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Aggressive Coyote Bites Fairfield Woman, Targets Her Dogs Weeks After Similar Attack Aggressive Coyote Bites Fairfield Woman, Targets Her Dogs Weeks After Similar Attack
Aggressive Coyote Bites Fairfield Woman, Targets Her Dogs Weeks After Similar Attack Authorities euthanized a coyote after it bit a woman and attacked her two small dogs in Fairfield this week. The incident followed another aggressive coyote attack three weeks earlier in what police say is a change in the animals' behavior in the area.  The most recent attack happened Monday afternoon, Sept. 14, on Catamount Road in Fairfield, according to Fairfield Animal Control. The animal was put down, and its body was sent for testing. The unidentified woman is receiving treatment for rabies as a precaution.  The incident mimics a similar attack that happened three weeks ago …
Closing The Loop: Ed Sheeran’s 4 Remaining Openers Drop Out After Macklemore Ouster Closing The Loop: Ed Sheeran’s 4 Remaining Openers Drop Out After Macklemore Ouster
Closing The Loop: Ed Sheeran’s 4 Remaining Openers Drop Out After Macklemore Ouster Macklemore got the boot, then Ed Sheeran’s opening acts followed suit. One day after Macklemore was kicked off of Ed Sheeran's Loop tour for his pro-Palestinian remarks during his openers in New Jersey, all four other opening artists dropped out in solidarity on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Those artists include Billie Eilish's brother Finneas, Irish singer-songwriter Aaron Rowe, Danish band Lukas Graham and Irish folk group Beoga. In a statement, Rowe wrote, in part: "I cannot stand by and allow billionaires to use their position of power to silence the rightful voices of those who speak up ag…
Community Helps Those Hit Hardest By 'Rain Bomb' Flooding Across Fairfield County Community Helps Those Hit Hardest By 'Rain Bomb' Flooding Across Fairfield County
Community Helps Those Hit Hardest By 'Rain Bomb' Flooding Across Fairfield County A sudden burst of heavy rain flooded roads and caused massive damage to homes across Fairfield County over the weekend. Gov. Ned Lamont called it a “rain bomb” during a press conference Monday, Sept. 14, at the State Capitol. More than 7 inches of rain fell Sunday in Stamford, Darien and Westport, National Weather Service data showed. “It’s how sudden the intense rainfall is — five, seven, nine inches in a very limited period of time. That’s what causes severe flooding that overwhelms our stormwater drainage systems,” Lamont said, according to CT Mirror. “And you saw that yesterday, es…
Readers' Choice 2026 Is Here! Love A Local Favorite? Make Sure It Gets On The Ballot Readers' Choice 2026 Is Here! Love A Local Favorite? Make Sure It Gets On The Ballot
Readers' Choice 2026 Is Here! Love A Local Favorite? Make Sure It Gets On The Ballot Your favorite restaurant. Your go-to salon. The local business that always comes through. The place you tell everyone they have to check out. Now’s your chance, Fairfield County, to make sure they get the recognition they deserve. NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITES TODAY! Nominations for the 2026 Daily Voice Readers’ Choice Awards open Sept. 14, giving readers just four weeks to help decide which local favorites will make the ballot. From Food & Drink spots serving the meals you can’t stop thinking about to the Self Care pros you trust to keep you looking and feeling your best, we want to hear ab…
Jason Kelce’s ‘Monday Night Football’ Debut Had Fans Talking — But Not About Football Jason Kelce’s ‘Monday Night Football’ Debut Had Fans Talking — But Not About Football
Jason Kelce’s ‘Monday Night Football’ Debut Had Fans Talking — But Not About Football Jason Kelce made his "Monday Night Football" debut on ESPN, but fans' focus was on something other than football. His fashion choice. The former Philadelphia Eagles center joined ESPN's "Monday Night Countdown" from Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Monday, Sept. 14, before the Chiefs opened their season against the Denver Broncos.  Kelce paired a dark suit, white shirt, and blue tie with white New Balance sneakers, which is what many fans found problematic. "STOP WEARING TENNIS SHOES WITH SUITS IM BEGGING YOU," Amy, who posts as @amyknowsball on X, wrote Sunday, Sept. 14. The…
Stamford OnlyFans Model Admits To Tax Evasion After Earning $3M On Adult Site: Feds Stamford OnlyFans Model Admits To Tax Evasion After Earning $3M On Adult Site: Feds
Stamford OnlyFans Model Admits To Tax Evasion After Earning $3M On Adult Site: Feds A Connecticut content creator who made more than $3 million on OnlyFans admitted she evaded federal taxes while spending large sums on luxury vehicles and jewelry, federal authorities said.  Seathra Zmeena Orr, 39, pleaded guilty to tax evasion in federal court in Hartford on Tuesday, Sept. 15, after she waived her right to an indictment and entered the plea, the US Attorney for the District of Connecticut said.  The charge covers the 2019 through 2022 tax years. OnlyFans reported paying Orr about $164,670 in 2019, $801,395 in 2020, $1.34 million in 2021, and $822,400 in 2022, co…
