Day: July 31, 2026

Postal Worker Stabbed at Carmel Post Office

A postal worker was stabbed several times Thursday afternoon at the Carmel Post Office in Putnam County. Police say deputies used a Taser-like device to take the suspect into custody. The victim was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. Investigators say the suspect knew the victim and there is no threat […]

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Bridge Proposed to Connect Brookfield Preserves

Conservationists are seeking permission to build a 40-foot timber bridge over Dingle Brook, connecting the 45-acre Ledges sanctuary with Brookfield’s 116-acre Burr Farm preserve. The bridge would be built from two birch trees harvested near the site. The town’s wetlands commission could vote on the permit August 10.

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West Redding Fire Department Plans Clam Bake and Pig Roast

The West Redding Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual clam bake and pig roast Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the firehouse on Umpawaug Road. The fundraiser will include live music. Adult tickets are $65 at the door, tickets for children ages 7 through 13 are $15, and younger children get in […]

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Danbury Police Warn Against Fatal Crash Misinformation

Danbury police are warning the public about false information spreading online following the July 13 crash that killed Bridgeport police officer Cooper Whiteside and his girlfriend, Brittany Islami. Police say an innocent New Britain woman and others with similar names have been wrongly linked to the case. The person charged is Melissa Esperanza Ramirez of […]

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Electric Boat Awarded Nearly $77 Billion Navy Contract

The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat $76.6 billion for additional Columbia- and Virginia-class submarines and shipyard improvements. Connecticut officials say the multiyear contracts will support Connecticut jobs, expand shipbuilding and bring long-term economic growth to the state.

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Greater Danbury Career Fair Set for October

The Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce and Western Connecticut State University will hold their annual fall career fair October 14 at the Danbury Fair Mall. The free event runs from 3 to 6 p.m. and will connect job seekers with employers from a range of industries. Employers are now being encouraged to register for booth […]

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49 Reptiles Seized in Hamden Venomous Snake Investigation

Connecticut environmental police say 49 reptiles, including 46 venomous snakes, were seized from a warehouse in Hamden following a lengthy investigation. The animals included rattlesnakes, a cobra, pit vipers, two anacondas and a water monitor lizard. 26 year old Brian Roman and 26 year old Tyler Foster, both of New Haven, each face 49 counts […]

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