Today’s Vehicle Fire
Today's vehicle fire is being hosted by Milford on I-95 northbound near exit 40. State Police work to put out the fire with extinguishers. 2026-01-15@3:27pm-- #Milford CT #cttraffic
Bridgeport Man Arrested for Vandalizing Hanukkah Menorah at Park Avenue Synagogue
The Bridgeport Police have arrested a city man for vandalizing a Hanukkah menorah at a Park Ave. synagogue last month. Austin Smalls, 29, of Bridgeport, turned himself in on Tuesday night at police headquarters. There was a warrant for his arrest. Smalls is charged with Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree and Disorderly Conduct. He was processed and released on a promise to appear in court. He was ordered by the judge who signed the warrant to stay away from the synagogue. Surveillance video from Congregation B'nai Isreal on Park Ave. shows Smalls arriving there in a vehicle registered to him at approximately 3:00 a.m. on December 24th, 2025. He then rocks the menorah back and forth numerous times until…
Bus Crash!
https://youtube.com/shorts/Zsg39U1U6Lo Report of a motor vehicle accident involving a school bus at the intersection of East Main and Arctic Street. 13 individuals have been transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries.
I-95 Crash
Report of a number of crashes on the northbound I-95 past exit 27. No word on any injuries, expect delays. 2026-01-14@6:55pm-- #Bridgeport CT #ctraffic
Connecticut and Bridgeport Activate Severe Cold Weather Protocols as Arctic Air Moves In
Governor Ned Lamont has activated Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol in response to a blast of arctic air expected to impact the state, bringing dangerously low temperatures and wind chills that could be life-threatening. The statewide protocol goes into effect Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. and will remain active until noon on Friday, January 16, 2026. Forecasts call for overnight low temperatures in the low to mid-teens, with wind chills ranging from 0°F to 10°F and gusty northwest winds. The purpose of the protocol is to protect vulnerable populations from prolonged exposure to extreme cold. While active, state agencies and municipalities coordinate with United Way 2-1-1 and Connecticut’s shelter network to ensure anyone in need can access shelter,…
Hit-and-Run on South Avenue Leaves One Pedestrian Dead, Another Seriously Injured
On January 09, 2026, at approximately 0105 hours, Patrol Officers responded to the 1400 block of South Avenue, on report of two pedestrians having been struck by a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, Patrol Officers rendered first aid to the two pedestrians until the Fire Department and EMS arrived on-scene. The striking motor vehicle had fled the scene. The subsequent investigation led Patrol Officers to 95 Parrott Avenue, Bridgeport, Ct., where they located a black Chevy truck with heavy front-end damage. Kevin O’neill (07-11-1969) identified himself to Patrol Officers as the owner of the black Chevy truck and the operator at the time of the MVA on South Avenue. Kevin O’neill was transported to the Stratford Police Department and charged with…
Firefighters Called to Barnum School
There was an initial call of a potential fire at Barnum School, 495 Waterview Ave in Bridgeport. Firefighters arrived on scene, and found no sign of smoke or fire. We’re a two-person independent local news team, if you like what we do, you can support us by:Buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocalBecome a Facebook Subscriber: https://www.facebook.com/DoingItLocal/subscribe/Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocalDirectly donate via https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N56AVL6EUFP6NHelp us continue to deliver breaking local news, while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.
Business Structure Fire
https://youtube.com/shorts/_5fPpqnl9xE Milford firefighters are battling a fire at 230 Woodmont Road, which is home to a number of businesses. The fire was mainly in the attic area. 2026-01-13@9:44pm-- #Milford CT #ctfire We’re a two-person independent local news team, if you like what we do, you can support us by:Buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocalBecome a Facebook Subscriber: https://www.facebook.com/DoingItLocal/subscribe/Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocalDirectly donate via https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N56AVL6EUFP6NHelp us continue to deliver breaking local news, while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
Today's vehicle fire is being hosted by Westport on I-95 northbound between exits 17 and 18. 2026-01-13@5:58pm-- #Westport CT #cttraffic
Fairfield University Art Museum Exhibition For Which It Stands… to Commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the U.S., Opening Jan. 23
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (Jan. 13, 2026) — The Fairfield University Art Museum is pleased to announce a major loan exhibition planned for spring 2026, as part of a series of cultural and artistic events at Fairfield University commemorating the 250th anniversary—semiquincentennial—of the United States. For Which It Stands… will run from January 23 through July 25, 2026, and will feature more than 70 works by diverse artists across art movements from the early 20th century to the present day, focusing on depictions of the American flag. The exhibition will include works ranging from Childe Hassam’s Italian Day, May 1918—lent by Art Bridges—to a new textile sculpture by Maria de Los Angeles, commissioned for the exhibition. Works by artists including Jasper Johns,…