Danbury Man Charged In DUI Crash That Injured Five
29 year old Jose Ernesto Arias of Danbury has been charged with DUI and multiple other offenses following a December crash on South Street that injured five people. Police say Arias crashed into a utility pole early in the morning, shutting down the road for hours. All five victims suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNew Milford Zoning Panel Rejects Gas Station Plan
New Milford zoning leaders have voted down a proposal to redevelop the former Valley Dodge site into a 24-hour gas station, convenience store, and drive-thru restaurant. The split decision followed divided public opinion, with opponents citing traffic and neighborhood impact, while supporters argued the long-vacant property needed redevelopment. The plan would have added thousands of […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCharges Dropped Against Sandy Hook Firefighter
Charges have been dropped against 63 year old George F. Lockwood Jr. of Newtown, who had been accused of threatening a woman with a firearm. The charges stemmed from an October incident that led police to seize firearms from the residence.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCold Weather Protocol Extended As Frigid Temperatures Persist
Governor Ned Lamont has extended Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol through at least noon Thursday as bitter cold continues across the state. Anyone needing shelter or a warming center is urged to call 2-1-1 or visit 211ct.org for assistance, including transportation if needed.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYGrant Expands Violence Prevention Education Across Connecticut
The Center for Empowerment and Education says a $15,000 grant from the Union Savings Bank Foundation funded 260 prevention education programs statewide over the past year. The effort reached about 26,000 people, focusing on age-appropriate education from kindergarten through college to stop interpersonal violence before it starts. CEE officials say the programs are helping young […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFlags To Fly At Half Staff For Reverend Jesse Jackson
Governor Ned Lamont has ordered U.S. and Connecticut flags lowered to half-staff Saturday, March 7, to honor the life and legacy of civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson. Flags will be lowered at the State Capitol and all state-operated facilities, with residents, businesses, and municipalities encouraged to follow suit.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Senate Pushes Emergency Bills Without Hearings
The Connecticut State Senate is moving ahead with votes on more than a dozen emergency-certified bills without holding public hearings, triggering sharp criticism over transparency. Lawmakers are using a procedural shortcut that allows legislation to bypass the normal public input process. Critics say residents and advocacy groups are being locked out of decisions that could […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Moves to Classify Kratom as Schedule 1 Drug
Connecticut lawmakers have unanimously approved regulations adding kratom and several other substances to the state’s Schedule 1 controlled drug list. The Legislative Regulation Review Committee signed off on the change Tuesday, making Connecticut the seventh state to take that step. State officials say kratom has no approved medical use and has been widely sold without […]
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