Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Norwalk. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters used cold-water rescue suits and ropes to free a swan whose feet were frozen in ice on the Norwalk River Tuesday; the bird was taken to a veterinarian center and is doing well, with plans for release once it regains strength. Connecticut Public
- ➤ AAA advises drivers to check their car batteries during the cold snap as batteries need 30 percent more power at 32 degrees and lose much capacity when it reaches zero; drivers with batteries older than three years should have them tested at a repair shop. The Hour
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Nothing Bundt Cakes is set to open a bakery in Norwalk at Marshall’s Plaza, 390 Westport Ave. The chain, which will be its third in Connecticut after Stamford and West Hartford, will offer bundt cakes, bundtlets, and bundtinis. The Hour
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The UConn men's basketball team clinched a 92-60 win over Xavier on Feb. 3 at PeoplesBank Arena, marking its 18th consecutive win as Silas Demary Jr. led with 17 points and eight assists — the team now readies for a Big East clash with St. John's Friday night. 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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The Unbeatable Tex Mex
8:00 p.m. — La Bonita — Check venue for ticket prices — Experience an exciting night filled with Tex Mex music and culture.
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Valentine Love Party
7-12 p.m. — La Bonita Latin Fusion Lounge — $33.92-$55.12 — Celebrate love with Tex Mex music and fun at La Bonita.
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Wilmer Manga Concert
8 PM — La Bonita — Ticket Prices Vary — Enjoy a night of Latin music with the talented Wilmer Manga.
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After-Hours Tour & Wine Reception at Lockwood-Mathews Mansion
4-6:30 p.m. — Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum — Ticket price includes educational tour with complimentary snacks & beverages — Explore a historic mansion after hours and enjoy a private wine and cheese reception.
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