By D.M.Livingston|Published Dec 31, 2025

Waterbury- As 2025 comes to a close, one thing is clear: Waterbury was paying attention.

What began as a local news experiment rooted in community-first reporting has grown into one of the most-read independent local news platforms in the region. Over the course of the year, The Waterbury Times experienced explosive growth—both in reach and responsibility.

By the Numbers 📊

• 64,000 total views — up +56,000 (+677.5%)
• 35,000 visitors — up +468.8%
• 481 posts published — up +607.4%

These aren’t vanity metrics. They represent thousands of residents checking in daily for information that directly affects their neighborhoods, families, schools, and streets.

What Readers Cared About Most

The top stories of 2025 reveal a city deeply engaged with public safety, accountability, and unanswered questions.

Top Stories of the Year:

1. Waterbury Early-Morning Drug Raid at 140 Willow Street Leads to Multiple Arrests Arrests
   Nearly 3,000 views—proof that boots-on-the-ground reporting still matters.
2. Three Months, No Answers: Update on Alyssa Insogna’s Death
   A story that struck a nerve, reflecting the community’s demand for transparency and justice.
3. FBI Arrest at Grand News LLC in Waterbury
   When federal action hits close to home, readers turn to trusted local sources.
4. Angel Drive Police Raids & Heavy Police Presence Updates
   Real-time reporting during unfolding situations became a defining feature of the site.
5. Waterbury Gunfire Near the Post Office; Businesses Struck
   Stories that underscored the urgency of accurate, fast, and responsible reporting.

From breaking crime coverage to follow-ups many outlets ignore, The Waterbury Times filled a critical gap—not just reporting what happened, but staying with the story.

Growth Across the Year

Traffic steadily climbed from January through the summer, with sharp spikes during major breaking news events. By fall, readership stabilized at levels that once seemed out of reach—turning one-time readers into daily visitors.

This consistency matters. It shows trust.

More Than Clicks—A Responsibility

With growth comes accountability.

The Waterbury Times was built on the idea that local news should serve the people who live it, not chase headlines from a distance. Every arrest update, investigation follow-up, and community clarification carried weight—because neighbors, not algorithms, were the audience.

Looking Ahead to 2026

Next year, the mission remains the same—but the scope expands:

• Deeper investigative follow-ups
• More community-centered storytelling
• Continued real-time reporting when it matters most
• Stronger editorial standards as readership grows

The city showed up this year. And The Waterbury Times will continue to show up for the city.

Thank you to every reader, every sharer, and every resident who made this year possible.

Waterbury was watching.
And we were listening.

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