Day: January 29, 2026

Danbury Hospital Earns National Recognition In Healthgrades Rankings

Danbury Hospital has been named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals for 2026 by Healthgrades, placing it in the top 5 percent nationwide. The ranking is based on an analysis of more than 45 million Medicare claims from hospitals across the country. Healthgrades evaluates outcomes across dozens of conditions and procedures, comparing actual results to […]

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Connecticut Endures Longest Cold Stretch In Years

Connecticut is in the middle of its longest run of subfreezing temperatures since 2018. As forecasters say arctic air will keep nighttime temperatures in the single digits, with wind chills dropping below zero, the governor has extended the state’s severe cold weather protocol.

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Salt Demand Surges As More Snow Looms In Connecticut

Connecticut residents are scooping up salt and ice melt as they clean up from last weekend’s storm and prepare for more snow expected Sunday. Retailers report strong demand, though shelves are not empty like they were during last winter’s shortages. State transportation officials say road crews are on standby and salt supplies are being closely […]

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State Trooper Investigated Over On Duty Misconduct

A Connecticut state trooper is under investigation for allegedly engaging in sexual activity with a private security guard while on duty at a Hartford state office building. State Police investigators say the alleged conduct may have occurred during work hours at a Capitol Avenue facility. Three troopers have been reassigned as an expedited internal affairs […]

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Ridgefield Man Faces Felony Charges In Suppressor Case

A Ridgefield man is facing multiple felony weapon charges following an investigation into illegal firearm components that were found inside his Main Street apartment. 32 year old Patrick Doty was arrested earlier this month after a court-approved seizure tied to a September emergency call. Investigators say they recovered unserialized metal and 3D printed suppressors, lower […]

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Newtown Approves Fairfield Hills Splash Pad

Newtown land use officials have approved plans for a new splash pad behind the community center at Fairfield Hills. The project cleared Planning and Zoning after assurances it will match the historic look of the former hospital campus. The splash pad will include a toddler area, family patio, and a small maintenance building with restrooms. […]

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Connecticut Targets Youth Social Media Addiction

Governor Ned Lamont and Attorney General William Tong plan to push new legislation in the 2026 session aimed at curbing youth social media addiction. The proposal would restrict addictive algorithms and notifications for minors without parental consent and set default limits on privacy, screen time, and overnight alerts. The bill also requires warning popups for […]

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Danbury Man Seeks Rehab In DraftKings Case

A Danbury man charged in an alleged DraftKings fraud scheme is asking the court for accelerated rehabilitation. 30 year old Raheem Richards is one of 17 Connecticut residents accused of manipulating the online sports betting platform to gain an unfair advantage. Prosecutors say the scheme prompted a broader crackdown on illegal betting practices. Richards has […]

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Special Education Cost Cuts Advance In Hartford

Special education spending is back in the spotlight in Hartford. The legislature has approved a reform package aimed at reducing costs while keeping services in place for students with special needs. The bill focuses on earlier identification of learning challenges and tighter coordination between schools and community groups, with the goal of cutting expensive interventions […]

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