3 New Members Sworn In At Botsford Fire Department In Newtown

A trio of new members, including a fallen chief's brother, join Botsford Fire in Newtown.

Newtown Business Sells High-Reward Ticket In Connecticut Lottery

This is the latest area winner, according to the Connecticut State Lottery.

Catherine's Butterfly Party Returns To Newtown

The free pet adoption and family festival returns to Newtown’s Fairfield Hills Campus.

Newtown’s American Legion To Host Memorial Day Observance

American Legion Post 202 in Newtown to hold Memorial Day ceremony May 24 at 5 p.m. with music, tributes and community participation.

Annual 'Strutt Your Mutt' Event To Be Held In Newtown This Weekend

The popular event will be held this weekend.

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CT Supreme Court Declines To Hear Alex Jones' Appeal Of $1B Verdict

The Connecticut Supreme Court has declined to hear Alex Jones’ appeal of $1B Sandy Hook verdict.

Newtown Named Among Top 10 'Safest Towns In Connecticut'

Newtown Named Among Top 10 'Safest Towns In Connecticut'

Newtown Earth Day Festival Returns With Exhibits, Music And More

Newtown Earth Day Festival set for April 26 with live music, exhibits, crafts, and more at Newtown Middle School from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Newtown Teen Finds Purpose Volunteering At Animal Sanctuary

Ava Lombardo, 16, helps lead events and outreach at Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary in Newtown.

CT Volunteer Ambulance Chief: ‘People Truly Care For Each Other'

“Being able to serve Newtown is an honor that I’ll cherish forever,” says Chief Michelle Greenspan.

Newtown Ranked Among Best Places To Live In Connecticut For 2025

Newtown earned an A and ranked 46th in Niche's 2025 Best Places to Live in Connecticut.

Ash Wednesday 2025: Where to Receive Ashes In Newtown

"Remember, Man, that thou art dust…"

Newtown Parks & Rec Offers Spring Tennis Clinics

The Newtown Parks & Recreation Department is offering several upcoming tennis clinics on the courts at Dickinson Memorial Park​.

Newtown Man Scores Big In Connecticut Lottery

This is the latest area winner, according to the Connecticut State Lottery.

​Caraluzzi's Newtown Market Sells Winning Powerball Ticket

This is the latest area winning ticket, according to the Connecticut State Lottery.

Sandy Hook Resident Scores Big In Connecticut Lottery

This is the latest area winner, according to the Connecticut State Lottery.

Alex Jones Keeps Infowars For Now After Judge Rejects The Onion's Bid

The decision late Tuesday night is a victory for Jones, whose Infowars site was put up for sale as part of his Sandy Hook bankruptcy case.

Onion's Bid For Infowars Goes Before Judge; Jones Tries Stopping Sale

The Onion’s bid to buy Infowars goes before a judge as Alex Jones tries stopping the sale.

CT Court Upholds $965M Verdict Against Alex Jones In Sandy Hook

In its unanimous opinion, the court cited the “traumatic threats and harassment” the families endured…

Company Seeks To Disqualify The Onion’s Auction Bid On Infowars

A company affiliated with Alex Jones seeks to disqualify The Onion’s auction bid on Infowars.

Red Cross Needs Blood: Here's Where To Donate In Newtown In November

Blood donations will be accepted in the Church Hall of the Newtown Congregational Church from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 8.

Election Season Is Scam Season: Newtown Police

Police in Newtown are warning residents about scammers exploiting the 2024 election to perpetrate financial fraud schemes.

Flags To Lower Statewide Monday In Honor Of Newtown Firefighter

Gov. Ned Lamont has ordered state and U.S. flags to fly at half-staff on Monday in honor of Botsford Fire Rescue Asst. Chief Pete Blomberg.

Lucky Newtown Resident Scores Big In Powerball

This is the latest area winner, according to the Connecticut State Lottery.

Friends Of Edmond Town Hall To Offer 2nd 'Record Riot' In Newtown

The Friends of Edmond Town Hall's 2nd Newtown Record Riot will take place on Sunday, Oct. 6.

Judge To Approve Auctions Liquidating Alex Jones' Infowars

A judge is expected to approve auctions liquidating Alex Jones’ Infowars to help pay Sandy Hook families.

Student Groups Host 5K Fundraiser In Support Of Sandy Hook Promise

Fairfield University student groups will host a 5K fundraiser in support of Sandy Hook Promise

Heritage Park In Sandy Hook Village To Unveil With Free Concert

Rocking The Hook 2024 will be the first-ever concert to be held in Sandy Hook Village.

Reps. Bolinsky And Foncello to Host Diaper Drive in Newtown

The diapers collected will be delivered to both the FAITH Food Pantry of Newtown and the Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut.

Newtown Parks & Rec Announces 5th Annual Scarecrow Contest

Participants will "adopt" a Fairfield Hills lamp post during the month of October, and build their scarecrow upon it.

Newtown Resident Wins Big In State Lottery Scratch-Off Game

This is the latest area winner, according to the Connecticut State Lottery.

'Numerous Acts Of Heroism': Newtown PD Chief Thanks First Responders

"I have been deeply moved by the bravery and dedication shown by our first responders during this recent storm…"

State Leaders Honor Newtown Resident & WWII Vet On 101st Birthday

Just days from his 101st birthday, leaders ​from Washington, D.C. and Hartford came together to honor Newtown resident Will Petrone.

Newtown Officials Celebrate Renaming Exit 10 Bridge

The old Exit 10 Bridge in Newtown is now the "Chief William T. Halstead Memorial Bridge," in honor of former Chief William Halstead.

Newtown Resident Wins Big In Connecticut Lottery

This is the latest area winner, according to the Connecticut State Lottery.

Newtown Community Picnic Takes Aim At Proposed Trail Development

Organizers hope a Newtown Community Picnic & Guided Historical Walking Tour will raise awareness about a proposed housing development

Newtown Resident Wins Big Lottery Prize

The big win came on a scratch ticket, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

Newtown Resident Wins Big In Connecticut Lottery

This is the latest area winner, according to the Connecticut State Lottery.

Newtown Celebrates Earth Day With Music, Crafts, Food, Fun & Film Fest

Newtown will celebrate its Annual Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Newtown Middle School.