70 Cats Overwhelm Animal Shelter In New Fairfield
Animal welfare officials in New Fairfield are working to care for more than 70 cats found living in a trailer after a family took in strays but became overwhelmed. The New Fairfield/Sherman Animal Welfare Society says many of the cats are sick, suffering from respiratory and eye infections. Some have been placed in foster care, […]
Read MoreMove In At Danbury High School West Set For This Summer
Danbury education officials are preparing for a busy summer as they aim to move into the Danbury High School West campus by August 4. That date however, remains “fluid” according to school officials, and is dependent upon construction completion. Once finished, staff will relocate from Danbury High School and district offices. The new campus will […]
Read MoreShoulder Driving Aims To Ease Delays In Danbury
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is considering a short-term fix for traffic congestion on Interstate 84 in Danbury by allowing drivers to use the inside shoulder as a flex lane during peak hours. The plan, focused near Exit 7 at the Route 7 interchange, could cut delays by up to 70%. Construction is expected to […]
Read MoreWilton Murder Trial Begins Tuesday
A three-judge panel will decide this week if Sebastian Andrews, accused of killing his neighbor in Wilton in March 2023, was insane at the time of the homicide. Andrews pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, with experts supporting the claim. His defense will argue he was suffering from a mental illness, while the victim’s […]
Read MoreConstruction To Begin This Summer On Danbury Proton Treatment Center
Construction is set to begin this summer on a $96 million proton cancer treatment center in Danbury. The center, slated for completion in 2027, will be Connecticut’s second of its kind, using proton therapy to target tumors while minimizing damage to healthy tissue.
Read MoreRedding Man Jailed After Stabbing Mother In The Neck
A Redding man is facing multiple charges after allegedly stabbing his mother in the neck Sunday afternoon. Police say 38-year-old Michael Amari called 911, admitting to the attack and asking responders to “please come and save her.” Officers arrived at the Limekiln Road home, took Amari into custody, and then took the victim to Danbury […]
Read MoreDEEP Gearing Up For Summer Visitors
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is gearing up for spring as visitors return to state parks and forests. Facilities are being staffed and prepped for the season, with free entry continuing for Connecticut-registered vehicles under the Passport to the Parks program. Starting April 1, out-of-state visitors will again be required to pay parking […]
Read MoreConnecticut Man Held Prisoner For Two Decades Has Questions
A Connecticut man who says he was held captive for two decades is asking why his stepmother, 57 year old Kimberly Sullivan, remains free. Prosecutors revealed Friday that the 32-year-old victim, who was allegedly locked in a small room of a Waterbury home and starved, told them, “Why is she out walking around when I […]
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