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Local News Powered By: 94.1FM WLAD & 98Q WDAQ-FM en-us HVAC Company Opens Danbury Location, Plans Hiring /local-news-stories/535ecf0dd1b2631cb3c8ae5846336b9b Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:08:53 -0500 /local-news-stories/535ecf0dd1b2631cb3c8ae5846336b9b ENCON Heating and Air Conditioning is opening a Danbury location and says it expects to add about 100 employees over the next year. The company says 20 to 25 of those jobs could go to people in the Greater Danbury area. It is seeking technicians, mechanics, installers and apprentices. The new location will serve Danbury and surrounding towns. A grand opening is planned for October 19. ]]> Connecticut Officials Urge Storm Preparations /local-news-stories/e755d565be5072be5a5a312a721ccaf7 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:06:58 -0500 /local-news-stories/e755d565be5072be5a5a312a721ccaf7 Connecticut officials are urging residents to prepare for a nor’easter expected to bring rain, strong winds and possible coastal flooding this weekend. State emergency officials say winds could disrupt power. Towns are clearing drains and preparing response crews. Residents are advised to secure outdoor items, charge phones and have food, water and medications on hand. Officials also warn drivers to stay out of flooded roads. ]]> Driver Caught After Newtown Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer /local-news-stories/be9e87d6f0b858672ea0c67d203ddc9e Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:06:57 -0500 /local-news-stories/be9e87d6f0b858672ea0c67d203ddc9e Newtown police say a driver fled on foot after a crash involving a sedan and a tractor-trailer Thursday morning on Route 25 near Simm Lane. Officers found the driver in a nearby neighborhood. Police say the driver was treated at a hospital for injuries from the crash, then taken into custody. Both vehicles had to be towed. The road was closed for just over an hour. ]]> Eversource Positions Crews Ahead of Weekend Nor'easter /local-news-stories/edbdd5ac3d35187e1a80d93e57b11ab4 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:04:43 -0500 /local-news-stories/edbdd5ac3d35187e1a80d93e57b11ab4 Eversource is positioning hundreds of line and tree crews across Connecticut ahead of a nor’easter expected this weekend. The utility says strong winds could bring down branches and power lines, causing outages. Residents should stay clear of fallen wires and report them to 911. Eversource also urges customers to charge their phones and stock up on storm supplies. Outages can be reported at Eversource dot com or by calling 800-286-2000. ]]> Connecticut Earns Top Grade in Digital Government Survey /local-news-stories/c1c157412d41de53e1dede3bb167fdd0 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:02:42 -0500 /local-news-stories/c1c157412d41de53e1dede3bb167fdd0 Connecticut has earned an A in the 2026 Digital States Survey, up from an A-minus two years ago. It is one of 11 states to receive the top grade. The Center for Digital Government evaluates how states use technology to improve services and operations. Connecticut also received an award for coordinating technology work across state agencies. State officials say that work includes easier access to online services and stronger cybersecurity. ]]> Connecticut Selects Three Solar Projects in Regional Energy Deal /local-news-stories/9dc8c2ab5a335400e3f7c0527337013e Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:02:41 -0500 /local-news-stories/9dc8c2ab5a335400e3f7c0527337013e Connecticut has selected three solar projects in New Hampshire and Maine to supply the state with 63 megawatts of electricity. Massachusetts and Rhode Island joined the regional selection, which totals more than 100 megawatts. State officials say Connecticut’s share could generate the equivalent of the annual electricity use of more than 22,000 homes. The projects must begin delivering power by the end of 2032. ]]> Danbury Man Accused of Driving Drunk With Children in Car /local-news-stories/5ead126024f9139914fbf130ba7738b1 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:04:35 -0500 /local-news-stories/5ead126024f9139914fbf130ba7738b1 A Danbury man faces a felony charge in New York after state police say he drove drunk on Interstate 84 with his eight year old and one year old children in the car. Troopers stopped 35 year old Edber Chamba for speeding in Southeast. Police say a breath test showed a blood alcohol level of point-one-six, twice New York’s legal limit. The children were released to a sober adult. Chamba was released on bail pending a court hearing. ]]> Federal Marshals Track Former Connecticut Official in Greece /local-news-stories/99226c78dc1d063a5fa14f3bd4c25993 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:02:24 -0500 /local-news-stories/99226c78dc1d063a5fa14f3bd4c25993 Federal authorities are