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First Alert Issued for Snow and Wind Through Monday

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People in Northwestern Connecticut woke up to several inches of snow Sunday morning.

The NBC Connecticut team of meteorologists has issued a First Alert for the chance of snow today followed by some scattered power outages possible as wind gusts reach up to 40 to 50 miles per hour.

Below is my recap from 518 AM this morning with my updated snow total map.
In addition, the National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Litchfield County until noon Sunday for some accumulating snow.  A Wind Advisory has been issued for the entire state of Connecticut (for gusts over 40 MPH).
We are issuing a First Alert for Snow in the Northwest Hills.  A good portion of western Connecticut could see between one to three inches of slush.  There is a portion of the northwest hilltowns above 1000' that could pick up four to eight inches of snow from Sunday through Monday.  Snow showers will continue to persist off and on Sunday, Sunday night, and into Monday.  It will add up in the higher elevations.
This morning alone, 2-4” is likely with this initial burst in the highest elevations of Litchfield County.
Rest of the weekend/state:
On/off snow showers, gusty winds. Temps holding 40s and dropping through 30s today. Snow showers on and off through Monday, MOST persistent in the NW Hills, where additional accumulation is likely.. for a total of 4-8” in the highest elevation northern Litchfield into Berkshire county (where 10” is possible).
Here is your detailed forecast:
Sunday: Scattered rain and snow showers. Windy and much cooler. Highs in the middle 40s, but dropping through the day. Minor snow accumulation 1-3" of slush western CT and hilltowns, locally higher amounts above 1000' in Litchfield County.
Tonight:  Areas of snow showers, especially Litchfield County. Lows in the upper 20s and 30s.
Monday: Scattered snow showers. Windy. Highs near 40.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Chilly and breezy. Highs in the lower 40s.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the middle 40s.
Thanksgiving Day: Chance for rain. Highs in the upper 40s.
Friday: Chance for rain. Highs in the upper 40s.
Get your exclusive First Alert 10-day forecast plus hour-by-hour weather and interactive radar by downloading the NBC Connecticut app.

The NBC Connecticut team of meteorologists has issued a First Alert for the chance of snow Sunday followed by some scattered power outages possible as wind gusts reach up to 40 to 50 miles per hour on Monday.

We are issuing a First Alert for Snow in the Northwest Hills.  A good portion of western Connecticut could see between one to three inches of slush.  There is a portion of the northwest hilltowns above 1000' that could pick up four to eight inches of snow from Sunday through Monday. 

In addition, the National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Litchfield County until noon Sunday for some accumulating snow.  A Wind Advisory has been issued for the entire state of Connecticut (for gusts over 40 MPH).

Snow showers will continue to persist off and on Sunday, Sunday night, and into Monday.  It will add up in the higher elevations.  This morning alone, 2-4” is likely with this initial burst in the highest elevations of Litchfield County.

The rest of the weekend for the state will include on and off snow showers and gusty winds. Temperatures will stay in the 40s and drop through 30s later Sunday. Snow showers will continue on and off through Monday, MOST persistent in the NW Hills, where additional accumulation is likely.. for a total of 4-8” in the highest elevation northern Litchfield into Berkshire county (where 10” is possible).

Here is your detailed forecast:

Sunday: Scattered rain and snow showers. Windy and much cooler. Highs in the middle 40s, but dropping through the day. Minor snow accumulation 1-3" of slush western CT and hilltowns, locally higher amounts above 1000' in Litchfield County.

Tonight:  Areas of snow showers, especially Litchfield County. Lows in the upper 20s and 30s.

Monday: Scattered snow showers. Windy. Highs near 40.

Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Chilly and breezy. Highs in the lower 40s.

Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the middle 40s.

Thanksgiving Day: Chance for rain. Highs in the upper 40s.

Friday: Chance for rain. Highs in the upper 40s.

Get your exclusive First Alert 10-day forecast plus hour-by-hour weather and interactive radar by downloading the NBC Connecticut app.


Sabra Recalls Hummus Products Over Listeria Concerns

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Sabra Dipping Company has issued a voluntary recall for a variety of its hummus products after Listeria monocytogenes was found at the Colonial Heights, Virginia-based company's manufacturing facility.

The recall affects hummus products that were made before Nov. 8, 2016, and sold across the United States and Canada at supermarkets and other stores.

