Trumbull News: Power Outage
11:00pm--#Trumbull CT-- Numerous Facebook posts from folks living in the Tashua area of Trumbull Police saying power out from Route 25 to Stonehouse Road. Let's hope they have battery backup!
Bridgeport News: Mattress Fire
10:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters quick response keep a mattress fire from spreading at 5 Elmwood Avenue (near the intersection of Wood Avenue). This news report is made possible by:
Milford News: Crash With Entrapment
7:17pm--UPDATE: Pretty serious crash, the roof has been removed and now the are taking apart the dashboard. 6:55pm--#Milford CT-- Firefighters on scene in front of Pumpkin Delight Road with a crash between a car and pickup. The pickup driver is trapped and they are working to free the driver. This news report is made possible by:
Thunderstorm On The Way
3:35pm--Check your car windows and get ready for the thunderboomers! This is coming right at us as well as another line behind it.
AGI Buildings Coming Down
2:47pm--#Bridgeport CT-- The bank clock in the background timestamps the beginning of demolition of the former AGI Rubber Company located at 141 Stratford Avenue. Yesterday there was another spectacular fire that has plagued the buildings over the years. The city submitted an emergency demolition order today and Stamford Wrecking will be doing the demolition. Workers said they are aware of PCBs on the site and will be shipping the debris to a "hot location" for dumping. The materials will be treated later. The workers were unaware of any work previously. The city in May 2015 received a $200,000 grant from the EPA for PCB and building removal. City spokesperson Rowena White says she is unaware of any work on the site regarding…
Senior Helper Opens In Fairfield
#Fairfield CT-- Tuesday Senior Helpers located at 1700 Post Road in Fairfield held their ribbon cutting at their offices. Owner Katie Vanovitch said Senior Helpers mission is to allow senior citizens to maintain their independence for as long as possible within their home. They also provide the family caregiver the relief they need so they can continue with their daily lives. This was the first ribbon cutting I brought my wife to because she is the primary caregiver to her 88-year-old mother and 94-year-old father and it was an opportunity for her to get some new resources in tending to their needs. You can reach Katie at Senior Helpers at 203-659-0402 or online at https://www.seniorhelpers.com/fairfieldupper-ct/
Norwalk News: Bicyclist Hit
11:49pm--#Norwalk CT-- A bicyclist has been hit by a car at Broad and Main Street. First responders on the way. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Police Investigate Burglary
11:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A Lewis Street resident came home to find his front door wide open and the home burglarized. This news report is made possible by:
Governor Signs Education Mandate Relief Bill Into Law
State Representative Gail Lavielle (R-143), The Ranking Member of the General Assembly’s Education Committee, applauded today’s news that Governor Dannel Malloy had signed her education mandate relief bill into law. Rep. Lavielle authored the bill, HB 7276, with input from multiple superintendents, Board of Education members, and education advocates in order to provide local school districts relief from cumbersome unfunded mandates imposed by the state. Advocating for the bill throughout this year’s session, she assembled a bipartisan list of 62 cosponsors, and it eventually passed 126-23 in the House and unanimously in the Senate. The governor signed the bill into law on Tuesday, July 11th. Among the provisions of HB 7276 are eliminating the requirement for school districts to adopt a…
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit
6:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian has been hit at the intersection of Main and Old Town Road. First responders on the way, avoid the area. This news report is made possible by: