A fatal crash on US Route 7 in Leicester resulted in one death and three injuries, leading to a four-hour road closure. Vermont State Police reported that Jeremy Nolette, 51, swerved into oncoming traffic, causing a head-on collision. The other vehicle went over a guardrail and caught fire; bystanders rescued two occupants, but Gillian Gero, 50, died at the scene. The crash is believed to involve speed as a factor. Meanwhile, the Pride Center of Vermont, after 26 years in Burlington, has moved out of its location due to funding cuts, including an 80% loss of HIV prevention funding, which strained their operations. The organization is planning strategic steps to reopen and continue serving the LGBTQ+ community, with a fundraising goal close to $350,000. Other local news includes the reopening of US Route 7 in Leicester at 7:30 PM after the crash, a new micro-cinema opening in Burlington, and the official opening of Burlington’s new bike park. Additionally, Vermont Tech Jam featured discussions on AI’s future, and Wardsboro celebrated Vermont’s official vegetable. Recent incidents also include a fire under investigation in Northfield, the discovery of a dead Middlebury student in Cornwall, and the opening of a new shelter for the homeless in Burlington with 56 year-round beds. Environmental stories highlight low water levels exposing ancient ruins in Lake Champlain and dangers at Huntington Gorge.