Westport
Daily News
Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tedeschi Trucks Band will perform at two upcoming Bridgeport concerts this tour — Sheryl Crow will support them exclusively. CTPost
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Analysts say Connecticut homeowners and auto insurance premiums will remain high this year despite strong underwriting profits as carriers build reserves for future claims (a double-digit rate increase may ease later). The Hour
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Board of Education presented the 2026-27 school budget at Staples High School and is set to vote later this month or early February on spending $7.63 million on facilities upgrades at eight schools while planning to add an assistant director role to boost security and operations. 06880
- ➤ Westport schools will cancel classes for a traditional snow day during a storm expected to hit beginning Sunday, since officials do not use online learning for weather closures. The district will alert families by Sunday if Monday is canceled — emphasizing safety and routine. The Hour
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UConn’s Azzi Fudd enjoyed a homecoming game Thursday in DC, scoring 19 points and receiving cheers from 125 family and friends—she overcame past injuries and will prepare for the WNBA Draft in April. CTPost
- ➤ UConn women's basketball will play Seton Hall at Walsh Gymnasium in South Orange on Sunday at noon as UConn looks to extend a 37-game win streak while Seton Hall comes off a four-game win streak and misses key guard Jada Eads. The Hour
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27th Annual Crossword Puzzle Contest
1-4:30 p.m. — The Westport Library — $35 participation fee — Celebrate wordplay with puzzles and special games alongside Will Shortz, the NYT crossword editor.
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WestportREADS Film Series: Night At the Museum
2-4 p.m. — The Westport Library — Free entry — Enjoy the family-friendly comedy 'Night at the Museum' as part of the WestportREADS film series.
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