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🚨 BREAKING: 17-Year-Old Girl Killed in Waterbury Shooting Identified🚨
Officials have identified the victim as Carizma Fox, 17, of Waterbury. Police are now investigating the incident as a homicide. According to Lieutenant Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police Department, “A disturbance occurred outside involving a group of individuals, which led to the shooting.” The incident remains under active investigation. Stay with The Waterbury Times for updates as this…
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Back-to-School Preview: Excitement, Expansion, and Wellness Push in WPS
As the city soaks in the summer sun, excitement is already building within the Waterbury Public School system for the upcoming academic year. In an exclusive conversation with The Waterbury Times, Board of Education Commissioner Thomas Van Stone shared insight into what’s ahead, highlighting expansion plans, leadership changes, and a renewed focus on student wellness. “The…
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Waterbury Clemente 12U All-Stars Begin Sectional Tournament With Simsbury Matchup
WATERBURY, CT — The Roberto Clemente 12U All-Stars are riding a wave of momentum and community pride as they prepare to open sectional tournament play this Saturday in Southington. Their first game will be against Simsbury, with first pitch scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at Memorial Park. Fresh off a hard-earned District 3 championship, the team has…
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Breaking News Update- 17-Year-Old Girl Dies After Overnight Shooting on Willow Street in Waterbury
WATERBURY, CT – A 17-year-old girl has died after being shot in the chest overnight on Willow Street, according to Waterbury Police. Officers responded to the scene shortly after midnight and found the teen with a life-threatening gunshot wound. She was rushed to the hospital, where she later died from her injuries. Her identity has not…
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Homicide Investigation Underway After Woman Shot on Willow Street, Waterbury
WATERBURY, CT – A shooting overnight on Willow Street left a woman dead. Police have not yet released her identity as officials alert family as part of the ongoing investigation. The Waterbury Police Department says detectives from the Major Crimes Unit are handling the case. Investigators are canvassing the area for witnesses and reviewing available surveillance…
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Here’s your Waterbury Times State Watch – Breaking News: Trending in Connecticut 🌟
Top Trending Stories 1. Ongoing Deadlock at Raul Valle Trial (Shelton)The jury remains deadlocked 11–1 on the murder charge in the Raul Valle case. Deliberations resumed after jurors reported they couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict. This high-stakes trial over the fatal stabbing of 17‑year‑old James McGrath continues to dominate legal headlines. 2. Scorching Heat Wave Grips the…
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Waterbury’s Clemente 12U All-Stars Dominate to Win Championship
On Sunday, the Clemente All-Stars rolled into Shelton for the District 3 finals and straight-up dominated Seymour 9–1. No stress, no tension—this squad came locked in, and the city showed up big, packing Nike Field bleachers with energy and love. But they didn’t just win the game—they sent a message. Every pitch, every swing, every hustle play…
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🗽 Black Patriots of 1776: A Forgotten Force in America’s Fight for Freedom
By the time the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, Black Americans—both free and enslaved—were already fighting, spying, building, and dying for a freedom that wasn’t guaranteed to them. During the Revolutionary War: Here are some of the Black heroes of 1776 and the Revolutionary era: 🩸 Crispus Attucks 🗡️ Peter Salem 🛡️ Salem Poor 🕵🏾♂️ James Armistead Lafayette 📝 Phyllis Wheatley…
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Waterbury Clemente 12U All-Stars Advance to Finals with Hard-Fought 3–2 Victory Over Seymour
WATERBURY, CT — The Clemente All Stars 12U squad is championship bound after a nail-biting 3–2 semifinal victory over a tough Seymour team on a stormy Thursday evening filled with drama, emotion, and clutch performances. After falling behind 1–0 early, the Waterbury-based All Stars refused to fold, battling back against not only a well-coached Seymour…
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How Will Waterbury Be Impacted By Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill if Passed?
✅ Waterbury Impact Summary: Impact Area Potential Effect in Waterbury Healthcare Coverage: More uninsured residents due to red tape & Medicaid cuts Food Security: SNAP reduction affecting low-income families Local Tax Relief: Minor tax benefit—unequal across income levels Clean Energy Jobs: Slower growth and fewer green projects Medical Services: Clinic/hospital funding stress, care delays 🔍…
