News 12 Connecticut

News 12 Connecticut is a dedicated 24-hour local news channel that serves the residents of southwestern Connecticut by delivering top-notch news and information about their local areas, including counties, towns, and neighborhoods. This service is exclusively available to Optimum Television subscribers, offering round-the-clock updates on breaking news, traffic, weather, sports, and more. Since launching as a 24-hour news channel in 1995, News 12 Connecticut has garnered numerous accolades for its quality reporting. The channel has been honored with 35 New York Emmy Awards, 115 awards from the Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists, 99 Connecticut Associated Press Awards, and 46 Edward R. Murrow Awards from RTDNA, among various others.

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‘A gut punch.’ 105-year-old Bridgeport family business hit by thieves 7 times in 4 months

2 months ago | connecticut.news12.com

Jimmy’s Clothing & Footwear on Main Street has had seven break-ins over four months, according to co-owner Dave Schneider.
The price of your morning cup of coffee may be going up

2 months ago | connecticut.news12.com

The average American consumes about three cups a day.
Tech entrepreneur plans for Bridgeport factory that would make flying car parts

2 months ago | connecticut.news12.com

Justin McAfee, a mechanical engineer who holds a commercial pilot's license, has dreamed of flying since he was 12.
Connecticut vows to fight Trump ban on transgender girls in school sports

Feb 28, 2025 | connecticut.news12.com

Connecticut is already at the center of the national debate on transgender athletes. The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference says its "transgender participation policy aligns with federal and state law."
Fanatics Sportsbook opens new betting location in Norwalk with ribbon-cutting

Jan 31, 2025 | connecticut.news12.com

The grand opening took place Thursday, marking the introduction of a state-of-the-art betting facility just in time for the upcoming Super Bowl on Feb. 9.
The Cost Of: A price breakdown of airfare travel for the Thanksgiving holiday

Nov 7, 2024 | connecticut.news12.com

Thanksgiving will be here soon and maybe you will be heading elsewhere to celebrate. What's the cost of that trip looking like?
Man injured in Torrington crash

Oct 9, 2024 | connecticut.news12.com | Jack Walsh

A man was injured in a crash on Winsted Road in Torrington. The accident happened just before 9:30 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Sink Hole Bridge. Torrington police say the man was driving a gray Chrysler PT Cruiser traveling southbound when he lost control and hit the guard rail. Police say they found the man in his car located in the woods, approximately 150 feet from the road. He was taken to St Mary's Hospital, but there is no word on his current condition.
Barnum Museum undergoes construction from past tornado, storm damage

Oct 7, 2024 | connecticut.news12.com | Jack Walsh

Barnum Museum undergoes construction from past tornado, storm damage •Oct 7, 2024, 9:05 PM•Updated 18 min agoThe Barnum Museum of Bridgeport is undergoing the largest restoration project in its 131 year history. Repairs are finally underway following damage from a 2010 tornado, Hurricane Irene, Superstorm Sandy and a delay in construction due to COVID-19. "There is some modern elements that went in there to make sure everything is structurally and thermally sound back in the building.
Traveling for the Fourth of July? Here are the best and worst times to drive.

Jul 22, 2024 | connecticut.news12.com

Fourth of July travel could set records. News 12’s Lauren Due has information on what drivers can expect when traveling for the Fourth of July week.
Travelers forced to deal with delays, cancellations from global outage

Jul 19, 2024 | connecticut.news12.com

JetBlue is the only airline taking off. All other flights have been grounded.