CT National Guardsmen Say Farewell as They Leave for Deployment
Sacrifice doesn’t just hang on the shoulders of soldiers, but on the ones who wrap their arms around them. “This is his first deployment,” a wife of a National guardsman said. “We’ve never been...
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Mixmaster Construction Means More Delays on Route 8, I-84 in Waterbury
Be prepared to sit in more traffic if your commute takes you through Waterbury. Another construction project is about to get underway, and it won’t be finished for two years. “I don’t like the...
View ArticleSteamboat Sabino in Mystic May Be Going Green
The Mystic Seaport Museum is looking to add an electric motor to Sabino, a historic steamboat that has been in Mystic since the 1970s and one of the last coal fired steamboats in the country. “While...
View ArticleEven With Funding Increase, Blumenthal Wants More Money for Opioid Crisis
Backed by a panel of substance abuse recovery experts he called “warriors against addiction,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal addressed the fight against opioid addiction Thursday. “The opioid crisis is an...
View ArticleBurlington Family Surprised With a Bill for a Pre-Paid Funeral
Lawrence Keller of Burlington said his parents Frederick and Helen Keller prepared well for their final resting place, but the family received a surprise bill after discovering the headstone engraving...
View ArticleMore Federal Funds Available to Protect Houses of Worship
An extra $30 million in federal grants are now available to protect houses of worship. It follows last week’s attacks in New York during Hanukah. “This horrifying surge of anti-Semitism is deeply...
View ArticleSuspicious Item Investigation Delays Trains in New Haven
Trains were delayed and part of State Street closed in New Haven Thursday while police investigated a suspicious item. Police said a “suspicious and potentially hazardous” item was found in a vehicle...
View ArticleFire Safety: Take Care Using Space Heaters
With high tech devices, Manchester firefighters showed how portable space heaters can dangerously and quickly heat up as well as the improper extension cords they were plugged into for a...
View ArticlePolice Investigating on Tyler Street in New Haven
A police investigation is underway on Tyler Street in New Haven. Local and state police are investigating. No additional information was immediately available.
View ArticleConnecticut Still Seeking to Merge Colleges Despite Concerns
Plans are still moving ahead to consolidate Connecticut’s 12 community colleges into a single accredited school by 2023, despite escalating resistance from faculty unions who question whether the...
View Article5 Dead, 60 Hurt as Bus, Trucks Crash on Pa. Turnpike Near Pittsburgh
A deadly crash involving a passenger bus and multiple other vehicles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike killed five people, including a 9-year-old girl, and left dozens injured early Sunday, shutting down a...
View ArticleWater Main Break in Milford to Cause Detours, Delays
Crews are responding to a water main break in Milford on Monday morning and police said drivers should expect detours and delays. Authorities said the water main break is on Wayne Road at Cora Place....
View ArticleKids, Teen Bust Out Dance Moves for Yard Goats Dance Team Try-Outs
Kids and teens busted out all their dance moves on Sunday in hopes of being part of the Yard Goats Dance Team. The auditions were for kids aged 10 through 18 inside Dunkin Donuts Park in Hartford. The...
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‘1917,’‘Once Upon a Time …in Hollywood’ Big Winners at Golden Globes
The 77th Golden Globes were meant to be a coronation for Netflix. Instead, a pair of big-screen epics took top honors Sunday, as Sam Mendes’ technically dazzling World War I tale “1917” won best...
View ArticleMan in Milford Police Custody Found Unresponsive is Pronounced Dead: PD
A man in Milford police custody who was found unresponsive on Sunday morning has been pronounced dead. Officers said they took a 31-year-old man into custody on Saturday. During the traffic stop, they...
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Some Snow Today, Another Chance Coming
Our First Alert Meteorologists are tracking an active weather pattern for the first full week of January. A quick-hitting round of light snow showers early Monday morning left a coating in some areas,...
