Apartment Fire In Bethel Displaces Resident

A fire at a residential building on Rector Street in Bethel forced at least one person from their home. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze inside an apartment unit, preventing it from spreading. No injuries were reported, and the displaced resident is receiving assistance. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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Connecticut Senate Advances ‘Golden Girls’ Housing Bill

Connecticut’s state Senate has unanimously passed the so-called “Golden Girls” Housing Bill, allowing homeowners to rent out up to three bedrooms without special approval. Supporters say it could boost housing availability and give homeowners extra income. Critics warn about potential neighborhood impacts. The measure now heads to the state House.

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Out-Of-State Plate Fraud Costing Connecticut Millions

Connecticut towns are losing millions each year as some residents dodge taxes by registering vehicles in other states. Officials say the problem goes beyond property taxes, with lost revenue from registrations, emissions, insurance, and unpaid tickets. They say getting plates from places like Maine or Montana is easy and doesn’t require living there, making it […]

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Suspicious Mail Incident Prompts Emergency Response In Carmel

A 39 year old New York State woman triggered a multi-agency emergency response after reporting a burning sensation while opening a piece of mail at her home. Police say the Carmel woman called 9-1-1 as crews from Carmel Police, fire, EMS, and the Putnam County HazMat team responded. The letter was examined and determined not […]

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Connecticut Self-Checkout Limits Proposal Fails In Legislature

A controversial proposal to limit self-checkout lines in Connecticut stores is dead for now. Lawmakers declined to take up the bill before a key deadline, effectively ending its chances this session. The measure would have required one staffed register for every two self-checkout kiosks and capped self-checkouts at eight per store.

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Danbury Man Charged After Brutal Stabbing In New Milford

A 36 year old Danbury man is behind bars after police say he stabbed a woman multiple times and admitted he planned to kill her. Jefferson Barbosa-Ribeiro was arrested following the attack in New Milford, where investigators say he stabbed the victim in the back and stomach and forced her back into a car when […]

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Man Placed On House Arrest In New Milford Sexual Assault Case

28 year old Fabian Tenemaza-Penafiel of New Milford is under house arrest after police say an investigation shows that he tried to sexually assault a woman last summer. He was recently arrested and later posted 100-thousand dollars bail before a judge ordered strict home confinement, allowing him to leave only for medical appointments. According to […]

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Connecticut Promotes Arbor Day Events Across State

Connecticut officials are encouraging residents to take part in Arbor Day celebrations aimed at expanding tree coverage and improving communities. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection says events are planned statewide around April 24, including tree plantings, giveaways, and educational programs. The state reports 23 designated Tree City communities and millions of dollars […]

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Connecticut Officials Urge Bear Safety As Encounters Rise

Connecticut officials are warning residents to stay alert as black bears become more active this spring. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection says nearly 4,000 bear encounters were reported in 2025, continuing a steady increase. State wildlife experts are promoting the “BearWise” campaign, urging people to secure trash, protect livestock, and avoid attracting […]

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Danbury Golf Tournament To Benefit Veterans And Military Community

A major annual fundraiser in Danbury is set to return next month, supporting services for local veterans and members of the military community. The 17th annual golf tournament hosted by the Danbury War Memorial is scheduled for May 27 at Richter Park Golf Course, featuring a full day of events including lunch, a shotgun start, […]

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