Bridgeport News: Car Hits Utility Pole
2023-04-13@12:41am--#Bridgeport CT-- A woman was injured and transported to the hospital after this one-car accident on Fairfield Avenue near Grove Street by the high school.
Bridgeport News: Man Shot
2023-04-12@8:52pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man has been shot on Arctic Street near East Main Street. Witnesses said he was shot in the head and appears to be in serious condition. Detectives are on the scene investigating. https://youtu.be/aBnY4F3qpOY
Trumbull News: Crash
2023-04-12@6:00pm--#Trumbull News: Crash reported in front of the mall formerly known as Westfield on Main Street. Expect delays. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Man Stabbed By Roommate
2023-04-12@4:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was stabbed by his roommate in the 400 block of Hancock Avenue. The suspect was not there when the police arrived. The man stabbed has non-life-threatening injuries. https://youtu.be/t9zBCBhDJb0
Bridgeport News: Crash!
2023-04-12@2:56pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A viewer sent in this photo of a crash in the 400 block Pequonnick Street near Grand Street.
GOVERNOR LAMONT APPOINTS KAREN PASCALE AS DIRECTOR OF THE CONNECTICUT HEAD START STATE COLLABORATION OFFICE
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is appointing Karen Pascale to serve as director of the Connecticut Head Start State Collaboration Office. Pascale has a long career in the field of early childhood with extensive experience being a leader in the Head Start community. The creation of state Head Start Collaboration Offices were authorized by the federal Head Start Act. These offices facilitate work between state and local entities to improve policies and practices that impact low-income children from birth to school entry their families, and communities. The Connecticut Head Start State Collaboration Office is housed within the Office of Early Childhood, a state agency serving young children age birth to five and their families. “I…
Bridgeport News: Today’s Porch Fire
2023-04-12@10:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- As it becomes warmer outside more and more people are enjoying the weather on their porches. In the recent few days, Bridgeport has experienced a number of porch fires. Today's porch fire was at Poplar and Maplewood Avenue on the third floor which was very minor. To avoid porch fires, here are some steps you can take: Keep your porch clean: Remove any debris, such as leaves or sticks, from your porch. These can easily catch fire if there is a spark or flame nearby. Properly dispose of smoking materials: If you or anyone in your household smokes, make sure to properly dispose of smoking materials, such as cigarettes or matches, in a fireproof container. Never throw…
Bridgeport News: Assault
2023-04-12@12:38pm--#Bridgeport CT-- First responders on the way to the 300 block of Charles Street for a person assaulted with a stick. This news report is made possible by:
Norwalk Man Arrested After Recording Video While Driving Over 130 MPH
On Tuesday, 03/28/2023, the Connecticut State Police became aware of videos posted to Instagram and Facebook social media platforms depicting the operator of an unknown Chevrolet traveling at speeds of approximately 133 MPH in an area recognized by investigators to be Route 7 in Norwalk. The posted speed limit on this portion of Route 7 is 55 MPH. The video was approximately 18 seconds in duration and depicted a vehicle with a Chevrolet emblem on the steering wheel accelerating from approximately 56 MPH to 133 MPH, based on the vehicle’s visible speedometer. A date and time stamp indicated that the videos were likely uploaded to the platforms on or about 03/27/2023. At the time of the investigation, the Instagram and…
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ACCESS HEALTH CT BROKER ACADEMY APPLICATIONS EXTENDED THROUGH APRIL 30
HARTFORD, Conn. (April 10, 2023) — Access Health CT (AHCT) today announced the deadline to apply for the 2023 Broker Academy Program is extended to April 30. To apply for the program, click here. The Broker Academy creates a pathway to license health insurance brokers by recruiting from, and building the skillsets of, those who live and work in historically underserved communities throughout Connecticut. The program was created as part of AHCT’s mission to increase the rate of the insured and reduce health disparities in the state. Program applicants must be 18 years or older, hold a high school diploma or GED, have 1-3 letters of recommendation and have community service experience. The Broker Academy is open to all Connecticut residents and preference will be…