Hi. I'm Rich Kirby and have been writing hyperlocal news for the Hudson Valley and southern Connecticut areas since 2010. Currently covering Danbury, Ridgefield, Newtown, Wilton, Brookfield and state news. Please don't hesitate to hit me up with any story ideas or tips. My email is rich.kirby@patch.com. Thanks for reading!
From Santa’s Workshop to ice carving and glowing parks, Connecticut’s Dec. 12–14 weekend is filled with festive family events.
Newtown police ask residents for video or sightings of a man on a black bicycle near Mile Hill South on Dec. 9.
The 2025 CRAZIES Awards were celebrated at Foxwoods Resort on Monday night.
Brookfield firefighters managed two simultaneous fires Tuesday, displacing residents but causing no injuries, officials said.
CTDOT inspection data shows most Wilton bridges in good condition, though several span features with fair ratings.
The upcoming winter weather is drawing the curtain a little bit early for golf at Richter this season.
Ridgefield school board limits initial meeting public comment to 30 minutes, approves PTA gifts, a new course and budget transfers.
If you’re looking for a place to celebrate New Year’s Eve, there are plenty of places to toast 2026 in Connecticut.
Connecticut DPH urges residents to get flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines as regional respiratory illnesses rise.
Brookfield beat St. Joseph 6–3 in the Class M semifinal Monday, advancing to the state final behind a strong defensive effort.
The Tigers lost to Cheshire in the Class L semifinals in a bitterly cold contest Monday night.
A federal judge vacated the Trump Administration’s freeze on wind energy permits after a challenge led by AGs in CT and other states.
Newtown Legislative Council declines Wi-Fi grant, backs 6% water rate hike, reviews capital plan and approves 2026 meeting dates.
CTDOT data shows most Ridgefield bridges in good condition, but one key span carries just a "fair" rating.
Wilton police say two men face charges in unrelated cases involving an abandoned boat and a home improvement payment dispute.
More than 400 attend Brookfield’s holiday tree lighting and Santa fire truck parade at Brookfield Village.
Dawn Marie Savo Appointed Wilton’s New Chief Financial Officer After Regional Search
There are about 2,500 reported norovirus outbreaks a year, according to the CDC.
Newtown Police responded to tree strikes, hit-and-runs, school traffic crashes, and several collisions in early December.
Newtown P&Z denies two Mount Pleasant zoning proposals, approves 67-unit 8-30g project, and continues hearings on other developments.
