Report Shows Connecticut Homelessness Rising for Fourth Straight Year
Connecticut’s homeless population has grown for the fourth year in a row, according to the state’s annual Point-in-Time Count. The report shows nearly a 10 percent increase from last year, with more than 700 homeless people living in Fairfield County alone.
Read MoreSolar Developer Closing Danbury, Shelton and Wethersfield Sites
A Louisiana-based solar power company is shutting down its Connecticut operations. PosiGen says it will permanently close facilities in Danbury, Shelton and Wethersfield, affecting dozens of jobs. The company had warned last month of possible closures but now says it can’t secure enough financing to continue. PosiGen told state labor officials all remaining employees will […]
Read MoreReport Finds Connecticut Homeschooling Laws Looser Than Neighbors
A new state report shows Connecticut has far fewer homeschooling regulations compared to nearby New England states. Unlike Massachusetts, Maine, and Vermont, Connecticut does not require parents to notify schools, keep records, or provide annual assessments. The issue gained attention after high-profile child abuse cases tied to withdrawn students. Homeschooling families and parental rights advocates […]
Read MoreNew Milford to Restore Monument Honoring Chief Waramaug
New Milford leaders are moving forward with plans to restore a monument at the burial site of Native American Chief Waramaug (WAR-a-mog) in Lovers Leap State Park. The Town Council voted to partner with the state to rebuild the memorial, which was dismantled in the late 1800s. Waramaug, who died in 1735, led the Wyantenock […]
Read MoreConnecticut Deep Apologizes for Posting Ai-generated Image
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is apologizing after posting an AI-generated image on its social media accounts. The picture, meant to promote hunter safety, showed obvious flaws like extra fingers and nonsense text. The agency says the image was created with Canva AI and was not properly reviewed before posting. DEEP has […]
Read MoreRidgefield Schools Weigh Cellphone Ban at High School
Ridgefield school leaders are considering a full-day cellphone ban at the high school after a parent petition gained more than 500 signatures. Supporters argue phones hurt focus and social skills, while opponents cite safety concerns and the needs of special education students. Elementary and middle schools in Ridgefield already have phone bans in place.
Read MoreMan Charged in Danbury Woman’s Death Denied Pretrial Program
A New York man charged in the 2024 death of 20 year old Roselyn Blanco on Candlewood Lake has been denied entry into a court diversion program. Prosecutors say 24 year old Robert Edward McDonald of Flushing was ineligible because the case involves a death and he reportedly used the program within the past decade. […]
Read MoreDanbury Fire Department to Debut New Station Alerting System
The Danbury Fire Department is set to unveil a new state-of-the-art alerting system Wednesday. After four years of planning, the city is replacing its decades-old system with the Phoenix G2 alerting system, designed to improve response times and protect firefighter health. Unlike older high-decibel alarms, the system uses gradual tones and lighting to reduce cardiovascular […]
Read MoreSchool Resource Officer Removed Over Charlie Kirk Murder Comments
Across the state line in New York, a school resource officer in Somers was pulled from duty after posting remarks on Facebook about the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Officer Tanisha Blanche wrote posts that officials say glorified violence… something that school officials there say were unacceptable for someone tasked with protecting students. The […]
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