Norwalk 30 mins ago

Timelapse video shows removal of bridge over I-95 in Norwalk in 60 seconds

The state Department of Transportation has released a one-minute time-lapse video showing the whole demolition of the bridge over Interstate 95 in Norwalk, which took nearly two days. The bridge was d...

  • Farmington May 2

    Route 177 in Farmington reopens after fire

    Route 177 in Farmington was closed because of a fire, but it has reopened. Police said the road, which is also Plainville Avenue, was closed between Webster Street and New Britain Avenue, because of a structure fire. The school department notified families that buses might have been delayed. Farmington police said there were no injuries.

  • Norwalk May 2

    I-95 in Norwalk could be closed until Monday after fiery crash

    Interstate 95 in Norwalk could remain closed through at least Monday morning, according to Gov. Ned Lamont. Both sides of I-95 have been closed since about 5:30 a.m. Thursday after a crash involving a tractor-trailer, a fuel truck and another vehicle. The vehicles burst into flames. The truck, which was hauling gasoline, caught fire under the Fairf...
  • Norwich May 3

    Police ID man found dead in Yantic River in Norwich

    Police have identified the man a fisherman found dead in the Yantic River in Norwich on Wednesday as 26-year-old Daniel Busby, of Norwich. A dive team responded to the river just before 4:30 p.m. in the area of the Norwichtown Commons. Responding officers found Busby in the river at the base of the Route 2 overpass near Town Street. The…...
  • Student Loans May 1

    South Windsor mom billed for two of the same student loans after bank error

    A South Windsor mother took a bank up on its offer to refinance her loan. She was thrilled to pay a lower interest rate toward her son’s college education. That is until she started getting bills for a second loan. Paula Thantaha said she spent months and countless hours on the phone going back-and-forth with Citizens Bank trying to...

  • Middletown May 1

    Nearly a dozen people arrested for illegal marijuana sales in Middletown

    Eleven people have been arrested for allegedly taking part in the sale of illegal marijuana products, posing as vendors inside of a building in Middletown. The police department said they served a search and seizure warrant at 52 North Main St. on April 19. It was the result of a lengthy investigation. Authorities learned that multiple vendors woul...
  • UConn May 1

    Pro-Palestinian protesters rally following arrests at UConn

    UConn students are speaking out a day after arrests at a pro-Palestinian encampment. Activists say they are not backing down following the police activity. “I am here because we are protesting against the violation of protesting and free speech here,” UConn freshman Kai Febus said. This comes a day after 25 people – nearly all students &#8211...
  • UConn Huskies May 1

    UConn will see big changes through transfers in college basketball's portal window

    A few days after winning a second consecutive national championship, UConn coach Dan Hurley posted a photo of himself on social media, lying on the floor and covering his eyes. The caption read “Day 1 in the portal…” Several weeks later, Hurley has added several key pieces as the portal window closes Wednesday, with the Huskies trying to beco...
  • college May 1

    Urban League of Greater Hartford celebrates students on College Decision Day

    On National College Decision Day, the Urban League of Greater Hartford celebrated a number of graduating seniors. Students who participated in their ‘Project Ready‘ program were in the spotlight as they announced their college plans at an event called College Signing Day. “I will be attending Morgan State University in Baltimore, ...
  • Bridgeport May 1

    No threat to public after apparent grenade found in Bridgeport

    Police are investigating after finding what appears to be a grenade in the North End of Bridgeport. Authorities said they received a call at 4 p.m. about a suspicious object in the 200 block of Tesiny Avenue. Bridgeport police, firefighters and state police responded to the scene. Troopers removed the object and police said it appears to be a grena...
  • Immigration May 1

    Advocates push for legislation to benefit immigrants during rally at State Capitol

    This International Workers’ Day, advocates for the immigrant community are raising their voices with a May Day march and rally at the State Capitol. The core message: that immigrant labor is one of the many ways that immigrants contribute to our country. “They work as hard, they work over the average that any American worker would work. Over 10 hou...
  • westport May 1

    Westport police increase patrols due to car break-ins, theft attempts

    Westport police are ramping up patrols because of an uptick in car break-ins and stolen car attempts. Authorities said there has been an increase in stolen vehicles, stolen car attempts and break-ins over the past few weeks. Police noted a recent incident involving five people, who were masked, entering a garage and trying to steal a car inside. Th...
  • Hartford May 1

    Hartford welcomes new Archbishop to serve Catholic community

    On Wednesday in Rome, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Archbishop Lenard P. Blair, who reached the retirement age of 75 years old. He is succeeded by Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne. “The city is a very vibrant city,” Archbishop Coyne said. “It’s filled with many different cultures and communities and that’s reflected in our churches.” Arch...
  • Bolton May 2

    Man dead, another person injured after Bolton motorcycle crash

    A person is dead and another is injured after a motorcycle crash in Bolton on Wednesday night. State police said they were called to the scene of a crash involving a car and motorcycle. It happened just after 5 p.m. on West Street, or Route 85, near School Street. Troopers said serious injuries were reported, and two people were hospitalized…...
  • Diversity and inclusion May 1

    From Kathmandu to West Hartford: The growing Nepalese community

    West Hartford is home to the largest Nepalese community in our state and it’s a group that’s continuing to grow. “West Hartford town is amazing. The community here is very nice. The people. The neighbors helping neighbors, so it wasn’t a tough transition for us.” A transition Nabin Chettri navigated about 20 years ago, immigrating from his native N...
  • StormTracker May 1

    May starts off cloudy with highs in the 70s

    Happy May! The first day of the new month will start cloudy with highs in the 70s. The clouds will gradually clear to some nice sunny breaks in the afternoon. The highs inland will be in the lower 70s with highs in the 50s to 60s at the shoreline. Thursday will have a mix of sun and clouds with high…

  • new haven May 1

    ATV rider seriously injured after crashing into police cruiser in New Haven

    An ATV rider was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after crashing into a police cruiser in New Haven on Sunday afternoon. The police department said they responded to the East Rock Park area on a report of illegal bikes gathering around 3:40 p.m. Officers assigned to a dirt bike/ATV detail saw a significant number of pedestrians, includin...
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