Man Accused Of Secretly Filming Woman In Norwalk City Hall Restroom Captured Across State Lines Man Accused Of Secretly Filming Woman In Norwalk City Hall Restroom Captured Across State Lines
Man Accused Of Secretly Filming Woman In Norwalk City Hall Restroom Captured Across State Lines A woman who told police in Connecticut that a man filmed her while she was in the bathroom at a city hall sparked a multi-state manhunt that ended at Rikers Island.  Terrill Kelly, 31, of New Canaan, is accused of illicit filming inside a women's restroom at Norwalk City Hall just before 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 17, police said.  A woman told officers that someone placed a cellphone beneath her restroom stall. The person appeared to record her before fleeing, according to Norwalk police. Officers searched the surrounding area but did not find the suspect. Norwalk detectives took over t…
Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In CT, New Study Says Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In CT, New Study Says
Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In CT, New Study Says Retirees in many Northeast states need some of the most savings in the country to cover their living expenses, according to a new study. Coin Insider released a report on how much money retirees need beyond Social Security to cover 30 years of living costs. The August rankings looked at all 50 states based on annual spending for households ages 65 and older, local price levels, housing costs, average Social Security benefits, and whether seniors rent or own their homes. The cryptocurrency news outlet calculated the yearly gap between estimated living expenses and Social …
Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir
Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir Strike Season is the amazing true story of a high school football team that was forced to practice and play games without coaches during an unforgettable season because their teachers went on strike and pulled the coaches from the sideline as part of a bitter labor dispute. This is the debut memoir of Michael Eck, the quarterback for this 1979 team who, along with his co-captains, was faced with the unprecedented responsibilities of playing and coaching this talented team in Pittsburgh, the hotbed of high school football. Strike Season is a poignant memoir about the lengths young people wi…
Apple’s Much-Awaited Big Software Rollout Starts: What Users Should Know Apple’s Much-Awaited Big Software Rollout Starts: What Users Should Know
Apple’s Much-Awaited Big Software Rollout Starts: What Users Should Know Apple’s next chapter has arrived, with a wave of software updates promising more from the devices you already use. The company began rolling out iOS 27 for iPhones, iPadOS 27 for iPads, and macOS 27 for compatible Macs on Monday, Sept. 14. Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, and Apple TV also received updates, according to Apple’s announcement. The centerpiece is Siri AI, a rebuilt assistant that can find information across messages, emails, photos, and other apps on supported devices. Users can ask about content on their screens, get help drafting text, and continue Siri conversations across d…
Willimantic Man Charged In Ex-Wife Attack Now Facing Murder Charges In Infant’s Death: Cops Willimantic Man Charged In Ex-Wife Attack Now Facing Murder Charges In Infant’s Death: Cops
Willimantic Man Charged In Ex-Wife Attack Now Facing Murder Charges In Infant’s Death: Cops A Connecticut man already jailed in an alleged strangulation attack on his ex-wife now faces murder charges in the death of an infant, police said.  Dean R. Peruta, 40, of Willimantic, was charged Tuesday, Sept. 15, with murder of a victim under 16 years old, murder and risk of injury to a child, according to a news release. The case began on Dec. 21, 2025, after an infant arrived at Windham Hospital following a reported fall at a Willimantic home the previous night, police said.  The hospital evaluated the child before transferring the infant to Connecticut Children’s Medic…
Man Avoids Prison For Deadly Crash That Killed UConn Grad: Prosecutor Man Avoids Prison For Deadly Crash That Killed UConn Grad: Prosecutor
Man Avoids Prison For Deadly Crash That Killed UConn Grad: Prosecutor A 39-year-old Texas man will not face prison time after he pleading guilty to a fatal crash in Mount Olive, authorities announced Tuesday, Sept. 15. Cody Bonds previously pleaded guilty to reckless vehicular homicide and was sentenced to five years’ probation, 100 hours of community service and a driver’s license suspension of five years, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Acting Chief of Detectives Mark Castellano, and Mount Olive Township Police Chief Michael Cordileone. Bonds was also given credit for 17 days served in jail, authorities said. At 2:51 p.m., on Tu…
