The Waterbury Times- Waterbury,CT Local News

Live Concert at the Elks Club – Saturday, November 8 at 7 PM WATERBURY, CT — Get ready for a night of pure harmony and hometown pride. The Valley Chordsmen, Waterbury’s premier a cappella barbershop ensemble, are returning to the stage for a live concert that promises to blend classic barbershop tradition with a modern flair.…

Waterbury has become a city of smoke. From every corner store to pop-up “wellness” lounge, the air is thick with something — but not always what people think. With the rise of smoke shops across the Brass City, one question keeps coming up: What exactly are residents smoking? While Connecticut legalized cannabis, not all the products…

Nearly 15 Years Later: Reviewing Maureen Platt’s Tenure as Waterbury’s Top Prosecutor WATERBURY — Maureen T. Platt has held the office of State’s Attorney for the Judicial District of Waterbury since 2011, making her one of Connecticut’s longest-serving chief prosecutors. Appointed by the state’s Criminal Justice Commission, Platt oversees prosecutions in Waterbury and surrounding towns including…

WATERBURY — The Waterbury Regional Chamber will celebrate a local entrepreneur and two standout businesses at its 27th Annual Harold Webster Smith Awards on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, at the Aria Wedding & Banquet Facility in Prospect. This annual breakfast recognizes businesses and entrepreneurs who demonstrate innovation, community engagement, and excellence in small business. Entrepreneur of the Year:Courtney Ligi, founder of The…

Around the State The Waterbury Times | Hartford, Connecticut The Office of the Inspector General has released a preliminary report regarding the use of deadly force by the Hartford Police Department on March 6, 2025, which resulted in the death of 21-year-old William Bowen, an African-American male. According to initial police reports, Hartford Police Command Center…

A MUST WATCH REEL AND PLEASE LISTEN TO THE SONG! In Waterbury, something powerful is happening. Nearly 3,000 new Republicans have joined our movement many of them African American and Hispanic residents who once called themselves Democrats. They’re stepping forward because they’re tired of the same old leadership leadership that rules through control, not collaboration.…

Two Victims Found with Fatal Gunshot Wounds By D.M. Livingston Published Oct 7, 2025 WATERBURY, Ct. — Police are investigating a double homicide after two people were found dead with gunshot wounds to the head late Monday night in Waterbury. Officers responded to the scene after receiving reports of gunfire in the area. Upon arrival, they discovered two individuals…