Listeria monocytogenes was not found in tested finished product. Sabra said Saturday that its recall was issued out of an abundance of caution.

Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The species of bacteria can result in stillbirths or miscarriages among pregnant women.

Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms including high fever, severe headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.

The recalled products include a range across Sabra's line like hummus with red pepper, garlic, lemon, spinach and artichoke, and more.

Sabra products not included in the recall are: Sabra Organic Hummus, Sabra Salsa, Sabra Guacamole and Sabra Greek Yogurt Dips.

Consumers with a "best before" date up through Jan. 23, 2017, on the lid of these hummus items should discard the product:

 

  • Sabra Hummus Caramelized Onion 10OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Classic 7OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Classic 10OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Classic 17OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Classic 30OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Classic 5LB – 6ct
  • Sabra Hummus Classic 2OZ – 48ct: 3 x (16 x 2oz)
  • Sabra Hummus Classic with pretzels 4.56OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Garlic 7OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Garlic 10OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Garlic 17OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Garlic 32OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Garlic 30OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Garlic with pretzels 4.56OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Jalapeno 10OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Olive 10OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Pine Nut 10OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Pine Nut 7OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Pine Nut 17OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Pine Nut 32OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 7OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 10OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 17OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 32OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 30OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 5LB – 6ct
  • Sabra Hummus Red Pepper with pretzels 4.56OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Supremely Spicy 7OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Supremely Spicy 10OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Supremely Spicy 17OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Spinach & Artichoke 10OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Sun Dried Tomato 10OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Spinach & Artichoke 32OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Spinach & Artichoke 17OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Pine Nut 17OZ – 6ct
  • Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 17OZ – 6ct
  • Sabra Hummus Basil-Pesto 10OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Tuscan Herb Garden 32OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Classic 32OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Classic with pretzels 4.56OZ – 8ct
  • Sabra Hummus Garlic 23.5OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Classic 17OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Bold & Spicy with tortilla chips 4.56OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Garlic 17OZ – 6ct
  • Sabra Hummus Classic 2OZ – 6 x 2oz (12 x 6pks)
  • Sabra Hummus Lemon 10OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 2OZ – 6 x 2oz (12 x 6pks)
  • Sabra Hummus Tuscan Herb Garden 17OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Classic 2OZ – 16 x 2oz – 12 ct
  • Sabra Hummus Classic 2OZ – 12 x 2oz – 12 ct
  • Sabra Hummus SF Rosemary/Sea Salt 10OZ
  • Sabra Spreads Spicy Chili 8.5OZ – 8ct
  • Sabra Spreads Garlic Herb 8.5OZ – 8ct
  • Sabra Spreads Honey Mustard 8.5OZ – 8ct
  • Sabra Spreads Salt & Pepper 8.5OZ – 8ct
  • Sabra Hummus Taco 10OZ
  • Sabra Hummus 3 Pepper Chili 10OZ

Consumers can reach Sabra Consumer Relations at 1-866-265-6761 for from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET or visit www.sabrahummusrecall.com for information on being reimbursed. 

For more information, click here.



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Beastie Boy, Ben Stiller Protest Hate Speech at Defaced NYC Playground

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Hundreds of New Yorkers came together to protest hate messages and offensive symbols Sunday at a Brooklyn Heights park that is named after a late Beastie Boys star. 

Comptroller Scott Stringer, New York Sen. Daniel Squadron and Beastie Boys member Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz were among the large crowd who flooded Adam Yauch Park to spread messages of love and unity days after playground equipment was defaced with two swastikas and a pro-Trump message. 

"Offensive symbols and discrimination have no place in our city," Stringer said. "Especially in our playgrounds and in front of our kids."

Adam "MCA" Yauch was Jewish. The Beastie Boys star died from cancer in 2012.

Public Advocate Letitia James joined protesters in a rendition of "This Land is Your Land" as others carried signs with slogans like "We Gotta Fight for Our Rights" and "Love Wins." Two men played snare drums to the tune of the song.

Visitors laid flowers near the park entrance as a peace offering in an effort to put messages of hate to rest. The metal locomotive jungle gym showed no trace of the offensive graffiti as kids played on the park's recreational equipment.

Horovitz was upset that someone defaced the playground dedicated to his late friend, but was glad to see so many come together to protest against the disrespectful actions.

"Everybody that heard about this came out," he said, smiling. "We got old friends and new friends."

