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GOVERNOR LAMONT PROPOSES CREATING LOAN PROGRAM FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS TARGETED BY TRUMP ADMINISTRATION

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that in response to the Trump administration’s recent overhaul of the federal student loan system, which will significantly impact the ability of many students to obtain low-interest federal loans covering the costs of graduate degree programs, he has submitted legislation to the Connecticut General Assembly that will establish the Connecticut Supplemental Graduate Student Loan Program. The goal of this state-funded program aims to ensure that students in Connecticut seeking graduate degrees continue to have access to low-interest loans that cover their tuition, especially those seeking nursing, social work, and physical therapy graduate degrees, which are among the professions that will be particularly impacted by the recent federal changes. “For decades, lower and…

Bridgeport

8/25 Crash

Feb 14, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

One man was injured when rear-ended on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 1D. 2026-02-14@1:19pm-- #Bridgeport CT

Norwalk

Parking Garage Fire

Feb 14, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Firefighters on the scene of a fire in the stairwell at the Maritime Parking Garage on North Water Street. 2026-02-14@12:55pm-- #Norwalk CT

Bridgeport

Today’s Car Fire

Feb 13, 2026 Alex

Report of a car fire on Surf Avenue in Bridgeport. Firefighters are on scene and the fire is out at this time.

Trumbull

Chimney Fire

Feb 13, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Trumbull Firefighters are at a chimney fire on McGuire Road. 2026-02-13@7:01pm #Trumbull CT

Stratford

Basement Fire

Feb 12, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Stratford Firefighters are on Van Street for a structure fire. Everyone made it out safely, no reported injuries. The fire marshal called to investigate the cause of the fire. 2026-02-12@6:44pm -- #Stratford CT #ctfire #stratfordnews

Norwalk

Norwalk Patrol Officers Arrest Suspect in Early Morning Stabbing

Feb 12, 2026 Alex

NORWALK, CT — Norwalk Patrol Officers arrested a suspect following a stabbing reported early Wednesday morning near 125 South Main Street. Police were dispatched at 12:29 a.m. on February 12, 2026, after receiving a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim who stated he had been stabbed in the upper left chest area, just below the collarbone, and that his cell phone had been stolen during the incident. The victim was transported by ambulance to Norwalk Hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Officers broadcast a description of the suspect and reviewed surveillance footage from nearby businesses. Based on the information gathered, police located the suspect in the area of Grove Street. The suspect, identified…

Westport

Westport Police Department Makes Arrest in Connection with Coleytown Elementary School Threat

Feb 12, 2026 Alex

(Westport, CT) The Westport Police Department announces the arrest of Christopher Iannacone, aged 29, of Southbury, Connecticut in connection with a November 2025 threat made against Coleytown Elementary School. On Monday, November 3, 2025, at approximately 7:34am, the Fairfield County Regional Dispatch Center received a text to 9-1-1 message conveying an apparent threat to Coleytown Elementary School, located at 65 Easton Road. This text message read, “I’ll blow up Coleytown Elementary School.” This resulted in the start of the school day being delayed by two hours, the re-routing of inbound school buses as well as the evacuation of all those that had been on site at the time the threat was received. Westport, Fairfield and Norwalk Police Department explosive detection…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport Man Accused of Attempted Murder Returned After Border Arrest

Feb 12, 2026 Alex

A city man who was captured at the Canadian border after attempting to shoot and kill his ex-wife on the East End in December was brought back to Bridgeport Wednesday. Joao Victor Borges-DeQueiroz, 33, of Bridgeport was arraigned in front of Judge Charles Stango at Bridgeport Superior Court on charges that included Criminal Attempt Murder, Criminal Attempt Assault in the First Degree, Unlawful Restraint in the First Degree, Stalking in the Second Degree, Assault in the Third Degree and Carrying Pistol Without a Permit. Judge Stango increased his bond from $1 million to $2 million. Borges-DeQueiroz hid in the trunk of his ex-wife's car in the early morning of December 23rd, 2025. He then pushed down the rear seat and…

State News

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG STATEMENT FOLLOWING MEETING WITH CONCIERGE MANAGEMENT

Feb 11, 2026 Alex

(Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong released the following statement after concluding a meeting with senior leadership of JRK Property Holdings, the California-based real estate investment company that manages Concierge Apartments in Rocky Hill. “Earlier today I had a direct, frank and honest conversation with JRK Property senior leadership and decision makers and did not hold back. I made it crystal clear that JRK must develop and implement a plan to ensure that this never happens again, and do all that they can to make it right for impacted tenants and their family. The focus of this conversation was on the health and safety of residents, and I was absolutely clear that JRK must get residents back into their…