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AG Tong Blocks Trump Administration Cuts to AmeriCorps

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors today announced an agreement to stop the Trump administration from dismantling AmeriCorps again without warning. The settlement resolves a multistate lawsuit brought in response to the administration’s repeated attempts to gut the nation’s volunteer service programs. Previously, as a result of the lawsuit, the Trump administration was forced to reinstate nearly $400 million in terminated AmeriCorps programs and agreed to release over $184 million in funds to service programs in Connecticut and across the country. This settlement protects the funding and participants of those programs for Fiscal Year 2026 as well. “Gutting AmeriCorps was a shortsighted, irrational attack on communities across…

Stratford

First Human Case of West Nile Virus In Stratford

Sep 12, 2026 Alex

Stratford, Connecticut (September 10, 2026) - The Stratford Health Department today announced the first human case of WNV-associated illness identified in a Stratford resident. Four other cases have been reported throughout the state. The resident, who is between 50–59 years of age became ill during the last week of August with WNV infection, was hospitalized, and is still recovering in the hospital. Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of antibodies to WNV. During 2025, a total of 6 human WNV infections were reported in the state. “The CT Agricultural Experiment Station program is still capturing high numbers of mosquitos testing positive for West Nile Virus at both our trapping stations (Beacon Point and Beaver Dam). Even though fall is approaching, we…

Bridgeport

I-95 Crash

Sep 11, 2026 Alex

Report of a multiple car crash on I-95 Southbound by the exit 25 ramp in Bridgeport. A second ambulance has been called at this time.

Bridgeport

Police respond to shots fired

Sep 11, 2026 Alex

Police responded to the area of the 10 block of Highland Ave for a report of shots fired. According to Police, 21 shots were fired. There are no reported injuries at this time.

Bridgeport

Bridgeport Police Investigate Grandview Avenue Shooting

Sep 11, 2026 Alex

At approximately 6:24 p.m., Bridgeport Police responded to the 250 block of Grandview Avenue after a ShotSpotter activation reported 15 rounds fired, immediately followed by a second activation reporting seven rounds. Police said the responsible parties fled the scene and were involved in a motor vehicle crash in the Pembroke and Maple Street area at approximately 6:37 p.m., where they were detained. Police initially reported no injuries; however, in an update, both responsible parties were transported to Bridgeport Hospital, with one suffering a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg. The department is investigating further.

Bridgeport

FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE vs PEDESTRIAN COLLISION/EVADING

Sep 11, 2026 Alex

On July 21, 2025, at approximately 3:19 AM, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a call from a citizen. The citizen reported finding an unresponsive female lying on the ground at the intersection of Noble Avenue and Berkshire Avenue. Emergency Medical Response Units were dispatched to the location. American Medical Response, Bridgeport Fire Engine 10, and Bridgeport Police Officers arrived on scene, located the unresponsive female, and rendered medical aide. She was then transported to Bridgeport Hospital. Police Officers on scene observed large amounts of debris near Noble Avenue and Putnam Street that appeared to be caused by a motor vehicle collision. The Bridgeport Crash Reconstruction Team was requested and responded to the location. A preliminary investigation was completed, and…

Bridgeport

Residential Burglary

Sep 10, 2026 Alex

Report of a residential burglary which occurred around the 300 block of Bond Street in Bridgeport, earlier today around 3 PM. Bridgeport police are currently investigating.

Norwalk

I-95 Crash

Sep 9, 2026 Alex

Report of a 2 car crash between Exit 16 and 17 Northbound on I-95.

Bridgeport

One shot

Sep 6, 2026 Alex

Report of one person shot at Boston ave, near Kossuth st. by the Citgo gas station. According to unconfirmed radio reports it was one person shot in the side who is being transported to a local hospital.

Bridgeport

MALE PARTY FOUND UNCONSCIOUS

Sep 6, 2026 Alex

At approximately 3:20pm, Bridgeport Police and Fire responded to the area of Beardsley Park Terrace and Noble Avenue to report of a male party unconscious. Upon arrival, the Fire Department successfully performed CPR and the male party was transported to Bridgeport Hospital, alive. There is no further information available at this time, and the Department is investigating.

AG Tong Blocks Trump Administration Cuts to AmeriCorps

First Human Case of West Nile Virus In Stratford

I-95 Crash

Police respond to shots fired

Bridgeport Police Investigate Grandview Avenue Shooting

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Residential Burglary

I-95 Crash

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