Connecticut Residents Warned of Scam Impersonating State Tax Agency
The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services is alerting taxpayers about a text message scam. Scammers are sending messages claiming to be the DRS and demanding payment information by a certain date. Officials stress that the DRS will never contact taxpayers by text or request payments this way. Residents are urged to ignore suspicious messages and […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrookfield Man Arrested After Chase on I-684 Ends at Connecticut State Line
31 year old Nathan Pineda of Brookfield was arrested after leading police on a chase along Interstates 684 and 84 following an alleged arson and attack on his girlfriend. New York State Police tried to stop Pineda, who struck two patrol cars before his vehicle was disabled near the Connecticut border. Deputies recovered a knife […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYHundreds of Connecticut Residents Left Without Power Amid Rain and Wind
Hundreds of Connecticut residents found themselves without electricity Thursday amid rainy and breezy conditions. Eversource reported more than 600 outages as of 5:20 p.m., down from over 1,000 earlier in the day, with most affected customers in Simsbury and Canterbury. United with crews working to restore service. They say the number of outages fluctuated throughout […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSandy Hook Promise Clarifies False California School Threat Reports
Sandy Hook Promise corrected misinformation regarding a student tip about a potential school attack in the Sequoia Union High School District in California. They say the social media post only showed ammunition and a mapped-out plan, not firearms, and no weapons were recovered. Schools were briefly placed on secure campus status and the juvenile involved […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Man Charged With Electronic Stalking Neighbor
41 year old Michael Coschigano of Danbury was arrested last Thursday on a felony electronic stalking charge after a neighbor accused him of months of harassment. Court records now say Coschigano repeatedly monitored and intimidated the woman, tampered with her property, and repositioned cameras to watch her. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment and was […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Builder Proposes 12 New Homes Near High School
Danbury developer Dan Bertram is seeking approval to add 12 single-family homes to The Ridgetop, a gated community off Clapboard Ridge Road near Danbury High School. The project would expand an existing cluster of eight homes on Damia Drive. The city’s wetlands commission is reviewing the 14-acre proposal, which includes a site walk and public […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Becomes NRC Agreement State
Governor Ned Lamont and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman David Wright have signed an agreement making Connecticut the NRC’s 40th “Agreement State.” The move gives the state oversight of radioactive materials used by more than 100 businesses in research, manufacturing, and healthcare. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will now handle licensing, inspections, and enforcement. […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMyCTSavings Program To Enforce Penalties In 2026
Connecticut’s MyCTSavings program is adding penalties for employers that fail to comply. Starting in 2026, businesses with five or more workers that do not enroll in MyCTSavings or offer a private retirement plan could face annual fines. Those range from $500 for small employers to $1,500 for companies with 100 or more employees. The program, […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNew Milford’s RiverFest Returns October 4-5
New Milford’s RiverFest is back October 4 and 5 at Young’s Field Park. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days and features live music, food trucks, family entertainment, a 5K River Run, a Kids Super Hero Sprint, and the new Safe Walk to support victims of domestic violence. Historic reenactments, children’s […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYWilton Executive Charged in Campground Stabbing Must Wear GPS Monitor
47 year old Jeffrey DeLuca of Wilton remains free on bail following a stabbing at a Massachusetts campground that left two men seriously injured in front of their children. A judge has ordered DeLuca to avoid contact with the victims, abstain from drugs and alcohol, and wear a GPS monitoring device. He is scheduled for […]
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