Dirk Perrefort, Business Reporter
Dirk Perrefort
Court ruling puts public disclosure in limbo
Disclosure of public records in limbo Dirk Perrefort, Staff Writer DANBURY -- The release of public records, including property grand lists and voter registration information, could come to a virtual standstill ...
A chorus rises for stricter gun control
Silent no more Area residents among thousands at Capitol demonstrating for gun control Dirk Perrefort With protest signs in hand, more than 5,500 people flocked to Hartford Thursday to March for Change -- a ...
Cities and towns to seek sweeping gun reforms
Dirk Perrefort and Ken Dixon Connecticut will have the toughest gun laws in the country if the Legislature adopts a proposal unveiled Wednesday by an organization representing the overwhelming majority of the state's towns and cities.
Accident along I-84 closes Route 7 exit
By Dirk Perrefort DANBURY - The entrance to Route 7 north from Interstate 84 has been closed temporarily due to a car accident on the exit ramp.
New Milford police investigating ‘untimely’ death
By Dirk Perrefort NEW MILFORD - Police are investigating the death of a 37-year-old woman identified as Mirabel Rios who was found unresponsive by medical units at the Canterbury Arms housing complex on Sunday around 11 a.m.
Danbury’s Main Street briefly closed as Brazilians celebrate World Cup win
By Dirk Perrefort Brazilians took to downtown Danbury Monday afternoon to celebrate their country’s World Cup win.
Lifestar responds to Kent motorcycle crash
By Dirk Perrefort KENT - The Lifestar helicopter is en route to a motorcycle crash on Camp Flats Road.
Accident closes White Street in Danbury
By Dirk Perrefort DANBURY - White Street in the city’s downtown has been shut down due to a motor vehicle accident.
A menacing ‘cage match’ remark about Lamont impairs eviction debate
“John has great respect for the governor and the work he’s done for Connecticut,” the spokesman, Dirk Perrefort, said by phone Thursday. ... “I cannot express enough the profound distress and utter ...
Danbury branch trains delayed
By Dirk Perrefort DANBURY - Trains along the Danbury branch rail line are delayed by up to a half hour Wednesday morning as a result of mechanical difficulties.
New Milford home erupts into flames
By Dirk Perrefort NEW MILFORD - Firefighters battled a house fire early Thursday morning on Cedar Hill Road.
Brookfield man arrested on weapons charge
By Dirk Perrefort DANBURY — A Brookfield man was charged by police Wednesday on weapons and other charges.
Fire scare prompts Southbury school evacuation
By Dirk Perrefort SOUTHBURY - Students have returned to Pomperaug High School after the school was briefly evacuated this morning for smoke in the air ducts.
Crash closes Route 7 in New Milford
By Dirk Perrefort NEW MILFORD - Cars are being diverted away from Route 7 in Gaylordsville after two cars crashed head on Wednesday.
I-84 in Bethel impacted by utility work
By Dirk Perrefort BETHEL - Motorists may want to avoid Interstate 84 and Route 6 early Saturday morning as utility crews are expected to be working in the area.
Redding police investigate credit card theft
By Dirk Perrefort REDDING - Local police are asking for the public’s help in locating the suspect in a recent credit card theft.
Firefighters battle Redding blaze
By Dirk Perrefort REDDING - Firefighters from the area are battling a blaze that erupted this morning near Putnam Park on Pocahontas Road.
Crash snarls traffic on I-84
By Dirk Perrefort DANBURY - Traffic was backed up on Interstate 84 in the westbound lanes during the morning commute Tuesday after a three car accident.
Man thrown from car during I-84 crash
By Dirk Perrefort SOUTHBURY - Interstate 84 westbound was closed temporarily Sunday afternoon after a car rolled over before hitting a tree.