Norwalk
Morning News
Friday, April 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Norwalk. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Costco is piloting automated checkout stations that will process orders in about 8 seconds at its Norwalk location, with employees pre-scanning items to improve traffic flow + generate positive member feedback as shared by CFO Gary Millerchip. The Hour
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School has named Jules Douge acting principal following Yesenia Paredes's departure. Douge previously served as assistant principal at West Rocks Middle School. The Hour
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A list of 25 standout players for the 2026 CIAC girls lacrosse season was released, showing key achievements and upcoming college plans. The report highlights athletes from Darien and Wilton among others — detailing stats like record goals and All-State honors from last season. The Hour
- ➤ The 2026 CIAC softball season starts Saturday, April 4 with key games such as Darien versus Foran at 11 a.m. Teams face coaching shifts — Masuk names Emily Woznick head coach after Leigh Barone stepped down after ten years. The Hour
- ➤ The GametimeCT Baseball Top 10 Poll ranks Lyman Hall at No. 1 and Norwalk high school at No. 5 as opening day on Saturday promises key matchups—Fairfield Warde will face Lyman Hall in Fairfield while Amity travels to Norwalk. The Hour
- ➤ UConn women’s basketball enjoyed an extra day of rest on Monday in Phoenix — a schedule change that gave the top seed more time to recover ahead of today’s national semifinal against South Carolina. The break allowed players to relax and adjust before their big challenge tonight. The Hour
- ➤ Last week, Connecticut lost its only major league sports franchise when the Sun moved to Houston in a $300 million sale; UConn coach Geno Auriemma stressed that local basketball teams act like pro franchises & continue their strong run with both men’s and women’s squads reaching the Final Four. The Hour
- ➤ After missing eight games due to knee surgery, UConn forward Jaylin Stewart said he is 100 percent and will get extra minutes in the Final Four against Illinois on Saturday—while Silas Demary Jr. also shows improved health after a high-ankle sprain. The Hour
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Northeast Cultural Festival
7 PM — La Bonita — Ticket info available — Enjoy LUZ ROJA Y IMPACTO NORTEÑO in an exciting night of cultural music.
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Artsy Thursday
Time TBA — Marvin Children's Center — Free entry — Get creative with fun family art activities at this engaging event.
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Hail The Sun Concert
7-9 p.m. — District Music Hall — Cost info not provided — Experience the progressive post-hardcore sounds of Hail The Sun live in Norwalk.
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Grupo Miramar Live Concert
7 p.m. — La Bonita — Ticket required — Experience the vibrant sounds of Grupo Miramar in a lively Norwalk venue.
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