than 5,000 intercepted calls and texts help bring down Connecticut drug ring; Bridgeport supplier sentenced
Read More than 5,000 intercepted calls and texts help bring down Connecticut drug ring; Bridgeport supplier sentenced
Jul 2, 2026Open source
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Cape Verde's World Cup run sparks pride in Bridgeport
Connecticut’s Cape Verdean community is celebrating another historic result at the World Cup after Cape Verde earned a draw against Uruguay, after tying...
Jun 22, 2026Open source
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo welcomes 8 new piglets to its farmyard exhibit
The Bridgeport zoo’s newest litter includes four male and four female guinea hog piglets born to Ethel and Harry Plopper.
Jun 18, 2026Open source
A third of CT households spend at least three out of every 10 dollars on housing
Many Connecticut households spend more than 30% of their income on housing, with Bridgeport and Hartford among the hardest-hit cities.
Jun 18, 2026Open source
Bridgeport man fleeing troopers crashes while re-entering I-95 in New Haven, police say
Connecticut State Police say a Bridgeport man fleeing a traffic stop crashed while attempting to re-enter I-95 in New Haven.
Jun 15, 2026Open source
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Jared Welcome, known as the "Jare Bear," is transforming a dead tree at Make-A-Wish Connecticut into artwor...
Jared Welcome, known as the "Jare Bear," is transforming a dead tree at Make-A-Wish Connecticut into artwork known as "Gnome, Elves and Fairy Homes."
Jul 2, 2026Open source
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Torrington declares local state of emergency after storms leave thousands without power
Mayor Molly Spino declared a local state of emergency in Torrington on Sunday after severe storms swept through Connecticut overnight, leaving thousands with...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Several CT state parks closed due to Fourth of July storm damage
Three state parks and wildlife management areas in Connecticut are closed due to storm damage after severe storms swept through the state overnight on the Fo...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
‘You can feel the house shaking’: Fourth of July storms damage homes in Bristol, Torrington
Severe thunderstorms swept through Connecticut overnight on the Fourth of July, with winds reaching 60 to 70 miles per hour and leaving more than 70,000 cust...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Experts dig into grave disturbance in CT community. ‘Concerned that some foul play was at issue’
Connecticut's state archaeologist to bring team to dissect hole that is five feet deep, about same wide near Civil War veteran grave
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Defunct Connecticut autism services provider must pay back $710K over Medicaid fraud allegations
Defunct Connecticut autism services provider must pay back $710K over Medicaid fraud allegations
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Outages, trees down as strong storms move through Connecticut
Strong thunderstorms ripped through Connecticut on the Fourth of July, causing damage in multiple towns. At the height of the Eversource outages, there were...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
State police report crash with serious injuries on I-84 East in West Hartford Connecticut State Police troo...
State police report crash with serious injuries on I-84 East in West Hartford Connecticut State Police troopers responded to the crash on Interstate 84 East...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Former CT high school standout, UConn star agrees to one-year deal with Knicks
Former Connecticut high school and UConn star Andre Drummond has signed a free-agent deal with the champions New York Knicks.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
CT passed laws that pushed enslaved people into the Revolutionary War. It could bring freedom.
Connecticut’s 500 Black Revolutionary War soldiers: In 1777, CT passed 2 laws that incentivized slaveowners to send Black soldiers into war
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Martha Stewart, 84, shares incredible throwback photos ahead of milestone birthday
The lifestyle mogul reflected on the Connecticut property that inspired her career as she prepares to celebrate her 85th birthday. See the photos.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
AG Tong warns big tech that hooking kids on addictive online apps is illegal in Connecticut
AG Tong warns big tech that hooking kids on addictive online apps is illegal in Connecticut
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Several state parks, beaches close Friday due to capacity
Connecticut State Parks announced that several parks, recreation areas, and beaches are closed on Friday after reaching capacity. As of 1 p.m., the following...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Follow one of Connecticut’s 500 Black Revolutionary War soldiers
In 1777, Connecticut passed two laws that incentivized slaveowners to send Black soldiers into the Revolutionary War.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
CT exhibition presents unexpected stories of the Revolutionary War
"Connecticut's Revolution" is the largest exhibition the Museum of Connecticut History has installed in decades.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Connecticut's Catholic community remembers beloved priest killed in West Hartford crash
“His gift in my mind was the gift of attention,” David Cinquegrani of the Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center said. That’s how David Cinquegrani...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Mass. woman, 20, arrested after her Tesla hit 120 mph in Connecticut, police say
State police said the vehicle traveled at over 100 mph for more than two miles, with a top speed of 120 mph in “moderate traffic.”
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Day 2 of expected New York heat wave in full effect. Here's the weather forecast. Thursday's sweltering tem...
Thursday's sweltering temperatures are roasting New York City, New Jersey and Connecticut for day two of an expected heat wave.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Regional Water Authority closes $2.4 billion purchase of Aquarion
The South-Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, or RWA, formally closed a deal to purchase Aquarion from Eversource.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
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Bridgeport is in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Region: Connecticut
ZIP Codes
06601, 06602, 06604, 06605, 06606, 06607, 06608, 06610, 06673, 06699
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Torrington declares local state of emergency after storms leave thousands without power
Mayor Molly Spino declared a local state of emergency in Torrington on Sunday after severe storms swept through Connecticut overnight, leaving thousands with...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Several CT state parks closed due to Fourth of July storm damage
Three state parks and wildlife management areas in Connecticut are closed due to storm damage after severe storms swept through the state overnight on the Fo...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
‘You can feel the house shaking’: Fourth of July storms damage homes in Bristol, Torrington
Severe thunderstorms swept through Connecticut overnight on the Fourth of July, with winds reaching 60 to 70 miles per hour and leaving more than 70,000 cust...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Experts dig into grave disturbance in CT community. ‘Concerned that some foul play was at issue’
Connecticut's state archaeologist to bring team to dissect hole that is five feet deep, about same wide near Civil War veteran grave
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Defunct Connecticut autism services provider must pay back $710K over Medicaid fraud allegations
Defunct Connecticut autism services provider must pay back $710K over Medicaid fraud allegations
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Outages, trees down as strong storms move through Connecticut
Strong thunderstorms ripped through Connecticut on the Fourth of July, causing damage in multiple towns. At the height of the Eversource outages, there were...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
State police report crash with serious injuries on I-84 East in West Hartford Connecticut State Police troo...
State police report crash with serious injuries on I-84 East in West Hartford Connecticut State Police troopers responded to the crash on Interstate 84 East...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Former CT high school standout, UConn star agrees to one-year deal with Knicks
Former Connecticut high school and UConn star Andre Drummond has signed a free-agent deal with the champions New York Knicks.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
CT passed laws that pushed enslaved people into the Revolutionary War. It could bring freedom.
Connecticut’s 500 Black Revolutionary War soldiers: In 1777, CT passed 2 laws that incentivized slaveowners to send Black soldiers into war
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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