Hundreds Of Power Outages Persist Days After Connecticut Storm
Hundreds of power outages are still lingering across Connecticut days after a powerful storm knocked out service to tens of thousands. Eversource reports outages have dropped from more than 30,000 at the peak to just a few hundred. Crews continue working in the affected areas to restore power as cleanup efforts wrap up.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBill Would Allow Off Duty Police To Carry Guns In Schools
A Connecticut bill moving through the legislature would allow off-duty police officers to carry firearms on school grounds. Supporters say trained officers add protection and could respond quickly in an emergency. Critics argue more guns in schools could create fear and unintended risks. The proposal now heads to the full House for consideration.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Lawmakers Drop Gas Leaf Blower Ban After Backlash
Connecticut lawmakers are backing off a proposed ban on gas-powered leaf blowers after strong pushback from landscapers. The revised bill removes any mandate and instead offers loans to help businesses switch to battery-powered equipment. Critics say even that goes too far, arguing the technology isn’t reliable enough yet. The measure now moves forward without the […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDriver Cited After Rollover Crash On Danbury Road
A Ridgefield driver is recovering after a rollover crash that shut down part of Danbury Road Tuesday night. Police say the driver hit a boulder near Buck Hill Road, causing the vehicle to flip and become totaled. The driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital as a precaution. Authorities say the driver […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYStalker’s GPS Device Triggers Hospital Bomb Scare
A Danbury man is charged after a GPS tracking device sparked a bomb scare at Danbury Hospital. Police say 30 year old German Lopez-Ortiz hid the device in a woman’s car, and she later placed it in a parking garage to throw him off. The taped device, with wires and a flashing light, led to […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYPlans Approved For New Single Family Homes On Ridge
Local planners have approved a proposal to build thirteen single-family homes on more than fifty acres of former farmland along a ridgeline. The development includes conservation space to protect wetlands and surrounding habitat. The project is part of a broader push toward more standalone housing in the region. Some neighbors raised concerns about traffic and […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTwo Charged After Dozens Of Cats Found In Hoarding Case
Two New Fairfield residents are facing multiple animal cruelty charges after authorities say nearly 90 cats were found living in poor conditions. 46 year old Dorothy Galante and 42 year old Michael Miles were each charged with 25 counts following an investigation tied to an October incident. Animal control officials say the case put a […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYState Awards Funding To Fight Invasive Water Species
State environmental officials are awarding four hundred fifty thousand dollars to ten projects aimed at controlling invasive species in lakes, ponds, and rivers. The funding supports efforts like removing harmful plants and improving long-term water management. Officials say the program is backed by fees paid by boaters and anglers. Grant recipients must also contribute at […]
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