Vermont
What to know for 2026 Vermont high school winter playoffs, championship dates
The Vermont high school winter championships kick into high gear later this week.
Nordic skiing opens a loaded month of title events and tournament play throughout Vermont with the freestyle state meet at Rikert Outdoor Center on Thursday, Feb. 19. And Saturday, Feb. 21, cheer, dance and gymnastics crowns will be decided while the bowlers head to Rutland for the individual tournament.
Championship season wraps with a new format for hockey: All four hockey finals (Division I and II for boys and girls) will take place on the same day at University of Vermont’s Gutterson Fieldhouse: Sunday, March 15.
“We think we can create a really great student-athlete experience,” VPA assistant executive director Lauren Young said. “It’s an opportunity to see four really good games of hockey.”
For more on the VPA championships, see below for dates, sites and times. To purchase tickets, visit gofan.co. For events that will be streamed, head to NFHS Network.
NORDIC SKIING (FREESTYLE)
Date: Thursday, Feb. 19
Site: Rikert Outdoor Center
Time: 10 a.m.
BOWLING (INDIVIDUAL)
Date: Saturday, Feb. 21
Site: Rutland Bowlerama
Time: 9 a.m.
CHEER
Date: Saturday, Feb. 21
Site: Vergennes Union High School
Time: Noon
DANCE
Date: Saturday, Feb. 21
Site: Vergennes Union High School
Time: 5 p.m.
Watch Vermont high school games on NFHS Network
GYMNASTICS
Date: Saturday, Feb. 21
Site: St. Johnsbury Academy
Time: 6 p.m.
NORDIC SKIING (CLASSIC)
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 24
Site: Craftsbury Outdoor Center
Time: 10 a.m.
BOWLING (TEAM)
Date: Saturday, Feb. 28
Site: Twin Valley Lanes in Barre
Time: 9 a.m.
WRESTLING FINALS
Date: Saturday, Feb. 28
Site: Champlain Valley Union High School
Time: 6 p.m. (approx.)
Note: Wrestling championships begin on Friday, Feb. 27.
ALPINE SKIING (GIANT SLALOM)
Date: Monday, March 2
Site: Burke Mountain
Time: 9:30 a.m.
ALPINE SKIING (SLALOM)
Date: Tuesday, March 3
Site: Burke Mountain
Time: 9:30 a.m.
SNOWBOARDING
Date: Wednesday, March 4
Site: Jay Peak
Time: 10 a.m./1:30 p.m.
GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS
D-I SEMIFINALS
Date: Monday, March 2
Site: UVM’s Patrick Gym
Time: 6/7:30 p.m.
D-II SEMIFINALS
Date: Wednesday, March 4
Site: Barre Auditorium
Time: 5:30/7:30 p.m.
D-III SEMIFINALS
Date: Thursday, March 5
Site: Barre Auditorium
Time: 5:30/7:30 p.m.
D-IV SEMIFINALS
Date: Monday, March 2
Site: Barre Auditorium
Time: 5:30/7:30 p.m.
CHAMPIONSHIPS
D-I FINAL
Date: Friday, March 6
Site: UVM’s Patrick Gym
Time: 7 p.m.
D-II FINAL
Date: Saturday, March 7
Site: Barre Auditorium
Time: 3:45 p.m.
D-III FINAL
Date: Saturday, March 7
Site: Barre Auditorium
Time: 7:30 p.m.
D-IV FINAL
Date: Saturday, March 7
Site: Barre Auditorium
Time: Noon
BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS
SEMIFINALS
D-I SEMIFINALS
Date: Sunday, March 8
Site: UVM’s Patrick Gym
Time: 5:30/7 p.m.
D-II SEMIFINALS
Date: Wednesday, March 11
Site: Barre Auditorium
Time: 5:30/7:30 p.m.
D-III SEMIFINALS
Date: Thursday, March 12
Site: Barre Auditorium
Time: 5:30/7:30 p.m.
D-IV SEMIFINALS
Date: Monday, March 9
Site: Barre Auditorium
Time: 5:30/7:30 p.m.
CHAMPIONSHIPS
D-I FINAL
Date: Thursday, March 12
Site: UVM’s Patrick Gym
Time: 7 p.m.
D-II FINAL
Date: Saturday, March 14
Site: Barre Auditorium
Time: 3:45 p.m.
D-III FINAL
Date: Saturday, March 14
Site: Barre Auditorium
Time: 7:30 p.m.
D-IV FINAL
Date: Saturday, March 14
Site: Barre Auditorium
Time: Noon
HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS
D-I GIRLS
Date: Sunday, March 15
Site: UVM’s Gutterson Fieldhouse
Time: 11 a.m.
D-I BOYS
Date: Sunday, March 15
Site: UVM’s Gutterson Fieldhouse
Time: 1 p.m.
D-II GIRLS
Date: Sunday, March 15
Site: UVM’s Gutterson Fieldhouse
Time: 5 p.m.
D-II BOYS
Date: Sunday, March 15
Site: UVM’s Gutterson Fieldhouse
Time: 7 p.m.
Contact Alex Abrami at aabrami@freepressmedia.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter: @aabrami5.
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 May 10, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 10 drawing
Day: 3-7-1
Evening: 7-1-8
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 10 drawing
Day: 5-6-1-9
Evening: 1-7-2-0
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 10 drawing
01-03-20-35-46, Bonus: 05
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.
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.
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 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.
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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