From Waterbury to All of Connecticut: How an Independent Local News Outlet Reaches Across the State

By D.M.Livingston|The Waterbury Times|Published Dec 2, 2025 12:26PM

Waterbury,CT- What started as a local news outlet on Facebook The Waterbury Times FB News in Waterbury has grown into a trusted source for readers across Connecticut. Today, the Waterbury Times reaches a solid reader base in 10 cities and counting—proving that local journalism can have statewide appeal.

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Our mission has always been simple: provide accurate, timely, and relevant news for the communities we serve. While our reporting begins in Waterbury, the issues we cover—public safety, education, city planning, local business, and civic engagement—resonate with readers from Bridgeport to Danbury, New Haven to Stamford.

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Being digital-first allows the Waterbury Times to break the boundaries of traditional local news. Residents in multiple cities can access updates the moment they happen, watch exclusive videos, and read stories that matter to their neighborhoods—all from a single trusted platform.

This statewide reach doesn’t come at the expense of local focus. We remain deeply rooted in Waterbury, highlighting the stories of its neighborhoods, businesses, and residents. At the same time, our reporting connects the dots between cities, showing readers how local decisions, trends, and developments impact communities across Connecticut.

From Waterbury’s streets to cities across the state, the Waterbury Times demonstrates that local journalism can be local at heart and statewide in impact