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Governor Lamont and Commissioner Russell-Tucker salute Vedant Rakesh Kansara of Farmington and Suchita Srinivasan of Cheshire as 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars. This prestigious honor recognizes their outstanding achievements in academics, arts, and career education.

General Motors has agreed to pay $220 million for selling drivers' private data without consent. The settlement will ensure GM must obtain explicit permission from consumers before collecting or sharing their driving data.

The Fairfield Arts Commission is seeking theme suggestions for the Artistic Visions Challenge. Submissions are open until November 15, and the winner will receive a $50 e-gift card.

Teens in grades 6-12 can enjoy various programs this November, from homework helpers to creative art activities. Registration is required for some events, so be sure to check the schedule.

Bridgeport Police arrested three individuals and seized four illegal firearms in Operation Wood Island. The operation aims to address crime around Wood Park in response to public complaints.

Today's vehicle fire was hosted by Bridgeport at Golden Rod and Main Street. Firefighters quickly took care of it.

Expect delays due to this crash on Route 8/25 southbound near Exit 1D. No word on injuries

There were no reported injuries when a pickup truck hit a parked car on Ashton Street, pushing it into traffic on Madison Avenue. The pickup continued into a home in the 2400 block of Madison Avenue. There were no reported injuries.

Two burglaries today in Bridgeport, one at 11:30 AM at the 100 block of Birdseye Street, a commercial building. At 1:30 PM a residential building at the 700 block of Ogden Street was also burglarized. Police are investigating at this time.

The Run the Sound 5K Halloween Edition takes place this Saturday at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, CT. Registration is open at 9:30 AM, with the race beginning at 11:00 AM.

A person was shot at the corner of Success Ave and Caanan Road in Bridgeport. They were reported to have self transported to the hospital and their condition is unknown at this time. A person was also struck on a dirtbike also at Success Ave.

A person with a gunshot wound to the back was found on Yaremich Drive in Bridgeport. Police responded at approximately 1:19 PM after ShotSpotter reported 17 rounds fired in the 1300 block of Reservoir Avenue and six rounds fired in the 70 block of Alba Avenue.

A United Illuminated worker reportedly suffered an electric shock at 430 John Street today. Unconfirmed reports indicate the worker’s injuries were not serious. No further details have been confirmed.

A crash with injuries and delays on I-95 southbound near exit 27.

We don't know whether it is an arrest or accident, but on I-95 Southbound by Exit 27 two lanes are closed to traffic. There are several state police that pulled over a van, but no other details are confirmed at this time.

Attorney General Tong opposes a $25 million rate hike by Connecticut Water Company, suggesting it is unjustified and would raise customer rates by more than 18%. His brief identifies $19 million in excessive charges and improper cost allocations to ratepayers.

Westport will hold its Halloween Parade on October 28 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Expect road closures in the downtown area during this popular event.

Stratford Police are investigating after a person was shot on Mill Pond Circle. No further details are available at this time.

A 30-year-old Bridgeport man is in critical condition after police found him shot multiple times inside a car on Edwards Street near Reservoir Avenue shortly before midnight Friday. Officers applied a potentially lifesaving tourniquet before he was taken to St. Vincent’s Hospital

Senators Blumenthal and Hawley are demanding Google respond to concerns over A.I. products impacting students' academic success and mental wellbeing. Reports indicate that A.I. usage is linked to lower test scores and troubling behavioral consequences.