Missing Person Found Dead At CT Pond After Search Missing Person Found Dead At CT Pond After Search
Missing Person Found Dead At CT Pond After Search Reports of a missing person in a Connecticut pond ended in tragedy this week.  Searchers with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection were called to Black Pond in Middlefield around 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 14.  DEEP’s Environmental Conservation Police searched the area with K9 teams, Connecticut State Police, and the Middlefield Fire Department. Crews found the body Tuesday.  Officials have not released the person’s name as they notify their family.  The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and EnCon police are investigating how the person died. Aut…
CT Among 15 Most Diverse States In New Study: Here's Why CT Among 15 Most Diverse States In New Study: Here's Why
CT Among 15 Most Diverse States In New Study: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the places with the most diversity in the US, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Most & Least Diverse States in America list on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The study ranked all 50 states using 14 measures across socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, religious, and political diversity. Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said diversity goes beyond race and gender. "The most diverse states have above-average variety when it comes to people's ages, birthplaces, languages, jobs, family structures, and more," said Lupo. "Moving to a diverse s…
CT Mom, 21, Killed In Motorcycle Crash; Leaves 1-Year-Old Son CT Mom, 21, Killed In Motorcycle Crash; Leaves 1-Year-Old Son
CT Mom, 21, Killed In Motorcycle Crash; Leaves 1-Year-Old Son Authorities have identified a young Connecticut mother killed in a weekend motorcycle crash on Route 2. Alicea Heaven Martinez-Navaez, 21, of Manchester, was killed shortly before midnight Sunday, Sept. 13, when she was ejected from her Suzuki GSXR motorcycle near Exit 1A in East Hartford, Connecticut State Police said. Investigators believe Martinez-Navaez failed to negotiate a right-hand curve and struck the guardrail, according to State Police. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Loved ones created a GoFundMe to help cover her funeral costs and support her 1-year-old son. "…
Teen Who Fled NY Mental Health Hospital Found Hiding In Wilton Thanks To Residents Teen Who Fled NY Mental Health Hospital Found Hiding In Wilton Thanks To Residents
Teen Who Fled NY Mental Health Hospital Found Hiding In Wilton Thanks To Residents A teenager who ran away from a behavioral health hospital was found hours later hiding near a home in Fairfield County, police said.  The search for the missing 17-year-old began around 9:10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, after a Wilton homeowner spotted him near a neighbor's home, Wilton police said. He sprinted into the woods when officers confronted him.  Wilton officers searched the area with help from Connecticut State Police and police from New Canaan and Westport. But area residents were the first to spot him moving through yards and other properties. Those calls helped police tr…
City Taunts Trump By Renaming Its Own 'Gulf': 'Words Don't Matter' City Taunts Trump By Renaming Its Own 'Gulf': 'Words Don't Matter'
City Taunts Trump By Renaming Its Own 'Gulf': 'Words Don't Matter' Cleveland has renamed its portion of Lake Erie to mock President Donald Trump's push to rename bodies of water. The city's council approved a resolution to call part of Lake Erie the "Gulf of Cleveland" on Monday, Sept. 14. The measure passed 13-1 and is nonbinding, which means it doesn't legally change the lake's name, WKYC 3News reported. Council member Kris Harsh introduced the resolution, which applies to the area of Lake Erie stretching from the easternmost to westernmost points of Cleveland's shoreline. The "Gulf of Cleveland" also extends two miles into the lake. …
Death Penalty Decision Announced In Nick Reiner Double-Murder Case Death Penalty Decision Announced In Nick Reiner Double-Murder Case
Death Penalty Decision Announced In Nick Reiner Double-Murder Case Prosecutors have resolved a major question hanging over the double-murder case against the son of a celebrated Hollywood couple. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced on Tuesday, Sept. 15, that his office will not seek the death penalty against Nick Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents, actor/director Rob Reiner and photographer/producer Michele Singer Reiner. Reiner, 33, now faces a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted. He has pleaded not guilty. Hochman said consultations with Reiner’s siblings, Romy and Jak…
CT Assistant Principal Sexually Assaulted Student In School Office Twice: Police CT Assistant Principal Sexually Assaulted Student In School Office Twice: Police
