School Bus Drivers May Walk Off Job + Child, 10, Shot: CT News

Milford CT

24 September, 2021

8:19 AM

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Good Friday morning Connecticut, We made it to the end of the work week. The rain and storms will wind down this morning. Isolated rain showers are still possible in the afternoon and a flash flood watch has been issued for Hartford County. Temperatures will be chilly, with highs only into the upper 60s. Saturday and Sunday feature sunshine and temperatures into the mid 70s. Have a great weekend! See also: LISTEN: 911 Calls On Assisted Living Staff Overdosing On Fentanyl Troconis Seeks To Suppress Statements In Jennifer Dulos CaseMan Who Kidnapped Ex-Girlfriend, Put Her in Suitcase SentencedShould COVID-19 Vaccinations Be Mandatory? Take Patch's Survey The Big Story WTNH News 8 reports that nearly 300 school bus drivers plan to walk off the job at the end of Friday, which could mean major problems for schools on Monday, Sept. 27. Nearly 300 school bus drivers are unvaccinated and refuse to undergo weekly testing, which is part of Gov. Lamont's vaccine mandate. The Connecticut School Transportation Association (CSTA) wrote a letter to state education officials saying, "The school bus driver shortage will become 10 times worse on that day, and it will be a crisis driven by government."(Read the full WTNH News 8 story here). Child, 10 shot in CT Waterbury police are investigating after a 10-year-old and a 20-year-old were shot Thursday night, WFSB 3 TV reports. No arrests have been made yet. (Read more at WFSB 3 TV). Jeopardy champ Matt Amodio, who is a Yale University doctorate student, has won $955,000 on the famous television show and he has won 27 times in a row. We'll see how he does Friday night. (Read More at WTNH News 8). Funeral for Officer Joshua Castellano on Friday OFFICER FUNERAL TODAY: For Joshua Castellano. This morning, the procession will leave The West Haven Funeral Home and head to St. Mary's in New Haven for a 10 a.m. start. All morning on @FOX61News we will be talking about who Castellano was and his impact on the community. pic.twitter.com/ZtwIU2Ysg2— Julia LeBlanc (@JuliaLeBlancTV) September 24, 2021 Looking for things to do this weekend Looking for weekend activities? @SarahCodyMedia has some ideas! Visit the 101st @DurhamFairCT! Oktoberfest fun can be found at @quassyamusement and @ParkvilleMarket! https://t.co/TmuMW4UMkQ— WTNH News 8 (@WTNH) September 24, 2021 Live conditions on CT's major roadways BRIDGEPORT - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 27A and 6 (21.6 miles). Reported Friday, September 24 at 6:07 am. STRATFORD - Delays. RT15 Southbound is congested between Exits 52 and 44 (7.0 miles). Reported Friday, September 24 at 6:08 am. NORWALK - Delays. RT15 Southbound is congested between Exits 40B and 36 (4.5 miles). Reported Friday, September 24 at 8:44 am. THOMASTON - Crash (1 Vehicle) on RT8 Northbound between Exits 38 and 39. The right and center lanes are closed. Reported Friday, September 24 at 8:48 am.