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Mystic Aquarium 7 mins ago

Mystic Aquarium welcomes new rescue seal

On Earth Day, crews and first responders from Mystic Aquarium rescued a gray seal on Block Island. The seal, which was found alone on the beach, was entangled in a fish net. Mystic Aquarium received t...

Hartford 13 mins ago

Sick dog abandoned in Hartford put down
Hartford 11 mins ago

Man found in car with fatal wound was stabbed in Hartford's Keney Park: police

Portland Apr 22

USDA and Sen. Blumenthal to visit Jobs Pond in Portland as water continues to rise

It’s been nearly a month since NBC Connecticut first shared the concerns from residents along Jobs Pond in Portland where water levels are quickly rising. Now, residents there say water is still risin...
Wilton Apr 22

Two officers assaulted by reckless driver in Wilton: police

Two police officers were assaulted while responding to a reckless driver call in Wilton last week, according to police. Wilton police said they saw a car driving recklessly on Danbury Road Monday afte...
Wallingford Apr 22

Woman and 9-month-old were dead in Wallingford home before fire: police

A woman and a 9-month-old baby had died before a fire broke out at their home in Wallingford last Wednesday, according to police. Police said 24-year-old Justin Varnado, 19-year-old Karizmah Johnson a...
bankruptcy Apr 22

4 Express locations to close in Connecticut as company files for bankruptcy

Four Express stores in Connecticut will be closing their doors as longtime mall retailer Express files for bankruptcy. The company said 95 stores are set to close, including four in Connecticut. There...

Simsbury Apr 22

Simsbury police issue warning about ‘Water Wars'

Police in Simsbury are issuing a warning about “water wars,” something that high school seniors organize in which students with water guns target other students to eliminate them from the game. Police said “water wars” was expected to start Monday and last two weeks. Neither the schools nor the school department support or condone this, police said...
Cromwell Apr 22

3 people rob gas station, attempt to break into another in Cromwell: police

Police are investigating after three people robbed one gas station and attempted to break into another one nearby in Cromwell early Monday morning, according to police. Officers were called to All-Town at 176 West Street around 3:20 a.m. after getting a report of a robbery. Investigators determined that there had been a robbery with three people. T...
Simsbury Apr 22

Bear cub sighting captivates little boy's attention in Simsbury

A 3-year-old boy was in awe when he spotted a bear cub on the other side of the glass at his Simsbury home over the weekend and a photo the family took shows the two youngsters peering at each other through the pane. Samantha Welch said bear sightings are pretty frequent where they are, but her son, Trevor, is taking…
Orange Apr 22

Eli's Orange to close this weekend after 10 years of serving community

Eli’s Orange will be closing after 10 years of serving the community. A thank you celebration will be held on Sunday, the last day the restaurant will be open, according to a statement that Eli’s Restaurant Group posted on social media. “After ten years of being part of the Orange and West Haven community we are sad to announce...
Bridgeport Apr 22

Trooper injured in crash on I-95 in Bridgeport

A Connecticut State Police trooper was injured in a crash on Interstate 95 in Bridgeport on Monday. The collision happened on I-95 North near exit 30 around 8:30 a.m. According to state police, the trooper involved in the collision was taken to an area hospital by ambulance. The injuries are described as minor. The right lane of the highway was&#82...
CT Lottery Apr 22

Cash5 ticket sold in Hebron won $100,000

There was a $100,000 Cash5 winner in Connecticut on Sunday. The winning numbers were 6-18-24-32-35. The ticket was sold at Country Farms at 277 Church St. in Hebron. This was the 16th Cash5 jackpot winner this year.
new haven Apr 23

60 people arrested during pro-Palestinian protest at Yale

Sixty people were arrested during a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza at Yale University in New Haven on Monday. The protest started last week and went through the weekend into Monday. Some students camped out in tents and said they were awoken around 6:40 a.m. as Yale police surrounded them and demanded that they leave or be arrested&#823...
Powerball Apr 22

$150,000 Powerball winner in Connecticut

There was a $150,000 Powerball winner in Connecticut on Saturday night. The winning numbers were 4-35-41-44-58 and the Powerball was 25. Powerplay was x3. The $150,000 winning ticket matched four numbers and the Powerball and it had Powerplay. No information is available on where the ticket was sold. The next Powerball drawing will be on Monday nig...
Glastonbury Apr 22

Glass shattered, cigarettes stolen during burglary in Glastonbury

Burglars smashed the front door of a convenience store in Glastonbury early Monday morning and stole cigarettes, according to police. Officers responded to Chestnut Mart at 2749 Main St. around 3:39 a.m. when a burglar alarm went off and they found that the glass was shattered and cigarettes were gone, police said. The Glastonbury Police Investigat...
Hartford Apr 22

PS5, designer items reportedly taken during break-in at Hartford smoke shop, owner says

Multiple items were reportedly taken during a break-in at a Hartford smoke shop on Monday, according to the store’s owner. The owner of the All Gas No Brakes Smoke Shop on Prospect Avenue said someone smashed the glass with a brick to get inside the store. While inside the store, the owner said someone took a cash drawer, a...
Avon Apr 22

Fire impacts dozens of apartments at complex in Avon

A fire impacted dozens of apartments at a complex in Avon over the weekend and the cause is under investigation. Firefighters responded to a report of an exterior fire on Avonwood Road around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. Large flames and thick black smoke could be seen coming from a porch at one of the apartments on the building. “They’re...
StormTracker Apr 22

Sunny and mild day today after frosty start

Happy Monday! After a frosty start this morning, the sun is shining and temperatures are becoming mild. A frost advisory was in effect for most of the state through the morning. Those have all since expired. As the day goes on, there will be bright sun and a few puffy clouds. Highs will be between 55 and 60. Tonight will…
bozrah Apr 22

Person struck by vehicle on Route 2 West in Bozrah

A person was struck by a vehicle on Route 2 West in Bozrah late Sunday night. State police said the person was struck near exit 23 around 11:20 p.m. One person was transported to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries. The highway was closed for several hours between exits 23 and 22. The area has since reopened.
Bridgeport Apr 22

One injured in Sunday Bridgeport stabbing

Bridgeport Police are investigating a stabbing that left one person with a leg injury. The incident occurred on East Main Street at around 8:30 p.m. Sunday. The victim was stabbed in the leg. They are currently in stable condition in the hospital, police said. No other information was immediately available.
Wolcott Apr 22

Nursing mother dog reunited with another one of her puppies in Wolcott, 3 remain missing

A nursing mother dog who was found abandoned in Wolcott last week has been reunited with another one of her puppies over the weekend and three puppies are still missing. Wolcott Animal Control appealed to the public for help locating the lost puppies and on Friday, they said three of seven puppies were recovered. Another one of the puppies was&#823...
UConn Apr 22

UConn's Jonathan the Husky turns 1

Jonathan the Husky is now 1 and UConn held a birthday celebration for the pup. The celebration was on Friday, April 19, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Jonathan statue. View this post on Instagram A post shared by UConn (@uconn) Jonathan’s Instagram post invited people to attend. “My birthday is on Friday! And you’re all invited to come......

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