CT Assistant Principal Sexually Assaulted Student In School Office Twice: Police A Connecticut school assistant principal is accused of sexually assaulting a student inside his office while classes were in session, authorities said.  Daniel Bonet-Ojeda, 49, who worked at James Hillhouse High School in New Haven, was arrested and faces multiple charges after the Department of Children and Families alerted New Haven police in May.  During a forensic interview, the student reported two assaults on back-to-back days, investigators said. Police said Bonet-Ojeda had arranged to be alone with her in his office. A detective reviewed school surveillance vide…
Savannah Guthrie Voices Family’s Pain During Emotional Live TV Exchange: Watch Savannah Guthrie Voices Family’s Pain During Emotional Live TV Exchange: Watch
Savannah Guthrie Voices Family’s Pain During Emotional Live TV Exchange: Watch Savannah Guthrie has renewed her family’s heartbreaking plea, saying they want to bring her missing mother home for a proper goodbye. The NBC “Today” co-anchor, 54, spoke on Tuesday morning, Sept. 15, after actress Allison Janney expressed support for the family at a press conference following the Emmy Awards. “I was so touched to see her do that," Guthrie said. "It was her moment of her triumph and for her to sit and just take a moment and think about our family." Co-host Willie Geist called Janney’s comments a “beautiful expression of sympathy.” “I never let a moment pass,” Guthrie adde…
Baby Formula Giant To Pay $385M After Deadly Outbreak, Nationwide Shortage Baby Formula Giant To Pay $385M After Deadly Outbreak, Nationwide Shortage
Baby Formula Giant To Pay $385M After Deadly Outbreak, Nationwide Shortage The maker of Similac baby formula has agreed to pay nearly $385 million after issues at one of its plants created a severe nationwide shortage. Abbott Laboratories agreed to the $384,999,040 settlement, the Department of Justice announced in a news release on Monday, Sept. 14. The Illinois-based company was accused of knowingly selling infant formula that was made in facilities that didn't meet safety requirements. The settlement covers claims involving powdered infant formula and nutritional therapy products. They were manufactured at Abbott plants in Sturgis, Michigan,…
Connecticut Retirees Face Deepest Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know Connecticut Retirees Face Deepest Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know
Connecticut Retirees Face Deepest Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know A looming financial deadline could turn a familiar monthly deposit into a much smaller lifeline for millions of older Americans. Connecticut retirees would face the nation’s largest average monthly reduction under one projection of Social Security insolvency, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. The group’s analysis estimates a $556 monthly cut for Connecticut beneficiaries if the retirement program were forced to reduce benefits by 24 percent in late 2032, when the program's retirement trust fund is projected to exhaust its reserves. New Jersey ranked second, with …
FBI Had Teen On Radar Before ISIS Plot In County Where Trump Was Shot FBI Had Teen On Radar Before ISIS Plot In County Where Trump Was Shot
FBI Had Teen On Radar Before ISIS Plot In County Where Trump Was Shot The Pennsylvania county where a gunman shot President Donald Trump during a 2024 campaign rally is now at the center of another high-profile federal threat case. The FBI says it first investigated Jonathan Hunter Kramer in 2023, when he was a minor, before arresting the Butler County man Saturday, Sept. 12, over an alleged ISIS-inspired attack plan. Kramer, 20, of Valencia, was taken into custody after agents found a semiautomatic rifle, ammunition, loaded magazines, pepper spray, a scope, and other gear at a Cranberry Township hotel, according to a criminal complaint. Daily Voice obtained…
Costco Rationing Motor Oil As Iran War Sends Prices Soaring: What To Know Costco Rationing Motor Oil As Iran War Sends Prices Soaring: What To Know
Costco Rationing Motor Oil As Iran War Sends Prices Soaring: What To Know Costco is rationing its popular synthetic motor oil and nearly doubling the price as the US-Israeli war with Iran continues driving up energy costs. A 10-quart case of Kirkland Signature full synthetic motor oil now costs $57.99, according to Costco's website. The warehouse chain is also limiting shoppers to two cases every seven days, with only one transaction allowed per membership. The same amount of oil had sold for about $30 to the mid-$30s in recent years, The Auto Wire reported. The higher cost and restrictions will especially affect drivers who change their own o…
Get Free Cheeseburgers At McDonald's In Special Giveaway: Here's How Get Free Cheeseburgers At McDonald's In Special Giveaway: Here's How
