Category: News Updates
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Waterbury’s Brass City Pawn Issues Update After Recent Fire
Brass City Pawn remains open after a recent fire, but customers should call ahead as item retrieval may take up to two hours due to power loss in part of the building. Use the front entrance and expect possible delays.
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Waterbury Times Nightly Digest: Top 5 Local Stories -What you Missed- Dec 4, 2025
Waterbury,CT- Stay in the loop with Waterbury’s most important news the day. From breaking incidents and city hall updates to education developments and community highlights, here are the top 5 stories you need to know from Dec 3, 2025. Click through each link for full details
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Waterbury High School Basketball: A Definitive Guide in the Context of Connecticut State History
Explore the definitive history of Waterbury high school boys basketball, highlighting Wilby, Crosby, Holy Cross, Waterbury Career Academy, Kennedy, and the legacy of Sacred Heart. Track their CIAC championships and impact on Connecticut basketball as the 2025 season begins.
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UPDATE: Osborn Correctional Incident- Inmate Confirmed Dead
Waterbury Times confirms inmate involved in Osborn Correctional assault has died; identity matches earlier exclusive reporting.
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Waterbury Police Expands Again: Meet the 2025 Recruit Class
Mayor Paul Pernerewski swore in the 2025-02 Waterbury Police Recruit Class at City Hall, welcoming seven new Waterbury recruits and three newly hired officers to a department now 307 strong. The diverse group marks a renewed commitment to service and public safety across the city.
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UNSOLVED: The Murder of Robert Brown III — A Best Friend, A Father, A Rapper, A Life Cut Short
North Charleston rapper Robert Brown III, 40, was shot and killed on Dec. 3, 2024. The case remains unsolved. Brown leaves behind two children and a best friend of 15 years, Waterbury Times founder DM Livingston, who shares how the loss and ongoing gun violence in Waterbury personally fuels his work. Anyone with information is…
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Waterbury Shooting UPDATE: Arrest Made in Nov. 29 Grand Street Shooting
Waterbury police arrest Jessica Towels, 39, of Meriden, in connection with the Nov. 29 Grand Street shooting that left a man hospitalized. Investigators say the incident involved two groups and poses no ongoing threat to the community.
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Waterbury Shooting UPDATE: Grand Street Shooting Not Connected to Grand Tavern, Building Owners Confirm
Waterbury Times update: Building and business owners confirm the Grand Street shooting was unrelated to Grand Tavern. Evidence and statements indicate no shots were fired at, in, or from the restaurant. The establishment says it remains safe and welcomes patrons.
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Breaking News: Inmate Who Attacked Connecticut Corrections Officer at Osborn Allegedly Found Dead
Waterbury Times exclusive: Sources inside Osborn Correctional Institution report the inmate who violently attacked a correction officer earlier this week has been found dead. The Connecticut DOC has not yet issued an official statement.
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Waterbury’s Finest vs. Bravest: Charity Bowling Tournament to Benefit Salvation Army Toy Drive
Join Waterbury’s Fire and Police Departments this Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Lakewood Lanes for a charity bowling tournament supporting the Salvation Army Christmas Toy Drive. Teams, prizes, and community fun await!
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