By D.M. Livingston
Published: Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 • 8:21 AM
Last updated Dec 7, 2025 12:33AM
Waterbury, CT — As another busy week in Waterbury last week, several stories dominated conversations online and across neighborhoods. From fact-checking federal claims to raising urgent questions about school transportation, here’s your Monday Morning Waterbury News Recap—what mattered, why it mattered, and what we’re watching next.
Fact Check: Will Waterbury Residents Actually Receive $2,000 From Trump’s Tariff Savings?
Our ongoing Waterbury Times series took a closer look at the viral claim circulating across Connecticut: that residents will receive a $2,000 benefit from tariff savings promised in national political talk.
Waterbury Times Fact Check: Trump’s “Tariff Stimulus Check”
Our analysis broke down:
- What the claim actually means
- Whether residents would see direct payments
- How tariffs historically impact local economies
Stay tuned for deeper breakdowns as new policy details emerge.
Investigation: Where’s the School Bus? — Waterbury’s Transportation Crisis Hits YouTube
We officially debuted part one of our new investigative series, “where’s the school bus”now live on YouTube.
The episode digs into:
- Why Waterbury is still struggling with school bus shortages
- The status of driver recruitment statewide
- How delays and cancellations are affecting families
- Whether the long-promised post-COVID transportation rebound ever arrived
This investigation sparked major conversation among parents, educators, and city staff. Part two is in production, with even tougher questions ahead.
Family Displaced After Arson-Linked Domestic Incident Launches GoFundMe
A Waterbury family whose home was intentionally set ablaze during a domestic-related theft attempt is now rebuilding their lives from scratch.
A Go Fund Me page has been launched to help them recover clothing, furniture, and basic necessities after the devastating fire left them displaced and without critical belongings.
We’ll provide updates as the fundraising progresses and as officials continue their investigation into the incident.
Multi-Town Pursuit Ends in Arrest of Bridgeport Man Jalen Skeete
In regional public-safety news connected to ongoing violent-crime concerns, 29-year-old Jaleen Skeete of Bridgeport was apprehended in Brookfield after a multi-town police pursuit.
Authorities say Skeete was wanted on multiple charges as officers chased him through several municipalities before successfully ending the pursuit.
This story fueled conversations about crime trends moving across city lines and how Waterbury’s law-enforcement partnerships play a role in protecting local neighborhoods.
What Waterbury Is Watching This Week
These stories drove the city’s conversations—on social media, inside barbershops, in classrooms, and across living rooms. The Waterbury Times will continue to follow each development closely.
Stay linked with http://www.TheWaterburyTimes.com trusted as we track the facts, investigate the issues, and bring accountability to the headlines shaping our community.
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