VPR Newscast For Saturday, Mar. 17, 2012, 8:35 a.m.

The administration of Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin is arguing that if the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant is going to continue operating, it needs to continue meeting other obligations. For years, a South Burlington Korean War veteran has been working to make life a little easier for all disabled veterans living in Vermont. Now he’s closing in on his goal. Two key leaders in the state Senate say legislation that would allow doctors to help terminally ill patients to take their own lives won’t pass this year. Ben & Jerry’s ice cream releases "Apple-y Ever After" flavor in support of same sex marriage ahead of the British Parliament’s debate on the issue. UVM loses to NC in the NCAA tournament.