searching for former Connecticut school construction official Kosta Diamantis after he missed his sentencing hearing and fled to Greece. A jury convicted him last year of bribery, extortion, conspiracy and lying to investigators. The U.S. Marshals Service says it has a warrant and is working with the FBI to locate him. Diamantis holds Greek citizenship and has said he wants to return to the United States. ]]> Danbury Fire Victim's Death Ruled Accidental /local-news-stories/ef0e21188479ae273ac41cbfa2ad2a2b Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:44 -0500 /local-news-stories/ef0e21188479ae273ac41cbfa2ad2a2b The state medical examiner says 63 year old Sanjay Patel died from complications of smoke inhalation after a September 14th house fire on West Lake Shore Drive in Danbury. Heart disease was also listed as a contributing condition, and his death was ruled accidental. Firefighters rescued Patel from the home and took him to Danbury Hospital, where he later died. The fire marshal is still investigating what caused the blaze. ]]> Middlebury Registrar Sues Town Over Election Pay /local-news-stories/e0ac5a03efc1e0c3a1b37717b77064a1 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:44 -0500 /local-news-stories/e0ac5a03efc1e0c3a1b37717b77064a1 Middlebury’s Democratic registrar of voters is suing the town for 992 dollars he says he’s owed for working two elections. Francis Barton Junior says registrars should receive hourly pay for election work in addition to their annual stipend. First Selectman Jennifer Mahr says that hourly pay was not authorized under the town charter or budget. The town offered Barton a settlement, but he rejected it. Barton says he is also owed for a third election. ]]>


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Local News Powered By: 94.1FM WLAD & 98Q WDAQ-FM en-us Danbury Man Accused of Driving Drunk With Children in Car /local-news-stories/5ead126024f9139914fbf130ba7738b1 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:04:35 -0500 /local-news-stories/5ead126024f9139914fbf130ba7738b1 A Danbury man faces a felony charge in New York after state police say he drove drunk on Interstate 84 with his eight year old and one year old children in the car. Troopers stopped 35 year old Edber Chamba for speeding in Southeast. Police say a breath test showed a blood alcohol level of point-one-six, twice New York’s legal limit. The children were released to a sober adult. Chamba was released on bail pending a court hearing. ]]> Federal Marshals Track Former Connecticut Official in Greece /local-news-stories/99226c78dc1d063a5fa14f3bd4c25993 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:02:24 -0500 /local-news-stories/99226c78dc1d063a5fa14f3bd4c25993 Federal authorities are searching for former Connecticut school construction official Kosta Diamantis after he missed his sentencing hearing and fled to Greece. A jury convicted him last year of bribery, extortion, conspiracy and lying to investigators. The U.S. Marshals Service says it has a warrant and is working with the FBI to locate him. Diamantis holds Greek citizenship and has said he wants to return to the United States. ]]> Danbury Fire Victim's Death Ruled Accidental /local-news-stories/ef0e21188479ae273ac41cbfa2ad2a2b Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:44 -0500 /local-news-stories/ef0e21188479ae273ac41cbfa2ad2a2b The state medical examiner says 63 year old Sanjay Patel died from complications of smoke inhalation after a September 14th house fire on West Lake Shore Drive in Danbury. Heart disease was also listed as a contributing condition, and his death was ruled accidental. Firefighters rescued Patel from the home and took him to Danbury Hospital, where he later died. The fire marshal is still investigating what caused the blaze. ]]> Middlebury Registrar Sues Town Over Election Pay /local-news-stories/e0ac5a03efc1e0c3a1b37717b77064a1 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:44 -0500 /local-news-stories/e0ac5a03efc1e0c3a1b37717b77064a1 Middlebury’s Democratic registrar of voters is suing the town for 992 dollars he says he’s owed for working two elections. Francis Barton Junior says registrars should receive hourly pay for election work in addition to their annual stipend. First Selectman Jennifer Mahr says that hourly pay was not authorized under the town charter or budget. The town offered Barton a settlement, but he rejected it. Barton says he is also owed for a third election. ]]> Man Found Dead in Danbury Pool /local-news-stories/f3b5f76d914394980ad29babdd472e2f Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:58:27 -0500 /local-news-stories/f3b5f76d914394980ad29babdd472e2f An elderly man was found dead in a swimming pool on Stadley Rough Road in Danbury Wednesday morning. City officials say emergency crews were called to the residential street around nine o’clock for a report of an unresponsive