Hayleigh Evans is a Connecticut-based reporter covering breaking news, public safety and community stories in Danbury, Newtown, Bethel, Brookfield, Wilton, Weston-Redding-Easton, Southbury and Monroe. She previously reported on climate, extreme weather and public safety for The Arizona Republic within the USA Today Network. Hayleigh has also covered local government and community issues in London and focuses on clear, accurate, fact-driven reporting. She holds a master’s degree in magazine journalism from City, University of London and a bachelor's degree in English from Northeastern University.
Newtown's Borough Burgesses get a Queen Street sidewalks update, the town wants ADA feedback, and absentee ballots are out.
Wilton P&Z sees a Belden Hill retirement community plan withdrawn for pre-application review, plus two Danbury Road projects.
Monroe Restaurant Week runs through Oct. 17 at 23 spots, a Trunk or Treat Car Show comes to Monroe Turnpike, and the counc
Bethel sets early voting at the Municipal Center starting Oct. 19, P&Z and the finance board meet, and seniors head out on two trips.
Southbury opens the Poverty Road sidewalk with Rep. Jahana Hayes, hosts a meeting on replacing two bridges, and wraps up Fall Fest.
Brookfield registrars hold in-person hours, water line bills are due by Nov. 2, and the Capital Committee and finance board meet.
Danbury Recreation throws its first Oktoberfest at Hatters Park, Kennedy Avenue stays closed for bridge work, and city boards meet.
Redding holds a Brookside Road community meeting, Easton's Ag Commission reviews the Christmas Tree Capital program, and more.
The unusual discovery in a Wallingford apartment building has scientists talking. The spiders may have been hiding there for years.
Fire officials are urging drivers to avoid the area as crews respond to a structure fire.
A former dairy farm is becoming a new destination for hiking, wildlife watching and exploring Southbury's natural landscape.
Police said a man left a loaded handgun unattended in a public restroom, leading to a reckless endangerment charge.
Brookfield residents have until Oct. 16 to apply for an open seat on the school board. Here's what to know.
Months after a fatal crash, state officials have outlined timelines for roadway improvements, with some work already completed.
As cold and flu season gets underway, here's what Connecticut residents should know about the viruses making the rounds.
Gordon Lightfoot's band, an evening with Amanda Knox, 'Rocky Horror' and a free movie fill Edmond Town Hall this weekend.
The Candlewood Lake favorite has new owners, with plans for renovations and a return to waterfront dining.
A free October conference will explore unexplained sightings, government UFO files and mysterious encounters.
An 18th-century home with a private pond and a $3.2 million estate are among this weekend's open houses.
A Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home, a former factory turned condos and a Candlewood Lake retreat are among this weekend's listings.