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Vt., NH SNAP recipients targeted in phishing scam
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – State officials in Vermont and New Hampshire are warning SNAP recipients about phishing scams involving fraudulent phone calls, text messages, and emails.
Officials say scammers are calling and sending messages fraudulently claiming that the client’s EBT card has been “locked” and instructing them to call back to verify their eligibility.
Officials advise recipients not to share personal information with the sender and never give EBT card numbers to an unknown caller.
In Vermont, the scam should be reported to the Consumer Assistance Program at 800-649-2424.
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VT Lottery Gimme 5, Pick 3 results for July 2, 2026
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 2, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Gimme 5 numbers from July 2 drawing
02-03-05-23-38
Check Gimme 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from July 2 drawing
Day: 8-1-4
Evening: 4-1-0
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from July 2 drawing
Day: 0-1-3-9
Evening: 1-8-7-8
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from July 2 drawing
13-21-25-37-47, 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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Arizona kidnapping suspect indicted while facing separate child sex charges in Vermont
Joshua Severance (Courtesy: Rutland City Police Department)
COTTONWOOD, Ariz. – A man wanted for a violent kidnapping and sexual assault in the Verde Valley was hit with an 11-count grand jury indictment on Thursday, though he has already been sitting in a New England jail cell for nearly a month.
What we know:
Joshua Severance, 39, is facing multiple counts of sexual assault and kidnapping with a dangerous weapon after an attack reported in Cottonwood back in May.
Arizona prosecutors are now launching formal extradition proceedings to bring him back across the country to face trial.
The backstory:
The investigation began on May 20 after a woman reported being attacked near State Route 89A and 12th Street. Police say Severance used a weapon to kidnap and sexually assault the victim, and even blocked her from using a phone to call for help.
While local detectives were working the case in Arizona, Severance reportedly fled to Vermont, where his run from the law quickly ended. On June 4, police in the city of Rutland spotted Severance on patrol and arrested him on a local warrant for luring a child and distributing child pornography, both felony counts.
Dig deeper:
Severance has been held in Vermont on a $25,000 bond since that arrest while Arizona authorities prepared the July 2 indictment on these charges:
- 3 counts of felony sexual assault
- 2 counts of felony kidnapping with a dangerous weapon
- 2 counts of felony attempted sexual assault
- 1 count of felony sexual extortion with a dangerous weapon
- 1 count of felony aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon
- 1 count of felony sexual abuse
- 1 count of felony weapons misconduct
- 1 count of felony criminal damage
- 1 count of misdemeanor preventing the use of a telephone
What they’re saying:
“We are grateful for all the information and leads provided by the public throughout this investigation,” Cottonwood Police said in a statement. “While there is still work to be done, we want to formally recognize and thank all the officers, detectives, and civilian staff who have worked tirelessly on this case. Their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to justice have been exemplary throughout this complex investigation.”
What you can do:
Detectives are still asking anyone with more information about the suspect to call the department at 928-634-4246.
What’s next:
Severance is scheduled to face a Vermont judge on July 20 pending the extradition proceedings.
The Source: Information in this story was gathered from the Cottonwood Police Department and the Rutland City Police Department.
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Police, rescue crews searching for 2 missing people in Vermont lake
Emergency crews were searching for a young girl and a man reported missing at Arrowhead Mountain Lake in northern Vermont on Wednesday night.
Vermont State Police said they responded to the lake in the Franklin County town of Georgia shortly before 8 p.m. Wednesday along with multiple emergency crews.
The incident was first reported around 7:50 p.m. near the intersection of Highbridge Road, also known as Route 104A, and Arrowhead Lake Road. Initial reports indicated that a group of relatives were fishing along the shore when a young girl fell into the water and a man jumped in to try to rescue her. Neither person has been seen since.
A search was underway Wednesday night on the water near where the Lamoille River empties into the lake. Agencies involved include fire departments from Fairfax, Georgia and Milton, Colchester Technical Rescue, Fairfax Rescue and multiple components of the Vermont State Police.
Search crews planned to remain on scene as long as conditions permitted Wednesday night, returning as needed first thing Thursday morning.
No additional were released. State police said they will provide updates as the search continues.
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