Month: May 2026

Wilton Police Host Community Coffee Event

Police in Wilton are connecting with residents through a “Coffee with a Cop” event aimed at strengthening community relationships. Officers met Wednesday with locals at Theo’s General Store, giving people a chance to ask questions and share concerns in an informal setting. Police also handed out safety vests funded through a state grant to help […]

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Teen Driver Crashes Into Utility Pole In Newtown

Police in Newtown are investigating after a 14 year old driver crashed a car into a utility pole, causing the vehicle to flip onto its side. Officers say the crash happened near Cemetery Road when the car went off the roadway and struck the pole. The driver and a juvenile passenger were able to get […]

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Man Held On High Bond In Bethel Stabbing Case

A 39 year old Bethel man is being held on a $500,000 bond following what police call an unprovoked stabbing at a downtown deli. Authorities say Sean Vota is accused of attacking a 69 year old man who was sitting and drinking coffee, leaving the victim with multiple stab wounds that were not life-threatening. Police […]

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Former Waterbury Teacher Faces Additional Charges In Case

A former Waterbury school teacher is facing new charges in an ongoing investigation involving inappropriate contact with students. Police say 42 year old Philip Hughes of Southbury is now accused of sending harmful messages to another minor, adding to earlier allegations involving a 16 year old student. Hughes has been charged with harmful contact with […]

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Court Delays Bid For Control Of InfoWars

A Texas appeals court is putting the brakes on an effort by The Onion to take control of the InfoWars platform founded by Alex Jones. The court issued a temporary stay on a turnover order tied to efforts to recover more than $1.4 billion in judgments awarded to families of Sandy Hook victims. The move […]

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Newtown Man Granted Probation Program In Child Case

A 24 year old Newtown man accused of approaching an 8 year old girl in a locker room is being given a chance to avoid a criminal record. Adam Bowditch was granted a two year diversionary probation program in Danbury court, despite strong objections from the child’s family. Police say the case stems from a […]

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Fundraiser Launched After Danbury Teen Killed In Crash

An online fundraiser is underway following the death of 18 year old Christopher Lema, a Danbury High School senior killed in a motorcycle crash in Newtown. Police say Lema died after his motorcycle struck the rear of a delivery truck on Hawleyville Road. Family members describe the loss as sudden and devastating, as donations have […]

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Connecticut To Host Workshop On Nuclear Energy Expansion

State officials in Connecticut are planning another step toward possible nuclear energy expansion, with a public workshop set for May 13 in Hartford. The session, led by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, will focus on emerging fusion technology and its potential to provide carbon-free power. Experts say fusion could offer reliable, around-the-clock […]

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Connecticut Expands Apprenticeship Training Programs

New workforce training opportunities are expanding in Connecticut as new apprenticeship courses receive state certification. Officials say the programs at Lincoln Technical Institute will focus on electrical systems and HVAC training, with classes expected to begin in June pending final approval. The programs include 1,200 hours of instruction and are designed to meet growing demand, […]

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