Josh Lanier

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Josh Lanier started his reporting career in high school for his local newspaper. Many — many — years later, he’s still chasing leads for compelling stories. During his time writing for newspapers, magazines, and online publications, he’s covered everything from murderers to mommy bloggers, but his most interesting story is always the next one.


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Amherst, MA
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More Than 200 UMass Amherst Students Displaced As Fire Destroys Apartment Building More Than 200 UMass Amherst Students Displaced As Fire Destroys Apartment Building
More Than 200 UMass Amherst Students Displaced As Fire Destroys Apartment Building A massive fire ripped through a construction site near the University of Massachusetts Amherst, destroying a five-story apartment building that housed more than 200 students.  It broke out on Olympia Drive late Friday, Nov. 7, when a building under construction went up in flames. The Amherst Firefighters Union Local 1764 called it “one of the largest fires our community has seen.” Firefighters said there were several explosions, “likely from fuel tanks on the construction site.” The blasts caused the building site and a nearby crane to collapse. The flames spread rapidly to nearby …

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by Josh Lanier
Waterbury, CT
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Man Wanted In Waterbury Home Invasion Slams Into Police Cruiser During Multi-Town Chase: Cops Man Wanted In Waterbury Home Invasion Slams Into Police Cruiser During Multi-Town Chase: Cops
Man Wanted In Waterbury Home Invasion Slams Into Police Cruiser During Multi-Town Chase: Cops A Connecticut man accused of committing a home invasion and arson in Waterbury was arrested after a crime spree that included striking a Connecticut State Police cruiser and leading troopers on a chase through multiple towns, officials said. Jalen Rasheed Skeete, 24, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Friday, Nov. 7, following a chase that ended with a dramatic arrest in Brookfield, Connecticut State Police said. Troopers began searching for Skeete around 7:15 a.m. after an iPad stolen from the home invasion pinged near Long River Middle School on Columbia Avenue in Prospect, authorities s…

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by Josh Lanier
Waterbury, CT
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Police ID 55-Year-Old Waterbury Man Killed In Crash; Officers Investigating Police ID 55-Year-Old Waterbury Man Killed In Crash; Officers Investigating
Police ID 55-Year-Old Waterbury Man Killed In Crash; Officers Investigating Authorities have identified the 55-year-old man who was hit and killed at a busy Waterbury intersection on Monday morning, Nov. 10.  Waterbury police were called to the Highland Avenue and West Main Street intersection to reports of a crash involving an SUV and a pedestrian. They found Raul Natal Jr., of Waterbury, suffering catastrophic injuries, and paramedics rushed him to an area hospital.  Doctors were unable to save his life, and he succumbed to his injuries.  The SUV driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with officers, Waterbury police said. The Waterbury Police …

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by Josh Lanier
Ansonia, CT
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Police ID Man Found Dead Inside Ansonia Home; Officers Investigating Cause Of Death Police ID Man Found Dead Inside Ansonia Home; Officers Investigating Cause Of Death
Police ID Man Found Dead Inside Ansonia Home; Officers Investigating Cause Of Death Authorities have identified the man who was found dead inside his home last week as 55-year-old Carlos Gonzales.  Ansonia police were called to his Prindle Avenue home around 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 4 for a welfare check and found his body.  Police do not suspect any foul play, but the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine his cause of death. 

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by Josh Lanier
New Canaan, CT
Your Community
Inside New Canaan's $2.75M Glass House Where Every Reflection Tells A Story Inside New Canaan's $2.75M Glass House Where Every Reflection Tells A Story
Inside New Canaan's $2.75M Glass House Where Every Reflection Tells A Story The Evans House isn’t hiding a thing. The $2.75 million, five-bedroom, four-bathroom New Canaan home is back on the market for all to see.  Built with floor-to-ceiling glass, this 3,200-square-foot mid-century marvel gives neighbors a glimpse into one of the region’s most unusual homes — literally. The building’s roof — a swooping hyperbolic paraboloid — hovers over a main floor that’s all light, air, and openness, according to the Zillow listing.  Zillow There are no real walls on the main level.  Instead, “the ‘rooms’ on that floor, which include a kitchen, living room,…