person. Officers found the man and pronounced him dead. Officials say the incident appears isolated. The state medical examiner will determine the cause of death as the investigation continues. ]]> Connecticut Offers Health Insurance Tax Credit to Small Businesses /local-news-stories/5335dbee2427c746e01b4c92aa549684 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:56:26 -0500 /local-news-stories/5335dbee2427c746e01b4c92aa549684 Connecticut small businesses can now get a state tax credit for helping employees buy health insurance. Businesses with 50 or fewer workers may qualify for up to one thousand dollars per employee each year for two years. To qualify, employers must contribute to an individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement through Access Health CT’s BusinessPlus platform. Employees can use that money to choose a plan through the state marketplace. Details are at AccessHealthCT.com/BusinessPlus. ]]> Red Cross Seeks Volunteers as Fairfield County Flood Recovery Continues /local-news-stories/ee52676c1321edf0f2e2eb5a29a1d950 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:56:26 -0500 /local-news-stories/ee52676c1321edf0f2e2eb5a29a1d950 The Red Cross says September 13th flooding affected more than one thousand Fairfield County homes. More than 75 volunteers have helped assess damage, deliver meals and distribute cleanup supplies. Residents who need help can call 1-800-RED-CROSS. The organization is seeking more disaster volunteers and will hold a training session October third. No experience is required. Registration is available through the Red Cross. ]]> Newtown Apartment Plan Redrawn Around Breeding Pool /local-news-stories/eed1ea65c4127d8600c84fa9df8eec4e Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:48:22 -0500 /local-news-stories/eed1ea65c4127d8600c84fa9df8eec4e A developer has revised plans for 300 apartments on Route 6 in Newtown after a seasonal breeding pool was found on the property. The pool contains wood frogs, spotted salamanders and fairy shrimp. The developer says construction would stay more than 100 feet from the pool and nearby wetland. Newtown’s wetlands commission will review the revised plan at an October 14th public hearing. The town previously denied the project’s rezoning request, which the developer is challenging in court. ]]> Danbury Man Sentenced in Child Sexual Abuse Material Case /local-news-stories/78849be68abfbbe5014261525c500cd2 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:48:20 -0500 /local-news-stories/78849be68abfbbe5014261525c500cd2 43 year old Justin Prescott of Danbury has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after pleading guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material. Court records show a 10-year sentence was suspended after the prison term, followed by 12 years of probation. State police say they found 93 images and 10 videos on Prescott’s laptop during their investigation. Two other charges were dropped under his plea agreement. ]]> Newtown Approves Horse Trail Crossing Near Wetland /local-news-stories/8e4596c66f9649326fd1138493c9dea6 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:46:28 -0500 /local-news-stories/8e4596c66f9649326fd1138493c9dea6 Newtown’s wetlands commission has approved a new crossing for a horse trail near a swamp. The Newtown Bridle Lands Association needed to reroute part of its trail after losing access to a homeowner’s property. The approved plan uses gravel wrapped in fabric to carry horses across a wet section while avoiding the most sensitive area. The group hopes to have the route ready for its annual riding event in late October. ]]>


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Local News Powered By: 94.1FM WLAD & 98Q WDAQ-FM en-us Connecticut SNAP Benefit Limits Rise Today /local-news-stories/6bd55add0b51b7f8138614a4aa206c47 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:59:30 -0500 /local-news-stories/6bd55add0b51b7f8138614a4aa206c47 Connecticut’s maximum SNAP benefits increase today with the annual cost-of-living adjustment. The monthly maximum rises to $306 for one person and $1,023 for a family of four. Actual payments depend on income and expenses. Meanwhile, expanded federal work rules already in effect require certain adults ages 18 through 64 to meet work, training or volunteer requirements unless exempt. Those who don’t qualify can receive benefits for only three months in a three-year period. ]]> Danbury Driver Gets Eight Years for Fatal Newtown Crash /local-news-stories/348d6adf4baf15f96b0f72023a4d8ace Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:57:17 -0500 /local-news-stories/348d6adf4baf15f96b0f72023a4d8ace 20 year old Alexis Salazar of Danbury will serve eight years in prison for a Newtown crash that killed 19 year old Mary Cordero of Danbury. Salazar was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to manslaughter, evidence tampering and