Norwalk
Morning News
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
Good morning, Norwalk. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community Ties is a new biweekly podcast hosted by Jack Pavia that features personal interviews with Norwalk residents and community leaders, with episodes dropping every other Monday starting July 14 (the first episode released yesterday). The series aims to explore local stories beyond official meetings to deepen understanding among neighbors. Nancy On Norwalk
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Monday night, high winds and rain toppled the canopy of the Sunoco gas station on Main Avenue — one person inside remained unharmed as the fire marshall inspected the damage and said no repair timeline was set. News 12 Connecticut
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jianming Zeng—a fugitive who escaped from a New Hampshire prison on Saturday and was driving a stolen pickup truck—was arrested in Norwalk after he tried to pay for gas with a box of change at a Mobil station on West Avenue; security footage showed him bloody and in only a shirt and underwear, prompting the gas station owner to call police and leading to his detention on a $500,000 bond. News 12 Connecticut
- ➤ Norwalk man Troy Brannen pleaded guilty on Monday to criminal attempt at first-degree assault in the 2023 Garner Street shooting—he faces four years in prison and four years of probation with sentencing set for Sept. 29, while the other two suspects had already pleaded guilty. The Hour
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut and 23 other states — along with Washington D.C. — sued the federal government over withheld education funds that could cost the state $53 million and disrupt school programs. State officials and education advocates warned the move may force cuts in summer camps and afterschool initiatives as more than $6 billion in funding is affected. Connecticut Public
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Josh Elliott, a longtime lawmaker from Hamden, launched his bid for governor and said Gov. Lamont has not helped working people enough. He plans to raise taxes on the wealthy and ease spending limits — strategies aimed at boosting social programs while stressing he is not a socialist. News 12 Connecticut
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bridgeport Islanders will celebrate their 25th season by wearing throwback Sound Tigers jerseys at 14 Saturday home games beginning Oct. 11+team officials said additional details will be announced later this summer+. The Hour
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Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — District Music Hall — Ticket details to be announced — Experience the sounds of acclaimed musician Nick Lowe alongside the energetic Los Straitjackets.
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