Hayleigh Evans is a Connecticut-based reporter covering breaking news, public safety and community stories in Danbury, Newtown, Bethel, Brookfield, Wilton, Weston-Redding-Easton, Southbury and Monroe. She previously reported on climate, extreme weather and public safety for The Arizona Republic within the USA Today Network. Hayleigh has also covered local government and community issues in London and focuses on clear, accurate, fact-driven reporting. She holds a master’s degree in magazine journalism from City, University of London and a bachelor's degree in English from Northeastern University.
Fire crews responded to a working structure fire in the Highland Avenue area Tuesday, where smoke was showing from a two-story home.
Connecticut is adding millions in heating aid as fuel costs rise. Here's who qualifies and when applications are due.
The city has acquired three acres off Old Ridgebury Road for a fire station first identified as a need four decades ago.
The planned 30,000-square-foot sports club will feature pickleball courts, golf simulators and more.
Newtown remembers seven community members, including a veteran, a former television personality and longtime residents.
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently died.
Bethel remembers seven residents, including a retired police detective, military veterans and a longtime local journalist.
A Fourth of July storm produced a massive hailstone, the largest ever documented in Connecticut.
The Mötley Crüe bassist shared photos from a Connecticut wedding and had some kind words for New England's fall scenery.
Aquarion customers on four Danbury roads could experience low water pressure, outages or discolored water.
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently died.
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently died.
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently died.
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently died.
The funding will support a statewide initiative offering frequent, small-group math instruction to students in grades 6–10.
The district is among 42 statewide receiving funding for intensive math support for students in grades 6 through 10.
The town has adopted a pest control policy aimed at protecting owls, hawks, foxes and other wildlife from secondary poisoning.
Police said a driver traveling south in the northbound lanes collided with another vehicle near Exit 51.
From Chopped champions to Guy Fieri favorites, a new statewide food trail highlights Connecticut's television-famous chefs.
Firefighters responded to reports of someone trapped in a vehicle during the early-morning crash.