reckless endangerment. Police say the Mustang was traveling more than 89 miles an hour in a 40-mile-an-hour zone before hitting a tree in August 2025. His sentence also includes five years of probation. ]]> Newtown Housing Plan Faces Court Challenges /local-news-stories/6e1c310e86f49ec11408b58b9a241d31 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:57:15 -0500 /local-news-stories/6e1c310e86f49ec11408b58b9a241d31 The developer of Castle Hill Village and Newtown’s Borough Zoning Commission are asking a Danbury court to dismiss homeowners’ objections to the project. The two sides reached a settlement calling for 115 single-family homes near Taunton Pond. Neighbors oppose the development’s impact on the landscape and changes involving a historic trail. The developer says the trail will remain open and nearby land will be preserved. Two separate court challenges could affect the agreement. ]]> Connecticut Expands School Attendance Program /local-news-stories/278067fe08560b6dce1106b2324bf6db Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:55:06 -0500 /local-news-stories/278067fe08560b6dce1106b2324bf6db Connecticut is awarding about $6.2 million to 29 school districts to help improve student attendance. The program sends trained staff and community partners to visit families, identify reasons for absences and connect them with help. A $7 million state allocation also covers training and program support. State education leaders say chronic absenteeism has declined for four straight years, with nearly 35,000 more students attending regularly than in the 2021-2022 school year. ]]> Connecticut Marks Food Waste Prevention Week /local-news-stories/9a15e1563d707b1ac1f307b1efe47544 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:53:14 -0500 /local-news-stories/9a15e1563d707b1ac1f307b1efe47544 Connecticut’s Food Waste Prevention Week continues through Sunday, October 4. State environmental officials say roughly 150,000 tons of edible food goes to waste each year, while more than 560,000 residents face food insecurity. The campaign encourages people to reduce waste, donate surplus food and compost scraps. Residents can volunteer with groups including the Danbury Food Collaborative. A statewide plan to expand food recovery is expected by year’s end. ]]> Connecticut's Seasonal Life Jacket Requirement Begins Today /local-news-stories/56623bdabb6eac1eaba1e178f449f4c6 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:53:13 -0500 /local-news-stories/56623bdabb6eac1eaba1e178f449f4c6 Connecticut’s cold-water boating season begins today. Through May 31, everyone aboard a kayak, canoe, paddleboard or rowboat must wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket. Violators could face a $75 fine. State environmental officials warn cold water can quickly affect someone’s ability to swim, even when the air feels warm. Paddlers should dress for water temperatures, check conditions and tell someone their route and expected return time. ]]> Danbury Railway Museum Plans Pumpkin Patch Train Rides /local-news-stories/36e1cc964aa551a975eb489808245193 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:51:24 -0500 /local-news-stories/36e1cc964aa551a975eb489808245193 The Danbury Railway Museum’s pumpkin patch trains return October 10, running weekends through November 1. Families can ride a vintage train, pick a free pumpkin and enjoy cider and cookies. A haunted caboose is also back. Saturday trips include Storytime Express at 11 and a twilight train at 6:30. The event runs rain or shine at 120 White Street. Children under two ride free. Reservations are recommended at www.danburyrail.org. ]]> Mediterranean Recluse Spiders Documented in Connecticut /local-news-stories/7e68cfd0c5aa830ffb7b0d8572cc3b95 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:07:41 -0500 /local-news-stories/7e68cfd0c5aa830ffb7b0d8572cc3b95 Venomous Mediterranean recluse spiders have been documented in Connecticut for the first time, after residents spotted them for years in an apartment building. State entomologist Gale Ridge identified the species late last year with help from a recluse spider expert. The spiders have since been removed. Ridge says they are timid and generally avoid people. The discovery does not establish that the species is widespread in Connecticut, and how the spiders arrived remains unknown. ]]> Study Finds Most Connecticut Police Chases Called Off Early /local-news-stories/c0da4d147236247985f4d57557dd0ab8 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:07:40 -0500 /local-news-stories/c0da4d147236247985f4d57557dd0ab8 About 80 percent of Connecticut police chases reported last year were called off early, according to a new UConn study. Researchers reviewed 396 pursuits reported by 68 departments. Sixteen percent ended in crashes, and seven percent involved injuries. Study co-author Ken Barone says the cancellation rate suggests officers