Rollover Shuts Route 110
Not a lucky Friday the 13th for the person who rolled their vehicle on Route 110 in Shelton near Indian Wells Park. The roadway is currently shut down. No word on injuries.2026-03-13@4:09pm
BLUMENTHAL INTRODUCES NEW LEGISLATION TO REGULATE PREDICTION MARKETS
The Prediction Markets Security and Integrity Act bans wagers on war, cracks down on insider trading, and protects consumers from fraud [WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced new legislation to prevent abuse and fraud in prediction markets. Prediction markets have grown into a multi-billion-dollar unregulated industry, ignoring state gambling laws while operating businesses identical to traditional sportsbooks by letting people bet on real-world events. In the absence of federal or state safeguards, prediction markets have harbored insider trading, market manipulation, underage gambling, and leaks of national security information. The Prediction Markets Security and Integrity Act addresses these issues by establishing federal consumer protections and returning regulatory authority to the states. The Prediction Markets Security and Integrity Act is cosponsored byU.S. Senator Andy…
STRATFORD LAUNCHES SCHOOL BUS SAFETY PROGRAM TO PROTECT STUDENTS AT BUS STOPS
Warning Period Begins this Week In a joint effort to enhance student safety and address the growing issue of illegal school bus passings, the Town of Stratford and Stratford Public Schools are launching a new school bus stop-arm safety program. “Ensuring the safety of our students is our number one priority - nothing is more important,” said Stratford Mayor David Chess. “This initiative aims to change drivers’ behavior to protect children as they travel to and from school each day.” Starting this week, the Town’s warning period will begin, when 63 buses in the Stratford bus fleet will be equipped with advanced stop-arm safety technology to detect vehicles that illegally pass a stopped school bus. The warning period will run…
Pedestrian Struck
Report of a pedestrian being struck in the 500 block of North Avenue near Lindley Street. There are no further details. 2026-03-11 @3:49pm-- #Bridgeport CT
Child Struck by Car Near McKinley School in Fairfield
A child was struck by a car on Thompson Street at the entrance to McKinley School in Fairfield. First responders arrived and reported the child was alert, sitting up, and talking with them at the scene. No additional information about the child’s condition has been released. 2026-03-11@2:49pm-- #Fairfield CT #FairfieldNews, #McKinleySchool, #ChildStruck, #TrafficIncident, #EmergencyResponse, #DoingItLocal
Fairfield Police Arrest Man on Weapons Charge During Armed Robbery Investigation
Fairfield, CT – On March 2, 2026, at approximately 9:00 PM, Fairfield Police responded to News Express, located at 200 Tunxis Hill Road, for a report of an armed robbery in progress. During the incident, a masked individual entered the store, displayed a handgun, and demanded money from the store employee. The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing the area on foot. No injuries were reported during the incident and the Fairfield Detective Bureau responded immediately to process the scene. Since that night, the Fairfield Police Detective Bureau has been actively investigating several leads developed in the case. Detectives utilized a combination of technological and traditional investigative methods while working in coordination with the Stamford and Bridgeport…
Shots Fired
Police are looking for a gray sedan responsible for shots fired in the Hollister- Stratford Avenue area, according to unconfirmed state police radio reports. 2026-03-10@9:11pm-- #Bridgeport CT
Motorbike Crash
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/h4EUglCwuBQ A woman in her twenties lost control of her motorbike on Wordin Avenue near Railroad Avenue and slid under a parked work truck. She was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. 2026-03-10@1:11pm-- #Bridgeport CT
Senior Living Fire
An excess of lint from a dryer vent caused a small rooftop fire at Spring Meadows Senior Living at 6949 Main Street in Trumbull. The fire was quickly extinguished, and it did not spread to the building. 2026-03-10@11:49am-- #Trumbull CT
Fryer Fire Burns Man
A fryer fire burns a man on Maryland Street in Fairfield. The fire was out upon firefighters' arrival. The man burned was transported to the hospital. 2026-03-10@10:10am-- #Fairfield CT