Good morning, Norwalk.

Five Norwalk firefighters who were injured battling a fire at a three-story home on Golden Hill Street are now home and recovering, while the fire marshal investigates the cause as the home has been declared uninhabitable and twelve residents receive Red Cross aid.

Gas prices nationwide have dropped below $3 for the first time since May 2021, driven by lower crude oil costs and record oil production.

In Connecticut, the regular grade now costs about $3.078, which is a slight increase from last year's average of $3.066.

The largest Connecticut Lottery win in November was a $2 million Mega Millions prize—split equally among three brothers who bought the winning ticket in Danbury and said they will invest their shares.

A Norwalk resident also won $100,000 on a Holiday Cash 100X ticket sold at Gomez Mini Market.

Former Hartford Whalers captain Kevin Dineen announced on social media that he is battling pancreatic cancer+ he said his diagnosis came a few months ago and he is thankful for the support of family and friends.

Santa Claus will appear at multiple Connecticut venues (including trolley rides, train journeys, and festival workshops) as families can enjoy events scheduled from Dec.

13 until Christmas Eve, and tickets will range from $13 to $60 (some events may ask for food donations).

Connecticut diners have seven new restaurants to enjoy this month; Lava Sono in South Norwalk offers Mediterranean dishes and a speakeasy-style piano lounge with live music—other new spots include a bakery luncheonette, a soda shop with creative flavors and an Italian-American restaurant in Stamford.

UConn faces Kansas today at Phog Allen Fieldhouse at 9 p.m. as it returns key players Tarris Reed Jr. and Braylon Mullins to try to break its winless streak at this historic venue (record: UConn 6-1, Kansas 6-2).

Kansas awaits confirmation on injured guard Darryn Peterson, with coach Bill Self saying his availability will be known Tuesday morning (Peterson has missed the last six games).

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.

Holiday Family Concert

6-8 p.m. — District Music Hall — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy a festive concert featuring Grammy winner Lisa Fisher to support local youth organizations.

BubbleMania! with Casey Carle

3:00 – 4:00 p.m. — Norwalk Public Library — Free entry — Experience the captivating arts of bubble-making filled with comedy and music for the whole family.