By The Waterbury Times
Updated Weekly | Published Feb 7, 2026
Waterbury readers stayed deeply engaged with local accountability reporting, public safety updates, and high school sports coverage this past week. From a major police arrest to ongoing calls for answers in a death involving police custody, here are The Waterbury Times’ most-read stories for the week of February 1–7.
📊 Weekly Traffic Snapshot
- Total Views: 2,461
- Weekly Growth: +838 views (+51.6%)
- Top Category: Public Safety & Accountability Reporting
🔥 Most Read Stories in Waterbury This Week
1.Waterbury Police Sergeant Arrested, Placed on Administrative Leave
1,327 views
This developing story dominated readership as state police arrested a Waterbury Police sergeant on charges related to interfering with an investigation and computer crimes. The case triggered widespread public interest and renewed scrutiny of internal police oversight in Waterbury.
➡️ Why it mattered: Transparency, accountability, and trust in local law enforcement remain top concerns for residents.
2. Why Connecticut Is Still Taxing Tips—Despite National Calls to End the Practice
131 views
As national momentum grows to eliminate tip taxation, Connecticut remains one of the states holding firm. This explainer broke down what the policy means for service workers and why reform efforts have stalled.
➡️ Why it mattered: Direct impact on working-class residents and statewide economic policy.
3. The Waterbury Times|Local News
118 views
Readers continued to visit The Waterbury Times homepage for breaking updates, live reporting, and community-centered journalism.
➡️ Why it mattered: Signals growing reliance on locally owned, independent news.
4. NVL High School Basketball Stretch Run: Tournament Picture Comes Into Focus
100 views
With postseason play approaching, this breakdown analyzed NVL standings, playoff scenarios, and teams fighting for position.
➡️ Why it mattered: Hyperlocal sports coverage you won’t find anywhere else.
5. Six Months Later: Alyssa Insogna’s Death in Waterbury Police Custody Remains Under Investigation- UPDATE-
98 views
⬆️ +4,800% increase
Interest surged in this follow-up examining unanswered questions surrounding Alyssa Insogna’s death while in police custody, six months after the incident.
➡️ Why it mattered: Continued public demand for answers, transparency, and accountability.
6.Exclusive Update: New Details Emerge in Waterbury Police Sergeant Arrest
63 views
This exclusive report provided additional context and sourcing beyond official statements as the investigation continues.
➡️ Why it mattered: Independent reporting beyond press releases.
7. Three Months No Answers: The Waterbury Times Update on Alyssa Insogna’s Death
52 views
⬆️ +173.7% increase
Another timeline-based update showing sustained reader concern over delays and silence surrounding the case.
8. Waterbury High School Sports News
46 views
A roundup of scores, schedules, and standout performances across local schools.
9. 2025–2026 Naugatuck Valley League (NVL) Boys Basketball Preview- The Waterbury Times Pre-season Power Rankings
35 views
Early-season projections and program outlooks continued to attract long-tail search traffic.
10. Man in Critical Condition After Stabbing on Wood Street in Waterbury
Public Safety Update
Breaking news coverage of a violent incident underscored the importance of timely local reporting.
🗞️ Why This Matters
The Waterbury Times’ most-read stories consistently center on:
- Police accountability
- Public safety
- Local government transparency
- High school sports
- Community-centered reporting
These weekly insights help readers understand what issues are shaping conversations across Waterbury—and help preserve an accurate public record.
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This “Most Read Stories of the Week” report is published every Saturday, highlighting what Waterbury is paying attention to—and why it matters.
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