#Fairfield CT-- A resident in the 500 block of Wilson Street called police that the window to their garage was pushed in over night and there was footprints in the snow. Its not known if entry was made but police are investigating.
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, March 5, the President will travel to Connecticut and deliver remarks at Central Connecticut State University on minimum wage. The President will be joined by Governor Malloy of Connecticut, Governor Patrick of Massachusetts, Governor Chafee of Rhode Island, and Governor Shumlin of Vermont to discuss the importance of raising the minimum wage and giving hardworking Americans the raise they deserve. The arrival and departure of Air Force One at Bradley Air National Guard Base are open to pre-credentialed media, but closed to the public. The President’s remarks at Central Connecticut State University are open to pre-credentialed media and ticketed members of the general public. Ticket distribution information is included below. Members of the media who wish…
(HARTFORD, CT) – Today at 1:15 p.m., Governor Dannel P. Malloy will participate in a media conference call with White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest to preview President Obama's upcoming event in New Britain on the minimum wage and the importance of giving hardworking Americans the raise they deserve. Also participating will be Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee and Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin. WHO: Governor Malloy, Governor Chafee, Governor Shumlin, White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest WHAT: White House media conference call to preview President Obama's visit to Connecticut for an event on the minimum wage WHEN: TODAY – Sunday, March 2, 2014; 1:15 p.m. WHERE: Members of the media who wish to join this call should…
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that $2.1 million to fund repairs to the state-owned Dooley Pond Dam in Middletown was approved at Friday’s meeting of the state Bond Commission. Funding will be used to increase the dam’s capacity, notably during severe weather events. “The Dooley Pond Dam is in need of repairs,” said Governor Malloy. “Especially considering the increasingly severe weather we have been having, it is necessary that we have the infrastructure in place to withstand these demands. I’m glad we could make this happen for the residents of Middletown.” The Class C, or high hazard, dam, located near Route 17 south of Brushy Hill Road, is currently considered in poor condition, with…
2:07am--#Bridgeport CT--An armed robbery occurred outside the CVS at 3710 Main Street. 2 white males and 1 white female robbed the victim of their wallet, cash and cellphone. The males displayed handguns. They fled in an older model red Chevy.
1:10am--#Bridgeport CT--Tonight's car fire is in front of 355 Maple Street. Firefighters on the way.
10:28pm--#Bridgeport CT--Geoff messaged us that there is a water main break on French Street between Parrot Avenue/ Anson Street/Gurdon Street.. Water coming out of two man hole covers.. Water company on scene now.
1:39pm--#Fairfield CT--A sprinkler alarm/malfunction has the firefighters on scene at the Home Depot on 541 Kings Highway Cutoff. The store has been evacuated, employees have just been let back in. Firefighters continue investigating the cause of the malfunction.
11:01pm--#Bridgeport CT--Video report shortly.--A van traveling north on Madison Avenue at Queen Street hit a snowbank and rolled over trapping three. Witnesses told me the they heard a previous impact before the rollover. The also said the van was on fire and the fire department in the front of the vehicle and firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze before extrication. The extrication was tricky with the van almost on its roof and on top of another snowbank and it took over an hour to get the last person out. No one appeared to be conscious when loaded into the ambulances.
11:00pm--#Milford CT--A car has crashed into a garage at 292 Bridgeport Avenue. Firefighters investigating building integrity and requesting the city's building inspector to the scene.
