Bridgeport News: Person Shot
3:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person was brought in to St. Vincent's Emergency Room. There were no details on their condition or where in town they were shot. This news report is made possible by:
Trumbull News: Off Duty Bridgeport Cop Assist
3:15pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An off duty Bridgeport police officer assisted in getting help for a man who had a deep laceration on his hand near exit 8 off Route 8. The man may have cut off one of his fingers according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Trumbull News: Man Electrocuted At Trumbull Marriott
12:54pm--#Trumbull CT-- A man was electrocuted while in a room at the Trumbull Marriott at 180 Hawley Lane according to radio reports. Please note that the word electrocute means "injure or kill someone by electric shock". Many viewers post that it means the person died which is not the case in this incident nor in the definition. This news report is made possible by:
Governor Wants To Widen I-95
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Commissioner James P. Redeker today released the findings of a study on the impact of widening and improving both the western and eastern portions of Interstate 95 in Connecticut, and outlined the consequences of failing to act. Currently, peak morning and evening congestion on the highway accounts for 54 million hours of delay and costs $1.2 billion in lost time annually. The study finds that limited, strategic widening will yield major benefits and can be constructed within existing CTDOT property. The Governor’s revenue proposal – which includes a seven-cent increase in the gas tax over four years and the implementation of electronic tolling – would allow for these investments…
Bridgeport’s Margaret E. Morton Honored
#Hartford CT-- In celebration of Black History Month, African American women legislators in the Connecticut General Assembly nominated Bridgeport's own Margaret E. Morton, the first African American woman to sit in the state legislature, to the CT Women’s Hall of Fame. During the press conference, legislators and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman also highlighted the contributions of African American women in Connecticut and emphasize the need for more women of color in government. Bridgeport's City Hall Annex at 999 Broad Street is named in honor of her. Margaret E. Morton, the first African-American woman to sit in the state legislature, to the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame. Joined by Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman and New Haven Mayor Toni N. Harp, they also emphasized the need for…
Milford News: Crash
7:40pm--#Milford CT-- Brian Smith sent in this photo of a head-on collision on River Street between City Hall and St Peter's Church. There was no word on any injuries.
Bridgeport News: Graffiti In Bathroom Leads To Lock Down
12:00PMish--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police say Bassick High School was briefly on lockdown after a threatening message was discovered on a bathroom wall. A staff member noticed the message which was directed at school administration. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Student Calls In Fire In The South End
12:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- For tenth grader Rafael Rodriguez it was another day walking home from Bassick High School. But today it was different as he neared Cottage Street and smelled smoke. He discovered smoke coming out of the 3rd floor and immediately called 911. As a result, the firefighters were quickly on the scene and was able to keep the smoky fire contained to the third floor. Firefighters conducted two searches and found no one in the building. There were no reported injuries. The photo was contributed by Rafael taken just moments after calling in the fire. How about some likes for local hero Rafael Rodgriguez? Way to go!
Monroe News: Water Rescue–Boat Against The Dam
11:52pm--UPDATE: Everyone is out and at the power house awaiting EMS. 11:46am--#Monroe CT-- A boat is reportedly up against the Stephenson Dam on Roosevelt Drive and there are people in the water according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Woman Stabbed
12:40am--#Bridgeport CT-- A woman just showed up at Bridgeport Hospital stabbed in the leg. Radio reports say it happened at Park and Benham Avenue and that two women were fighting over a man. The victim was driven in by her boyfriend according to the reports. This news report is made possible by: