Brookfield’s beleaguered schools superintendent fired from his job
Brookfield Schools Superintendent Tony Bivona was fired from his job Thursday night. In a unanimous 6-0 vote _ one member recused himself from the proceedings _ the Board of Education voted to...
View ArticleRainy days in store for Danbury
Residents prepare for the second rainy weekend in a row for Danbury. Rain could begin as early as 3:00 p.m. on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. The large storm will begin after...
View ArticleDrive-thru flu shots in Danbury
Flu season is approaching and on Saturday residents can get flu shots, while sitting in their car. Doctors Express will be providing a drive-thru flu clinic for people who are on the run and don’t have...
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Teen reported missing from Danbury
A Silver Alert has been issued for Amanda Elizabeth Moore, 16, of Danbury. She has been categorized as an endangered runaway. Amanda Elizabeth Moore, 16, has been reported missing from Danbury. Moore...
View ArticleCollision investigated on I-84 in Danbury, injuries unknown
Update at 6:45 p.m. A woman driving a Toyota Camry in the far right lane of Interstate 84 near Exit 5 at 3:32 p.m. suffered a right rear tire blow out, forcing her to spin onto the right shoulder of...
View ArticleThree-car collision ties up traffic on I-84 Sunday afternoon
A three-car collision occurred in the westbound side of Interstate 84 near Exit 5 in Danbury at 3:17 p.m. Sunday after one vehicle hit the car in front of her from behind, forcing that car to collide...
View ArticlePassenger suffers back injury in I-84 three-car crash
State police investigated a three-car collision on the eastbound side of Interstate 84 west of Exit 5 just before 3 p.m. that required a passenger in one of the vehicles to be taken by ambulance to...
View ArticleI-84 Newtown nightime lane closures
Drivers can expect lane closures on I-84 in Newtown for nighttime road work. The lane closures will effect both Eastbound and Westbound traffic between exits 9 and 10. Work will begin on Wednesday and...
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Columbus Day Parade boosts Italian pride in Bethel
Gaetano Russotti drove from Danbury to Bethel on Monday, his car sporting an “Italia” bumper sticker, proud to celebrate his Italian heritage at the town’s annual Columbus Day Parade. “I love Italy...
View ArticlePolice; Danbury man threatens with butter knife
Two Danbury men have been charged with attempted assault in the second degree, after they pulled knives out on a man. At 1:30 a.m. Monday morning, Danbury police were flagged down by the victim saying...
View ArticleRain in store for Danbury this week
Danbury residents should expect rain throughout this week, as a large storm system moves toward the area. While heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected for Thursday, there will also be a chance of...
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Drunken plane bandit arrested in Danbury
The Bethel man who drunkenly took a joyride in a plane stolen from the Danbury airport drew national attention in 2005. Contributed photo of Philippe Patricio in 2006, who was accused of stealing an...
View ArticleMotorcycle accident on Popple Swamp Road in Washington
UPDATE: An injured female from the motorcycle accident is reportedly being transported to Danbury Hospital complaining of back pain. UPDATE: State police confirmed a motorcycle accident has taken place...
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Sit, Stay, Drink in Danbury
WRKI I-95 DJ Pam Brooks and Bruce Caplin, owner of The 10 Minute Dog, will be the celebrity bartenders at a fundraiser at Two Steps Downtown Grille, 5 Ives St. in Danbury, from 6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday,...
View ArticleHazardous weather alert for Danbury
A weather alert has been issued to the Danbury area for possible flooding for the next two days. While today will only have a 40 percent chance of rain, the night will bring one to two inches of rain,...
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Rabid skunk bites 5 horses in Southbury
Southbury animal control is urging livestock and pet owners to vaccinate their animals, as an additional three skunks have tested positive for rabies this past week. A skunk climbs the stairs to a...
View ArticleDanbury High student seriously hurt after jumping from parking garage
A 16-year-old girl was seriously injured early Wednesday morning after jumping from the fourth floor of the Danbury Hospital parking garage, police said. The teen was treated at Danbury Hospital and...
View ArticleKent Road in New Milford reopens after accident
Police confirmed that Kent Road in New Milford has been reopened after being closed in both directions following a three-car accident at about 7:50 p.m. Wednesday night. The accident was reported in...
View ArticleNew Milford woman charged with prostitution in Danbury
Danbury police officers, in a joint effort with the Special Investigations Division, arrested a New Milford woman on a prostitution charge Wednesday afternoon. In response to numerous complaints of...
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Rain brings problems for Danbury morning commute
Heavy bands of rain of Danbury and surrounding towns this morning. Photo from the National Weather Service. Bands of heavy rain over Danbury and surrounding towns will make for dangerous driving...
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