Good morning, Norwalk.

Electric Boat delivered the future USS Idaho submarine to the Navy this week from its Groton shipyard — the vessel will undergo tests before its planned commissioning in the spring.

Connecticut education leaders and aspiring teachers gathered Wednesday at the Legislative Office Building to urge lawmakers to start a statewide paid student-teaching program for the 2026 legislative session.

They argue the plan, costing between $10 million & $15 million, will ease financial burdens and help address teacher shortages.

A reader asked why no warning signs are at Veterans Park dock after high-voltage cables were buried 30 feet below the riverbed during the WALK Bridge project - city officials and Eversource explained that the depth and harbor rules mean signage is not required.

Metro-North will begin new fare and toll rules on Jan.

4 with tolls increasing 7.5% and ticket prices rising up to 8% (peak and off-peak rates remain capped) to help manage commuter costs.

UConn defeated Marquette 89-53 on Wednesday in Hartford as coach Auriemma discussed his challenge with limited minutes for more than a dozen frontcourt players — including freshman Blanca Quiñonez and transfer Serah Williams.

The Huskies will adjust rotations as they prepare to face No. 11 Iowa in Brooklyn.

The Connecticut High School Coaches Association has released its 2025 All-State football teams.

Award winners will be honored during a banquet on Sunday, Jan. 11 at the Aqua Turf Club.

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.