are weighing risks under stricter statewide rules. Researchers caution that inconsistent reporting and missing information limit the findings. Thirty municipal departments submitted no records. ]]> Race for Catherine Returns to Newtown /local-news-stories/2b8562e3ebc08925164ae876649fd3fe Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:03:53 -0500 /local-news-stories/2b8562e3ebc08925164ae876649fd3fe The sixth annual Race for Catherine returns to Newtown October 11, supporting the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary. The event honors 6 year old Catherine Violet Hubbard, who was killed in the Sandy Hook school shooting. The five-K run and walk starts at nine at Fairfield Hills, following a children’s dash at eight-fifteen. Participants can also join virtually October 9 through 11. The in-person event includes breakfast and adoptable animals. ]]>


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Local News Powered By: 94.1FM WLAD & 98Q WDAQ-FM en-us Danbury Proposes Faster Approval for Fast-Food Restaurants /local-news-stories/38a35c6f96c16bd5ced42d494e45b010 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 03:01:30 -0500 /local-news-stories/38a35c6f96c16bd5ced42d494e45b010 Danbury is considering zoning changes that could speed approval for fast-food restaurants along Mill Plain, Federal and Newtown roads. Under the proposal, chains in those commercial areas could receive administrative approval without a public hearing. Restaurants expected to generate at least 500 car trips a day would still face additional review. The changes would also ease some rules for existing restaurants, including limits tied to the number of tables. The Zoning Commission could vote as early as late October. ]]> Connecticut Police Council Urges Traffic Camera Changes /local-news-stories/002510cbd4d9d7fd440b8683a32bfdd8 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:59:19 -0500 /local-news-stories/002510cbd4d9d7fd440b8683a32bfdd8 Connecticut’s police standards council is recommending changes to the rules for speed and red-light cameras. It wants lawmakers to give people driving leased or rented cars a way to contest tickets. The council also says camera data should stay separate from license plate reader systems and should not be searchable for unrelated investigations. It recommends that towns keep records of who accesses the systems and clearly report how they spend money from fines. The changes for now are recommendations, not new rules. ]]> Southbury Man Gets Probation in Brookfield Shooting Case /local-news-stories/a0968754629d0e051a7f860c677a234d Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:57:22 -0500 /local-news-stories/a0968754629d0e051a7f860c677a234d 67 year old Gerald Rutledge of Southbury has been sentenced to three years of probation in a Brookfield shooting case. He pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree assault and one count of reckless endangerment. The judge also imposed a suspended 364-day jail sentence. The charges stemmed from a January 2025 fight in the Happy Landings parking lot. Two other people were hospitalized with gunshot wounds that police said were not life-threatening. ]]> Danbury Man's Drowning Ruled Accidental /local-news-stories/5b17fdea5923c55aa0623cac4e389ec1 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:55:23 -0500 /local-news-stories/5b17fdea5923c55aa0623cac4e389ec1 The state medical examiner says 89 year old Emilio Plante of Danbury died from an accidental drowning. His body was found September 23 in the swimming pool at his Stadley Rough Road home after a pool cleaner called 911. Plante founded Candlewood Construction and worked as a contractor for 60 years. His obituary says his wife of 66 years died just weeks earlier. A funeral Mass is scheduled for this Thursday at 11 a.m. at Saint Gregory Church in Danbury. ]]> Man Charged in Danbury and New Milford Drug Investigation /local-news-stories/18f8ce06a3011bfed4ee9da2969afaa8 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:55:21 -0500 /local-news-stories/18f8ce06a3011bfed4ee9da2969afaa8 A tip about drug sales led to the arrest of 39 year old Keith Gordon, who police say was living in Danbury and New Milford. Arrest warrants accuse him of selling cocaine from both homes. Police say searches turned up seven grams of cocaine, other pills, scales and packaging materials. Gordon also faces a charge of failing to register his Danbury address with the Deadly Weapon Offender Registry. He was released on bond and is due in Danbury Superior Court October 14. ]]> Bethel Address Listed for Defendant in Cornell Sexual Assault Lawsuit /local-news-stories/dea1ca3886cf5e25fe4c1025da99e10a Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:53:20 -0500 /local-news-stories/dea1ca3886cf5e25fe4c1025da99e10a A Bethel address is listed for one of seven men named in a lawsuit alleging a 2024 sexual assault at Cornell