The Waterbury Times|Published Mar 28, 2026

Waterbury-Breaking police activity, immigration enforcement developments, and state policy debates drove reader attention this week as residents across Waterbury turned to The Waterbury Times for updates.

From early morning police activity in the city to high school basketball and a popular local restaurant feature, readers showed strong interest across multiple categories.

Here are the most-read stories this week on The Waterbury Times.

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Top 10 Most Read Stories This Week

1. Breaking News: Heavy Police Activity in Waterbury Since Early Morning Hours

Readers closely followed developing reports of significant police presence across parts of the city as authorities investigated an early morning situation.

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2. The Waterbury Times – Local News Hub

The Local News page continues to serve as a key destination for readers looking for updates across the city.

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3. CT H.B. 5468 Protecting Homeschooling Rights in Connecticut or Government Overreach?

A debate over state legislation affecting homeschooling drew strong interest as residents considered potential policy impacts.

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4. ICE Agents Take MS-13 Murder Suspect into Custody After Arrest in Waterbury

Federal authorities took a suspected MS-13 member into custody following an arrest in Waterbury, prompting significant reader engagement.

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5. North End Bomb Threat: What Went Right? How One Waterbury Student’s 504 Plan Helped During the North End Middle School Bomb Threat

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6. Waterbury Hidden Gem: Seven Villages Restaurant at Exchange Place- 38 Years and Counting

A feature highlighting a popular local restaurant saw a major spike in readership as residents searched for dining spots and community stories.

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7. $5M Paving Bond Passed Without Debate: What Waterbury Residents Need to Know

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8. Wilby Wildcats Fall to SMSA 64–50 in State Quarterfinals

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9. Waterbury Crime & Courts

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10. Alleged Armed Robbery and Kidnapping at Webster Bank ATM in Waterbury: What We Know So Far

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The Waterbury Times Weekly Reader Report

The Most Read Stories of the Week is published every Saturday to highlight what residents in Waterbury are reading and discussing.

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