Norwalk
Morning News
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Norwalk. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Former NBC Connecticut anchor Heidi Voight returned to radio as she filled in on local newscasts at WTIC (Farmington-based) since Dec. 22, and she said she is working on exciting projects for 2026. The Hour
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday night, the Norwalk Board of Education swore in four new members at Concord Street School and elected Howard White as chair in a 6-4 vote. White acknowledged past budget challenges as the board prepares for a joint meeting with the City Council Finance Committee today at 6 p.m. Nancy On Norwalk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Lamont said the state's health insurance registration may extend beyond Jan. 31 into early March at the Capitol — federal subsidy uncertainty remains. Residents can reapply and update their coverage through Access Health CT. The Hour
- ➤ Connecticut’s new law fines drug makers who raise generic prices over inflation—effective Jan. 1 and now facing federal legal review from a national distributor group; state data from 2022 to 2023 showed these medications had the highest spending jump. Connecticut Public
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UConn forward Sarah Strong was named the 2025 USA 3x3 Female Athlete of the Year by USA Basketball after competing at the FIBA 3x3 World Cup last summer — she now leads her team in key stats this season. The Hour
- ➤ Jana El Alfy, the UConn reserve center, missed Wednesday’s game against St. John’s in Hartford after she suffered a concussion in Monday’s practice — coach Geno Auriemma said she is needed for the contest with Notre Dame in two weeks. The Hour
- ➤ UConn freshman Braylon Mullins scored a career-high 24 points and hit six 3-pointers as his team overcame an 11-point deficit to win 103-98 in overtime against Providence on Jan. 7 at Amica Mutual Pavilion (key game). The Hour
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Guys and Dolls - In Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Norwalk Symphony Society — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a captivating performance of the classic musical with live musicians and talented soloists.
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