University. Court papers show the complaint was mailed to Diego Sarabia at that address. The woman alleges she was drugged and assaulted at a fraternity house. Tompkins County prosecutors say they are reopening their investigation and plan to present the case to a grand jury. No criminal charges have been filed. ]]> Connecticut Man Charged With Killing Bear After Chicken Attack /local-news-stories/c712d51c4991c59a809c9e46f6d864f8 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:57:11 -0500 /local-news-stories/c712d51c4991c59a809c9e46f6d864f8 A Connecticut man faces a charge after shooting a black bear that killed some of his chickens Friday. State environmental officials say the bear broke into an enclosure, and 39 year old Michael Gero reported seeing it eat a chicken in his yard before he shot it. Gero also told investigators he believed the bear killed his goats last month. He is charged with illegally taking a black bear and is due in court October ninth. ]]> Danbury Starts Fire Explorers Program for Teens /local-news-stories/000444a7aa21491514a3cb24bb796422 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:57:10 -0500 /local-news-stories/000444a7aa21491514a3cb24bb796422 Danbury’s Fire Department has launched a Fire Explorers program for city teenagers ages 14 to 17. Participants will learn about firefighting and emergency medical services while working with firefighters. An open house is set for Saturday, October third, from 10 to two at the Fire Training Facility on Plumtrees Road. ]]> Better Business Bureau Warns of Storm Repair Scams /local-news-stories/68705fd2d7ce21a86743b7de624ae3b0 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:55:10 -0500 /local-news-stories/68705fd2d7ce21a86743b7de624ae3b0 Connecticut’s Better Business Bureau is warning property owners to watch for questionable contractors after the nor’easter. It says homeowners should resist anyone demanding an immediate decision or offering a deal that expires on the spot. Check a contractor’s credentials and get details in writing before agreeing to repairs. The bureau also advises calling your insurer about coverage and keeping receipts. Don’t sign over an insurance check or give a contractor control of your claim. ]]> Two Arrested in Danbury Drug Investigation /local-news-stories/d6868d4ac48411e73829868a300a49c3 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:53:15 -0500 /local-news-stories/d6868d4ac48411e73829868a300a49c3 Danbury police say a monthlong drug investigation led to two arrests last Tuesday. Detectives say they saw 59 year old Patricia Saunders of Danbury make a drug sale in a South Street parking lot. Officers arrested Saunders and 49 year old Ronald Reiske Jr. of Brookfield without incident. A search of Saunders’ Fairfield Ridge home turned up crack cocaine, a scale and a gun, according to police. Saunders faces drug sale and other charges. Reiske faces possession and paraphernalia charges. ]]>


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Local News Powered By: 94.1FM WLAD & 98Q WDAQ-FM en-us Danbury Man Accused of Driving Drunk With Children in Car /local-news-stories/5ead126024f9139914fbf130ba7738b1 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:04:35 -0500 /local-news-stories/5ead126024f9139914fbf130ba7738b1 A Danbury man faces a felony charge in New York after state police say he drove drunk on Interstate 84 with his eight year old and one year old children in the car. Troopers stopped 35 year old Edber Chamba for speeding in Southeast. Police say a breath test showed a blood alcohol level of point-one-six, twice New York’s legal limit. The children were released to a sober adult. Chamba was released on bail pending a court hearing. ]]> Federal Marshals Track Former Connecticut Official in Greece /local-news-stories/99226c78dc1d063a5fa14f3bd4c25993 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:02:24 -0500 /local-news-stories/99226c78dc1d063a5fa14f3bd4c25993 Federal authorities are searching for former Connecticut school construction official Kosta Diamantis after he missed his sentencing hearing and fled to Greece. A jury convicted him last year of bribery, extortion, conspiracy and lying to investigators. The U.S. Marshals Service says it has a warrant and is working with the FBI to locate him. Diamantis holds Greek citizenship and has said he wants to return to the United States. ]]> Danbury Fire Victim's Death Ruled Accidental /local-news-stories/ef0e21188479ae273ac41cbfa2ad2a2b Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:44 -0500 /local-news-stories/ef0e21188479ae273ac41cbfa2ad2a2b The state medical examiner says 63 year old Sanjay Patel died from complications of smoke inhalation after a September 14th house fire on West Lake Shore Drive in Danbury. Heart disease was also listed as a contributing condition, and his death was ruled accidental. Firefighters rescued Patel from the home and took