Norwalk
Morning News
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Good morning, Norwalk. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mike Thut, a beloved local music photographer known for live concerts at venues like the Fairfield Theatre Company, died Saturday after battling cancer at age 69 — tributes poured in from friends and the music community, and his planned Celebration of Life event was halted. The Hour
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Norwalk Public Schools plan a 6.5% spending increase for next school year to cover rising costs for salaries, special education, student transport and free meals — the Board of Education will vote on the proposal today before it moves to finance review. The Hour
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut skies will feature the Ursid meteor shower from Dec. 13 through Dec. 24, with five to 10 meteors per hour peaking around 1 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 22. Stargazers should find a dark rural spot to best view the event during the winter solstice. The Hour
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A local licensed therapist and community member said the city's recent listening forum did not follow clear rules and did not fully address safety and accessibility concerns. The writer asks for forum notes to be shared and a virtual session provided for residents who could not attend. Nancy On Norwalk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A new list names 25 Connecticut high school boys basketball players to watch for the 2025-26 CIAC season, highlighting top performers from last season and noting strong stats that could boost teams (including Notre Dame Prep's Josh Charlot and St. Bernard’s Amare Marshall). The Hour
- ➤ UConn men’s basketball kicks off its Big East slate today at PeoplesBank Arena with a game against Butler after a strong nonconference run (4-1 in Quad 1 games). The schedule includes challenges on Jan. 13 and Feb. 6 as the Huskies aim to boost their NCAA Tournament resume. The Hour
- ➤ The UConn women’s basketball team remains No. 1 in the AP poll after a 79-51 win over USC at the Galen Center on Saturday. The unbeaten Huskies (10-0) will host Marquette at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford on Wednesday before traveling to Brooklyn for the Women's Champions Classic. The Hour
- ➤ Sean Patrick Bowley & Scott Ericson recapped a wild CIAC championship in a live episode of The Meat Grinder Podcast on Dec. 15, discussing game highlights and reactions from players and coaches. The episode gave a fresh look at high school football excitement. The Hour
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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.
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