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Woman seriously injured after getting struck while crossing street in Danbury
A woman has serious injuries after she was struck while she was crossing a street in Danbury late Friday night. Police responded to the 400 block of Main Street around 11:58 p.m. for a report of a crash involving a pedestrian. Officers said they found a woman in the road...
Police investigating after man's body pulled from river in Waterbury
The body of a man was pulled from a river in Waterbury on Friday morning. Police responded to the area of 135 East Liberty Street after getting a report of a body in the Mad River. The body was taken from the river and police confirmed the man was dead.
Dog dies in Wolcott crash, two in serious condition
WOLCOTT, Conn. (WFSB) - A dog has died, and two people are seriously injured after a crash in Wolcott. Police say the crash occurred at the intersection of Wolcott Road and Mad River Road at 5:15 p.m. A silver car pulled out of Mad River Road while a truck was...
Waterbury police working to combat EBT skimming
WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) - Stealing SNAP benefits, a ruthless trend gaining popularity nationwide. The Connecticut Department of Social Services is alerting cardholders to follow steps to protect themselves. A Waterbury mother of two, who doesn’t want to be identified, is warning SNAP benefit users that the money you spend on...
Waterbury mall replacing movie theater as part of revitalization plan
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — A movie theater is moving into the Brass Mill Center once again. Apple Cinemas held its grand opening at the Waterbury mall on Friday. The new business features 12 remodeled theaters and replaces the old Regal Cinemas, which closed in 2022. “It does bring more business to the community, which we […]
24-Year-Old Caught Going 120 MPH In Naugatuck: Police
Hartford County resident Jean Rivera, age 24, was arrested on Tuesday, April 24 in connection with an alleged reckless driving incident that happened in New Haven County earlier in the same day, Connecticut State Police announced. According to state police, at around 9 a.m., a trooper saw a black BMW...
Fire at Crystal Rock Water facility in Watertown
WATERTOWN, Conn. (WFSB) - Crews fought a blaze at a business in Watertown on Thursday. Around 9 a.m., firefighters rushed to Buckingham Street and Callender Road. A trailer and dumpster went up in flames outside a building at Crystal Rock Water, officials say. Heavy fire was reported due to the...
Waterbury Board of Education overrides mayor’s veto on superintendent’s contract
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — The Waterbury Board of Education faced an important decision regarding Superintendent Dr. Verna Ruffin’s tenure. After Mayor Paul Pernerewski vetoed a proposed three-year contract extension, advocating for a one-year extension instead, the board voted to override his veto. “Serious issues with communication problems between the superintendent and teachers and administrators,” said […]
1 dead, 4 injured in rollover crash in Willington
One person has died and four others are injured after a rollover crash in Willington on Saturday night. State police said a 21-year-old man from Bethel was driving southbound on River Road around 10:15 p.m. when he lost control of his vehicle and caused the vehicle to roll over. A...
Naugatuck officers fire on knife-wielding man at pond
NAUGATUCK, CT (WFSB) - A shooting that involved officers is under investigation in Naugatuck. Naugatuck police confirmed to Channel 3 that the shooting took place near Baummer Pond on Thursday around 9:15 a.m. They said they responded at first to a report of a man armed with a knife. When...
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