Connecticut is Seeing a Rise in Commercial Construction
A new report shows Connecticut is seeing a rise in commercial construction, with annual spending reaching $2.8 billion—up nearly 20% over five years. That equals about $768 per person, yet still ranks the state 46th in per-capita spending and 37th overall nationwide. The industry has rebounded sharply across the country, hitting $740 billion in early […]
Read MoreStudent Brings Bullet To Class – Nobody Endangered Though
We are now learning that a fifth-grader brought a .22-caliber bullet to New Fairfield Elementary School last week, prompting a police investigation. School officials say no gun was involved and no one was in danger, but one parent claims the student made threats, pointed finger guns, and singled out classmates—including his daughter. The district called […]
Read MoreCT Senate Passes Bill to Destroy Vehicles Used in Street Takeovers
The Connecticut Senate passed a bill allowing cities to destroy dirt bikes, ATVs, and other vehicles used in street takeovers. It passed 35–1 and now heads to the House. The bill also allows fines of up to two thousand dollars and possible license revocation for repeat offenders. Many Connecticut cities have pushed for this, saying […]
Read MoreConnecticut Launches Purple Alert for Missing Vulnerable Adults
Connecticut has launched a new statewide Purple Alert system to help locate missing adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Similar to Amber and Silver Alerts, the new notification is issued through 911 and targets those 18 and older with cognitive conditions, including autism and Alzheimer’s. Officials say the system fills a gap in existing alerts […]
Read MoreAffordable Housing Plan Near Danbury Border Sparks Pushback
A developer wants to build six two-bedroom apartments on less than an acre near the Danbury-Bethel line, using a state law that lets more housing go up if some units are affordable. The land at Knollwood Drive and Reservoir Street is zoned for just one home. Neighbors raised concerns over blasting, drainage, and traffic, saying […]
Read MoreLeaders of Online Child Exploitation Group 764 Face Federal Charges
Federal prosecutors have charged two men accused of leading “764,” a violent online group tied to child exploitation and self-harm. The suspects—one in Greece, the other in North Carolina—allegedly ran a subgroup called “764 Inferno” targeting minors here in Connecticut. If convicted, both face life in prison.
Read MoreRidgefield Approves Temporary Ban on Large Projects
Ridgefield’s Planning and Zoning Commission has approved a six-month moratorium on most large-scale development projects. The 8-1 vote halts new applications for multifamily housing and commercial buildings over 5,000 square feet starting June 1. The pause won’t apply to affordable housing under state law which limits local authority. Officials say the break gives the town […]
Read MoreTown Seeks to Toss $5.7M Wrongful Conviction Verdict
New Milford wants a federal judge to cancel a $5.7 million jury award to Ralph Birch, a man wrongfully convicted in a 1985 murder. The town claims there’s no proof its officers mishandled evidence. But Birch’s lawyers argue police let a detective feed key details to a jailhouse informant. Birch served nearly 30 years before […]
Read MoreCardiac Health Fair on Friday
RVNAhealth in Ridgefield is holding a free Cardiac Health Fair on Friday from 11:45 to 4:15. The event includes screenings for cholesterol, blood pressure, and more—plus presentations from top doctors and cardiologists. Stroke prevention tips, exercise demos, and a heart-healthy lunch are also on the schedule. Registration is required. For full details, visit https://rvnahealth.org
Read MoreSwedish Mom Convicted After Cracking Egg on Daughter’s Head for TikTok
A 24-year-old mother in Sweden has been convicted of harassment after cracking an egg on her young daughter’s forehead while filming a TikTok video. The prank, part of a viral trend, was ruled humiliating by a judge in Helsingborg. The mother argued it was harmless fun, but the court disagreed.
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