Stratford News: Crash
12:28pm--#cttraffic---#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a crash at Warner Hill and Crestwood Road with injuries. This news report is made possible by:
Westport News: Fire On Da Roof
9:45pm--#Westport CT-- Three people evacuated a home on Island Way for a fire on their roof. The homeowner thought he put the fire out with a garden hose but firefighters found addition flames on the back of the home. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire and are checking to make sure it did not extend into the home. Our sponsor can make it like It Never Even Happened!
Bridgeport News: Homeowner Interrupts Break-In
9:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A homeowner interrupted an attempted break-in on Prince Street. The suspect attempted to push in an air conditioner through the window. The homeowner then chased the suspect down the street. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Manhunt Near Trumbull Gardens
5:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were in a foot pursuit on Trumbull Gardens. The suspect fled between the fence to Sunshine Circle. Police have K-9 have a perimeter set in the area. Park City School was also set in lock-in /lockout for the after-school programs. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Worker Stuck In CT Post Machine
5:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were dispatched to Post Publishing at 600 State Street for a man stuck in a rolling machine according to radio reports. This is where the CT Post is printed. This news report is made possible by:
Pursuit
#cttraffic--UPDATE: The suspect in a blue Audi continued into Bridgeport as I predicted, hit a van near exit 29 and was boxed in at 27A. Viewer Oscar captured the suspect being taken into custody. Thanks, Oscar! #cttraffic--A state police pursuit on I-95 southbound in excess of 100 mph starting in New Haven. The hit stop sticks in Milford but going 80mph with one tire down riding on the rims. My money is it will come to an end in Bridgeport, they always do!
Southport News; Meet The Artist, Free And Open To The Public
#Southport CT-- Southport Galleries presents Egg Works, an exhibition featuring the work of artist, apparel and footwear designer, and furniture rebirth expert, Linn Cassetta. Her work explores the shape and power of eggs–which she considers the most perfect thing. Southport Galleries, is located at 330 Pequot Ave., Southport, Ct 06880, (203) 292-6124, www.southportgalleries.com
Heating Assistance
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy is reminding Connecticut residents who need help paying their home heating bills for the 2017/2018 winter season that there is still time to apply for assistance under the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program. The general deadline for applications is May 1, 2018, however eligible households that are subject to a shut-off notice by a utility for heating bills have an extended deadline of May 15. Those seeking assistance under the program should call 2-1-1 or visit www.ct.gov/staywarm for guidance about the program and application sites. “While we are all waiting for the spring weather to arrive, we want to remind folks that there is still time to apply for assistance to pay for your home heating bills…
Westport News: Staples Student Caught With Drugs
12:44pm--#Westport CT-- Police were dispatched to Staples High School for a 16-year-old girl who was caught with drugs now having a "melt-down" according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Governor Renames Non-Essential Employees Level 2 Employees
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has signed an executive order modifying the terminology used to describe the designation levels of executive branch state employees during weather-related and other emergency situations. Previously, when the state has experienced severe weather or other types of emergency situations, executive branch state employees have been referred to as “essential” or “nonessential” based on their respective job duties as required to address the needs of Connecticut’s residents in the face of urgent situations that can have an adverse effect on health and safety. Under the order signed today, those employees who previously were designated as “essential” will now be referred to as “Level 1 employees.” Those who had been designated as “nonessential”…