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Hi Waterbury! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What police are asking Waterbury residents after a mall-area shooting
  • Which spooky and nostalgic shows are coming to Waterbury's Palace Theater?
  • Saint Mary's Hospital earns national emergency care honor for Waterbury

Also on today's calendar: Local Art Exhibit - Eva Siefert & Jacqueline Siefert Cushing - Shared Roots and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and comfortable, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 80, low: 65.
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm possible, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Victim Shot Several Times In Area Behind Mall: Waterbury Police (patch.com) — A 29-year-old man was treated for multiple non-life-threatening gunshot wounds after driving himself to a local hospital following a shooting behind the mall in Waterbury early Saturday morning. Police say the incident appears to stem from an isolated disturbance and are actively investigating. Residents who may have seen or heard anything are urged to contact the Waterbury Police Detective Bureau or Crime Stoppers.
   

• Darkness takes center stage as the 2026 CT fall theater season features thrills and chills (courant.com) — Waterbury theatergoers have a packed fall ahead, with the Rocky Horror Picture Show tour hitting the Palace Theater on Oct. 16, followed by "Hocus Pocus Live" on Oct. 29 and the touring musical "Mystic Pizza" Oct. 2–4. Later in the season, the Palace also hosts a one-man "A Christmas Carol" on Dec. 6 and the musical "Mrs. Doubtfire" Dec. 15–16. Plan ahead if you want good seats.
   

• Republican-American Community News from Waterbury, Torrington and Woodbury (nhregister.com) — Waterbury's Saint Mary's Hospital emergency department is being honored with the 2026 ENA Lantern Award for innovations that reduced wait times and improved patient safety and staff well-being, bringing national recognition to local care. The roundup also notes a major fundraising milestone for the Northwest CT Community Foundation in Torrington and a new art-hanging system donated to Woodbury's Old Town Hall, expanding cultural display space for community groups.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Southington Police Logs: Aug. 18 to Aug. 31, 2026 (patch.com)

Ok Waterbury! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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