By The Waterbury Times
Published Feb 14, 2026 | Weekly Reader Report

Waterbury- Waterbury readers stayed locked into public safety, local government, and community alerts this week, with breaking crime coverage and new city initiatives driving the highest engagement.

Here are The Waterbury Times’ most-read stories for the week of February 8–14 based on reader traffic and engagement.

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📊 Weekly Traffic Snapshot

• Top Trend: Crime & Public Safety Coverage
• Breakout Growth: Local News Hub + Waterbury Crime & Courts
• New Reader Interest: City notification systems and tax abatements

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🔥 Most Read Stories in Waterbury This Week

1.Multiple Arrests Made Following Search Warrant Execution in Waterbury

285 views

A major law enforcement operation led to multiple arrests following the execution of a search warrant in Waterbury, drawing significant reader attention.

➡️ Why it mattered: Public safety and transparency in policing remain a top concern for local residents.

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2. Waterbury CT Local News

262 views
⬆️ +870.4% growth

The site’s main local news feed saw a major traffic spike, showing strong demand for centralized, up-to-date community reporting.

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3. The Waterbury Times – Waterbury, CT | Local News

156 views
⬆️ +20.9% growth

Readers continue to visit the homepage for breaking updates, confirming growing trust in The Waterbury Times as a local news source.

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4. Waterbury Crime & Courts

140 views
⬆️ +460% growth

This category page surged in traffic as readers followed ongoing public safety developments across the city.

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5. City of Waterbury Launches “Alert Waterbury” Notification System After 2025 Water Main Breaks

118 views

The city’s new emergency notification system generated strong interest from residents looking to stay informed during emergencies and major incidents.

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6. Man in Critical Condition After Stabbing on Wood Street in Waterbury

104 views
⬆️ +188.9% growth

Readers followed updates on a serious violent incident that left a man in critical condition.

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7. Waterbury Has Granted Multiple Tax Abatements Over the Years. Here Are the Facts.

58 views

Local government accountability coverage continues to resonate with readers interested in how tax policy affects the city.

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8.Exclusive Update: New Details Emerge in Waterbury Police Sergeant Arrest

55 views
⬇️ -53% change

Interest continues in the ongoing police investigation, though traffic dipped after last week’s peak.

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9. NO COMMENT: The Silencing of America

50 views

Opinion and commentary content continues to draw a consistent reader base.

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10. NVL BASKETBALL- The Most Exciting and Unpredictable Tournament in History Set to Begin in 2 Weeks

43 views
⬇️ -38.6% change

High school sports coverage continues to generate steady engagement as postseason play approaches.

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🗞️ What This Week’s Trends Show

This week’s data reinforces that Waterbury readers are most engaged with:

• Breaking crime and public safety reporting
• Police activity and accountability coverage
• Local government decisions and transparency
• Emergency preparedness and city alerts
• High school sports and NVL basketball

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The Waterbury Times publishes this “Most Read Stories of the Week” report every Saturday to show what Waterbury is reading—and why it matters.

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