Bethel Man Arrested for Attempted Camper Burglary in Plainfield
A Bethel man was arrested after allegedly trying to break into a camper in Plainfield. Police say 52 year old Daniel Gomes fled in a vehicle but was later caught by state troopers. He faces charges of attempting to commit third-degree robbery and is being held on a $50,000 bond.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFormer Danbury Nightclub Owner Sued Over MrBeast Winnings
Former Danbury nightclub owner 28 year old Ian Bick is facing a lawsuit from former business partners claiming they are owed a portion of $240,000 he won on a YouTube game show run by MrBeast. The suit says Bick’s partners in BBE Entertainment are entitled to 41% of all revenue from his media appearances, including […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDeadline Passes For AT&T Data Breach Settlement Claims
Thursday was the final day for current and former AT And T customers to file claims tied to two major data breaches in 2024. The $177 million settlement covers exposed personal data, including Social Security numbers, with eligible customers able to claim up to $7,500 if losses are documented. Claims had to be submitted online […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYWinter Solstice Brings Shortest Day Of Year To Connecticut
Sunday marks the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year and the official start of winter in Connecticut. Sunrise will be around 7:15 a.m., with sunset just before 4:30 p.m., delivering less than nine and a half hours of daylight. After Sunday, daylight gradually increases as the sun climbs higher in the sky.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSouthbury Exit 16 Ranks Among State’s Riskiest Off Ramps
A state Department of Transportation study has identified Interstate 84 eastbound Exit 16 in Southbury as one of Connecticut’s riskiest highway off ramps. The design places on and off ramps close together, creating confusion and increasing wrong way entries. DOT officials say lighting, layout and nearby traffic all contribute, and safety improvements are being prioritized.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFederal Grant Loss Threatens Danbury Parenting Center
A loss of federal funding could force the Saint Joseph Parenting Center in Danbury to close. The nonprofit was notified that the federal government would not renew a five year grant worth about 700 thousand dollars annually. The center has already cut staff and is trying to raise emergency funds to keep services operating.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Airport Hangar Plant Sold To Aviation Investor
A local aviation investor has purchased the former race car manufacturing plant at Danbury Municipal Airport for nearly four and a half million dollars. The three acre property includes a large industrial building with private taxiway and direct runway access. City officials say the sale signals continued investor confidence in Danbury’s airport and business climate.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYLamont Seeks State Reserve Funds After Federal Aid Cuts
Governor Ned Lamont has submitted a plan to tap nearly 168 million dollars from Connecticut’s Emergency State Response Reserve following federal funding delays and reductions. The proposal would support food assistance, health insurance costs, homelessness services and 2-1-1 operations.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut And New England States Select New Solar Projects
Connecticut and three other New England states have selected 173 megawatts of new solar power through a joint competitive process. Connecticut is securing 67 megawatts across three projects, with the rest shared by Massachusetts, Maine and Vermont. Officials say the projects will cut costs for ratepayers, strengthen grid reliability and bring new zero carbon electricity […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYState Bond Commission Approves Funding For Home Energy Upgrades
The State Bond Commission has approved 18 million dollars to launch a new loan and grant program aimed at cutting energy costs for homeowners and renters. The Housing Environmental Improvement Revolving Loan and Grant Fund will help pay for efficiency upgrades like heating and cooling systems, insulation and safety fixes that block energy improvements. The […]
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