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by Josh Lanier
Fairfield, CT
Your Community
He's Back: Gronkowski To Sign 1-Day Contract With New England To Retire A Patriot; Here's When He's Back: Gronkowski To Sign 1-Day Contract With New England To Retire A Patriot; Here's When
He's Back: Gronkowski To Sign 1-Day Contract With New England To Retire A Patriot; Here's When Future first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer Rob Gronkowski will sign a one-day contract with the New England Patriots this week, allowing him to officially retire as a Patriot. Gronkowski, who spent all but one season of his career in New England, retires holding multiple team and NFL records — including most touchdowns in a single season by a tight end and most postseason touchdown receptions. He was instrumental in helping the Patriots win four Super Bowls. The greatest tight end in @NFL history is retiring a Patriot!Watch @RobGronkowski sign his one-day contract this Wednesday at 1…

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by Josh Lanier
Naugatuck, CT
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Popular Naugatuck Pizzeria Shuts Down After 50 Years, Promises To 'See You Later' Popular Naugatuck Pizzeria Shuts Down After 50 Years, Promises To 'See You Later'
Popular Naugatuck Pizzeria Shuts Down After 50 Years, Promises To 'See You Later' A popular Connecticut pizzeria announced it has served its last slice — for now — after the building it has been in for 50 years has been sold.  Mike’s Pizza Palace in Naugatuck announced the closure on Facebook, saying Halloween marked its final day of business at its Church Street location. “The building is being sold, and like many small businesses, we’ve faced some tough challenges that made this day come much sooner than we hoped,” the post said. For more than 50 years, the restaurant has been a local gathering spot for pizza, laughter, and late-night bites. Loyal customers, loca…

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by Josh Lanier
Danbury, CT
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Hit-Run Crash: Danbury Police Say Car Slammed Into Pedestrian, Sped Off; Cops Release Photo Hit-Run Crash: Danbury Police Say Car Slammed Into Pedestrian, Sped Off; Cops Release Photo
Hit-Run Crash: Danbury Police Say Car Slammed Into Pedestrian, Sped Off; Cops Release Photo Police are asking for the public’s help to find a light-colored sedan that struck a pedestrian in Danbury and sped away, leaving the victim injured in the roadway. The crash was reported around 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, on Main Street near Patch Street. Responding Danbury officers found the victim lying on the side of the road with injuries that were not life-threatening. The driver and vehicle were gone before the police arrived. Officers shut down a portion of Main Street for several hours while investigating and clearing the crash site.  The suspect vehicle is believed to have front-…

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by Josh Lanier
Bridgeport, CT
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Rider Hit, Driver Split: Man Left Bleeding On Bridgeport Street After Hit-Run Crash Rider Hit, Driver Split: Man Left Bleeding On Bridgeport Street After Hit-Run Crash
Rider Hit, Driver Split: Man Left Bleeding On Bridgeport Street After Hit-Run Crash A man is in critical condition after a scooter crash in Bridgeport, police said. The crash happened near Broad Street and Railroad Avenue around 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7, Bridgeport police said. Officers said the man was riding as a passenger when the driver lost control on the wet road and went down. The driver didn’t stick around. Police said the driver took off on the scooter, leaving the injured man behind. Witnesses told police the man was on the ground shouting for an ambulance. Police are asking anyone with information to call the Bridgeport Police Department’s Traffic Division …

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by Josh Lanier
Hartford, CT
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Gov. Ned Lamont Says He’s Running for a Third Term in 2026 Gov. Ned Lamont Says He’s Running for a Third Term in 2026
Gov. Ned Lamont Says He’s Running for a Third Term in 2026 Gov. Ned Lamont says he’s ready for another four years leading Connecticut. The Democrat told reporters he’s filing the paperwork to seek a third term in 2026. A formal announcement is expected next week. “Yeah, Susan and I are ready to go,” Lamont said during an event about affordable housing, referring to Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz. “I didn’t want you to have to ask me any longer.” Lamont, 71, has built a reputation as a moderate with a focus on balancing the books. He signed a major tax cut and paid down billions in unfunded state pension debt. He’s also pushed for abortion access throug…

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