Bridgeport 2 hours ago

Bridgeport woman stole life savings of relative suffering from dementia: police

A Bridgeport woman is accused of stealing the life savings of an elderly relative who suffers from dementia and neglecting him. Police said the suspect, a 60-year-old Bridgeport woman, had power of at...

  • Connecticut Department of Public Health 7 hours ago

    State health commissioner fired during COVID settles with state, dismissal now a resignation

    Connecticut’s Department of Public Health has reached a settlement agreement with the agency’s former commissioner, who was fired in the first weeks of the coronavirus pandemic. She had accused Gov. Ned Lamon of discriminating against her, a Black woman, by elevating several white people to lead the crisis response. The agreement, signe...
  • connecticut weather 3 hours ago

    Some sun later today after more rain showers

    After days of rain, including soaking rains on Monday that brought 2 to 4 inches for many parts of the state, it will be a little bit better on Tuesday. We do have some morning showers, mainly in the southern section of the state. And we will have considerable cloudiness today with some sunny breaks developing later on. The complete…

  • Clinton 4 hours ago

    Trooper suspended in connection with Clinton Christmas Day crash

    A Connecticut state trooper has had his police powers suspended in connection with a serious crash that happened in Clinton back on Christmas Day in 2022, according to the Connecticut State Police. The accident happened during the early evening hours on West Main Street as Trooper Daniel Barrera was responding to a call. Authorities said Barrera hi...
  • Middletown 5 hours ago

    Middletown cyclist killed in Texas crash

    A Middletown man has died after he was hit by a truck while riding his bike in Texas Thursday. The crash happened around 9:15 a.m. on U.S. Highway 82, a stretch of roadway where the posted speed limit is 75 miles per hour. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a pickup was traveling east on the roadway when…

  • Naugatuck 39 mins ago

    Demolition begins after large fire at vacant mill building in Naugatuck

    Firefighters battled a large fire at a vacant mill building in Naugatuck Monday night and demolition crews have begun to knock it down. Officials said the fire started just after 6 p.m. Monday in the area of 200 Water St. and flames were found coming from the roof of the building, which is actually five separate buildings that are connected…....
  • Plainville 19 hours ago

    Crash shuts down I-84 West in Plainville

    A crash involving a tractor-trailer and at least two other vehicles shut down I-84 West in Plainville Monday night. The crash happened just after 7 p.m. in the area where I-84 and Route 72 briefly merge by Exit 33, according to state police. One lane of Route 72 was open, police said. There were no serious injuries.

  • colorectal cancer 2 hours ago

    ‘Today' show's Craig Melvin, celebs raise $1.2 million in CT to fight colorectal cancer

    It was not a picture-perfect golf day, but celebrities braved the rain and hit the fairway right here in Connecticut to fight against cancer. The “Today” Show’s Craig Melvin and his wife, sports reporter Lindsay Czarniak, hosted the “The Bottoms Up Invitational” to benefit Colorectal Cancer Alliance. Like so many of us, cancer is all to...
  • Harwinton 20 hours ago

    Waterbury man faces sexual abuse charges in connection to teen at Harwinton group home

    In October of 2022, state police “completed an investigation involving the sexual exploitation of a minor who previously resided at the Harwinton STAR home,” according to an arrest warrant obtained by NBC Connecticut.  “We were aware suspicious behavior was happening at the home,” said Harwinton First Selectman Michael Criss.  In a text m...
  • connecticut weather 21 hours ago

    Days of rain watering down businesses

    It has been a soggy, few days here in Connecticut. The weather wiped out quite a few weekend plans, and in the process has also impacted some businesses. As rain pelted the sidewalk along West Hartford’s LaSalle Road Monday, there were more puddles than people. With its ‘restaurant row’ atmosphere, it’s an area that is normally pretty popular this....
  • nbc ct investigates 21 hours ago

    Crumbling concrete program reaches another milestone

    A state program designed to assist hundreds of Connecticut families with crumbling concrete basements announced a significant achievement Monday. The Connecticut Foundation Solutions Indemnity Company (CFSIC) said it has now passed the 800 mark, and has placed 802 families into their homes with new foundations. The program was launched by the state...
  • Stratford Sep 25

    15 cats found abandoned in Stratford

    Stratford Animal Control is caring for more than a dozen cats that were abandoned over the weekend and they are asking for help to figure out who left them. Stratford Animal Control said 15 cats were left in crates and dumped on River Road. They were able to get to them before the heavy rains started. Stratford Animal Control said…

  • Bradley Airport Sep 25

    Breeze Airways sale offers 25 percent discount on flights from Bradley Airport

    Breeze Airways announced today a 25% discount on all base fares from Hartford, in addition to a 5,000 bonus in BreezePoints, a $50 value, once the flight is finalized. This promotion starts today, Sept. 25, and goes through Thursday, Sept. 28. To participate in the promotion, passengers only need to use the discount code SOEXTRA during their purcha...
  • UConn Sep 25

    UConn's Husky Harvest Food Pantry gets boost from Paige Bueckers and Chegg

    The Husky Harvest food pantry at the University of Connecticut is getting a financial boost. UConn women’s basketball player, Paige Bueckers, and corporate partner Chegg announced a $50,000 donation to support the food pantry in Storrs. The Husky Harvest food pantry opened in Storrs less than a year ago. It has already helped to feed thousand...
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