Danbury Hospital Drops Lawsuit Against UnitedHealthcare
Danbury Hospital has dropped its multimillion-dollar lawsuit against UnitedHealthcare over claims the insurer underpaid Medicare Advantage reimbursements in bad faith. The hospital had accused the company of unfair payment practices and sought at least one million dollars on several counts before withdrawing the case in Superior Court without comment.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Student Wins Junior Duck Stamp Contest
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has announced 8th grade student Megan Song as the winner of the 2026 Connecticut Junior Duck Stamp Art Competition. Her painting of a common goldeneye duck will appear on the 2027 Connecticut Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp supporting wetland and wildlife conservation efforts statewide.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYLamont Highlights Tax Cuts And Education Efforts
Governor Ned Lamont is highlighting what his administration calls the largest income tax cut in Connecticut history while promoting business growth and job creation efforts statewide. Governor Lamont also says expanding educational opportunities for teachers and students remains a top priority for Connecticut’s future success.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYPepsi Challenge Coming To Ridgefield
The Pepsi Challenge is making a stop in Ridgefield this weekend. Pepsi will host its blind taste-test event Saturday from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at the Ridgefield Playhouse on East Ridge Road. Participants will sample Pepsi Zero Sugar and competing products to see which cola they prefer.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Schools Honor Teacher And Paraeducator Of The Year
Danbury Public Schools has named Emily Pardalis of Danbury High School as the 2026 Teacher of the Year and Lisa Sam of Rogers Park Middle School as the 2026 Paraeducator of the Year. School leaders praised both women for their longtime dedication, compassion, and commitment to helping students succeed.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Law Targets Gun Conversion Devices
A new Connecticut law bans forced reset triggers and tightens restrictions on ghost guns by closing loopholes in existing state law. Supporters say the measure targets devices that can make firearms fire up to 15 rounds per second, while opponents argue it infringes on Second Amendment rights. State advocates say the law is aimed at […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYHack Exposes Data of Thousands of Hartford HealthCare Patients
Connecticut officials say a hacker accessed personal information tied to about 22-thousand-500 Hartford HealthCare patients through the state HUSKY provider portal earlier this year. The Department of Social Services says the breach involved compromised employee credentials and included patient names, Medicaid claim information and billing records, but did not include Social Security numbers or financial […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNew Traffic Lights Planned for Busy New Milford Intersection
New Milford officials are moving ahead with plans to install new traffic lights at Grove Street and Hine Hill Road in an effort to reduce speeding and crashes. Town officials say the intersection saw 70 crashes over a three-year period, with about 40 percent causing injuries. Mayor Pete Bass says the project is aimed at […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYJudge Rules for Developer in Ridgefield Apartment Dispute
A Superior Court judge has ruled in favor of a developer seeking to build a 14-unit townhouse-style apartment project on Abbott Avenue in Ridgefield. The court overturned the Inland Wetlands Board’s earlier rejection of the proposal, saying there was not enough evidence the development would harm wetlands. Neighbors have raised concerns about flooding, traffic and […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYEx-New Fairfield Resident in Brother’s Killing Dies at 32
32 year old Matthew Hertgen, a former New Fairfield resident and Wesleyan University graduate charged in the 2025 killing of his brother in New Jersey, has died. Hertgen had been found not guilty by reason of insanity earlier this year after medical experts testified he suffered from schizophrenia and was actively psychotic during the attack. […]
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