him to Danbury Hospital, where he later died. The fire marshal is still investigating what caused the blaze. ]]> Middlebury Registrar Sues Town Over Election Pay /local-news-stories/e0ac5a03efc1e0c3a1b37717b77064a1 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:44 -0500 /local-news-stories/e0ac5a03efc1e0c3a1b37717b77064a1 Middlebury’s Democratic registrar of voters is suing the town for 992 dollars he says he’s owed for working two elections. Francis Barton Junior says registrars should receive hourly pay for election work in addition to their annual stipend. First Selectman Jennifer Mahr says that hourly pay was not authorized under the town charter or budget. The town offered Barton a settlement, but he rejected it. Barton says he is also owed for a third election. ]]> Man Found Dead in Danbury Pool /local-news-stories/f3b5f76d914394980ad29babdd472e2f Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:58:27 -0500 /local-news-stories/f3b5f76d914394980ad29babdd472e2f An elderly man was found dead in a swimming pool on Stadley Rough Road in Danbury Wednesday morning. City officials say emergency crews were called to the residential street around nine o’clock for a report of an unresponsive person. Officers found the man and pronounced him dead. Officials say the incident appears isolated. The state medical examiner will determine the cause of death as the investigation continues. ]]> Connecticut Offers Health Insurance Tax Credit to Small Businesses /local-news-stories/5335dbee2427c746e01b4c92aa549684 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:56:26 -0500 /local-news-stories/5335dbee2427c746e01b4c92aa549684 Connecticut small businesses can now get a state tax credit for helping employees buy health insurance. Businesses with 50 or fewer workers may qualify for up to one thousand dollars per employee each year for two years. To qualify, employers must contribute to an individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement through Access Health CT’s BusinessPlus platform. Employees can use that money to choose a plan through the state marketplace. Details are at AccessHealthCT.com/BusinessPlus. ]]> Red Cross Seeks Volunteers as Fairfield County Flood Recovery Continues /local-news-stories/ee52676c1321edf0f2e2eb5a29a1d950 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:56:26 -0500 /local-news-stories/ee52676c1321edf0f2e2eb5a29a1d950 The Red Cross says September 13th flooding affected more than one thousand Fairfield County homes. More than 75 volunteers have helped assess damage, deliver meals and distribute cleanup supplies. Residents who need help can call 1-800-RED-CROSS. The organization is seeking more disaster volunteers and will hold a training session October third. No experience is required. Registration is available through the Red Cross. ]]> Newtown Apartment Plan Redrawn Around Breeding Pool /local-news-stories/eed1ea65c4127d8600c84fa9df8eec4e Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:48:22 -0500 /local-news-stories/eed1ea65c4127d8600c84fa9df8eec4e A developer has revised plans for 300 apartments on Route 6 in Newtown after a seasonal breeding pool was found on the property. The pool contains wood frogs, spotted salamanders and fairy shrimp. The developer says construction would stay more than 100 feet from the pool and nearby wetland. Newtown’s wetlands commission will review the revised plan at an October 14th public hearing. The town previously denied the project’s rezoning request, which the developer is challenging in court. ]]> Danbury Man Sentenced in Child Sexual Abuse Material Case /local-news-stories/78849be68abfbbe5014261525c500cd2 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:48:20 -0500 /local-news-stories/78849be68abfbbe5014261525c500cd2 43 year old Justin Prescott of Danbury has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after pleading guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material. Court records show a 10-year sentence was suspended after the prison term, followed by 12 years of probation. State police say they found 93 images and 10 videos on Prescott’s laptop during their investigation. Two other charges were dropped under his plea agreement. ]]> Newtown Approves Horse Trail Crossing Near Wetland /local-news-stories/8e4596c66f9649326fd1138493c9dea6 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:46:28 -0500 /local-news-stories/8e4596c66f9649326fd1138493c9dea6 Newtown’s wetlands commission has approved a new crossing for a horse trail near a swamp. The Newtown Bridle Lands Association needed to reroute part of its trail after losing access to a homeowner’s property. The approved plan uses gravel wrapped in fabric to carry horses across a wet section while avoiding the most sensitive area. The group hopes to have the route ready for its annual riding event in late October. ]]>

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