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Meriden 36 mins ago

Vehicle fire closes lane of I-91 North in Meriden

Traffic is slow on Interstate 91 North in Meriden on Saturday afternoon because of a vehicle fire. The fire is between exits 18 and 20 and the right lane is closed. No additional information was immed...

UConn 1 hour ago

UConn police arrest Washington man accused of stalking, harassment
Portland 45 mins ago

Shelter-in-place lifted after investigation into threat against Portland church

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Hebron 3 hours ago

Man charged with drug offenses after hitting state police cruiser, fighting with trooper: officials

State police said they arrested a 34-year-old Killingworth man and found drugs after the suspect hit a state police cruiser while trying to get away from police and fought with a trooper who took him ...
Groton 3 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,...
New Haven 4 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 1...

Waterbury 4 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 6 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 6 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 5 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.
Trumbull 8 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 4 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 5 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 8 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 5 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...
East Haddam 19 hours ago

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 7 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 18 hours ago

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...
Hartford 18 hours ago

Police officer, 4 others injured after stolen U-Haul hits several vehicles in Hartford

Four people and a police officer were injured after a stolen U-Haul crashed into several vehicles in downtown Hartford Friday evening. The police department said they were initially notified of a female passenger reportedly yelling for help. As officers tried to stop the U-Haul, it struck several vehicles before coming to a stop in the area of Main...
Waterbury 22 hours ago

City of Waterbury kicks off weekend of Puerto Rican festivities

The City of Waterbury kicked off a weekend of Puerto Rican festivities to one of their largest Hispanic communities as part of Hispanic heritage month. The celebration began on Friday at Waterbury’s City Hall with the Mayor for a Day ceremony followed by the raising of the Puerto Rican flag. Waterbury Mayor Paul Pernerewski Jr. was present at the.....

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