Danbury City Employee Granted Diversionary Program In Domestic Case
A 43 year old Danbury city employee accused in a domestic violence case has been approved for a two-year family violence education program that could lead to dismissed charges. Nelson Lopes entered the program in Danbury Superior Court, where he faces multiple charges including threatening and strangulation tied to an incident that took place last […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYLamont, Lawmakers Move To Rein In Sexually Explicit AI Chatbots
Governor Ned Lamont rolled out legislation aimed at blocking AI chatbots from engaging in sexually explicit conversations with children and requiring clear disclosures that users are interacting with artificial intelligence. The proposal would force tech companies to add safety and mental health protections. The crackdown follows reports of minors being drawn into explicit chatbot exchanges, […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYOver 22,000 Bottles Of Cholesterol Drug Recalled Nationwide
More than 22,000 bottles of the cholesterol medication Icosapent Ethyl have been recalled nationwide under a Class II action by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recall involves capsules distributed by Zydus Pharmaceuticals after possible leakage led to oxidation, reducing the drug’s strength and potentially causing inconsistent treatment or stomach side effects. The affected […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYThomaston Man Arrested In Washington, New Milford Reckless Driving Case
State police arrested 22 year old Daniel Nittardi of Thomaston after a traffic stop on Route 7 North in Brookfield, ending a string of reported reckless driving through Washington and New Milford. The Washington Resident State Trooper’s Office says Nittardi faces multiple motor vehicle charges, including driving under suspension and improper registration. He was released […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYLamont Proposes Free School Breakfast, Expands Lunch Aid
Governor Ned Lamont rolled out a state budget plan that would give every K–12 public school student in Connecticut free breakfast each morning and eliminate reduced-price lunch charges. The $12.5 million proposal, now before the Connecticut General Assembly Appropriations Committee, would also make lunch free for students who currently qualify for reduced pricing.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFirefighter Hospitalized After Brookfield House Fire
A firefighter was taken to Danbury Hospital after crews from the Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company knocked down a Wednesday morning house fire on Fleetwood Lane in Brookfield. The fire was quickly controlled, no residents were hurt. The American Red Cross is helping the displaced family while the fire marshal investigates.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYLamont Budget Plan Would Boost School Funding Across Connecticut
Ned Lamont is preparing to unveil his fiscal 2027 budget, which includes a proposed 95 million dollar increase for the Education Cost Sharing program for K-through-12 districts across Connecticut. The plan also keeps recent special education funding increases in place and adds a new 10 million dollar grant aimed at encouraging districts to try new […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCT Republicans Walk Out After Lamont Slams ICE in State of the State
Several Connecticut Republicans walked out of the House chamber in Hartford after Governor Ned Lamont used his State of the State address to criticize U S Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The lawmakers said the remarks disrespected federal law enforcement and injected national politics into a state address, calling the comments divisive. They said ICE agents […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYHome Heating Oil Prices Jump Nearly 17 Percent in Connecticut
The average price of residential home heating oil in Connecticut has climbed nearly 17 percent since the end of last year, according to new figures from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. State data shows prices now sit just under four dollars nine cents per gallon, up about 59 cents since late December.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrookfield School Board Narrowly Backs Spending Plan
The Brookfield Board of Education voted 4–3 to advance a $58.8 million school budget that would raise spending by 4.86 percent in Brookfield. The plan now moves to the Brookfield Board of Selectmen and Brookfield Board of Finance before heading to voters. Supporters called the proposal carefully developed, while opponents warned it’s fiscally unsustainable and […]
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