Police Seek Suspects In $5K Ulta Beauty Theft In Southbury
Southbury police are asking for the public’s help identifying two people accused of stealing over $5,000 in merchandise from the Ulta Beauty store on Main Street North. The incident happened November 20th around 4:30 p.m. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Southbury Police Department.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Man Sentenced To Four Years For Drive By Shooting
A Danbury man has been sentenced to four years in prison for his role in a July 2024 drive-by shooting at Rogers Park in Danbury. 20 year old Alexie Espinal pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree assault, carrying a pistol without a permit, and illegal possession of a weapon in a motor vehicle. A co-defendant, Jimmy […]
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The investigation continues into an incident in which a pedestrian was hospitalized with serious injuries Tuesday night after being struck by a vehicle on White Street in Danbury. Police say the person was crossing multiple lanes to a parking lot when hit by an eastbound car around 9 p.m. The driver remained at the scene […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Winter Unlikely To Halt Spotted Lanternfly Spread
In case you were wondering, Connecticut’s invasive Spotted Lanternfly population is unlikely to be slowed by winter. While adult insects die in the first hard freeze, egg masses survive well below zero. Experts say temperatures would have to drop far lower than what Connecticut typically sees to make a dent. Folks are urged to scrape […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Holds Firm On Holiday Liquor Sales Ban
If you forgot to get that bottle of wine for your Thanksgiving feast yesterday, you were out of luck. Connecticut still blocks alcohol sales on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day, a leftover from the state’s old blue laws. Lawmakers say there’s little push to change it, and package store owners say they actually prefer […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFirst Time Home Buyer Incentives Still Taking Shape In Connecticut
Connecticut’s new tax-advantaged savings accounts for first-time home buyers start in January, but state revenue officials still haven’t finalized how the program will work. The accounts let buyers deduct up to $2,500 from state income taxes, or $5,000 for joint filers, to help cover down payments and closing costs. Employers can chip in too, with […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYGiving Fund Returns As Demand Surges
Connecticut’s Giving Fund is back as more families struggle to cover basics. United Way leaders say the need has jumped, driven by higher living costs and uncertainty around federal assistance. The program, now in its 42nd year, pairs donors with local families facing tough choices on rent, utilities, food and winter necessities. Organizers say cases […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYLamont Finalizes Contentious Housing Overhaul
Gov. Ned Lamont has signed a sweeping housing package that wipes out most off-street parking rules for small developments and forces towns to draft growth plans. The move comes after months of negotiations and heavy pushback from local control advocates who say the bill sidelines communities. Supporters argue it targets a severe affordable-housing shortage, with […]
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 now through 6 a.m. Monday. Only emergency work is now allowed. Projects will resume December 1st.
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