Waterbury News

A Litchfield pair, charged in connection with the robbery of aPeople's Bankbranch at the Mountview Plaza Saturday afternoon, allegedly used disguises and diversion tactics to veer officers from their trail, according to police officials.

The problem with education in Connecticut is income inequality, not teacher quality.

The following was submitted by John M. Dooley IV, communications specialist for the House Republicans.

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy 's education aid proposal shapes up as a $2.65 million bonanza for city schools, the city's legislative delegation said Thursday.

Even the most ardent political debate fan might be overwhelmed at some of the most famous debates in American history.

Police reported on Feb. 6 at approximately 5:33 p.m. officers responded to 63 Galpin St.

In a busy weekend for police, officers made arrests in burglary, larceny and domestic-related cases.

Brookfield municipal officials had a new Town Controller on Monday to replace departing Town Controller Jay Wahlberg.

A Danbury woman is facing credit card theft charges after police said she was involved in making fraudulent transactions on a friend's debit card.

Waterbury's Palace Theater will go green Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10 and 11, when everyone's favorite ogre comes to town for three performances of "Shrek the Musical." The show is based on the story and characters from William Steig 's book, as well as the first chapter of the DreamWorks Animation "Shrek" film series.

DISTURBANCE ENDS IN ARREST Dominic Wells, 23, 20 Washington St., and Ricky Wells, 26, 67 Nancy Lane, both of Naugatuck, were each charged with a breach of peace on Feb.

A group of 19-year-olds are facing charges this week after police said they were caught at a party.

Ralph Minervino had to shout last week over the thumps and thuds of crews removing asbestos from the shell of his burned-out industrial building.

State Sen. Andrew Roraback, R-Goshen, is scheduled to appear with former lawmaker Sam Caligiuri on Tuesday in what many expect will be an endorsement of Roraback's bid for the 5th District congressional seat.

Furniture manufacturer Troutman Chair has shipped a dozen of its rocking chairs to a Connecticut hospital for a study on whether rocking helps patients recover from surgery.

Waterbury, Conn. - Waterbury's Fire Chief David Martin says calls will still be answered quickly out of their station on North Main Street, but change is happening at the station as of Monday.

Shrek , the animated movie, brought a fresh view to fairy tales like Beauty and the Beast and the Swan Princess, replete with famous characters and humor.

The Waterbury branch of the Metro-North rail corridor has a lot of room for improvement, in fact about $400 million worth.

This is a city with a lot to be proud of: The rich ethnic heritage of its citizens, the valor of its veterans, its diverse neighborhoods.

I'm not sure whether it proves that fame is a fleeting bauble or that senescence has its cold, withered claw on my marbles, but the other day I could not remember any details of the 2006 "macaca" controversy.