Among those old friends was actor Ben Stiller, who said the singular event is representative of a larger wave of hate crimes that have taken place in recent times. 

"It's important for us to stand up and say it's not all right," he said. "It's important for the president-elect to say it's not okay, too."

Stiller called on President-elect Donald Trump to take a stand against the acts of intimidation happening across the country.

Amid reports of a spike in acts of hate or intimidation, Trump said in a Nov. 13 interview on CBS' "60 Minutes" that he did not hear about the violence and harassment in his name or in some cases directed at his supporters, other than "one or two instances." 

He added: "I am so saddened to hear that. And I say, 'Stop it.' If it -- if it helps. I will say this, and I will say right to the cameras: 'Stop it.'"  

The Southern Poverty Law Center said that there were 701 hateful incidents of harassment reported around the country in the week since the presidential election, though not all reports have been verified. About 65 percent of the incidents were from the first three days following the election, and there has been a steady drop-off since, the hate-tracking group said.  

The Sunday afternoon rally in Brooklyn Heights is one of several that have taken place throughout the city protesting hate speech and offensive symbols. According to the NYPD, police are investigating 31 percent more hate crimes this year compared to 2015.

In midtown Sunday, protesters gathered at the Grand Hyatt hotel to await President-elect Donald Trump’s newly appointed Chief Strategist Steve Bannon, who was expected to attend a gala there. Some of those rallying said Bannon is an anti-Semite. 

Group Protests Bannon in NYC

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Protesters gathered outside a hotel in midtown Manhattan on Sunday night as they awaited President-elect Donald Trump’s newly appointed Chief Strategist Steve Bannon.

The group blocked access to the entrance of the Grand Hyatt hotel, where Bannon was expected to attend the 2016 Zionist Organization of America's annual gala. It’s unclear if he ever showed up.

The group IfNotNow helped organize the protest and many in the crowd were young and Jewish. On social media the group boasted that up to "700 Jews" prevented Bannon from speaking at the gala.

They argued that Bannon is an anti-Semite — a charge that the Trump transition team has repeatedly denied.

Bannon, 62, is one of Trump’s most controversial hires. He joined Trump's campaign as CEO in August after serving as the head of Breitbart News — a far-right outlet that is one of Trump's biggest backers.

Bannon, onetime Breitbart News chief, worked for Goldman Sachs, then started his own media-focused boutique investment banking firm. After selling the business, he became a film producer, which introduced him to conservative publisher Andrew Breitbart and author Peter Schweizer. Bannon led the Breitbart website, which has been widely condemned as racist, sexist and anti-Semitic.

But the Anti-Defamation League, while addressing Breitbart's inflammatory stance under Bannon's guidance, observed that Bannon has never made any anti-Semitic remarks.

"While there is a long fact pattern of evidence that Breitbart served as a platform for a wide range of bigotry and there is some controversy related to statements from Mr. Bannon’s divorce proceedings in 2007, we are not aware of any anti-Semitic statements made by Bannon himself," the organization said in a statement.

Bannon's ex-wife claimed in a 2007 divorce filing, though, that he made three separate anti-Semitic comments when they fought over which private school to send their kids nearly a decade ago in Los Angeles, NBC News reported. Bannon has denied the allegation.

Jewish groups and a long list of Democratic leaders have denounced Bannon's hiring and called on Trump to reconsider.

Trump Tower was also the scene of a rally on Sunday. Supporters of Trump held signs of approval for the president-elect. At one point they came face-to-face with a large group of anti-Trump demonstrators. Police used barricades to keep the peace. 

On Sunday, Trump met with more than a dozen potential cabinate appointees at his western New Jersey golf club, Trump National Golf Club.

“Great people coming, you’ll see,” Trump said.

Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence met with Rudy Giuliani and Gov. Chris Christie but made no announcements Sunday.

Meetings will carry on at Trump Tower on Monday and Tuesday as Trump continues his transition into the White House.



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Chicago Man Disrupts 'Hamilton'

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A man was arrested after disrupting a performance of the musical "Hamilton" in Chicago on Saturday night, reportedly screaming obscenities in support of President-elect Donald Trump.

John Palmer, 56, was taken into custody around 9:30 p.m. at the PrivateBank Theatre, located at 18 W. Monroe St. in the city's Loop, according to police.

Palmer, of the 100 block of E. Illinois St. in Chicago, began "causing a disturbance" and was asked to leave by the theatre's staff, authorities said. He refused and was detained by security until officers arrived and placed him under arrest.

Palmer was charged with one misdemeanor count of criminal trespass to land, Chicago police said.

According to multiple reports, Palmer appeared intoxicated and began screaming things like, "Our side won! You lost! Get over it!" as well as several profanities.

The incident was reportedly sparked by cheers at the line "Immigrants - we get the job done" in the song "Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down)."

Audience members left the auditorium to ask staff to remove Palmer, according to BroadwayWorld.com, who then struggled with security for "at least two numbers."

Several audience members took to social media to describe the outburst, adding that Palmer was also threatening those around him.

"This is why we train," actress Karen Olivo, who plays Angelica in the production, tweeted Sunday. "So when the obstacles come we conquer them with skill and precision."

Broadway in Chicago did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The incident came just one day after controversy surrounded Vice President-elect Mike Pence's attendance of "Hamilton" in New York City.

Pence drew boos and some support from the audience as he walked to his seat before the show on Friday night. Following the performance, the cast addressed Pence directly in a statement for which Trump demanded an apology. 

"We, sir, we are the diverse America who are alarmed and anxious that your new administration will not protect us, our planet, our children, our parents, or defend us and uphold our unalienable rights, sir," actor Brandon Victor Dixon said, adding, "But we truly hope this show has inspired you to uphold our American values and to work on behalf of all of us.”

Trump took issue with the speech on Twitter, claiming Pence was "harassed" and calling for the cast and producers to apologize "for their terrible behavior."

Pence, however, said Sunday that he wasn't offended by the cast's speech, and said he would "leave it to others whether that was the appropriate venue to say it" when asked if he thought an apology was necessary. 



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Dakota Pipeline: Freezing Protesters Soaked With Water

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Clashes between protesters and authorities over the Dakota Access Pipeline escalated Sunday night after an estimated 400 people tried to breach a law enforcement barrier, NBC News reported.

The sheriff's office described the clash as a "riot" prompted by "very aggressive" activists, while protesters said authorities used tear gas, rubber bullets and a water cannon in below-freezing temperatures.

In a statement, the sheriff's office said tear gas and other "less than lethal means" were being used after protesters "engaged in organized tactical movement and attempted to flank and attack" a law enforcement line near a bridge. A protest organizer said they had removed a truck that had been on the bridge since Oct. 27 to gain access to North Dakota Highway 1806.

The clash comes days after organizers held coordinated demonstrations across the country to protest a 1,170-mile oil pipeline that has generated the largest American Indian protest movement in modern history. Thousands of people have flocked to North Dakota, where the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe argues that the proposed pipeline could permanently contaminate its water source, the Missouri River.



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State Trooper Injured When Cruiser Struck by DUI Driver: Police

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A Connecticut State Trooper was taken to the hospital for minor injuries after his cruiser was hit during a traffic stop on Route 8 South in Seymour Sunday night. 

Police were stopping a car on Route 8 Northbound before the exit 24 on-ramp. 

The officer involved, identified as Troy Biigs, 42, was transported to Yale-New Haven Hospital for evaluation, Trooper Kelly Grant said. 

The driver of the car involved in the traffic stop was uninvolved and uninjured.

Police identified the driver who hit the trooper as Jeffrey Stella, 52, of Southbury, was taken into custody.

Stella was charged with DUI, operating under suspension, failure to move over/yield to emergency lights, traveling too fast for conditions, and traveling an unreasonable distance apart. He was issued a $1,000 bond and scheduled in court on Dec. 2.

The incident was reported at 6:22 p.m. and the highway was reopened around 7:30 p.m. Sunday.



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No Injuries After Car Crashes into Milford Business

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A car crashed into a business in Milford early Monday morning.

Milford police confirmed a vehicle collided with a building on New Haven Avenue near Buckingham Avenue around 3:30 a.m. Monday. No injuries were reported, but there was damage to the structure.

The building inspector was called out to assess the damage.

No other information was immediately available. Check back for updates.



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Millions Expected to Hit the Road for Thanksgiving Holiday

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Over 2 million New Englanders are expected to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday, according to AAA projections.

AAA projects that 48.7 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more over the holiday. AAA believes 2,175,000 of those travelers are from New England – which is a 2.4 percent increase from 2015.

