Norwalk
Morning News
Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
Good morning, Norwalk. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of November.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut Lottery reported that no players won the $490 million jackpot prize in Monday’s drawing, causing the jackpot to climb to $512 million — with a cash option of $239.1 million, and the next Powerball drawing will occur Wednesday night. The Hour
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Leonid meteor shower will peak early on Nov. 17 with 10-15 meteors per hour expected as the radiant point rises above the horizon at midnight and remains visible through next week + viewers are advised to seek out dark, elevated areas to best enjoy the show under near-dark skies. The Hour
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut Children's Medical Center will close its Waterbury pediatric unit due to staffing shortages and financial pressures while launching a new pediatric emergency center at Norwalk Hospital that opened in early October and sees 15 to 25 kids a day—staffed by pediatric specialists who offer family-focused emergency care and extended observation before transferring patients needing higher care to Connecticut Children's Hartford campus. This transition is part of a broader effort to keep children close to home and maintain high-quality pediatric services in the region. The Hour
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Four Connecticut girls finished in the top seven at the New England Interscholastic Cross Country Championships held Saturday at Thetford Academy in Vermont. Glastonbury's Lauren Parrett earned the best finish for her state by placing third. The Hour
- ➤ The third-ranked UConn men’s basketball team won 89—62 over Columbia at Gampel Pavilion on Nov 10, 2025. The squad showed strong defense and balanced scoring with key plays from Solo Ball, Alex Karaban, and Tarris Reed Jr. as it prepares for a tougher schedule. The Hour
- ➤ Darien and Staples will meet Saturday for the CIAC Class L championship at Wethersfield High School, following Tuesday’s semifinals where Staples won in a shootout over Ludlowe and Darien scored a late goal to beat Wilton. Both teams are set to pursue their third straight title game appearance—showing their determination as they prepare for the final contest. The Hour
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FOOTLOOSE the MUSICAL OPENS TOMORROW NIGHT!
The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts proudly presents the explosive Broadway musical Footloose, opening Thursday night, Nov. 13 at 8 PM at The Klein Memorial Auditorium in Bridgeport and runs through Sunday, Nov. 16th. Brimming with vitality, heart, and hit songs, Footloose showcases the Conservatory’s outstanding musical theatre students in a production that celebrates the power of expression and the joy of dance and brings fresh life to this beloved story of a small town finding its rhythm again.
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FOOTLOOSE the MUSICAL OPENS TOMORROW NIGHT!
The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts proudly presents the explosive Broadway musical Footloose, opening Thursday night, Nov. 13 at 8 PM at The Klein Memorial Auditorium in Bridgeport and runs through Sunday, Nov. 16th. Brimming with vitality, heart, and hit songs, Footloose showcases the Conservatory’s outstanding musical theatre students in a production that celebrates the power of expression and the joy of dance and brings fresh life to this beloved story of a small town finding its rhythm again.
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2025 GALA Defying Gravity
11:30 p.m. — Norwalk Concert Hall — $250 — Experience a magical evening supporting aspiring artists while raising funds for scholarships and the growth of NoCo.
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