Connecticut Contractor Arrested for Writing Bad Checks Across State
Police in multiple Connecticut towns have jointly arrested 61 year old Don Zemo after he allegedly issued bad checks to multiple businesses statewide. Warrants suggest Zemo, who runs Prime Mechanical, may have stolen tens of thousands of dollars, possibly linked to a gambling problem. He was freed for now after he posted $60,000 in bond, […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORY15 Charged in Connecticut DraftKings Fraud Scheme
Fifteen Connecticut residents, including three Danbury residents, have been charged in a nearly $200,000 DraftKings fraud scheme. Investigators allege the group used stolen credit card information to deposit funds into DraftKings accounts, then withdrew the money after wagering. Arrests span Danbury, Bethel, Newtown, and New Britain, with suspects facing larceny, identity theft, and computer crime […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYAetna And UConn Health Clash Puts Thousands At Risk Of Losing Doctors
Aetna and UConn Health are locked in a bitter fight over reimbursement rates, and nearly 15,000 patients could lose in-network access if there’s no deal by Sunday. UConn Health is blasting Aetna with billboards urging higher payments, saying low commercial rates force the system to expand just to survive. Aetna accuses the health system of […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYThanksgiving Travel Expected To Surge Across New England
AAA says New Englanders are gearing up for one of the busiest Thanksgiving travel periods in years. The group projects 3.64 million people will head at least 50 miles from home, topping last year and pre-pandemic levels. About 3.17 million will drive, with tens of thousands more flying or taking trains.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYEversource Plans To Push For Major Aquarion Rate Hike
Eversource says it will seek a $64 million rate increase next year for its Aquarion Water customers after state regulators rejected the company’s plan to sell Aquarion to the Regional Water Authority. The request was expected, with regulators noting Aquarion already faced a major revenue shortfall. Aquarion serves about 236,000 customer accounts across 59 Connecticut […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMetro North Train Hits Car Left On Tracks In Redding
A Metro-North train headed for Danbury slammed into an unoccupied car left on the tracks north of Branchville station. About 175 passengers were forced off and shifted to buses. No one was hurt, and early checks show no criminal intent. Crews cleared the scene, but riders faced lingering delays on the Danbury Branch.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBlack Friday Shoppers Urged To Plan Ahead
This coming weekend is expected to draw heavy traffic from deal hunters, and the Better Business Bureau says shoppers should be ready. The group points to nearly 197 million people hitting stores and websites last year, with more turning to social media apps for deals. Stores are pushing Black Friday prices, as the BBB warns […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNo Major Highway Construction Planned For Thanksgiving Weekend
The Connecticut Department of Transportation says there are no construction or maintenance projects on major highways from today through 6 a.m. Monday, December 1. Only emergency work will be allowed. Projects will resume December 1st.
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