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ER wait times in Vermont among longest in nation, report says
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Vermont has the ninth-longest average emergency room wait time in the U.S., according to Becker’s Hospital Review, a healthcare news publication based in Chicago.
Patients in the Green Mountain state spend an average of 185 minutes, or three hours and five minutes, waiting in ERs, according to the collected data.
The average wait times were calculated from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services “Timely and Effective Care” dataset, which compiled figures from hospitals in 2024 and published the findings in November 2025.
Nationwide, the average median time patients spent waiting in emergency rooms in 2024 was 161 minutes, or two hours and 41 minutes, the publication said.
Here’s how Vermont compares to other states.
States with the longest average ER wait times
These are the states (and districts) with the longest average emergency room wait times, including ties, according to Becker’s Hospital Review:
- Washington, D.C. – 301 minutes (5 hours and 1 minute)
- Maryland – 246 minutes (4 hours and 6 minutes)
- Massachusetts – Tied for 3rd place at 220 minutes (3 hours and 40 minutes)
- Rhode Island – Tied for 3rd place at 220 minutes (3 hours and 40 minutes)
- Delaware – 216 minutes (3 hours and 36 minutes)
- Connecticut – 196 minutes (3 hours and 16 minutes)
- New York – 192 minutes (3 hours and 12 minutes)
- North Carolina – 190 minutes (3 hours and 10 minutes)
- Vermont – 185 minutes (3 hours and 5 minutes)
- New Jersey – 183 minutes (3 hours and 3 minutes)
- Pennsylvania – 182 minutes (3 hours and 2 minutes)
How New England states rank for ER wait times
Here are the six New England states ranked by longest to shortest average ER wait times, including ties, according to Becker’s Hospital Review:
- Massachusetts: Tied with Rhode Island for 3rd longest overall – 220 minutes (3 hours and 40 minutes)
- Rhode Island: Tied with Massachusetts for 3rd longest overall – 220 minutes (3 hours and 40 minutes)
- Connecticut: 6th longest overall – 196 minutes (3 hours and 16 minutes)
- Vermont: 9th longest overall – 185 minutes (3 hours and 5 minutes)
- Maine: 21st longest overall – 158 minutes (2 hours and 38 minutes)
- New Hampshire: Tied with Wyoming, Colorado, and Arkansas for 36th longest overall – 133 minutes (2 hours and 13 minutes)
States with the shortest average ER wait times
The states with the shortest average emergency room wait times are North Dakota, at 110 minutes (1 hour and 50 minutes), Nebraska, at 112 minutes (1 hour and 52 minutes), and Hawaii, at 113 minutes (1 hour and 53 minutes), according to Becker’s Hospital Review.
Vermont State Police are investigating a suspicious death in the eastern part of the state.
The investigation began around 10 a.m. Saturday when police received a report of a dead woman at a property at 48 Douglas Hill Road in Norwich. First responders located a woman dead inside the residence.
State police said their initial investigation indicates the woman’s death occurred under “potentially suspicious circumstances.” Everyone associated with the matter is accounted for, and they said there is no danger to the public.
The victim’s body will be brought to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for an autopsy to determine cause and manner of death. State police said they will release the woman’s identity following further investigation and notification of family members.
No further details have been released.
Anyone with information that could assist investigators is being asked to call 802-234-9933 or submit an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.
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.
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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 May 9, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from May 9 drawing
15-41-46-47-56, Powerball: 22, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 9 drawing
Day: 6-4-9
Evening: 0-3-4
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 9 drawing
Day: 4-2-1-0
Evening: 1-5-5-4
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Megabucks Plus numbers from May 9 drawing
06-25-26-33-36, Megaball: 01
Check Megabucks Plus payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 9 drawing
08-11-17-29-49, Bonus: 02
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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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.
A teenager died when his car crashed into a tree in central Vermont on Friday afternoon, police said.
The 16-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, off Creek Road in Clarendon, Vermont State Police said. They identified the teen as Jacob Smith, of Proctor.
Troopers were notified about the crash about 2:39 p.m., police said. Investigators found that Smith drove off the east side of the road before hitting the tree; he was wearing his seatbelt, but his car, a Volkswagen Passat, was totaled.
Police didn’t say what they suspect led up to the crash. They asked anyone with information to call Trooper Charles Gardner at 802-773-9109, or email him.
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