Highway Crash!
Report of a crash on I-95 by exit 26 Northbound in Bridgeport that is taking up the center and left lane.
Public Hearing Scheduled for Rehabilitation/Replacement of the Cribari Memorial Bridge
WESTPORT, CT — The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed rehabilitation and/or replacement of the Cribari Memorial Bridge on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at Westport Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport. The purpose of the hearing is to provide the community with an opportunity to learn more about the proposed project and to offer feedback on the planned improvements. The project aims to construct a resilient structure that addresses the structural and functional deficiencies of the existing bridge, which carries Route 136 over the Saugatuck River. The proposal also seeks to enhance safety and accessibility for vehicular, bicycle, pedestrian, and marine traffic. Residents, commuters, business…
GOVERNOR LAMONT PROPOSES CREATING LOAN PROGRAM FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS TARGETED BY TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that in response to the Trump administration’s recent overhaul of the federal student loan system, which will significantly impact the ability of many students to obtain low-interest federal loans covering the costs of graduate degree programs, he has submitted legislation to the Connecticut General Assembly that will establish the Connecticut Supplemental Graduate Student Loan Program. The goal of this state-funded program aims to ensure that students in Connecticut seeking graduate degrees continue to have access to low-interest loans that cover their tuition, especially those seeking nursing, social work, and physical therapy graduate degrees, which are among the professions that will be particularly impacted by the recent federal changes. “For decades, lower and…
Today’s Car Fire
Report of a car fire on Surf Avenue in Bridgeport. Firefighters are on scene and the fire is out at this time.
Norwalk Patrol Officers Arrest Suspect in Early Morning Stabbing
NORWALK, CT — Norwalk Patrol Officers arrested a suspect following a stabbing reported early Wednesday morning near 125 South Main Street. Police were dispatched at 12:29 a.m. on February 12, 2026, after receiving a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim who stated he had been stabbed in the upper left chest area, just below the collarbone, and that his cell phone had been stolen during the incident. The victim was transported by ambulance to Norwalk Hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Officers broadcast a description of the suspect and reviewed surveillance footage from nearby businesses. Based on the information gathered, police located the suspect in the area of Grove Street. The suspect, identified…
Westport Police Department Makes Arrest in Connection with Coleytown Elementary School Threat
(Westport, CT) The Westport Police Department announces the arrest of Christopher Iannacone, aged 29, of Southbury, Connecticut in connection with a November 2025 threat made against Coleytown Elementary School. On Monday, November 3, 2025, at approximately 7:34am, the Fairfield County Regional Dispatch Center received a text to 9-1-1 message conveying an apparent threat to Coleytown Elementary School, located at 65 Easton Road. This text message read, “I’ll blow up Coleytown Elementary School.” This resulted in the start of the school day being delayed by two hours, the re-routing of inbound school buses as well as the evacuation of all those that had been on site at the time the threat was received. Westport, Fairfield and Norwalk Police Department explosive detection…
Bridgeport Man Accused of Attempted Murder Returned After Border Arrest
A city man who was captured at the Canadian border after attempting to shoot and kill his ex-wife on the East End in December was brought back to Bridgeport Wednesday. Joao Victor Borges-DeQueiroz, 33, of Bridgeport was arraigned in front of Judge Charles Stango at Bridgeport Superior Court on charges that included Criminal Attempt Murder, Criminal Attempt Assault in the First Degree, Unlawful Restraint in the First Degree, Stalking in the Second Degree, Assault in the Third Degree and Carrying Pistol Without a Permit. Judge Stango increased his bond from $1 million to $2 million. Borges-DeQueiroz hid in the trunk of his ex-wife's car in the early morning of December 23rd, 2025. He then pushed down the rear seat and…
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG STATEMENT FOLLOWING MEETING WITH CONCIERGE MANAGEMENT
(Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong released the following statement after concluding a meeting with senior leadership of JRK Property Holdings, the California-based real estate investment company that manages Concierge Apartments in Rocky Hill. “Earlier today I had a direct, frank and honest conversation with JRK Property senior leadership and decision makers and did not hold back. I made it crystal clear that JRK must develop and implement a plan to ensure that this never happens again, and do all that they can to make it right for impacted tenants and their family. The focus of this conversation was on the health and safety of residents, and I was absolutely clear that JRK must get residents back into their…
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued in Trumbull After Water Main Repair
Update: Aquarion Water Company has repaired the water main and have issued the following advisory: During and after the outage event, some customers may experience low pressure, no water and/ or discolored water. You may want to use stored water for drinking and cooking, and delay clothes washing until water is clear. Run your cold water faucet until the water appears clear, prior to resuming use for these purposes. A Precautionary Boil Water Advisory is in effect for customers in Trumbull that lost pressure the morning of 2/11/26. Streets Affected: Monroe Turnpike (From Corporate Drive South) Corporate Drive Technology Drive Trefoil Drive Woodland Hills Drive This is an important message from Aquarion Water Company on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Due…
GOVERNOR LAMONT PROPOSES FREE BUS PASSES FOR VETERANS, DISCOUNTED BUS SERVICE FOR K-12 STUDENTS
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the state budget proposal he presented to the Connecticut General Assembly last week includes the funding necessary to provide U.S. military veterans with free passes to use Connecticut’s network of public bus services, including CTtransit, CTfastrak, and various transit districts throughout the state. Additionally, the proposal includes funding to provide K-12 students with a 50% discount on CTtransit buses. Governor Lamont said that this $3.5 million investment recognizes the important service of the nation’s veterans, while also acknowledging the mobility needs of young students. The proposal is currently being considered by the legislature’s Appropriations Committee. “Our veterans have provided so much to every person in our country, and this is another way…