Monroe News: Tollgate Assault
2024-05-05@8:38pm--#Monroe CT-- Multiple mutual aid EMS units called for an assault in a bar at Tollgate Plaza at 838 Main Street.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2024-05-05@12:51pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's vehicle fire was a riding lawnmower tractor in the 700 block of Birmingham Street that caught fire and extended to a nearby shed before firefighters extinguished it.
Fairfield News: Explosion On The Golf Course
2024-05-04@9:38pm--#Fairfield CT-- Neighbors around Brooklawn Country Club on Algonquin Road, report hearing an explosion on the golf course and visible flames coming from the green area then teens running away. Police are questioning 3 teens at this time but no sign of Carl Spackler...
I-95 Northbound To Reopen
NORTHBOUND LANES OF I-95 IN NORWALK WILL REOPEN BY 8PM SATURDAY, SOUTHBOUND LANES WILL REMAIN CLOSED THROUGH SUNDAY FOR ADDITIONAL CLEANUP AND REPAVING (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today provided the following updates regarding efforts to repair and reopen Interstate 95 in Norwalk as of 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024: Crews from the Connecticut Department of Transportation and contractors stayed at the site of the Fairfield Avenue Bridge throughout Friday night and continued working through the early hours of Saturday morning when additional equipment needed to remove the damaged bridge arrived. Crews were able to complete demolition of the bridge by 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Following demolition, crews then began working…
LIVE VIDEO FEED OF BRIDGE DEMOLITION ON I-95 IN NORWALK
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation has installed a webcam providing the public with a real-time, live video feed of the ongoing demolition of the Fairfield Avenue Bridge on I-95 in Norwalk. The webcam can be accessed online, 24/7 at: https://share.earthcam.net/CTDOTNorwalkbridge “There is significant interest in this ongoing emergency project, and this live video feed will help in our mission of keeping the public informed of the latest conditions on the highway,” Governor Lamont said. “We encourage everyone to view the video feed safely from home and do not attempt to travel to Norwalk to visit the scene up close. Let the crews do their jobs so the highway can get reopened as quickly…
Bridgeport News: Rollover Accident
2024-05--04@11:04am-- #Bridgeport CT--No word on any injuries in this rollover crash in the 3000 block of Main Street (near Westfield Avenue).
Barnum Festival Kicks Off
The whip, whistle and watch are the tools necessary for the ringmaster to do her job and kicks off the 2024 Barnum Festival. High school students that are part of the "royal family" receive scholarships. They ranked within the highest 20 percent of their junior class and showcase notable involvement in extracurriculars and volunteerism. According to the Barnum Festival's website " The annual Barnum Festival is a seasonal celebration of the Greater Bridgeport Area and surrounding towns and its tight-knit community. Dating back to 1948, the festival originated to help support local businesses and honor P.T. Barnum—a world-renowned showman and city leader. The Barnum Festival spans several weeks in an effort to build community spirit, enrich the lives of Bridgeport…
Bridgeport News: Armed Robbery
2024-05-02@9:24pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were called to the 1400 block of Stratford Avenue for an armed robbery. The suspects fled in a blue Audi.
Senator Gaston Leads Passage of Legislation to Protect Bridgeport Kids
Senator Herron Keyon Gaston led passage Tuesday of legislation to enhance student safety by preserving the ability of Connecticut towns and cities to adopt monitoring systems to detect and fine motorists who illegally pass parked school buses. The bill passed 35 - 1 and will now move to the House for consideration. The legislation was a top priority of Senator Gaston, D-Bridgeport, who proposed the policy in an effort to address concerns raised by his constituents in Bridgeport. The bill directly responds to data from the city of Bridgeport, which indicated that nearly 10,000 drivers had been recorded illegally passing stopped school buses in the first six months of this academic year. During a debate on the bill, Senator Gaston…
Fairfield News: Brush Fire On The Highway
Report of a brush fire on the I-95 highway between exits 18 and 19 NorthboundFirefighters are on scene and reporting that most of the fire is out at this time.