Trumbull News: Structure Fire
7:47pm--#Trumbull CT-- Firefighters on scene of a structure fire at 111333 Avalon Gates now known as The Royce at Trumbull. This report is made possible by:
Hartford – Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) and Deputy Senate Republican President Pro Tempore Kevin Witkos (R-Canton) are applauding the state Senate’s passage of a bill that removes barriers to employment by reforming the state’s occupational license laws. Senate Bill 191 phases out occupational licenses for jobs that don’t have educational or professional prerequisites. Currently, Connecticut has many occupational licenses workers are required to pay a fee to obtain even for certain occupations that have no educational or certification requirement. In these cases, such licenses amount to a fee on an occupation. This bill removes barriers to employment while still maintaining health and safety protections for consumers. “Here in Connecticut, we need to create more pathways to…
Bridgeport News: Man In His Home Hit By Bullet That Came Through His Window
2:02am--#Bridgeport CT-- A man minding his own business in his home was hit in the arm by a bullet that came in through his window on Priscilla Street. He was hit in the elbow and was talking with paramedics at the scene. Police are investigating. If you would like to continue receiving these live reports as they are happening, please support our efforts by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/doingitlocal or a one time donation at: https://www.paypal.me/DoingItLocal
Bridgeport News: Multiple People Shot
1:38am--#Bridgeport CT-- At least two people were shot at the intersection of Alpine and East Main Street. Two were driven to the hospital in by private vehicles. There were reports of a third shooting victim at the scene but I could not confirm that.
Stratford News: Car Hits Utility Pole
1:09am--#Stratford CT-- Report of a car hitting a utility pole in front of Two Road Brewery at 1700 Stratford Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Trumbull News: Crash Leads To Foot Pursuit and Manhunt
12:02pm--#Trumbull CT-- #Bridgeport CT--There was a crash a Frenchtown Road and two of the occupants from one of the cars fled. One person is in custody and another is still at large in the Lakeside/Frenchtown Road area. K-9 from Bridgeport on the way! This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Fight Leaves One Unconscious
9:47pm--#Fairfield CT-- Multiple calls for a fight that left one person unconscious at the Crave Restaurant at 51 Sanford Street. Police and EMS on the way. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Naked Woman In Black Rock
9:25pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a woman walking in middle of the road in the 800 block of Gilman Street near Sailors Lane taking off her clothes confirmed by police on scene. She may be on narcotics, EMS on the way. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Road Rage Chase Ends In Assault
7:50pm--#Fairfield CT-- A chase due to road rage ends with a flat tire at Johnson and Chambers Street and one person grabbing the other by the throat and assaulting the other driver. Police on scene calling for EMS. This news report is made possible by:
UNANIMOUS PASSAGE OF BILL TO IMPROVE EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA
#Bridgeport CT--Senator Marilyn Moore (D-Bridgeport) celebrated the unanimous, bipartisan passage of a bill on Wednesday that will ensure special education teachers are trained to identify and address dyslexia. House Bill 7254 aims to improve the quality of education received by students with dyslexia by requiring special education teachers to complete a course of study and have supervised practicum hours in the detection and recognition of students who have dyslexia. “Children with dyslexia deserve a proper education, but that can’t happen unless they are first properly diagnosed. There are too many cases where children in our school systems aren’t receiving the help they deserve because of misdiagnosis. It’s frustrating for the teacher, for the parent, and most importantly it’s…