Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
Good morning, Norwalk.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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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