Connecticut lawmakers propose study on cost of services for undocumented immigrants
HARTFORD, Conn. – A group of Connecticut House Republicans is pushing legislation to examine how much the state spends on services for undocumented immigrants. Filed as Proposed Bill No. 5351 for the…
Stamford firefighters rescue multiple pets from house fire
STAMFORD, Conn. — Stamford firefighters rescued several pets from a house fire Thursday afternoon in the Waterside neighborhood, officials said. Crews were dispatched to 87 Noble Street at 1:28 p.m. after receiving…
Sorry New Jersey, Connecticut Pizza is Better Than Yours According to This Expert
NEWARK, N.J. — The long-standing rivalry between New Jersey and Connecticut has spilled into a new arena: pizza. Governors Phil Murphy of New Jersey and Ned Lamont of Connecticut are at odds…
Connecticut High School Student Arrested for Making School Shooting Threat on Snapchat
STAMFORD, Conn. — A student at Stamford High School was arrested on Friday after allegedly making a shooting threat via Snapchat, according to the Stamford Police Department. The department received a tip…
Stamford Police Arrest Bridgeport Man in Sex Trafficking Investigation
STAMFORD, CT – The Stamford Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit has arrested a Bridgeport man in connection with an ongoing sex trafficking investigation at a Stamford hotel. Sean Lewis, 45, was taken…
Phil Murphy Enters Tri-State Pizza Battle, Dissing Connecticut’s Apizza Hard
The pizza wars are heating up! New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont are sparring on Twitter about which state has the superior slice, but let’s be real—can either…
Hartford Man Indicted on Charges of Defrauding Amazon
NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT — A federal grand jury in New Haven has returned a four-count indictment charging Terrell Kimble, 44, of Hartford, with wire fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud…
Firefighters Contain Residential Fire on Middle Ridge Road in Stamford
STAMFORD, Conn. — A house fire on Middle Ridge Road was swiftly extinguished by the Stamford Fire Department on Wednesday evening. The fire, reported at 8:46 p.m., prompted a rapid response from…
Stratford Resident Wins $50,000 in Connecticut Lottery
STRATFORD, Conn. — A Stratford resident has won the top prize of $50,000 in the Connecticut Lottery’s “$50,000 Cashword” game. The winning ticket, purchased at 24 7 Express, a local retailer in…
Bristol Resident Wins $500K in Connecticut Lottery
BRISTOL, Conn. — A Bristol resident has claimed a major prize in the Connecticut Lottery, walking away with $500,892. Garry P. won the substantial amount through the “FAST PLAY – $10 Stacks…
Stratford Player Wins $50K in Connecticut Lottery
STRATFORD, Conn. — A Stratford resident has won $50,000 in the Connecticut Lottery, securing the top prize in the “$50,000 Cashword” game. The winning ticket, dated Thursday, August 29, was purchased at…
Stamford Fire Department to Hold 23rd Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
STAMFORD, Conn. — The Stamford Fire Department will hold a memorial ceremony on Wednesday to mark the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks. The event will take place at 7:00…
Bridgeport Shopper Wins $2 Million Jackpot from Pops Grocery Store in Easton
EASTON, Conn. — A lucky ticket purchased at Pops Grocery Store in Easton has won a $2 million jackpot. The winning ticket, connected to a resident from nearby Bridgeport, was drawn on…
Westbrook Resident Wins Big Keno Prize at Local Gas Station
WESTBROOK, Conn. — A Keno player from Westbrook has won $10,400 after purchasing a winning ticket at a local gas station. The winning ticket was sold at the Valero Gas Station in…
Burlington Resident Wins $25K in Lottery Drawing
BURLINGTON, Conn. — Kevin D, a resident of Burlington, has won $25,000 in the August 26, 2024, Connecticut PLAY4 drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at Gala News in Bristol. PLAY4 is…
Vernon Rockville Resident Wins $14K Lotto Prize
VERNON ROCKVILLE, Conn. — A lucky player in Vernon Rockville has won $14,245 in the August 26, 2024, Connecticut LOTTO! drawing. The winning ticket was sold at Shoprite Of Tri City Plaza…
East Lyme Resident Wins $10K KENO Prize
NEW LONDON, CT — A lucky KENO player from East Lyme has struck it big with a substantial win. David J, a local resident, secured a $10,000 prize in Thursday’s KENO drawing.…
Retired Stamford Police Chief G. Patrick Tully Remembered by Community in Passing
STAMFORD, CT — The Stamford Police Department announced the passing of retired Chief G. Patrick Tully, who served as the Chief of Police in Stamford from 1994 to 1998. Chief Tully was…
Connecticut Man Pleads Guilty in $7.8 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. — A Connecticut man has admitted his involvement in a multimillion-dollar health care fraud and kickback scheme involving durable medical equipment (DME), U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna announced. Jesse Foote, 58,…
Stamford Mourns Loss of Beloved Retired Firefighter
STAMFORD, Conn. — The Stamford Fire Department has announced the passing of retired Fire Chief Anthony J. Milone, who died at the age of 86, surrounded by his family. Born on March…
Multiple Roads Still Closed in Stamford
STAMFORD, Conn. — Several roads in Stamford remain closed due to ongoing flooding, according to the Stamford Police Department. As of this morning, Jefferson Street, Shippan Avenue, and Magee Avenue are still…