Get Free Cheeseburgers At McDonald's In Special Giveaway: Here's How McDonald's is giving burger fans a freebie for National Cheeseburger Day. The fast-food chain will give its rewards members a free Double Cheeseburger with a minimum $1 purchase on National Cheeseburger Day, which falls on Friday, Sept. 18. The deal is available at participating locations and can only be redeemed through the McDonald's app. The offer is limited to one per person. "Since burgers are kind of our thing, we'd love for fans to come in and grab their favorite McDonald's drink, snack or meal and add a Double Cheeseburger to celebrate the holiday with us!" McDonald's said in …
Cause Of Death Revealed For Legendary Designer Bob Mackie Cause Of Death Revealed For Legendary Designer Bob Mackie
Cause Of Death Revealed For Legendary Designer Bob Mackie The cause of death has been revealed for Bob Mackie, the designer behind some of Hollywood’s most unforgettable looks. Mackie died of pneumonia in Palm Springs, California, on Monday, Sept. 14, a representative confirmed to People. He was 87. The update follows an announcement on his official Instagram account confirming his death. That statement did not identify a cause, as Daily Voice reported earlier Monday. Mackie’s work helped define the wardrobes of Cher, Tina Turner, and other entertainers whose costumes became part of their signature appeal. His designs brought glamour to concert s…
Get Free Insomnia Cookies During Special Celebration: Here's How Get Free Insomnia Cookies During Special Celebration: Here's How
Get Free Insomnia Cookies During Special Celebration: Here's How Insomnia Cookies is giving its fans a sweet reason to have a pajama party near the end of summer. The late-night bakery chain is offering one free Classic cookie to customers who wear pajamas to any Insomnia Cookies bakery in the US or Canada on Tuesday, Sept. 15, the company announced in a news release. No purchase or Insomnia Rewards membership is required, and most bakeries will offer the promotion from 8 p.m. until closing. The giveaway is part of Insomnia Cookies' eighth annual PJ Party, which was first held in 2019. Insomnia said about 67,000 free cookies were handed out during t…
Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death
Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death A memorial unveiled only days ago has already been vandalized, prompting a police investigation and a pledge to repair the damage. Turning Point USA said the 8-foot bronze memorial statue honoring conservative influencer Charlie Kirk outside its Phoenix, Arizona, headquarters was vandalized overnight and discovered Sunday, Sept. 13. Red spray paint covered portions of the statue, while a nearby religious sign was also defaced. Photos released by Turning Point USA show red paint across the statue’s face, neck, torso, and left hand. An X was painted over the face, while a sad face was sprayed…
Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death
Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death A memorial unveiled only days ago has already been vandalized, prompting a police investigation and a pledge to repair the damage. Turning Point USA said the 8-foot bronze memorial statue honoring conservative influencer Charlie Kirk outside its Phoenix, Arizona, headquarters was vandalized overnight and discovered Sunday, Sept. 13. Red spray paint covered portions of the statue, while a nearby religious sign was also defaced. Photos released by Turning Point USA show red paint across the statue’s face, neck, torso, and left hand. An X was painted over the face, while a sad face was sprayed…
Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death
Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death A memorial unveiled only days ago has already been vandalized, prompting a police investigation and a pledge to repair the damage. Turning Point USA said the 8-foot bronze memorial statue honoring conservative influencer Charlie Kirk outside its Phoenix, Arizona, headquarters was vandalized overnight and discovered Sunday, Sept. 13. Red spray paint covered portions of the statue, while a nearby religious sign was also defaced. Photos released by Turning Point USA show red paint across the statue’s face, neck, torso, and left hand. An X was painted over the face, while a sad face was sprayed…
DUI Driver Causes 3 Crashes, Drives 1.5 Miles On 3 Tires In Wilton: Police DUI Driver Causes 3 Crashes, Drives 1.5 Miles On 3 Tires In Wilton: Police
DUI Driver Causes 3 Crashes, Drives 1.5 Miles On 3 Tires In Wilton: Police A 43-year-old woman was charged with DUI after police say she sideswiped one vehicle, struck another and hit a guardrail before driving 1.5 miles on three tires in Fairfield County last week. Adrian M. Windham was driving a black Chevrolet Suburban west on School Road near the Comstock Community Center in Wilton on Thursday, Sept. 10, when she sideswiped an eastbound vehicle, Wilton police said in a news release Monday, Sept. 14. Windham then swerved back into the westbound lane before crossing the double-yellow line and striking a second eastbound vehicle, according to police. She the…