The 11th annual "Back to School Shop" allowed children from lower-income families to pick out clothes, shoes, backpacks and school supplies.

A person became stuck in a shaft after falling through the attic floor of a home in Fairfield yesterday afternoon, prompting a confined space rescue.

A fuel spill at Ansonia High School over the weekend released 450 gallons of diesel. The fire department says a valve malfunctioned and got stuck in the "on" position, causing the leak. Crews worked ...

The 38th annual Swim Across the Sound is a 15.5-mile swim marathon from Port Jefferson, New York, to Bridgeport aimed at raising funds for cancer patients and their families.

The estimated 24% drop in benefits is due to a projected depletion of Social Security's "old-age and survivors insurance trust fund." ...

The first few days start with a stretch of extreme heat. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will be mostly sunny, hot, humid and hazy. Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to funnel into the area, and ...

A heat advisory goes into effect late Monday morning and lasts through Wednesday evening. With the humidity, it could feel more like the upper 90s to low 100s, so it’s a good idea to stay cool, drink ...

Bridgeport officials got the word out Sunday about a community meeting that will address any questions people may have on the new Bassick High School in the South End. The meeting will take place ...

According to the National Autism Association, children on the spectrum are 160 times more likely to drown. Sunday was the second-annual "All-Inclusive Swimming Day" at the Wilton YMCA – giving ...

A firefighter in Plainville died Sunday morning from injuries sustained while battling a house fire, Town Manager Michael Paulhus said. Town officials confirmed Raymond Moreau died after he was taken ...

As cases of West Nile virus increase in the tri-state area, health officials say there are many ways people can prevent the spread of the disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says ...

Organizers say Saturday's Swim Across America - Long Island Sound event raised more than $2 million total, a Swim Across America single-event record, with over $6,000 of that coming from Aaron ...