Southwest Airlines says it is ending cabin service earlier to reduce chance of injury
Southwest Airlines says it is ending its cabin service earlier on its flights starting next month.
Bloomfield Pop Warner football player dies after collapsing at practice, officials say
The student-athlete on the Bloomfield Junior Warhawks Pop Warner football team recently transferred from Bloomfield to Manchester High School, officials said.
A legal misstep? Bridgeport to seek CT attorney general's opinion on its sidewalk repair program
The city for several years has required private property owners pay half of sidewalk repair bills, but the work may be Bridgeport's full responsibility.
Warrant: Coventry man admitted to downloading child sexual abuse material prior to arrest
Ronny Kohler, 59, was taken into custody by Coventry police on Tuesday and charged with one count of first-degree possession of child pornography.
Several schools from region make HS football playoffs
Six high school football teams from the region and five overall from the Eastern Connecticut Conference qualified for the state playoffs Thursday. New London (Class M), Killingly, Windham, Waterford
Bridgeport Boys and Girls Club's Thanksgiving dinner a tradition for many families: 'It's beautiful'
Hundreds of residents and dozens of volunteers gathered inside the club Wednesday afternoon for the 57th annual dinner. Longtime club supporter Tony Maurello started the dinner to fill a need during the holiday in the community.
25+ things to do in Connecticut this weekend, Nov. 29-Dec.1: Cirque Du Soleil, 'A Christmas Carol'
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra and girl in red will perform shows in Connecticut this weekend. "The Lion King" will run at The Bushnell.
Man who embezzled $2 million from Newington gun shop sentenced
BRIDGEPORT, CT (WFSB) - A man who embezzled $2 million from a business in Newington learned his fate on Tuesday. Evan Bobzin, 39, of Chester, was sentenced to 24 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
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Bobbi Brown to lead reorganization of Greater Bridgeport NAACP
Former school board chair Bobbi Brown will lead the greater Bridgeport branch of the NAACP through its latest rebuild.
Bridgeport man, 44, in critical condition after being struck in hit-and-run, police say
Bridgeport officials say a 44-year-old city man is in critical condition after being struck at the intersection of Fairfield Avenue and State Street Ext. Monday
Audit: CT Department of Housing failed to fully monitor program for crumbling home foundations
Connecticut's Department of Housing failed to monitor a multi-million dollar program to help homeowners deal with crumbling foundations, a state audit said.
Best Things to Do for Adults and Kids in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Visit the Housatonic Museum of Art Explore Captain’s Cove Seaport Attend a show at The Klein Memorial Auditorium Enjoy nature at Seaside Park Tour the Barnum Museum For Kids: Visit the Beardsley Zoo E
Bridgeport paid nearly $115K in broken sidewalk lawsuits in the past month, with 14 more pending
Bridgeport officials at odds with law on maintaining sidewalks while trip-and-fall lawsuits cost the city over $100K in the past month.
CT accountant who filed false tax returns, failing to pay almost $500K, sentenced to prison
The Farmington man was sentenced to eight months in prison followed by one year of supervised release and ordered to pay a $10,000 fine.
Brush fires, drought, earthquakes: What’s causing Connecticut’s wild recent weather?
After massive flooding over the summer, Connecticut has experienced a historic drought, deadly brush fires, earthquakes and a little snow in recent weeks.
CT's Alyssa Naeher, a World Cup champ and gold medalist, retiring from international women's soccer
Naeher has been the starter for the USWNT since Hope Solo retired after the 2016 Olympics, in which Naeher backed up Solo after her debut in 2014. She was the starter for the the Women's World Cup championship team in 2019 and she started in goal during the United States' Olympic Gold medal run in Paris this summer .
Southington police arrest two New Britain residents caught traveling in stolen car, officials say
Two New Britain residents are facing larceny and drug offenses after they were caught driving in a stolen car by Southington police on Friday, officials said.
2 displaced after structure fire in Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT, CT (WFSB) - Two residents were displaced after a structure fire on Sunday. The Bridgeport Fire Department responded to the area of 185 Seeley Street. Upon arrival, authorities found smoke billowing from the second-floor windows of a two-and-a-half-story wood-frame house.
Stratford man arrested reckless driving, police pursuit in Bridgeport
A 27-year-old Stratford man has been arrested for reckless driving and engaging police in pursuit in Bridgeport.
