Shelton 34 mins ago

Shelton farmer plans precautions for next season after this year's drought

Families looking to buy a Christmas tree at a local tree farm will have more than plenty to pick from at Jones Family Farms. Farmer Jamie Jones said their Christmas tree stock grew beautifully over th...

  • Connecticut 2 hours ago

    Boxes to Boots volunteers prepare for Operation Cares 2024

    NBC Connecticut, Comcast and Telemundo are partnering with Boxes to Boots. They’re getting ready to send care packages to service members overseas. In Berlin, dozens of volunteers are taking donated supplies and getting them ready to be sent overseas at Operation Cares 2024. What may seem like a small act of kindness can make a big impact. “A...
  • Stonington 43 mins ago

    Stonington Lobster Trap Tree dedicated to late volunteer for its fourth year

    The Lobster Trap Tree is back in Stonington for a fourth year. “It’s a way to create a joyous holiday exhibition to bring people to our community,” Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce’s Lisa Konicki said. “Also pay homage to the state of Connecticut’s last commercial fishing village.” The tree will light up in front of thousands of people on....
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    Bridgeport 3 hours ago

    Security measures implemented at Bridgeport school due to gunfire nearby

    A school in Bridgeport implemented security measures Monday afternoon after shots were fired nearby. The police department said they were alerted to gunfire in the 40 block of Elmwood Avenue just after 3 p.m. Officers responded to the scene and Curiale School was placed in a lock-in/lock-out protocol out of an abundance of caution, according to aut...
  • Business 1 hour ago

    Stop & Shop, Hannaford stores impacted by cybersecurity incident

    The parent company of Stop & Shop and Hannaford grocery stores has issued a statement saying they were recently impacted by a “cybersecurity issue within its U.S. network.”

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    Connecticut traffic 48 mins ago

    Crash involving serious injuries closes I-91 North in Wallingford

    Interstate 91 North was closed for several hours in Wallingford after a crash Monday afternoon. A tractor-trailer and another vehicle collided between exits 15 and 16, according to the state Department of Transportation. The crash happened just before 2 p.m. state police said. A LifeStar helicopter responded to the scene, but a person suffering fro...
  • Connecticut 5 hours ago

    These CT cities, towns are ranked among best winter holiday destinations

    From the dazzling lights to the towering pines decked out in decorations, Connecticut cities and towns go all-out for the holidays and some of the state’s cities and towns have been selected among the best winter holiday destinations in the country. WalletHub ranked the best holiday destinations for people seeking cold weather and those seeking war...
  • Newington 7 hours ago

    Decades-long Veterans Day tradition continues at Iwo Jima Memorial in Newington

    On Veterans Day, dozens of people came together to honor veterans at the National Iwo Jima Memorial in Newington. It was a tradition that began almost 30 years ago, thanks to a man named Dr. George Gentile. Gentile survived the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II and, along with other survivors, helped build the National Iwo Jima Memorial…...
  • Tweed-New Haven Airport 6 hours ago

    Power restored at Tweed New Haven Airport after nearby fire

    Tweed New Haven Airport was operating on a generator for a few hours Monday after a fire knocked out power to part of the airport. There were no flight delays or cancellations because of the incident, according to the airport. United Illuminating said a tree landed on a power line, causing a fire. The power outage, which started around 9:30…...
  • Norwalk 8 hours ago

    Fire damages large house in Norwalk

    Fire damaged a newly sold 7,000-square-foot house in Norwalk and officials are looking into the cause. Firefighters encountered heavy fire when they responded to 18 Sasqua Road and flames were coming from the roof, according to the fire department. It took around an hour for firefighters to knock down the fire. No one was home and no injuries were ...
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    UConn 8 hours ago

    No. 2 UConn cruises past South Florida as Geno Auriemma pulls within a victory of NCAA record

    Paige Bueckers scored 19 of her 22 points in the first half as No. 2 UConn rolled to an 86-49 win over former conference rival South Florida on Sunday. The win was No. 1215 for UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma. That leaves him one shy of tying former Stanford women’s basketball coach Tara VanDerveer’s college basketball record. Bueckers...
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    Veteran's Day 7 hours ago

    Veterans Day: Where to honor veterans across Connecticut on Monday

    Monday is Veterans Day and our state is giving thanks to those who have served and continue to serve. There are many events happening during the day, including at the Iwo Jima Memorial Park in Newington. Eighth graders from John Wallace Middle School in Newington honored veterans with letters, poems, music and art. The man who started the tradition...
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    CT Lottery 7 hours ago

    $3 million Mega Millions winner in Connecticut

    There was a $3 million Mega Millions winner in Connecticut on Friday night. The winning numbers on Friday were 25-28-42-64-69. The Mega ball was 19 and the Megaplier was X3. The $3 million winning ticket matched five white balls, but not the Mega ball, and it had the Megaplier. The ticket was sold at Cumberland Farms at 1978 West St….
  • Waterbury 13 hours ago

    Over 1,000 people helped during free dental clinic in Waterbury

    Over 1,000 people were helped during a free dental clinic in Waterbury over the weekend. The 18th CT Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic, which took place at Wilby High School, was first-come, first-served with no appointments necessary. A wide variety of dental services were offered including exams, x-rays, cleanings, extractions, fillings, root c...
  • Connecticut 8 hours ago

    Rain overnight was not enough to help drought conditions, brush fires

    The rain overnight was certainly a welcome sight as firefighters continue to monitor brush fires across the state. Officials say the amount of rain, however, was not enough to help with the drought conditions. “A good six to seven inches of rainfall deficit over the period of 60 days or so,” said John Bagioni, of the Fax Weather Service...
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