2 Danbury Men Killed In Interstate 84 Crash
Two Danbury men tragically lost their lives Sunday on Interstate 84. State police say their disabled car, which was stopped in the left lane, was hit by multiple vehicles near Exit 8. 27 year old Ronald Tello and 36 year old Carlos Molina were fatally injured. The westbound lanes were closed for hours as police […]
Read MoreSettlement Pending In Alex Jones Case
Sandy Hook families have agreed on how to divide $16 million from Alex Jones’ bankruptcy case, part of the $1.35 billion in defamation judgments against him. Texas families will receive $4 million, while Connecticut families will get $12 million. Meanwhile, a second attempt to sell Jones’ Infowars brand is underway, with potential buyers preparing bids. […]
Read MoreCoffey Appears In Court Monday
A decades-old cold case in Danbury got a huge breakthrough as DNA linked David Coffey to the 1989 kidnapping of an 11-year-old girl. The now 53 year old Coffey appeared in court on Monday, with his case continued to February for discovery issues. Police are investigating possible links to other 1980s abductions.
Read MoreFunding For CTrail Hartford Line
Connecticut is receiving $11.6 million from the federal government to expand and enhance service on the CTrail Hartford Line. The grant, matched by $13.4 million in state funds, will add new trips, extend service to new destinations, and improve customer service. The $25 million project is an effort to boost ridership, cut travel times, and […]
Read MoreConnecticut May Ban Death Penalty Drug Sale Or Manufacture
Connecticut lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban the sale and manufacture of drugs used in lethal injections. The proposal follows reports that a company here, based in Hamden, previously produced pentobarbital for federal executions. Some lawmakers say the legislation aligns with Connecticut’s opposition to the death penalty, which the state abolished in 2015. […]
Read MorePending Law Would Allow Rabbit Meat Sales
A new proposal is now pending here in Connecticut, that could allow farmers to sell rabbit meat locally. If passed, the bill would enable farmers to sell rabbit to restaurants and stores, with some provisions to prevent disease. The move is supported by local farm advocates, though animal rights groups are opposing it.
Read MoreLast Call Has Been Served At Red Rooster
Ridgefield’s iconic Red Rooster Pub has closed its doors permanently. Staff say they were given less than 24 hours’ notice before the closure Sunday night. The site at 43 Danbury Road is slated for redevelopment into a three-story apartment building with 20 units. The proposal, already approved by the Inland Wetlands Board, still awaits Planning […]
Read MoreRidgefield Demolition Plan Sparks Outrage
A proposal to demolish a colonial-style home at 371 Wilton Road West in Ridgefield and replace it with a 21-unit housing development has sparked opposition. The plan includes seven affordable apartments, and nearby residents worry about overdevelopment and its impact on the neighborhood. A public hearing is set for March.
Read MoreWater Leak Causes Mall Shutdowns
The Danbury Fair Mall reopened on Monday after a water leak forced most stores to shut down yesterday morning and remain closed until 1 p.m. The food court remained closed as crews worked to find the cause of the leak. Some stores experienced minor water damage, but anchor stores like Macy’s stayed open. Cleanup and […]
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