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07/31/2025

From the newsroom:

Energy bills are a top issue for Connecticut residents. State lawmakers say a vote this Friday could bring bills down an average of $10 — but that more needs to be done.

07/31/2025

The Fairfield Safe Streets Alliance is grateful to our Media Sponsor, WSHU Public Radio, for helping us share our message of roadway safety!

Be ready for weather changes:

Drivers--Slow down by 5 -10 mph, or even more if visibility is poor.

Turn on your headlights any time your windshield wipers are on.

Leave extra space between you and the car in front of you. Wet roads require longer stopping distances.

If you're a pedestrian caught in the rain or out after dark:

Be Visible: Wear bright, reflective clothing, especially at night or in the rain.

Use Sidewalks: If you can't, walk facing traffic and as far off the road as possible.

Pay attention: Put your phone away and remove your earbuds.

Make Eye Contact: Look drivers in the eye when crossing a street--don't assume they see you.

If you're a biker on dark or wet roads:

Use lights: A white front light and a red rear light help you to be visible.

Ride predictably: Signal your turns, obey traffic signs and ride in a straight line on the side of the road. This isn't the time to skip a stop sign and surprise a driver.

Wear reflective gear: Keep a poncho in a bright color in your saddle bag in case of rain, add spoke reflectors to your wheels, consider reflective snap bands for wrists and ankles.

Watch road surfaces: Wet leaves can be slippery, and you may not see hazards like metal grates.

When the sun is in your eyes:

Invest in a good pair of polarized sunglasses.

Keep your windshield clean. Smudges and smears can catch sunlight and make it harder to see.

Your vision changes: You need to give your eyes time to adjust, so slow down.

Accident rates rise at dusk: The sun may be in your eyes as you drive home after work, but you are also tired and less alert. Another reason to slow down.

07/29/2025

From the newsroom:

Connecticut Attorney General is suing the Trump administration (again).

This time, it’s over Medicaid reimbursement funding for Planned Parenthood.

07/25/2025

From the newsroom:

Former First Selectman Bill Ge**er was remembered at his celebration of life today as a kind and effective leader. He died last week, following complications from a brain tumor.

Ge**er is survived by his wife, Jessica, and two of their children, John and Gillian. Their third child, Teddy, died from a rare brain cancer as a child.

07/25/2025

🩺 New Medicaid Rules Could Put CT Seniors at Risk

spoke with U.S. Rep. and health leaders at about changes to that will disproportionately impact —especially those with dementia or without legal guardians.

🗓️ Changes begin in 2026 under H.B. 1 — dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”

🎧 Hear more: wshu.org

07/24/2025

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From porcupine to the great horned owl, Connecticut’s woodlands come alive after sunset with a wide range of nocturnal animals. WSHU’s Sabrina Garone spoke with master wildlife conservationist Ginny Apple about the creatures that thrive in the dark and why they matter.

07/22/2025

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07/18/2025

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07/15/2025

Fairfield, CT First Selectman Bill Ge**er died Tuesday afternoon. He had undergone multiple surgeries to treat a brain tumor over the past two and a half weeks. 

Ge**er had lived in Fairfield for 30 years and served as the town’s leader since 2023. 

He leaves behind a wife and two children. 

“To say that there is now a gaping hole in our lives is an understatement,” a statement from the family read.

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07/12/2025

07/09/2025

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With their help, we're spreading the word about safe, responsible riding, and building a safer community for everybody sharing the roads.

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