VPR Evening News July 10th, 2008

State’s leaders disagree on how to reduce sexual violence; Prosecutors question whether tougher penalties make the public safer from sexual predators; More than 90 workers will be affected by closing of Vermont Tubbs; and commentator Ron Krupp on why the cost of food has risen so sharply.

VPR Evening News July 3rd, 2008

Michael Jacques could face the death penalty; A Northfield businessman enters the race for lieutenant governor as a Democrat; The Vt. Department of Health cancels shingles immunization clinics;  The Asa Bloomer Building in Rutland will reopen next week; and commentator Howard Coffin recounts a Civil War Independence day tale. 

Morning Newscast: July 3, 2008

Here are the top stories at 7:30 a.m.: Hours after police announced they had found her body, members of the community gathered to mourn Brooke Bennett’s death.  Customs officials have been looking at ways to minimize wait times at the land ports of entry….
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Community holds vigil for Brooke Bennett

A week after she was reported missing, police believe they have found the body of 12 year old Brooke Bennett of Braintree. Hours after police announced they had found her body, members of the community gathered to mourn Brooke Bennett’s death. VPR’s Steve Zind reports.