Authorities are probing a homicide in Whitingham, where a significant police presence was noted on Route 100 near Corse Road on Wednesday morning. A man informed state police in Rutland that his brother had committed a murder in February. Investigators discovered the victim’s remains at the location. The suspect, 26-year-old Justin Stacy from Whitingham, is in custody and charged with second-degree murder. The victim, an acquaintance of Stacy, is a man in his 70s.
Authorities are probing a homicide in Whitingham, where a significant police presence was noted on Route 100 near Corse Road on Wednesday morning. A man informed state police in Rutland that his brother had committed a murder in February. Investigators discovered the victim’s remains at the location. The suspect, 26-year-old Justin Stacy from Whitingham, is in custody and charged with second-degree murder. The victim, an acquaintance of Stacy, is a man in his 70s.
A federal appeals court has ordered the transfer of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish Tufts University student, from a Louisiana immigration detention center to New England for hearings regarding potential violations of her rights. The U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals made this ruling after a hearing where both her lawyers and the U.S. Justice Department presented their arguments. Ozturk has been in detention for six weeks, and the court mandated her transfer to ICE custody in Vermont by May 14th.
Senator Bernie Sanders is highlighting a cryptocurrency regulation bill he believes would benefit the president and jeopardize the financial system. The bipartisan Genius Act aims to legitimize U.S. currency in the digital market by facilitating stable coin transactions for U.S. companies. However, Sanders and others worry it would primarily advantage the Trump family’s crypto business and weaken anti-money laundering and consumer protection measures.
Despite rising air temperatures, Vermont officials warn that most water bodies remain perilously cold. As many seek outdoor activities, the Vermont Department of Public Safety advises caution for boaters and others. With water temperatures ranging from 40 to 50 degrees, the risks of drowning and hypothermia are significant. If venturing out, it is recommended to dress in layers, wear a properly fitted life jacket over your coat, bring extra clothing and gear, and inform someone of your plans and expected return time.
This weekend, over 400 of Vermont’s top student musicians from 49 high schools will convene at Essex High School for the 98th Vermont All State Music Festival, following auditions held in January. After two days of rehearsals, they will perform concerts featuring a jazz ensemble, orchestra, concert band, and chorus this Friday and Saturday.
WTSA SPORTS FOR THURSDAY MAY 8th 2025
NBA CONFERENCE SEMI-FINALS THE KNICKS BEAT THE CELTICS LAST NIGHT 91 – 90 THE KNICKS NOW LEAD 2 GAMES TO NONE GAME 3 IS SATURDAY AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN.TIP OFF AT 3:30PM ON SATURDAY.
THE REDSOX BEAT THE RANGERS LAST NIGHT 6 – 4, THEY WRAP UP THEIR 3 GAME SERIES THIS AFTERNOON AT 1:35PM. THE REDSOX WILL START A 3 GAME SERIES WITH THE ROYALS ON FRIDAY.
THE YANKEES BEAT THE PADRES YESTERDAY 4 – 3. THE YANKEES HAVE THE NIGHT OFF AND ARE BACK ON THE FIELD FRIDAY IN CALI TO START A 3 GAME SERIES WITH THE ATHLETICS AT 10:05PM FRIDAY.
IN LOCAL, THE BRATTLEBORO BEARS BASEBALL TEAM IS TAKING ON THE BULLDOGS IN MANCHESTER VT, FIRST PITCH AT 4:30PM