Pepper Spray Released Inside Derby High School
A student released pepper spray inside a classroom at Derby High School at about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, firefighters said. Read full story....
Half of 4th- and 8th-graders fail national test in reading and math
Results of the Nation's Report Card released Tuesday show fewer than half of 4th- and 8th-grade students are proficient in math and reading--far short of the federal No Child Left Behind goal of 100 percent proficiency in three years. Read full story....
Crime squad to investigate death
The State Police Major Crime Squad will investigate the Nov. 13 death of a local man after police used their electronic control device in an attempt to get him into custody. Read full story.....
Rollover Crash At The Circle in Fairfield
An out of state driver possibly unfamiliar with the area and the need to use extra caution at the traffic circle on Route in Fairfield shortly after 9pm Sunday night. The vehicle missed all the islands, went airborne and hit a tree about ten feet off the ground before coming to a rest on its side. The fire department had to remove and extricate the driver through the windshield. The driver was alert and appeared to have non-life threatening injuries. Fairfield Police have begun their investigation to the cause of the accident.
Motorcyclist Hit By Fallen Tree
Easton motorcyclist Jim Nassetta is lucky to be alive after being hit by a falling tree on Moorehouse Road in Easton. Police tell me apparently a homeowner was cutting down a tree on his property when the guide rope broke landing the tree in the road an not on his property. Not only did the motorcyclist avoid serious injury from hitting the tree or flying over the handlebars but he also avoided being electrocuted by the downed power line that was inches from his head!
Sword Stolen From Lincoln’s Tomb
Thieves have nabbed a 3-foot-long copper sword atop Lincoln’s Tomb in what is believed to be the first theft at the site in more than a century. Read Full Story....
Bridgeport Fire Leaves Many Families Homeless
[caption id="attachment_5034" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="The fire broke out just before 5pm on Friday"][/caption] A fast moving fire and a breezy night caused two three story apartments to go up in flames shortly after 5pm Friday night. The fire appeared to have started in a first floor bedroom at the 350/252 Hanover Street building and burning embers started the 354/356 building. A narrow alley way approximately eight feet separates the two buildings. All tennants quickly and safely evacuated the buildings. Assistant Fire Chief Christopher Martin estimates there can be eight to twelve families burned out of their homes between the two buildings. The Red Cross is helping find shelter for them. One firefighter stepped on a nail and was…
Bare Tapas & Vino Opens In Downtown Bridgeport
[caption id="attachment_5020" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Mayor Finch gets some help cutting the ribbon at Bare Tapas & Vino in Downtown Bridgeport"][/caption] Mayor Finch was on hand to cut the ribbon opening a new upscale, relaxed atmosphere restaurant at 269 Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport. The name Bare originates to bringing the building to bare it's history, Tapas is a Mediterranean style appetizers and Vino, of course meaning wine or for Bare a wine lounge. This is a sneak peak along with the ribbon cutting. We will be giving you a in depth look at the restaurant and its menu in the next day or two.
Murder Suspect Caught In Westport After Manhunt
[caption id="attachment_5012" align="alignleft" width="268" caption="Manhunt ends at Westport’s Playhouse Square"][/caption] A Fairfield Police Officer on routing patrol heard a “ping” on his LoJack device which tracks stolen vehicles. He located the vehicle at the I-95 southbound rest area. Before back up arrived the pursuit was on, at times exceeding speeds of 100 mph. Traffic was light and the suspect got off exit 18, on the connector and on to the Post Road to Hillspoint Road where stop sticks were used and then along Compo Mill and then Compo Beach. As the car turned from Compo Road South and headed west on Post Road East it rear ended a Bentley driven by Westport attorney Roger Leifer. The car finally came to…
Kristen Cusato leaving WTNH Channel 8
[caption id="attachment_5003" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Cusato Leaving WTNH"][/caption] Kristen Cusato, the WTNH-TV morning anchor who returned to the station from San Diego to help care for her ailing mother, will leave television for a job with the Alzheimer's Association. Cusato announced this morning she will become the southwest Connecticut regional director of the Alzheimer's Association. Read the full story....