Relatively low gasoline costs and overall improvements in the economy contribute to the increase in travel. In Connecticut, the average cost of gas was about $2.30 Monday before the holiday, and had been falling for about two weeks.

Driving is the most popular form of transportation for the Thanksgiving holiday, with 89 percent of travelers hopping in a car. AAA recommends drivers check the condition of their battery and tires before starting the trip – the motor club estimates it will respond to more than 370,000 calls for issues like dead batteries, flat tires and lockouts.



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I-84 West Reopens in Southington After Multiple Crashes

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Interstate 84 West has reopened in Southington after several crashes, according to state police.

Police confirmed the highway was shut down for a short time near exit 32 after several accidents in the area.

No other information was immediately available. Check back for updates.



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Car Windows Shot Out by BB Gun in Waterford: Police

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Waterford police are investigating after several vehicles were reported vandalized Sunday.

Police said it appeared that the windows of six vehicles were shot out by a BB gun. The cars were parked at the Crystal Mall, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Home Depot, and Lowes.

No witnesses have come forward and nothing was reported stolen from any of the vehicles.

Police believe the vandalism happened in the late afternoon or early evening.

Anyone with information on the case or who saw something suspicious in the area in that timeframe is asked to contact Waterford police at 860-442-09451.



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Multiple Departments Knock Down 3-Alarm Fire in Pomfret

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Emergency crews from several apartment responded to a three-alarm fire at 7 River Road in Pomfret on Monday morning.

Dispatchers said crews were called around 6:50 a.m. Monday to a building that contained farm machinery and no one was injured.

The fire marshal, state fire marshal, as well as crews Killingly, Woodstock, Putnam, Thompson, Eastford and Plainfield responded.

The fire was declared under control at 9:10 a.m. and the scene was clear as of 10:45 apjk

The cause of the fire is under investigation.



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'Bernie Mafia' Looks to Take Democrats Beyond 2016

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Hillary Clinton may be fading from public view, but Bernie Sanders is staying firmly in the spotlight, and the progressive organizations and operatives who rallied around his presidential campaign feel like they are finally a force in the Democratic Party, NBC News reports.

Sanders is now in the Democratic leadership in the Senate, while one of his allies is a front-runner to be the next chairman of the Democratic Party. The Vermont senator is also on a book tour, and everyone seems to want his opinion on the election, in part because he beat Clinton in many of the key Midwestern counties she lost to Donald Trump.

Meanwhile, the digital firm that helped Sanders raise more than $200 million in small donations is reaching out to out-of-work Clinton staffers, and his network of progressive activists is gearing up to resist Trump's policies.

"This is the political revolution. It's here," said Winnie Wong, an Occupy Wall Street activist who started the group People for Bernie. "What we know is that the Bernie Mafia feels confident and united."



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State Trooper Injured in Crash on Route 2 in Bozrah

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A Connecticut state police trooper was taken to the hospital with minor injuries after a cruiser was struck on Route 2 in Bozrah this morning, according to state police.

The trooper was pulled over on the side of the road when another vehicle went off the road and struck the cruiser at 6:46 a.m., according to state police.

State police said the trooper is from Troop K and was taken to Backus Hospital for treatment. The injuries are not serious.

The driver was cited for traveling too fast for conditions, police said.

Icy conditions caused a series of accidents throughout the state Monday morning. Track traffic conditions by clicking here.



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Snow Totals for November 2016 Storm

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Parts of Connecticut have more than a foot of snow, while others had just a dusting between Sunday and Monday. 

If your town is not on the list, comment below and let us know how much snow you have:

  • Goshen: 16 inches
  • Norfolk: 14.2 inches
  • Warren: 12.8 inches
  • Milton: 12 inches
  • Lakeville: 10 inches
  • Colebrook: 9 inches
  • Ridgefield: 3 inches
  • Winsted: 4 inch
  • New Hartford: 1.7 inches
  • Southington: 1.5 inches
  • New Canaan: 0.6
  • Bristol: .3 inch
  • Shelton: .3 inch
  • Granby: .1 inch
  • Hartford: a trace
  • New Haven: a trace


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Colts, Steelers Set for Thanksgiving Night Faceoff

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Andrew Luck and Ben Roethlisberger are set for a Thanksgiving night showdown as the above-average offenses and subpar defenses of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Indianapolis Colts meet indoors.

