Vermont
A timeline of activities of a cultlike group tied to the killing of a Border Patrol agent
Here’s a look at the timeline of events in a series of killings that culminated in a Jan. 20 highways shootout that killed a Border Patrol officer in Vermont. It is based on Associated Press interviews and a review of police reports, court records and online postings:
2016
Jack LaSota, who uses feminine pronouns, a computer programmer and transgender woman living in the San Francisco Bay area, starts writing a blog under the online persona “Ziz” with complex and sometimes rambling theories about technology, gender identity and human cognition. She gets involved in the rationalist movement, a community that seeks to understand human cognition and is concerned with the potential dangers of artificial intelligence.
2018
LaSota attends programs organized by rationalist groups but splits from them after they reject her theory that the two hemispheres of the brain can hold separate values and genders.
November 2019
LaSota and three others — Emma Borhanian, Gwen Danielson and Alexander Leatham — are arrested during what they called a protest against sexual misconduct within rationalist organizations.
August 2022
The U.S. Coast Guard responds to a report that LaSota had fallen out of a boat in San Francisco Bay. No body is found. An obituary is published.
November 2022
Curtis Lind goes to court seeking to evict LaSota, Borhanian, Leatham and others who have been living in vans and box trucks on his property in Vallejo, California, for nonpayment of rent. On Nov. 15, two days before the eviction deadline, Lind is impaled with a sword and partially blinded in an attack during which he shoots and kills Borhanian.
Concluding that Lind acted in self-defense, officials charge Leatham and Suri Dao with murder. LaSota is not charged but police report having contact with her at the scene.
December 2022
Rita and Richard Zajko are shot and killed in their home in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania, on New Year’s Eve. A neighbor’s doorbell camera captures audio and video of a car pulling up to their home, a voice shouting “Mom!” and another voice exclaiming, “Oh my God! Oh, God, God!”
January 2023
Police question the Zajkos’ daughter, Michelle, at her home in Vermont. A few weeks later, officers briefly take her into custody at a Pennsylvania hotel, but release her without charges. LaSota, staying at the same hotel, is arrested and charged with obstructing the homicide investigation and disorderly conduct.
July 2023
Felix Bauckholt, also referred to in court documents as Ophelia, begins renting half a duplex in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
May 2024
Teresa Youngblut’s parents report her missing in Seattle after she sends her mother emails saying she has moved in with a friend and changed her number.
November 2024
Youngblut and Maximilian Snyder apply for a marriage license in Washington state. Also this month, Youngblut begins renting a condo near Bauckholt’s in North Carolina.
January 2025
Youngblut and Bauckholt check into a hotel in Lyndonville, Vermont, on Jan. 14. Investigators put the pair under surveillance after a hotel worker reports concerns about their all-black tactical clothing and the gun Youngblut was carrying.
On Jan. 17, Lind, the landlord in California is killed. Snyder is charged with murder, and prosecutors allege he was trying to prevent Lind from testifying against his earlier attackers.
On Jan. 20, U.S. Border Patrol officers pull Youngblut and Bauckholt over on Interstate 91 in Coventry, Vermont. Agent David Maland and Bauckholt are killed in a shootout. Youngblut, who is wounded, is charged with firearms charges.
February 2025
The FBI searches the Chapel Hill property where a landlord says Youngblut, Bauckholt and LaSota had been living earlier this winter.
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Vermont Lottery offers several draw games for those willing to make a bet to win big.
Those who want to play can enter the MegaBucks and Lucky for Life games as well as the national Powerball and Mega Millions games. Vermont also partners with New Hampshire and Maine for the Tri-State Lottery, which includes the Mega Bucks, Gimme 5 as well as the Pick 3 and Pick 4.
Drawings are held at regular days and times, check the end of this story to see the schedule.
Here’s a look at July 18, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from July 18 drawing
09-14-44-50-56, Powerball: 03, Power Play: 4
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from July 18 drawing
Day: 8-8-3
Evening: 1-5-3
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from July 18 drawing
Day: 5-2-3-8
Evening: 8-6-1-3
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Megabucks Plus numbers from July 18 drawing
03-07-13-32-40, Megaball: 06
Check Megabucks Plus payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from July 18 drawing
18-23-28-32-49, Bonus: 03
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
For Vermont Lottery prizes up to $499, winners can claim their prize at any authorized Vermont Lottery retailer or at the Vermont Lottery Headquarters by presenting the signed winning ticket for validation. Prizes between $500 and $5,000 can be claimed at any M&T Bank location in Vermont during the Vermont Lottery Office’s business hours, which are 8a.m.-4p.m. Monday through Friday, except state holidays.
For prizes over $5,000, claims must be made in person at the Vermont Lottery headquarters. In addition to signing your ticket, you will need to bring a government-issued photo ID, and a completed claim form.
All prize claims must be submitted within one year of the drawing date. For more information on prize claims or to download a Vermont Lottery Claim Form, visit the Vermont Lottery’s FAQ page or contact their customer service line at (802) 479-5686.
Vermont Lottery Headquarters
1311 US Route 302, Suite 100
Barre, VT
05641
When are the Vermont Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Gimme 5: 6:55 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily.
- Pick 3 Day: 1:10 p.m. daily.
- Pick 4 Day: 1:10 p.m. daily.
- Pick 3 Evening: 6:55 p.m. daily.
- Pick 4 Evening: 6:55 p.m. daily.