Former Bridgeport City Council member sentenced for violation connected to 2017, 2018 primary and election
A former Bridgeport City Council member and landlord who officials said forged the signatures of his tenants on absentee ballots so it would appear they had voted for him has been sentenced. Michael DeFilippo,
Bridgeport man arrested for homicide in fatal car accident in December 2023
TRUMBULL, CT (WFSB) - A Bridgeport man was arrested in connection with a fatal car accident that occurred in December 2023. 26-year-old Christopher Lazo turned himself in on Tuesday after an active arrest warrant was issued. Lazo faces charges including negligent homicide with a motor vehicle, failure to maintain proper lane, and improper passing.
Bridgeport School District to address $38 million budget gap
The Bridgeport School District is exploring ways to address a $38 million budget shortfall, partly caused by the expiration of COVID-19 funding from state and federal sources.
Lamont warns 'fixed costs' will consume all revenue growth in next CT budget
The Lamont administration threw cold water Wednesday on legislators’ hopes that the state would pump more dollars next year into education, social services, child care and other core programs. Medicaid, debt payments and other fixed costs are rising just ...
Looking at CIAC football playoff possibilities as Connecticut's 2024 regular season nears end
With just a week to go in the 2024 CIAC football regular season, teams are securing their spots in the playoffs and jockeying for position in six divisions.
Bridgeport Islanders And Newtown Public Schools Team Up To Help Fight Cancer
Newtown Public Schools invites everyone to the Bridgeport Islanders’ Hockey Fights Cancer Night, when the team will honor and support those affected by cancer at one of their games. The special event
In photos: Bridgeport Rescue Mission gives out thousands of Thanksgiving meals
The Bridgeport Rescue Mission started its Great ThanksGiving Project on Wednesday, aiming to distributed meals to more than 5,000 families.
Former Bridgeport coal-powered plant to be demolished
The PSEG Plant, in service from the 1950s to 2021, used to power much of Bridgeport’s business base, but shuttered as the state signaled a move away from fossil fuels.Demolition is expected to occur within a three year timespan,
Decades-old Bridgeport waterfront coal plant, smokestack to be demolished for redevelopment
A 500-foot smokestack — that’s been a fixture of the Bridgeport, Connecticut skyline for more than 70 years — will soon be coming down with the transfer of the ownership of the decommissioned PSEG coal power plant to a private developer.
Bridgeport man convicted in fatal Stratford crash is given more time in prison, feds say
Jamar Blackburn, of Bridgeport, will serve more prison time after completing his state sentence for a fatal Stratford crash, federal officials said.
Alex Jones asks judge to block Sandy Hook families, the Onion from hijacking his Infowars ‘persona’
The Connecticut restaurant will have to add ramps, make the parking lot more accessible... Nonsense, responded the Bridgeport-based lead attorney for the Sandy Hook families. “At every step, the families we represent have sought to hold Jones accountable ...
Bridgeport man arrested after officers found cocaine, gun in his car, police say
Bridgeport police say Gregory Jimenez was charged with firearms and narcotics offenses after a traffic stop on Sunday night.
New Haven man pleads not guilty to firearm charges, feds say
The U.S. Attorney Adrian Belle, a 30-year-old New Haven man, was charged with unlawful possession of ammunition by a felon after being found with a ghost gun.
Ansonia police arrest Waterbury man connected to a shots fired incident in August
Edward Rumley, 32, was arrested Nov. 12 and charged with first-degree criminal attempt at assault, first-degree reckless endangerment, unlawful discharge, criminal possession of a firearm and carrying a pistol without a permit, Ansonia police said in a news release Monday.
CT traffic stops turns into arrest after police confiscate cocaine, loaded Glock during search
A man was arrested after police allege they found cocaine and a loaded weapons during a routine traffic stop in Bridgeport on Sunday evening.
‘The Democrats kept taking the community for granted’: Hispanic voter shift toward GOP in CT highlights growing conservative appeal
Jose Salgado has traditionally voted Democratic, casting his vote for former President Barack Obama, candidate Hillary Clinton and President Joe Biden. But this year, for the first time, the Waterbury resident said he decided to cast his ballot for Republican President-elect Donald Trump,