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WILTON — A criminal case against a Danbury man accused of allegedly injuring a man and a woman in Wilton with a baseball bat has been dropped after it was announced in Superior Court in Stamford that he died in early May. Leslie Philibert, 47, was facing a number...

Nelson Perez was arrested on Thursday, June 1 by members of the Bridgeport Police Department’s Homicide Squad, assisted by the state police for the Wednesday, April 12 shooting death of Micheal Gaines, age 58. Gaines, of Bridgeport, was found at the corner of East Main Street and Arctic Street...

Wilton has changed quite a bit in the past year — due to local nonprofit Wilton Pride, it’s about to change even more. On Saturday, June 10, the organization will team with Wilton Library to hold the town’s first-ever Pride Festival with events at the library and on the Town Green, including an opening flag-raising ceremony.

Robert Dennison, age 34, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Friday, May 26 by Norwalk Police Special Services agents during the execution of a search warrant, said Lt. Joe Dinho, of the Norwalk Police. The warrant was served at a home in Ryan Park on Raymond St., in Norwalk, Dinho said....

A Bridgeport family who lost a loved one to gun violence is one step closer to justice with the arrest of his alleged killer. On Friday, Nelson Perez, 23, went before a judge in Bridgeport Superior Court for the murder of Michael Gaines, 58. “It's a bittersweet day,” said Tony...

Who doesn't love taking a peek inside million-dollar homes?. Even if you're like this writer and are nowhere close to having the dough for it, it's always fascinating to see how the other half lives. Whether it's the fancy interior, best of the best appliances, or extra amenities that reduce the reasons you'd ever have to leave (we're talking bowling alleys, arcades, theaters, spas, and more), it's always interesting to see just how grand these homes are. For other properties, their appeal not only lies in the home's amenities, but overall elegance and expansiveness. Enter this luxurious, $14,900,000 property in New Canaan, Connecticut, that has left this writer speechless with its beauty.

NORWALK, Conn. -- The Stewie the Duck Swim School in Norwalk, Connecticut held its grand opening on Thursday. The facility is dedicated to helping children learn how to swim. Net proceeds support the Stew Leonard III Water Safety Foundation, which was formed by grocery executive Stew Leonard Jr. and his wife Kim to honor their 21-month-old son who died in a 1989 drowning accident. MORE: Victims of a pool tragedy, Stew Leonard and his wife continue mission emphasizing water safety for kidsThe foundation funds swimming lessons for children in need and has published two children's books about water safety. 

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Park passes are now required to visit the park, according to a statement from the town of Wilton. Merwin Meadows offers residents a swimming pond, beach, picnic tables, grills, a bathhouse and a playground. The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset.

After it was initially announced that the Bridgeport City Pool would be open again Saturday and then start its regular summer hours at that point, the City of Bridgeport announced on its Facebook page they have good news for those looking to get a break from hot summer temperatures today.

The fire took place in Norwalk at 21 Huckleberry Drive on Thursday, June 1. Firefighters made a quick attack and kept the fire from extending into the home, said Norwalk Fire Department Deputy Chief Steve Shay. All occupants managed to evacuate with no reported injuries. The fire was brought under...

Around 1,500 police officers from across the state are taking part in the annual three-day event ahead of the Special Olympics Connecticut Summer Games. Officers are passing the ceremonial Flame of Hope at each town line.

The incident took place in New Haven County around 10:30 p.m., Saturday, May 27, at the Stonebridge Restaurant on Daniel Street in Milford. According to Milford Poice, Christopher Bier, age 34, of Milford, was dining at Stonebridge Restaurant when he was asked to leave by the security staff for inappropriate conduct towards other patrons.

CROMWELL, Conn. — As summer travel ramps up, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is advising travelers to avoid scams while on the road or in the air. A recent scam a Wilton woman endured took advantage of a family anxious to get home after missing their flight. The Wilton...

The crash took place in Stamford around 12:25 a.m., Thursday, June 1, on I-95 northbound in the area of Exit 8. A preliminary investigation revealed a 2017 Nissan Rouge driven by Massachusetts resident Emmanuel Pierre, age 26, of Worcester left its lane of travel for an unknown reason and struck the metal beam guard rail in the right shoulder approximately a quarter of a mile north of Exit 8, state police said.

Catherine Kassenoff beat breast cancer twice, but it was a battle in Westchester County Court for her kids that ultimately was too much.

Stacker compiled statistics about where people in Fairfield County are looking to buy homes using cross-market demand and monthly inventory data from Realtor.com.

New Canaan will now be required to accept affordable housing projects previously denied by the town. The state Department of Housing (DOH) once again ruled against New Canaan’s request to extend a moratorium on construction of affordable housing units. The state made its initial ruling in October. In December,...

Coast Guard officials say the call about a vessel in distress came in around 2:30 a.m.

"Shadow's Keep"- totally secluded 5.37-acre estate with exquisite modern craftsman post and beam home; separate guest cottage; large bass-stocked pond with fountain, dock and boat ramp; plus multiple outdoor living spaces including the heated gunite pool with integrated spa, waterfall, automatic cover, and blue-stone patio; deck with vine-covered pergola; and fully equipped outdoor kitchen. This sophisticated retreat is beautifully nestled between a wooded hillside on the right and wall of dramatic granite on the left, culminating in the private pond for fishing, canoeing and skating.

The Cheshire and Wilton boys lacrosse teams both ended long conference championship droughts and have now cracked the Nike/USA Lacrosse National Top 25. Matt Jeffrey’s goal 44 seconds into overtime gave Cheshire a dramatic 8-7 victory over the state’s then top-ranked team Fairfield Prep, as the Rams captured their first SCC title since 2010, when current coach Mike Devine was still a player on the team.