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Ansonia Police Investigating Liberty Street Shooting

The Ansonia Police Department is actively investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Tuesday afternoon, July 7, 2026. At approximately 5:00 p.m. on July 7, Ansonia Police received a notification from a local hospital regarding an adult male who had self-admitted with a gunshot wound. Initial reports indicated the injury was a possible self-inflicted gunshot wound. Through immediate follow-up investigations, detectives determined that the incident took place in the area of Liberty Street. Responding officers and detectives successfully located and secured the scene on Liberty Street. Investigators subsequently obtained and executed a search warrant at a residence to gather physical evidence and further the investigation. This remains an active and ongoing investigation. No further details regarding the identity or current…

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Norwalk Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in Voyeurism Investigation

Public Assistance Requested in Identifying Suspect in Voyeurism Investigation We are requesting the public's assistance in identifying the individual pictured in connection with a voyeurism incident that occurred at the South Norwalk Train Station on July 7. The victim was walking up a staircase when she turned to retrieve her purse and observed an unknown male walking beside her. She noticed he was holding a cellphone beneath her dress with the video recording function activated. When confronted, the individual immediately fled the area. The suspect is described as a Black male, approximately 5'6" tall. If you recognize this individual or have any information that may assist with this investigation, please contact the Norwalk Police Department. Any information, no matter how…

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ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SUES HUD TO BLOCK NEW CHANGES TO HOMELESSNESS FUNDS

Sponsored Segment: Thanks to Re-Elect Paul Ganim - Judge of Probate 2026 for helping keep independent and local news going and helping keep it FREE to the public! This share was paid for and approved by Ganim 2026, Rosanne Gallant, Treasurer. (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of 21 attorneys general and two governors today sued the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a second time to block unlawful caps on funding for permanent housing projects that would result in tens of thousands of people losing their homes. Just last month, Attorney General Tong and the coalition states won a separate case against HUD in federal court in Rhode Island regarding the agency’s decision last…

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Attorney General Tong: New Connecticut Online Privacy Protections for Children Now in Effect

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced that expanded protections under the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) took effect July 1, adding new safeguards aimed at protecting children online while strengthening privacy rights for all Connecticut residents. Under the updated law, companies are now prohibited from selling or using minors' personal data for targeted advertising. Businesses are also barred from using addictive design features intended to keep children on their platforms longer, collecting a minor's precise location unless it is necessary to provide the service, or profiling minors without consent. Direct messaging platforms must also include default settings that prevent adults from sending unsolicited messages to minors. "For too long, Big Tech has treated our children like social media cash cows,"…

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Fairfield to Hold Public Session on Vision Zero, Speed Cameras, and Roadway Safety

The Town of Fairfield invites residents to attend a public information session on Tuesday, July 14 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Fairfield Warde High School auditorium, 755 Melville Avenue, to learn more about recent roadway safety initiatives, including speed safety cameras (ATESDs) in school zones and Quick-Build road infrastructure projects. Recent roadway changes have generated questions from residents and prompted this community discussion. We now have our first month's data on these changes, making this an ideal time to report initial results. The information session is an opportunity for residents to learn more about the Town’s commitment to Vision Zero, understand more about these safety measures, and ask questions. Vision Zero, officially adopted by Fairfield in 2024,…

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Lamont Proposes Free College Class for Every Connecticut High School Senior

Governor Ned Lamont has announced a proposal that would guarantee every Connecticut high school senior access to at least one free college class before graduation, regardless of where they live, what school they attend, or their family's financial situation. The initiative builds on the state's growing dual credit programs by ensuring every senior can earn college credits through one of two pathways. Most students would take either a concurrent enrollment course taught at their high school by a credentialed instructor or a dual enrollment course on a college campus. Students whose schools do not offer either option would be able to take a free online course through Charter Oak State College. "Every Connecticut high school student deserves a running start…

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