burlington’s police chief last fall, Bill Breault began looking for ways to improve his new department. Almost immediately, he heard from residents who were concerned about speeding and other dangerous behaviors on the road... See more