- Megabucks: 7:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. daily
What is Vermont Lottery Second Chance?
Vermont’s 2nd Chance lottery lets players enter eligible non-winning instant scratch tickets into a drawing to win cash and/or other prizes. Players must register through the state’s official Lottery website or app. The drawings are held quarterly or are part of an additional promotion, and are done at Pollard Banknote Limited in Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Vermont editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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A veteran health care executive with experience leading hospital operations and complex systems has been named president and chief operating officer of University of Vermont Health – Central Vermont Medical Center.
Marc Kosak will join the Barre-based hospital July 20, according to a community announcement, taking on a leadership role focused on strengthening patient access, quality of care and workforce development across the organization.
Kosak will work with clinical and operational leaders at CVMC and across the University of Vermont Health Network to improve services and respond to evolving community health needs, the announcement said.
“Marc brings extensive experience leading high-performing health care organizations and a tireless commitment to quality, safety and patient-centered care,” Stephen Leffler, president and chief executive officer of UVM Health, said in a statement. “Throughout the search process, he demonstrated a deep appreciation for CVMC’s unique role serving Central Vermont and a clear vision for partnering with employees, providers and community stakeholders to build on the organization’s many strengths.”
Kosak has more than two decades of experience in health care leadership, including recent roles at Greenwich Hospital and Yale New Haven Health. He most recently served as executive vice president and chief operating officer at Greenwich Hospital while also holding a senior vice president role at Yale New Haven Health.
In those roles, Kosak oversaw a $560 million operating budget and more than 1,500 employees. His work included strategic planning, service line development, capital projects and workforce initiatives, according to the announcement.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kosak served as incident commander, helping guide organizational response efforts. The announcement credits his leadership with contributing to improvements in clinical quality, patient experience, employee engagement and financial performance, including Magnet designation, Level III Trauma Center accreditation and nationally recognized patient satisfaction results.
Kosak said the opportunity to lead CVMC reflects both professional and personal ties to the region.
“I am incredibly honored and excited to join Central Vermont Medical Center as president and COO,” he said. “Vermont has long held a special place for my family and me, and I have developed a deep appreciation for the state’s strong sense of community, resilience, and commitment to one another. Having a daughter attending the University of Vermont has given our family a meaningful connection to the region, and I’m thrilled to now become part of the Central Vermont community in an even greater way.
“I look forward to working alongside our dedicated caregivers, staff, providers, and community partners to build on CVMC’s strong legacy of delivering exceptional care and improving the health and well-being of the people we serve.”
Kosak will replace interim president and COO Jim Alzarez, who stepped into the role following the retirement of Anna Tempesta Noonan earlier this year.
“CVMC has a proud history of exceptional care and community service. I am confident that Marc’s leadership, combined with the dedication and expertise of the CVMC team, will continue advancing that mission and strengthen the organization for the future,” Erica Metzger Hare, chair of CVMC’s Board of Trustees, said in a statement.
More information about the organization is available at uvmhealth.org.
This story was created with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Vermont Lottery offers several draw games for those willing to make a bet to win big.
Those who want to play can enter the MegaBucks and Lucky for Life games as well as the national Powerball and Mega Millions games. Vermont also partners with New Hampshire and Maine for the Tri-State Lottery, which includes the Mega Bucks, Gimme 5 as well as the Pick 3 and Pick 4.
Drawings are held at regular days and times, check the end of this story to see the schedule.
Here’s a look at July 17, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Vermont Mega Millions numbers from July 17 drawing
22-34-45-48-55, Mega Ball: 14
Check Vermont Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Gimme 5 numbers from July 17 drawing
05-23-24-34-36
Check Gimme 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from July 17 drawing
Day: 7-6-7
Evening: 6-6-6
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from July 17 drawing
Day: 9-7-7-0
Evening: 9-8-0-0
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from July 17 drawing
03-19-38-48-58, Bonus: 01
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
For Vermont Lottery prizes up to $499, winners can claim their prize at any authorized Vermont Lottery retailer or at the Vermont Lottery Headquarters by presenting the signed winning ticket for validation. Prizes between $500 and $5,000 can be claimed at any M&T Bank location in Vermont during the Vermont Lottery Office’s business hours, which are 8a.m.-4p.m. Monday through Friday, except state holidays.
For prizes over $5,000, claims must be made in person at the Vermont Lottery headquarters. In addition to signing your ticket, you will need to bring a government-issued photo ID, and a completed claim form.
All prize claims must be submitted within one year of the drawing date. For more information on prize claims or to download a Vermont Lottery Claim Form, visit the Vermont Lottery’s FAQ page or contact their customer service line at (802) 479-5686.
Vermont Lottery Headquarters
1311 US Route 302, Suite 100
Barre, VT
05641
When are the Vermont Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Gimme 5: 6:55 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily.
- Pick 3 Day: 1:10 p.m. daily.
- Pick 4 Day: 1:10 p.m. daily.
- Pick 3 Evening: 6:55 p.m. daily.
- Pick 4 Evening: 6:55 p.m. daily.
- Megabucks: 7:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. daily
What is Vermont Lottery Second Chance?
Vermont’s 2nd Chance lottery lets players enter eligible non-winning instant scratch tickets into a drawing to win cash and/or other prizes. Players must register through the state’s official Lottery website or app. The drawings are held quarterly or are part of an additional promotion, and are done at Pollard Banknote Limited in Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Vermont editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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