Raul Valle Faces New Charges After Shelton Murder Acquittal
State prosecutors have refiled charges against 29 year old Raul Valle following his recent acquittal in a 2022 Shelton murder case. Valle was found not guilty of murder but the jury was deadlocked on charges including manslaughter in the first degree and assault. The new charges now include manslaughter, two counts of assault in the […]
Read MoreYoutuber’s Arrest After Confronting Off-duty Trooper Under Review
Police say an investigation is underway following the arrest of a YouTube activist who recorded a confrontation with an armed, off-duty Connecticut State Police sergeant. 34 year old SeanPaul Reyes, host of the Long Island Audit channel, was arrested after showing up at Sgt. Bryan Fahey’s home last Friday. Reyes displayed past videos on a […]
Read MoreBoy Pulled From Water at Indian Well State Park Remains in Stable Condition
A 5-year-old boy who was pulled unresponsive from the water at Indian Well State Park in Shelton remains in stable condition. The child was found near the boat launch around 4 p.m. Tuesday. Park staff, along with Shelton police and fire crews, performed life-saving measures before the boy was taken to Griffin Hospital, then transferred […]
Read MoreMajor Cuts to Snap, Medicaid Coming As New Federal Law Shifts Costs to States
Connecticut is bracing for major changes to SNAP and Medicaid after a new federal law shifts more financial responsibility to states. Under the measure, Connecticut will be forced to cover 75% of SNAP costs beginning in 2026 — up from the current 50%. That change alone is expected to cost the state $40 million annually. […]
Read MoreDanbury Bakery Recalls Coffee Cakes Over Undeclared Milk
Frozen coffee cakes made by C+R Homestyle Bakery in Danbury are being recalled because they contain undeclared milk. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection says the cakes were distributed to Dandy Foods in Danbury and Jordan Paige Enterprise in North Haven, which supply restaurants and retailers. Flavors include plain, chocolate, blueberry, raspberry and apple. No […]
Read MoreDanbury Approves Amazon Ai Garage to Inspect Delivery Vans
Danbury has signed off on Amazon’s request to install an AI-powered vehicle inspection garage at its Old Sherman Turnpike distribution site. The 1,750-square-foot structure uses cameras and sensors to detect safety issues like tire damage or undercarriage problems in seconds. Amazon says the technology improves accuracy, speeds up inspections, and helps keep delivery vans on […]
Read MoreDanbury Democrats Endorse Alves for Second Term As Mayor
Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves has officially secured the Democratic Party’s endorsement as he launches his bid for a second term. Speaking at City Hall, Alves called for continued momentum, saying, “We can’t afford to sit back now.” Alves became the city’s first Democratic mayor in 20 years after winning in 2023. Since then, Democrats have […]
Read MoreConnecticut Reaches $80 Million Deal to Boost Medicaid Rates for Health Centers
Connecticut has struck a deal to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for its 17 community health centers. The new agreement will phase in $80 million in rate hikes over three years, starting October 1. The centers serve about 440,000 patients annually. The plan also allows them to request rate changes based on the services they provide […]
Read MoreBirdspotting Event Set for July 19 at Tarrywile Park
Bird lovers and photographers are invited to Tarrywile Park in Danbury on Saturday for a guided walk with photographer Tom Caruso. The 722 acre park, known for its trails, fishing spots, and Victorian mansion, making it one of Fairfield County’s top outdoor destinations, will serve as the backdrop as Caruso teaches visitors how to spot […]
Read MoreSeussical Jr. Opens July 18 at Edmond Town Hall in Newtown
The Newtown Stage Company presents Seussical the Musical Jr. beginning Friday at 7 p.m. at Edmond Town Hall Theater. Additional shows run Saturday and Sunday. The hour-long production features students in grades 3 through 8 from across the region, including Danbury. Tickets are $20 and available at www.newtownstageco.com.
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