Day: November 3, 2025

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Blumenthal Joins Hawley on Bill to Protect Children From AI Chatbots

Missouri Senator Josh Hawley says he and Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal are co-sponsoring a bill aimed at shielding children from AI chatbots. ..

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One Seriously Injured After Crash and Car Fire on Rt 8 in Shelton

One person suffered serious, non-life-threatening injuries Saturday afternoon after a crash and car fire on northbound Route 8 in Shelton between Exits 7 and 9. State police said the car spun, hit a guardrail, and caught fire. The driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Authorities continue investigating the cause of the crash.

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Controversy Continues After Bethel Commission Denies 75-Unit Affordable Housing Proposal

Bethel’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted to reject a 75-unit housing project proposed by New York-based Vessel Technologies, citing traffic, safety, and potential damage to local wells. The project, which would have set aside 30% of units at an affordable rate under Connecticut’s 8-30g law, faced strong opposition from residents who raised concerns over street […]

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Police Searching For Suspect In Deadly Waterbury Hit-And-Run

Police in Waterbury are still searching for 24 year old Jesus Gavidia-Vivas, accused of being involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash there back on October 22. Investigators say Gavidia-Vivas fled the scene after the crash that left one person dead. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact the Waterbury Police Crash Reconstruction […]

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Power Restored Across Most Of Connecticut After Days Of Strong Winds

Nearly all power has been restored across Connecticut after three days of heavy rain and strong winds knocked out electricity to thousands. Eversource reported just 58 outages statewide Sunday morning, down from more than 4,500 at the storm’s peak last Thursday. The storm, tied to remnants of Hurricane Melissa, brought gusts near 30 miles per […]

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New Danbury High School West Campus Eases Overcrowding At Main Building

Danbury High School’s new West Campus is already making a difference after opening in late August on Apple Ridge Road. The new facility enrolled 635 students, helping ease overcrowding at the main campus, which now has about 2,700 students — nearly 900 fewer than last year. School officials say the expansion allows smaller class sizes […]

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Greater Danbury Chamber Hosting Business Community Connections Event

The Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce will host its “Business Community Connections” event on Wednesday, November 19th from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Candlewood Inn in Brookfield. More than 40 local vendors will be on hand, showcasing products and services from across the region. The free event is open to the public and offers […]

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Santa Returns To Danbury Railway Museum For Snow Clipper Rides

The Danbury Railway Museum is bringing back its “Snow Clipper” holiday train rides featuring Santa Claus. Families can take a short trip through the historic rail yard before meeting Santa and Mrs. Claus inside the restored 1903 station. The event runs select weekends starting November 29th through December 22nd. Tickets are $25 for ages two […]

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