Norwalk
Morning News
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Norwalk. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A baby black-handed spider monkey was born at Beardsley Zoo on Dec. 18 and is now on display — officials request visitors keep voices low as its early weeks are delicate. The Hour
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Malls and outlets have set special holiday hours for the season, with all centers closed on Christmas and several opening early on Friday to serve last-minute shoppers in the area. The Hour
- ➤ Sally’s Apizza plans to expand from seven local locations to up to 1,000 nationwide — an effort to become Connecticut’s largest chain. The expansion aims to add as many as 50 new stores each year, though a more realistic goal is 255 stores across 12 states. The Hour
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut officials warned drivers not to mix alcohol with multiple drugs — including designer drugs and tranquilizers — after lab tests showed more impaired drivers testing positive and nearly 40% of traffic deaths involving such behavior, urging caution this holiday season. Connecticut Public
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal officials paused offshore wind leases for Revolution Wind on Monday due to national security concerns & Connecticut leaders vowed to keep the nearly 85%-complete project on track for a planned finish in the second half of 2026. The wind farm is expected to generate renewable energy and support local jobs. The Hour
- ➤ On Dec. 3 the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing suspended two nurses and on Dec. 17 accepted a voluntary license surrender as part of Operation Nightingale — one nurse falsely claimed a Minnesota school instead of a Florida one under indictment, with a hearing scheduled. The Hour
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Last week, high school boys basketball players posted impressive scores, with standout performances from Capital Prep and Windham teams. Upcoming contests include Fairfield Ludlowe at Fairfield Prep Friday at 8 p.m., Bloomfield at Holy Cross Saturday at 7 p.m. — and Platt at Windsor Monday at 7:45 p.m. 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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