LATEST NEWS
4 dogs found dead in car fire outside Connecticut home
Four dogs left alone were found dead in a burning car parked outside a home in Connecticut. Firefighters responded to a vehicle engulfed in flames at 11:56 p.m. Monday, according to Milford Fire Department Chief Adam J. Hansen. “Upon arrival, companies found a sedan-style vehicle fully involved with fire,” Hansen said in a statement. “Companies quickly deployed hose lines and extinguished the ...
First female engineer at CT aircraft company turns 100
STRATFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The first female engineer hired by Vought Sikorsky turned 100 on Wednesday. The Stratford woman, Jean Tucker was hired back in 1943. Locals held an event on Wednesday to celebrate Tucker and all the Connecticut women who helped the World War 2 effort from home. As an engineer, Tucker made design […]
Selkirk Woman Killed In Head-On SR 85 Crash In Bethlehem
The Albany County wreck happened just before 7 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, in Bethlehem, on State Route 85 near the Albany city limits. Bethlehem Police said a 28-year-old Saratoga County man from Clifton Park was driving westbound on Route 85 when he crossed over the center line and struck an eastbound vehicle.
'This One Is Truly Difficult': Italian Restaurant To Close After 12-Year Run In Ridgefield
Bartolo in Ridgefield made the announcement on Facebook on Wednesday, May 1. The owners, Arthur and Julia Tess and Trey Michaelsen, said: "This one is truly difficult, however it is one we must say. "After 12 years, Bartolo will be closing on Saturday, May 25. It is with an extremely...
Fairfield Selectmen Clash Over Longstanding Provision for Open Discussion
FAIRFIELD — The removal of a longstanding time slot for open discussion during Board of Selectmen meetings sparked a rift between members on Wednesday. According to Republican Selectwoman Br... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if you want to...
Brand-new ferry gets christened in Florida before heading to Port Jeff
A brand-new, 302-foot auto and passenger ferry is all ready for the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company. The shipbuilders, Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., out of the Gulf Coast, will be host a christening and launch ceremony this Friday in Panama City, Fla. This will mark the fourth ship in...
Fiery crash will close stretch of I-95 through Connecticut for days, governor says
Both sides of Interstate 95 running through southern Connecticut will be closed for days after a collision involving a fuel truck caused a major vehicle fire and damaged an overpass, according to state officials. The crash in Norwalk, Conn., occurred around 5:30 a.m. Thursday, when a fuel truck, car and tractor trailer collided on the…
Lucky for Life ticket sold in Bethel won $25,000 a year for life
One Lucky for Life player did have some luck on Tuesday and won $25,000 a year for life. The winning Lucky for Life numbers were 7-8-19-36-41 and the Lucky Ball was 1. The winning ticket matched the five white balls. It was sold at Bethel Foodmarket at 98 Greenwood Ave....
Drunk Driver Caught Speeding On Route 7 In Wilton: Police
Bethel resident Jason Murillo was arrested on Sunday, April 28 after he was pulled over on Danbury Road (Route 7) in Wilton, Wilton Police announced. According to the department, just before 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, Murillo's red 2023 Genesis GV70 was pulled over by officers after it was allegedly seen speeding.
Former New Milford resident pleads guilty to tax fraud
NEW MILFORD, CT (WFSB) - A man who used to live in New Milford pleaded guilty to a tax fraud. Kevin Biebel, 71, currently of Hardeeville, SC, entered his plea in Hartford federal court on Tuesday, according to U.S. attorney for the District of Connecticut Vanessa Roberts Avery and the IRS.
Route 22 gets a new look and feel
PATTERSON – Two of Putnam County’s state officials traveled to greater Brewster this week to announce a $14.8 million state funded project to resurface Route 22 in Southeast, Patterson, the Village of Brewster and Pawling. State Senator Peter Harckham was joined by Assemblyman Matt Slater and Southeast Supervisor...
Two patients charged with assault at Arms Acres
CARMEL – Two men who are patients at Arms Acres, a drug and alcohol treatment facility, are facing charges of assault when the appeared later this month in Carmel Town Court. Carmel Police were summoned to the in-patient treatment center located on Seminary Hill Road in Carmel for a...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.