Day: July 19, 2024

Local News

Bodies Recovered From Candlewood Lake

The bodies of two men who jumped from a boat at Candlewood Lake have been recovered. The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection only says so far that they were two Danbury men, ages 26 and 38, but their names have not yet been released. The men were reported missing Monday night. The Connecticut […]

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Brookfield Woman Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison

A Brookfield woman was sentenced to six years in prison for a wild crime spree that took place back in 2022. That’s when 25 year old Hannah Casperson led police on a chase that injured seven officers and ended with her crashing a Hummer into several police cars. Before that, she was involved in burglarizing […]

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Danbury Leaders And Residents Playing Chicken

In Danbury, city leaders are concerned about a proposal to allow chickens as pets in residential areas. They claim the birds are health risks…. and warn of potential disease transmission, pest attraction, and environmental concerns. Some city officials even say that the proposal violates state codes regarding organic waste and nuisances. It all stems from […]

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Shopping Plaza Brings Out Of This World Price

Heritage Plaza in New Fairfield has been sold for $6.2 million to Heritage Acquisitions LLC. The selling price is double its appraised value. The 26,403-square-foot shopping center on Route 39 was fully leased with 14 tenants, including a preschool and animal hospital. The firm that brokered the sale cited strong demand for similar unanchored retail […]

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Card Skimmers Found Locally

Connecticut police are investigating a surge in credit card skimming incidents, with recent devices discovered at Big Y supermarkets in Plainville and Naugatuck. These electronic skimmers, which secretly capture card information, have been linked to a nationwide rise in such thefts. Authorities urge vigilance, advising consumers to use contactless payment options and inspect card readers […]

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Connecticut News

West Nile Discovered In CT Mosquitos – So Far No Human Cases

West Nile Virus has been found in mosquitoes in eight Connecticut towns and cities so far this year…. Bridgeport, Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, New Haven, Norwalk, Stamford, and Wethersfield. So far, there have been no findings of West Nile infected mosquitos in Danbury, but the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station warns area residents of an increasing […]

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