Norwalk firefighters are battling a house fire on Clinton Avenue. The fire originated in the kitchen and extended to the 2nd floor, according to unconfirmed radio reports. No report of any injuries. The fire marshal called to investigate the cause. 2026-03-06 @10:31am
(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong released the following statement regarding the decision issued today by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority further increasing profits for United Illuminating and fully erasing the penalty for the company’s repeated failures to remediate contamination at English Station in New Haven. United Illuminating had sought a $105 million rate hike. A draft decision issued by PURA in September preliminarily authorized an increase of approximately $29 million. In October, PURA issued a new decision increasing that to $66 million and cut in half a reduction in UI’s return on equity due to the company’s failures at English Station. United Illuminating was still not satisfied and sought reconsideration. Today, PURA gave United Illuminating another $2 million…
https://youtu.be/jYH1fxh8j6A Lugo’s Barbershop officially cut the ribbon on its new location at 143 Tunxis Hill Road in Fairfield, moving just next door from its previous storefront. Owner Lugo shared that he first started cutting hair at just 12 years old, simply trying to earn lunch money. That was 32 years ago, and the passion he found back then has grown into a long-standing local business. The ribbon-cutting ceremony began with a prayer dedicating the shop to the Lord, followed by a small celebration with about 25 family members who gathered to support Lugo and his business. The shop celebrated its 9th anniversary in January, marking nearly a decade of serving the Fairfield community. Beyond haircuts, Lugo’s Barbershop has quietly made…
On February 14, 2026 at about 9:50 P.M. officers of the Ansonia Police Department were investigating a one car accident on Elm Street when another vehicle travelling on Elm Street struck a stopped marked cruiser, which had its emergency lights activated, then fled the scene. Officers located the evading vehicle on East Main St and took the driver, Angel Sosa, into custody, during which time they located 2 loaded handgun magazines on Sosa and a loaded 9mm Sig Sauer handgun in the back seat of the vehicle. Angel Sosa, age 44, of Ansonia was charged with DUI, Evading Responsibility, Carrying a Firearm Under the Influence, and Failing to Move Over When Approaching a Stopped Emergency Vehicle. Sosa refused to submit…
Program Providing Direct Financial Relief for Student Loan Payments Made in 2025 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Office of Higher Education today announced that the Connecticut Student Loan Reimbursement Program has opened a new grant round and is now accepting applications for student loan payments that were made during the 2025 calendar year. Established in 2024, this program was created to provide direct financial relief to Connecticut residents burdened by student loan debt. Eligible applicants can apply for reimbursement grants of up to $5,000 per year, with a maximum reimbursement of $20,000 over four years. Under the program, a new grant round launches each year, providing reimbursements for payments made during the preceding calendar year. “The…
https://youtube.com/shorts/bsVp91VNQLM?feature=share Report of a pedestrian that was struck around the 100 block of East Washington Ave, right before the bridge. The person was stuck under the striking vehicle according to unconfirmed radio reports.
(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today released a new report under the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), detailing the Office’s actions in 2025 to enforce compliance with Connecticut’s data privacy law. The report discloses for the first time multiple active and ongoing investigations related to the safety of children and teens online across numerous platforms, including online messaging, gaming and chat bots. The CTDPA, which took effect in July 2023, grants important data rights to Connecticut residents and solidifies critical privacy requirements for covered businesses. This is the Office’s third annual CTDPA report, and the first to reflect enforcement of the law’s expanded minors’ privacy protections that took effect October 1, 2024. This report provides updates on (1) the Office’s broader privacy…
BRIDGEPORT, CT – Mayor Ganim and the Office of Emergency Management advise all residents to be cautious until noon Tuesday, February 10, 2026, due to the extension of the Cold Weather Protocol. A period of intense cold will impact the Bridgeport area, with very low wind chill values forecast near zero. In anticipation of freezing temperatures, residents must take caution and make necessary preparations. Residents should also be prepared for potential snow this weekend, as weather conditions will be closely monitored. Extra travel time is encouraged, especially during morning commutes when roads may be slippery. Residents may use the checklist below as a guide to safety during cold weather: • Check heating devices• Do not use a stove or oven…
The annual event is free and open to the public. ‘Take Your Child to the Library Day’ encourages families to visit their local library and discover everything it has to offer. This year, Dinosaurs will invade the Library! There will be different activities happening throughout the day, including a Dino Craft, Exploration of Fossils, I Spy Dinos, and even a photo with a dinosaur! This special day is courtesy of the Carol Pieper Memorial Fund. For more information, call 203.385.4165 or visit the events page at: www.stratfordlibrary.org.
On 01/29/2026 Shelton Police arrested Hipolito Rodriguez, age 52, of Bridgeport for Home Invasion, Conspiracy to commit home invasion, Robbery 1st degree, and Conspiracy to commit Robbery 1st degree. Rodriguez was processed and charged at the Derby Superior Court and placed on $350,000.00 bond. Rodriguez is currently in custody of the department of corrections. On 02/14/2025 Shelton Police responded to a residence in the area of Sunnyside School on a report of a home invasion, where two masked suspects armed with hand guns entered the residence and demanded a large sum of money from the homeowners. The homeowners were held at gunpoint for hours while the suspects went through the residence and removed valuables, which included watches and jewelry. The…