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Top Looks from the 2020 Golden Globes Red Carpet
Take a look at some of the best red carpet looks from the 77th Golden Globe awards. 1 OF 35 Jeannie Mai arrives at the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 5, 2020, in...
View ArticleCost of Parking in West Hartford To Go Up Due to New Laws
The amount of money that people visiting West Hartford will pay for parking will go up next month because of new state laws. The town released a statement on Monday, saying that as of Feb. 1, people...
View ArticleHartford Closes Historic Firehouse
Hartford Firehouse, Engine Co. 4, Ladder Co. 1, has served the city of Hartford for over a century. Monday was its final day in operation. While firefighters were at the ready Monday morning, most...
View ArticleWaterford Police Asking Residents to Share Videos on Ring Surveillance App
There are a growing number of police departments in Connecticut that have partnered with Ring, the video surveillance company. According to law enforcement, the partnerships are designed to make it...
View ArticleRegion 14 Trying Out Farm-to-Table Menu for Student Meals
One of the best parts of living in Connecticut is the fresh produce you can get at your local farm stand. Now, one school district is bringing the farm-to-table concept to its cafeterias. “How can we...
View ArticleNew Tariffs Could Raise Cost of Wine
A new year could mean a tax on your favorite bottle of French wine, cheese, even products like olives and dried pasta. Federal regulators are contemplating whether or not to impose a tariff on...
View ArticleMacy’s Store in Meriden to Close
Macy’s is closing its store at the Westfield Meriden mall in Meriden. A statement from the company says a clearance sale will start this month and continue for two to three months. Around 85 people...
View ArticleState Police Release Body Cam Footage From Deadly Ansonia Police Shooting
Connecticut State Police have released body camera footage from a police-involved shooting in Ansonia earlier this month. Police shot and killed 30-year-old Michael Gregory after what started as a...
View ArticleWestport Stabbing Appears to be Random Attack: Police
A stabbing that seriously injured a woman in Westport Monday appears to be a random attack, according to police. Police said were called to the parking lot of 1137 Post Road East for the stabbing...
View ArticleI-395 North in Griswold Reopens After Crash
Interstate 395 north in Griswold has reopened after a crash on Tuesday morning. A tractor-trailer and another vehicle were involved in the crash that closed the right lane of I-395 north between exits...
View ArticleYard Goats Announce Southington Native Chris Denorfia as New Manager
The Hartford Yard Goats announced Chris Denorfia as the team’s manager for the 2020 season, the team announced Tuesday. Denorfia, a former player in the major leagues, is a Connecticut native. He grew...
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Fotis Dulos, Michelle Troconis, Lawyer Arrested on Murder-Related Charges
What to KnowFotis Dulos has been arrested and charged with murder, his attorney Norm Pattis, said. Dulos was booked into the MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution in Suffield on Tuesday...
View ArticleNew Britain Group Accepting Donations to Help Victims of Puerto Rico Earthquakes
In Puerto Rico, families are still reeling after a series of earthquakes rocked the island. The natural disaster destroyed homes and caused families to live inside tints. Vincent Placeres, the owner...
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Fire Destroys Home in Burlington
Burlington Fire Department are on scene battling a fire at 67 Lyon Road, Wednesday morning. Officials say they believe the fire started in a garage just before 6 a.m. and extended to the house. Crews...
View ArticleNorwich Leaders Working to Address Blighted Properties
Norwich city leaders are expected to address concerns with blighted properties in the city. Mayor Peter Nystrom emphasized blight in the annual state of the city address Monday night. “I do not think...
View ArticleMan Accused of Stealing Nearly $17K From South Windsor Soccer Club
South Windsor police have arrested a man accused of stealing nearly $17,000 from a local soccer club. Police said Robert Malloy, 45, of South Windsor, was hired by the South Windsor Soccer Club in May...
View ArticleTom Brady Hints at Return in Instagram Post
Tom Brady on Wednesday hinted at a return to the NFL in an Instagram post, four days after the Patriots’ disappointing exit from the playoffs. In the post, Brady thanked Patriots fans while praising...
