Connecticut Man Gets 9 Years In Prison For Drone Drug Smuggling Scheme
A 35 year old Connecticut man has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for running a drug operation and using drones to smuggle narcotics and contraband into a federal prison in New York. Prosecutors say Harrison Elba of Glastonbury distributed synthetic drugs commonly sold as bath salts and operated a manufacturing setup tied […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYRidgefield Firefighters Contain Hidden House Fire On Saw Mill Hill Road
Ridgefield firefighters battled a concealed blaze inside the walls and basement of a home on Saw Mill Hill Road after reports of smoke and crackling sounds. Crews launched an aggressive interior attack and stopped the fire before it caused major damage. All residents and pets escaped safely, though the family has been displaced, and the […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTwo Ridgefield Men Arrested After Danbury Fight
Two Ridgefield men were arrested following an early morning fight on Mill Plain Road in Danbury. Police say 20 year old Hunter Sherriff faces multiple charges, including assault and first-degree intimidation due to bias after allegedly making racially charged comments, while 18 year old Thomas Hawkins is charged with forgery, breach of peace, and assault. […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYRidgefield Approves Eighth Historic District On East Ridge Road
Ridgefield residents have voted to designate East Ridge Road as the town’s eighth historic district, covering the full three-quarter-mile stretch and including schools, cultural sites, and 20 private homes. Supporters say the move preserves the area’s character, with buildings dating from the 1880s through the 1970s. The decision gives the Historic District Commission authority over […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCandlewood Lake To Be Drawn Down Further During Cold Snap
Water levels at Candlewood Lake will drop an additional four feet as operators respond to surging power demand across New England during the ongoing cold snap. FirstLight says the move follows a rare federal emergency order requiring generators to run at maximum output through Feb. 14. Officials caution rapidly changing lake and ice conditions could […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYReport Connecticut Ranks Fourth Lowest For Grocery Spending
A new analysis shows Connecticut households spend an average of 575 dollars a month on groceries, ranking the state fourth lowest nationwide for grocery spending burden. Groceries account for 6.7 percent of total consumer spending, even as food prices jumped 0.7 percent in December, the biggest monthly increase in more than two years. Despite cooling […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCT Officials Approve UConn Purchase Of Waterbury Hospital
Connecticut health regulators have approved a $13 million deal allowing UConn Health to acquire Waterbury Hospital from bankrupt Prospect Medical Holdings, a move aimed at keeping the struggling facility open. The state says UConn was the only bidder and warned the hospital likely would have closed without the sale. UConn Health also plans to invest […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYLamont Floats Rebate To Help Connecticut Residents With Rising Costs
Governor Ned Lamont says he is considering a one-time rebate for Connecticut residents to help offset soaring living expenses, including energy bills. The governor suggested families could receive about $400 as lawmakers look for short-term relief during the winter cost crunch. Details are still being worked out.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Requires Work Zone Safety Course For New Drivers
New drivers here in Connecticut must now complete a free online work zone safety course before getting a learner’s permit. The requirement, signed into law last year, is aimed at reducing crashes in construction zones and protecting highway workers. State officials say the training will also be mandatory for drivers convicted of endangering road crews.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYRidgefield Schools Seek $125M Budget Increase
Ridgefield’s superintendent is proposing a $125.3 million school budget for the 2026–27 year, a 4.6 percent increase aimed at special education, student support and staffing needs. The plan adds positions across schools while largely keeping current services in place. District leaders say rising costs and growing student needs are driving the increase, with voters set […]
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