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Health & Wellness Sep 13

Data check: Connecticut youth concussions

A troubling concussion seen by millions on a nationally televised NFL game Thursday night had people once again visiting the issue of concussions in youth sports. We’re talking about a play during Thu...

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    Groton 16 hours ago

    Ocean State Job Lot in Groton to close

    The Ocean State Job Lot store in Groton is closing. The store, located at 941 Poquonnock Road, will close in mid-October. A pre-closing sale started on Thursday and items are being offered at 30% off, according to a news release. Employees will be offered an equivalent position at a nearby Ocean State Job Lot, according to a statement. “We apprecia...
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    New Haven 16 hours ago

    Motorcyclist killed in crash in New Haven

    A 49-year-old Waterbury man was killed in a motorcycle crash in New Haven late Friday night. State police said one motorcycle hit the back of another on Route 34 West near South Orange Street around 11:09 p.m. According to the preliminary investigation, Noel Gonzalez, 49 of Waterbury, was driving a 2011 Can-Am Spyder and hit the back of a  Kaw...
  • Waterbury 17 hours ago

    Waterbury's Puerto Rican community celebrates 2nd annual ‘Borifest'

    It’s a Puerto Rican weekend in Waterbury. On Saturday, hundreds came out for the second annual Borifest at Hamilton Park.  “It is amazing. Last year, we grew out of Washington Park. This park is double in size,” said Rafael Feliciano-Roman, founder of the Greater Waterbury Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival. He says there were m...
  • Rocky Hill 18 hours ago

    ‘Purr'fect rescue – firefighters save cat stuck under seat of car in Rocky Hill

    Firefighters came to the rescue when a family’s cat got stuck under the front seat of their car at a gas station in Rocky Hill on Friday night. The unusual rescue happened at the Shell gas station at 1380 Silas Deane Highway around 7:43 p.m. on Friday. The mission? Free a large cat that was stuck under the front seat…

  • Hamden 19 hours ago

    3 hospitalized after shooting during memorial gathering in Hamden

    Three people went to the hospital after a shooting during a gathering for a memorial in Hamden on Friday night, according to police. Officers responded to reports of several gunshots in the area of 1247-1253 Whitney Ave. in Hamden at 11:59 p.m. and found that a memorial gathering was just ending. Investigators found shell casings and blood and offi...
  • sports 17 hours ago

    High School Football – Week 1

    Holy Cross beat Woodland, 24-15, in our NBC CT Game of the Week. The Hawks opened up a brand-new turf field but came up short against the Crusaders. New Canaan took down Maloney, 42-13. St. Joseph defeated two-time defending state champs North Haven, 17-7.

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    Trumbull 20 hours ago

    Teen killed in crash on Route 25 in Trumbull: police

    An 18-year-old Rhode Island man was killed in a crash in Trumbull on Friday night. State police said a BMW X5 driven by an 18-year-old Cranston, Rhode Island man sideswiped a BMW X1 driven by a 61-year-old Braintree, Vermont man on Route 25 South near exit 9 in Trumbull around 11 p.m. After the initial collision, the BMW X5 spun…

  • StormTracker 16 hours ago

    Warmer than normal temperatures continue into the weekend

    High temperatures away from the shoreline have been running well above average and that warmth continues into the weekend. Friday’s high temperatures were nearly eight degrees above the average of 77 degrees in the Hartford area. Today will be no exception to the warmth. In fact, it might be a degree or two warmer than Friday. While Sunday wi...
  • Bridgeport 18 hours ago

    ‘They are going to get into your lives': Spotted lanternfly gains foothold in CT

    Another pest is gaining a foothold here in our state. The spotted lanternfly, which first picked up here in 2021, is now starting to be seen in mass. In short, experts say they are here to stay. Gerardo Brown only recently started noticing the new pest on the block. “Right here I see about two, but I be killing them,…

  • Groton 21 hours ago

    Two killed in fiery crash on I-95 ramp in Groton

    Two people were killed in a crash on Interstate 95 in Groton when the pickup they were in went off the road, hit a guardrail and a tree and caught fire on Friday night, according to state police. The one-vehicle crash happened around 9:20 p.m. State police said a red 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 was on the exit 87 off-ramp…

  • New Haven 17 hours ago

    Ninth annual Apizza Feast brings crowds to downtown New Haven

    It was a busy night in New Haven Friday as the city hosted not only the annual Grand Prix bike race, but also a big gathering of local pizza joints. The cheese is oozing and the crust coming out with its signature char. New Haven apizza at its finest, delighting visitors. “It’s New Haven. Of course it’s good,” Pete...

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    East Haddam Sep 13

    Serious injuries reported in East Haddam motorcycle crash

    Serious injuries are being reported after a motorcycle crash in East Haddam Friday night. State police said they were called to East Haddam Moodus Road at 8:45 p.m. for a reported accident involving a motorcycle. Troopers said serious injuries are being reported. The scene is active and the crash is under investigation. No additional information wa...
  • Hartford 20 hours ago

    Police ID man killed in nighttime shooting in Hartford

    Police are investigating a homicide that happened in Hartford Friday night. The police department said they were called to Capitol Avenue around 7:30 p.m. for a reported shooting. Responding officers found 56-year-old Yakpoaro Kollie, of Hartford, with a gunshot wound. He died at the scene, authorities said. Officers were looking to speak with neig...
  • Canton Sep 13

    Animal control officers look for whoever dumped large snake at reservoir in Canton

    Animal control officers in Canton are looking for whoever dumped a large ball python snake at a local reservoir. Burlington and Canton Animal Control said the young snake was seen being dumped at the Nepaug Reservoir around 3:55 p.m. Friday. A local Metropolitan District officer saw it happen off Route 202 near gate N593 in Canton. Officers said th...
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