Newtown Woman Charged With DUI After Hiding Wine Bottle During Traffic Stop
A 52-year-old Newtown woman was charged with DUI after officers say she tried to hide a wine bottle under her car’s center console during a traffic stop. Police responded to multiple 911 calls about a swerving white Honda and found the car parked with the engine running. Breath tests showed her blood alcohol level was […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNew York Minimum Wage Set to Rise in January
The minimum wage in New York will increase by 50 cents per hour starting Jan. 1, 2026. Workers in New York City, Westchester County and Long Island will see $17 an hour, while Upstate and other areas will move to $16. The raise adds roughly $20 a week for full-time workers.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSouthbury Police Investigating Costly Park Vandalism
Southbury police say vandals tore through two town parks, heavily damaging a pavilion at Ballantine Park and the kitchen area at Settlers Park sometime between November 26 and 30. Restrooms were smashed apart, cabinets broken, fire extinguishers set off and equipment stolen. Toilets were shattered and debris was scattered across the floors.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYState Warns Residents About Phishing Emails Disguised As Official Messages
Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection is alerting people about fake emails posing as agency communications. The scams try to steal personal information and money, copying state branding and even claiming to be from enforcement staff. Officials say to watch for altered email domains, vague messages and suspicious links. All real state emails end in “ct.gov.” […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYState Police Log Heavy Holiday DUI Arrests
Connecticut State Police reported 30 DUI arrests over the Thanksgiving weekend and nearly 1,300 traffic stops. Troopers handled more than 5,200 calls for service and 475 crashes. Two wrecks turned deadly — one on I-95 in Groton that killed 35 year old Derek Curtis of Pawcatuck, and another on I-395 in Montville that killed 50 […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYWake Boat Ban At Lake Waramaug Sparks Wider Debate
Lake Waramaug’s three surrounding towns have voted to ban wake boats starting in February, saying the large artificial waves damage shorelines and create safety problems. Fans of the sport are fighting back, pushing the state to scrap the ban and instead set one statewide rule. Connecticut’s environmental agency is now studying the issue, and other […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNational Gas Prices Fall While Connecticut Sees Small Increase
GasBuddy says the national average has dipped below three dollars for the first time in more than four years, helped by cheaper crude, strong U.S. production and softer demand. But Connecticut drivers aren’t seeing the same break. AAA lists the state’s average at $3.078 for regular, slightly higher than last year’s $3.066. Prices in Connecticut […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNewtown Woman Sentenced to Two Years After Shooting and Police Standoff
A Newtown woman has been sentenced for a 2023 incident in which she shot her husband and engaged in a standoff with police while her children were inside the home. 35 year old Meghan Gouveia pleaded guilty under the Alford doctrine to second-degree assault with a firearm and two counts of risk of injury to […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Launches Nuclear Energy Workshops With National Experts
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will host its first public workshop on new nuclear development Wednesday, Dec. 10. Officials say the sessions will help communities and policy makers explore advanced nuclear options such as small modular reactors and fusion designs. Public comments will be accepted through Dec. 22 as the state considers […]
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