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Milford 4 hours ago

Beachgoers head to the shoreline as summer approaches

Connecticut got a taste of summer with great beach weather on Wednesday, and state leaders used the day to help people get ready for all the fun you can have outside. “The location, the area, the town...

new haven 3 hours ago

New Haven police chief addresses crime concerns in Westville neighborhood
transportation 3 hours ago

Reckless on our Roads: Safety tradeoff with red light cameras?

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Young nurse carries on her mother's legacy

Pam Vecchiarino, a rising star and respected nurse leader at Hartford Hospital, passed away when her daughter, Gemma, was only 8 years old. Gemma, now 22, is carrying on her mother’s legacy.

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New Hartford 9 hours ago

Farmington River Tubing, kayak business welcome warm temps to kick off season

The sunny and warm temperatures on Wednesday have business owners gearing up for a busy Memorial Day weekend on the water. In New Hartford, Farmington River Tubing is hoping for crowds this weekend an...
UConn 15 hours ago

UConn law student seeking to be a voice for the Chamorro people in Saipan

A UConn law student is making it her mission to be a voice for an underrepresented community. She’s looking to not only be one of the few Pacific Islander attorneys in the nation, but an advocate for ...
Windsor 9 hours ago

Man arrested for pulling gun during road rage incident on I-91 in Windsor: police

A man has been arrested after allegedly pulling a gun during a road rage incident on Interstate 91 in Windsor. Connecticut State Police said a man from Bristol was arrested after repeatedly pressing o...

Connecticut 9 hours ago

Teen arrested for stealing car, trying to take another in Sterling: police

A teen has been arrested for allegedly stealing a car, abandoning it and trying to take another in Sterling on Monday. State police said a 17-year-old was taken into custody after a vehicle was found abandoned and left running on Sterling Road just before 3 a.m. The car was reportedly stolen out of Rhode Island. Troopers later learned that the&#823...
New London 9 hours ago

Coast Guard Academy celebrates commencement for class of 2024

The 143rd class has graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London. This was the class that started in the fall of 2020, near the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I am kind of sad, we were lining up and someone was already crying,” said Mia Becker, whose family came all the way from Cleveland, Ohio to…
Artificial Intelligence 10 hours ago

Be on the lookout for AI-generated photos after bill regulating use stalls

Experts are warning voters to be on the lookout for misinformation being spread through artificial intelligence-generated images. Few rules exist at the state or local level, and voters in other countries have been inundated with so-called deep-fakes as their election days have approached. “Generative AI is great at making up things,” University of...
Fairfield 11 hours ago

Crews rescue several people stranded on boat in Fairfield

Several adults and one child were rescued after getting stranded off Fairfield Beach Road on Tuesday evening. The Fairfield Fire Department said they responded to a call for help in the water. Crews rescued six adults and a child, who were all stranded at night and couldn’t start up the boat’s engine. The boaters all had life vests on.....
Southbury 12 hours ago

Pomperaug High School student's artwork chosen for Doodle for Google contest

A student from Pomperaug High School in Southbury is the statewide winner of the 16th annual Doodle for Google art contest. Now, Anjuii Case is in the running to be the national winner and for the college scholarship and other prizes that come with it. This year’s Doodle contest prompt, in celebration of Google’s 25th anniversary, asked students to...
East Hartford 3 hours ago

Video shows suspect knock people over, ram cruiser before East Hartford police fire gunshots

Officials said two officers fired shots at a stolen vehicle after the driver knocked over two people holding two children and rammed into a police cruiser.
Fairfield 13 hours ago

Elementary school student hit by vehicle near bus stop in Fairfield

An elementary school student was hit by a vehicle while crossing the street to get to a bus stop in Fairfield on Wednesday morning, according to police. Police said the student was struck around 8:45 a.m. Wednesday in the area of Nichols Avenue and First Street. The Fairfield Fire Department and AMR responded quickly, provided a medical evaluation ...
Oxford 5 hours ago

Police investigating threat made to Oxford High School student

Police are investigating after a threat was made to an Oxford High School student on Wednesday, causing an increased police presence at the school, according to the Oxford Resident Trooper’s office. They said they were notified about the threat on Wednesday and a criminal investigation is underway. The resident state trooper’s office said the...
Bristol 15 hours ago

Interim principal named for Bristol school after allegations of ‘state testing irregularities'

An interim principal has been named for Ivy Drive School in Bristol amid an investigation into allegations of “state testing irregularities” at the school. Sara Kulig, a kindergarten through grade 5 math coach, has been appointed interim principal. She will assume the role on Friday and take over after the principal was placed on administrative lea...
new haven 8 hours ago

Welcome to the ‘Pizza State': Push for New Haven to be ‘Pizza Capital of the US'

Out of the many things that are argued on Capitol Hill, there is one thing that is not up for debate. New Haven is the Pizza Capital of the United States, according to Representative Rosa DeLauro. Whether it’s at Sally’s, Modern or Frank Pepe, we all know where to get the best pizza and now Rep. DeLauro is making...
meriden 21 hours ago

Silver Alert: 88-year-old woman reported missing from Meriden

A Silver Alert has been issued for an 88-year-old woman who is missing from Meriden. Connecticut State Police said Hazel Johnson was last seen on Tuesday. She was wearing a black jacket, a yellow jersey and black pants with gold stripes. Johnson is 5-feet 2-inches tall and has grey hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information should contact Meriden...
StormTracker 3 hours ago

Strong storms possible in parts of the state Thursday morning

We are tracking strong storms that are expected to impact parts of the state on Thursday morning. It comes after a day of summer-like weather on Wednesday. Temperatures reached 90 degrees in several towns. Thursday will be more humid and partly sunny. Highs will be in the upper 80s. Scattered showers or thunderstorms are likely in the morning and e...
Hartford 19 hours ago

Amid concerns about school funding, Hartford approves new city budget

Hartford City Council has approved a $623 million budget for 2025. “You know this budget is not everything everybody wanted and we all made choices,” Shirley Surgeon (D–City Council President) said. The mayor said the budget passed unanimously – something he said hasn’t happened in a long time, and it won’t raise taxes or cut services. What i...
Torrington 4 hours ago

Firefighter injured after close call in Torrington

A firefighter is injured after a close call with a driver caused him to become entangled in a wire during a call in Torrington on Monday. Local 1567 in Torrington said crews were responding to a service wire down in the road when a car drove over the wire, entangling a firefighter and injuring him. “The vehicle that was proceeding…

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