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connecticut weather 2 hours ago

Milder Temperatures Return to End the Weekend

After a record cold start to the weekend, much milder air returns to end the weekend. Temperatures will go from well below average on Saturday to well above average (once again) today. The average hig...

Oxford 9 hours ago

Frozen Water Poses Issue for Crews Battling Oxford Fire
Waterbury 10 hours ago

Waterbury Health Dept. Warns of Spike in Overdoses

power outages 10 hours ago

Thousands Lose Power and Heat During Frigid Weekend

If the bitter cold wasn’t bad enough, whipping winds caused power outages, making for a miserable morning for some this Saturday. “We woke up kind of cold. Eventually we woke and wen...
Manchester 16 hours ago

Pedestrian Struck During Vehicle Theft in Manchester

A pedestrian was struck during a vehicle theft in Manchester on Saturday morning. Police said a running vehicle was stolen while it was left outside of a business on Center Street. During the theft, i...
frozen pipes 9 hours ago

Burst Pipes an Issue Across Connecticut From Winter Cold Snap

While the extreme cold is now subsiding, the effects of that weather remain putting a strain on homes and other buildings across the state. In some cases, pipes burst which shut down places like a sup...
uconn basketball 18 hours ago

No. 24 UConn Uses Late Rally to Beat Last-Place Georgetown

Adama Sanogo and Tristen Newton each scored 15 and Alex Karaban knocked down two late 3-pointers as No. 24 UConn held for a 68-62 win at last-place Georgetown on Saturday. Despite leading for most of ...

Bradley International Airport 18 hours ago

Frozen Fuel Trucks Cause Delays at Bradley Airport

The record-breaking cold temperatures caused delays fueling planes at Bradley International Airport on Saturday. The fueling contractor for the airlines experienced issues with some of their equipment, which caused the delays, according to an airport spokesperson. A spokesperson for Breeze Airways said there were frozen fuel trucks at Bradley Airpo...
Tolland 21 hours ago

Family, Dog Escape House Fire in Tolland

A family and their dog escaped a house fire in Tolland on Saturday morning amid record low temperatures. Firefighters from multiple towns were called to the home on Fieldstone Drive in Tolland. The size of the fire and the extent of any damage is unknown at this time. Tolland town manager Brian Foley said the fire reached multiple alarms. It…...
Connecticut power outages 16 hours ago

Over 1,200 Customers Without Power in Conn. Amid Arctic Blast

Over 1,200 customers in Connecticut are without power on Saturday amid the arctic blast and record cold. According to Eversource, 1,210 customers do not have power as of 5:00 p.m. The outages appear to be mostly affecting customers in Glastonbury, Greenwich, New Canaan, Ridgefield, Thompson, Union and Woodstock. United Illuminating says there are e...
Norwalk 9 hours ago

Crash on Route 7 in Norwalk Turns Into Homicide Investigation

Route 7 north and part of both sides of Interstate 95 in Norwalk are back open following a homicide investigation on Saturday. Troopers were called to a one-car crash on Route 7 north near exit 2 around 3:19 a.m. When state police arrived, they said they found a man in the driver’s seat of the vehicle. He was pronounced dead…
Wolcott 16 hours ago

SILVER ALERT: 3-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing From Wolcott

Connecticut State Police have issued a Silver Alert for a 3-year-old girl who is reported missing from Wolcott. Troopers said Fayth Dingee was last seen wearing a purple coat, a neon pink winter hat, blue jeans and Minnie Mouse sneakers. Fayth was last seen with her mom Grace Dingee on Friday. Investigators describe Fayth as having blonde hair and ...
connecticut weather 13 hours ago

Milder Weather Returns for Second Half of Weekend

The record-breaking cold we started the weekend off with is moving out and milder air is moving in for the second half of the weekend. Temperatures will actually begin to climb this evening and through the overnight tonight. By Sunday, our above average winter of 2023 continues. High temperatures are once again expected to rebound into the low to m...
cold weather Feb 3

Eversource Crews Work on Restoring Power Amid Extreme Cold Weather

The cold snap is upon us as people bundle up to stay warm and crews work to restore power all across Connecticut. “It’s starting to get colder in the house, so can’t wait until they turn the electricity back on,” said Charles Bellingrath, of West Hartford. The power was out for a few hours for Bellingrath at his West...
Oxford Feb 3

Pedestrian Injured After Being Struck by Car in Oxford

A person was taken to the hospital after being hit by a car on Route 34 in Oxford Friday night. Connecticut State Police said they were called to Route 34, or Roosevelt Drive, for a reported car accident involving a pedestrian. Troopers said the person was hospitalized, but the extent of their injuries is unknown at this time. Route 34…...
Health Feb 3

Connecticut Doctors Reflect on National Women Physicians Day

National Women Physicians Day is day designated to honoring women in medicine. It’s celebrated on Elizabeth Blackwell’s birthday to symbolize her contributions as the first woman in U.S. to graduate from medical school in 1849. “I have been surrounded by women. It’s a little emotional. And I’ve been incredibly impresse...
east lyme Feb 3

East Lyme Town Hall to Undergo Big Changes After Inaccessibility Allegations

East Lyme Town Hall will now have to undergo significant renovations after reaching a settlement regarding allegations of incompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said they’ve reached a settlement with the town after an ADA complaint was filed. The person, who has physical disabilities, alleged t...
Ukraine Feb 3

Woodstock Community Continues to Support Ukrainian Students

Yuliia Nesterovych, a high school student from Ukraine, found a home away from home in Woodstock, Connecticut. The teenager started studying at The Woodstock Academy last year, shortly after Russian troops invaded her country. “It’s really hard to talk about it,” said Nesterovych, recounting the days immediately after the war began. The Woodstock A...
Groton Feb 3

Groton Police Cruiser Heavily Damaged After Getting Struck by Car

A Groton police cruiser has significant damage after being struck by a car on Fort Hill Road Friday morning. The police department said the officer is okay and recovering at home. The cruiser and other vehicle involved in the crash both sustained damage. Officers are reminding the public to pay special attention when driving eastbound on Fort Hill ...
connecticut weather Feb 3

Wind Gusts Bring Down Trees, Power Lines Across the State Amid Brutal Cold Temps

There were several reports of damage Friday night as wind gusts cause downed trees and power lines across Connecticut. Wind gusts of up to 45 mph were reported across the state. Eversource is reporting more than 4,200 power outages as of 10:30 p.m. Temperatures have dropped below zero and continue to decline. Several storm-related incidents closed ...

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