Oli Birgisson Retires After 30 Years

After nearly 30 years behind the lens at NBC 5, legendary news photographer Oli Birgisson is retiring — a career defined by capturing Vermont and Northern New York’s biggest moments, from ice storms to hurricanes. Known for his decades-long partnership with anchor Stewart Ledbetter and his unmatched statehouse coverage, Oli even outlasted the current governor. Celebrated with cake and heartfelt tributes, he’s leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable journalism — and now, he’s ready to savor more time with his daughter. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/682ab84fb69c0ad8