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Mawhinney Arrest Warrant Details Strange Find at Gun Club
A Bloomfield attorney is facing murder-related charges in connection with Jennifer Dulos’ disappearance. Up until his arrest Tuesday, few knew about the alleged involvement of Kent Mawhinney in the...
View ArticleBristol Man Stabbed Wife to Death: Police
A man walked into the Bristol Police Department Tuesday night and told officers he had just stabbed his wife, according to police. Eddie Torres, 37, of Bristol arrived at the police department just...
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CCSU Club Cancels Puerto Rico Trip Over Earthquake Concerns
No water or electricity for two days. That’s what Central Connecticut State University President Dr. Zulma R. Turo said she experienced while visiting family in Puerto Rico last week. The island has...
View Article100 Crumbling Foundations Replaced Through State Insurance Program
One hundred homes with crumbling concrete have had their foundations replaced with help from the state insurance company created in response to the crisis. Connecticut Foundation Solutions Indemnity...
View Article‘No Body’ Murder Cases: Expert Weighs in on Dulos Investigation
The arrest warrant for murder charges against Fotis Dulos includes a list of evidence from police, but that list does not include the body of Jennifer Dulos. Dr. Henry Lee is a renowned forensic...
View ArticleAnimal Hospital Collecting Items to Help Australian Wildlife Displaced by Fires
Wildfires raging across Australia have taken a devastating toll on the nation. At least 24 people are dead and more than 32,000-square-miles burned. Scientists estimate more than a billion animals...
View ArticleUConn Student Gets Probation in Racial Slur Case
One of the two University of Connecticut students caught on video shouting a racial slur outside a campus apartment complex has been granted a special form of probation that could result in dismissal...
View ArticleWeinstein Judge Won’t Step Aside as Jury Selection Resumes
The judge in Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial declined the defense’s request that he step aside as jury selection dipped into a third day Thursday. Judge James Burke announced his decision Thursday, a...
View ArticleKillingly School Board Votes to Reinstate Redmen Mascot
The Killingly Board of Education has voted to reinstate the controversial Redmen mascot for the high school. The issue has divided the community for months. Wednesday’s meeting grew heated as board...
View ArticleCrash Closed Berlin Turnpike in Berlin
Part of the Berlin Turnpike was closed in Berlin after a crash Thursday morning. Police said a car and a tractor-trailer crashed near 2253 Berlin Turnpike and extrication is taking place. The Berlin...
View ArticleTwo Additional Flu Deaths in Connecticut
Another two flu deaths have been reported in Connecticut and the people who died were between the ages of 25 and 49, according to state Department of Health statistics. There have been seven...
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Helping Men Get to the Doctor
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View ArticleUS Officials: ‘Highly Likely’ Iran Downed Ukrainian Jetliner
Two U.S. officials said Thursday it was “highly likely” that an Iranian anti-aircraft missile downed a Ukrainian jetliner late Tuesday, killing all 176 people on board. The crash came just a few hours...
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Cold Today, Warm Weather This Weekend
We will have windy and cold weather this morning before the milder weather comes in. This weekend, record-breaking temperatures are possible. The high temperature for today will be around 30 degrees...
View ArticleRead the Fotis Dulos Arrest Warrant
Fotis Dulos, the 52-year-old estranged husband of Jennifer Dulos, a New Canaan woman who has been missing for more than seven months, has been arrested and charged with murder, felony murder and...
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Fotis Dulos Released on Bond
What to KnowFotis Dulos was arrested Tuesday and charged with the murder of his missing, estranged wife, Jennifer Dulos. Bond was set at $6 million.Michelle Troconis, the girlfriend of Fotis Dulos,...
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Fotis Dulos, Michelle Troconis Released on Bond
What to KnowFotis Dulos was arrested Tuesday and charged with the murder of his missing, estranged wife, Jennifer Dulos. Bond was set at $6 million.Michelle Troconis, the girlfriend of Fotis Dulos,...
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