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Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Danbury. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday night, State Police responded to a crash between a car and a motorcycle on Interstate-84 East near Exit 8 in Bethel—reporting one person was seriously injured and the highway was closed until about 3:11 a.m. WTNH-TV
- ➤ After two state troopers were injured on I-91 in Enfield early Thursday, Professor Daniel Maxwell at the University of New Haven urged first responders to take extra safety measures and reminded drivers to slow down and move over—one in three first responders develop PTSD. WTNH-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection announced that DraftKings will return over $3 million to 7,000 consumers who joined bonus offers between October 19, 2021 and January 4, 2023. The settlement also requires the company to train its marketing staff on gaming laws and pay $50,000 for consumer programs—customers will be informed of their refunds within 60 days. WTNH-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Ned Lamont signed the Mental Health Parity bill into law on July 10, making insurance companies offer equal coverage for mental and physical health care. The law lets state officials enforce penalties—issuing fines and requiring annual compliance reports to ensure insurers meet the new rules. WTNH-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Conor Geary, the on-field announcer for local teams such as the Yard Goats and Sun, has been named the Official GameDay host for the New England Patriots home games in the 2025-2026 season—he announced his new role on social media and will start training camp on July 23rd at Gillette Stadium. Geary will maintain his Connecticut work while expanding his responsibilities to boost the Patriots game-day experience. WTNH-TV
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Danbury Amateur Golf Championship
Tournament begins Saturday, Jul 19th — Richter Park Golf Course — Registration details to be announced — Compete in a 36-hole stroke play event across multiple divisions.
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Maelo Ruiz Concert
9 PM – 12 AM — La Canchita Restaurant & Bar — Tickets available — Experience the salsa rhythms and timeless classics from Maelo Ruiz and Adolescentes.
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Danbury International Festival 2025
1-9 p.m. — City Center Green — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant cultures of Danbury with music, dance, art, and delicious food at this multicultural fiesta.
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Ala Jaza Concert
8 PM — Downtown Eleven Café & Bar — Ticket info available online — Experience the vibrant sounds of Ala Jaza for the first time in Danbury, CT.
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Red House 9th Anniversary Celebration
11 a.m. — Red House Bar & Café — Ticketed event — Celebrate nine years with live performances and good vibes at Danbury's favorite café.
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