Pittsburgh (5-5) is tied with the Baltimore Ravens atop the mediocre AFC North, while the Colts (5-5) are in striking distance of the Houston Texans in the AFC South.

The Steelers game Sunday against the aimless Cleveland Browns came at just the right time to snap a four-game losing streak, but looked unconvincing in the process. Luck and the Colts, meanwhile, finally won back-to-back games this season with a win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday thanks to a pair of early touchdown passes from Luck.

Indianapolis will try to make it three in a row against a Steelers defense that, despite eight sacks on Sunday, has not given most quarterbacks a tough time this season.

Roethlisberger has thrown for four touchdowns in three games since returning from an injury, but Pittsburgh struggled to finish drives Sunday against the Browns. The Steelers' only touchdown came after the Browns committed two penalties with no time left on the clock at the end of the first half.

Indianapolis, meanwhile, was outscored 17-3 after scoring touchdowns on each of its first three drives.

The game kicks off at 8:30 p.m. ET on NBC.

Players to Watch:
Pittsburgh running back Le’Veon Bell: Ran for 146 yards and a score Sunday, but maybe Pittsburgh just kept it simple against one of the most yielding run defenses in the NFL.

Pittsburgh wide receiver Antonio Brown: Among the NFL receiving leaders with seven touchdown catches so far this season.

Indianapolis linebacker Erik Walden: Leads the Colts with eight sacks and is the only significant pass-rush threat they pose.

Indianapolis wide receiver Donte Moncrief: Has scored a touchdown in three straight games and has been targeted 21 times in those games, during which the Colts are 2-1.



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Mom of Wandering Autistic Child Drank 18 Vodka Shots: Police

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A Middletown couple admitted to being so drunk they couldn't remember what happened when their 8-year-old son with autism was found wandering the streets alone and partially naked Saturday morning, according to an arraignment report.

Officers responded to a report of a young child in the roadway on East Street, near the intersection of Ridgewood Road. When they arrived they found an 8-year-old child wandering the area, police said.

The child was naked from the waist down and his feet were dirty from mud and grass. Police noted that it was 40 degrees outside Saturday morning.

Police discovered the child had left his home, which was nearly a mile away from where he was found, without his parents’ knowledge.

When questioned, the boy’s parents, identified as Nicole Glaser, 35, and Matthew Glaser, 38, said that they drank large amounts of vodka Friday night and didn’t remember what happened in the morning, according to police. Nicole Glaser told police she'd had 18 shots, according to the report.

Both were charged with risk of injury to a minor and issued $50,000 bonds. Attorney infomation was not listed.

Nicole and Matthew Glaser, who have no prior cases with the state Dapartment of Children and Families, have been ordered to undergo sustance abuse treatment and a judge issued a protective order. 

The couple are due back in court on Jan. 6.



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Armed Man Wearing Halloween Mask Robbed Chinese Restaurant in Somers

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An armed man wearing a Halloween mask robbed a Chinese restaurant in Somers on Sunday night and state police are trying to identify him.

Police said the armed robbery happened at China City Restaurant at 8:18 p.m.

The robber had a small black gun, is around 5-feet-10 and was wearing a green hooded sweatshirt, according to state police.

It’s not clear how much money he left with.

Anyone with information is asked to call 860-896-3272.



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Robber Threatened Clerk with Box Cutter: Police

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The Winchester Police Department is searching for a suspect who robbed the Winsted Sunoco gas station on South Main Street Sunday.

Police said the suspect entered the gas station and threatened the clerk with a box cutter. The suspect then ordered the clerk to the ground and took approximately $400 from the register before fleeing. The clerk was not hurt during the incident.

The suspect is described as male, 5-foot-7, with a stocky build. He was wearing a light-colored shirt of a dark-colored hoodie sweatshirt and a red bandana over his face.

Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the Winchester Police Department at 860-379-2721



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6 Vehicles Damaged by BB Gun in Clinton: Police

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Clinton police are investigating after at least six vehicles were damaged by a BB gun Sunday.

Police said the cars were parked in parking lots at Shop Rite, Stop and Shop, and Clinton Crossing. The windows were shot out with what appears to be a BB gun, police said. The crime occurred sometime in the early evening.

Waterford police are investigating a similar incident in their town. It is unknown if the cases are related.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Clinton police at 860-669-0451.



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