Author: D.M. Livingston
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Waterbury HighSchool Sports Wilby Wildcats Dominate Immaculate, 77-41 improve to 3-1

The Wilby Wildcats dominated Immaculate High School 77-41 on January 2, 2026. Led by Madden Fox’s 17 points, Wilby improved to 3-1 on the season, while Immaculate falls to 0-5.
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Waterbury HighSchool Sports- NVL Showdown: Woodland Holds Strong, Watertown Stays Perfect

#2 Woodland traveled to face #1 Crosby at the Palace and held on for a 72‑64 win. With 5‑0 Watertown still perfect, the NVL race is heating up — stay tuned for the next #1.
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Multiple Victims Critically Injured in Head-On Crash on Bunker Hill Avenue in Waterbury

A head-on collision on Bunker Hill Avenue sent five people—including two children—to area hospitals with life-threatening injuries, according to Waterbury Police.
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Blumenthal, Hayes Visit Waterbury After Water Main Crisis. Too little Too Late.
As federal officials arrive in Waterbury to discuss aid after a major water main break, residents are questioning whether the response is genuine urgency—or election-year optics following years of ignored warning signs.
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Statement from Mayor Paul K. Pernerewski, Jr. on the Passing of WATR’s Barbara Davitt
Waterbury remembers Barbara Davitt, the legendary voice of WATR and longtime host of Coffee Break, whose 61-year broadcasting legacy made her a trusted presence and champion of community life across generations.
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City Announces January 2026 Christmas Tree Collection Dates

Waterbury DPW has announced curbside Christmas tree pickup dates for January 7 and January 28, 2026. Residents must place natural trees at the curb the day before collection, free of all decorations.
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Waterbury Police Investigating Serious UTV Crash on Bank Street
Waterbury Police are investigating a serious single-vehicle crash involving a CanAm UTV that occurred early New Year’s Day on Bank Street. A 21-year-old Prospect man remains in critical condition after losing control of the off-road vehicle amid slippery, snow-covered conditions and striking a sign near 737 Bank Street. The incident remains under investigation by the…
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130-Year-Old Queen Anne Mansion Demolished at Johnson & Willow

A rare 1895 Queen Anne mansion at Johnson and Willow Streets in Waterbury was demolished after years of abandonment, marking another loss of historic architecture in the city.
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The Waterbury Times 2025 Year in Review: A Year the City Was Watching

In 2025, The Waterbury Times saw explosive growth with 64K views, 35K visitors, and 481 local news stories. A look back at the year Waterbury was watching.
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Holy Cross Falls to West Haven 70–52 in Tough Early-Season Match-up

Holy Cross High School falls 70–52 to West Haven, dropping to 2–4 on a tough early-season schedule. Crusaders look to bounce back at home against Naugatuck.
