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Torrington 18 mins ago

Torrington police look for man wanted in connection to armed robbery

Police are looking for a man accused of robbing a bank at gunpoint in Torrington on Tuesday morning. The police department said they responded to TD Bank in the Torrington Commons Plaza on High Street...

Budget 2 hours ago

Lawmakers debate plan to spend millions in unspent federal aid
Enfield 35 mins ago

I-91 South closed in Enfield due to motor vehicle crash

East Hampton May 3

East Hampton Public Library accepting photos of dogs in exchange for forgiven fees

Spring brings all kinds of delights, and one of them is coming from the East Hampton Public Library. The library is spreading “pawsitivity” this month, with a new program called “May We See Your Dog.”...
Hartford May 2

Hartford Public Schools to receive $5 million from the state to save jobs

At the Capitol today, House Speaker Matt Ritter and Senator Doug McCrory joined the Mayor of Hartford Arunan Arulampalam to announce $10.5 million in funding to prevent layoffs at Hartford Public Scho...
Norwalk May 2

Norwalk schools closed Friday due to traffic issues following fiery I-95 crash

Norwalk Public Schools will be closed on Friday as the city deals with major traffic issues due to the prolonged closure of Interstate 95 after a fiery crash Thusday morning. The crash between a tract...
Hartford Yard Goats May 2

Yard Goats announce date for G.O.A.T. Brew Fest

Hartford Yard Goats will showcase the “greatest of all time” local beers, seltzers and spirits this October at G.O.A.T. Brew Fest. Tickets are on sale now for the event, which will be held...

Bradley Airport May 2

Breeze Airways adds new destinations in Carolinas, Florida, Ohio, California

Breeze Airways announced flights to new destinations – and some special deals – today. Inaugural nonstop flights from Bradley International Airport to Cincinnati and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina took off today. Passengers can get a $49 one-way deal to either destination if they purchase tickets by May 7 and travel by June 13. In additio...
Norwalk May 2

What to know about road closures amid I-95 closure in Norwalk

Norwalk police are asking people to be patient during the Interstate 95 closure, which has led to several additional road closures. The highway has been closed since around 5:30 a.m. Thursday when two trucks and a car collided in a fiery crash on I-95 under the Fairfield Avenue overpass. I-95 North is closed between exits 14 and 15 and I-95…...
Norwich May 2

Fugitive wanted for 2020 homicide in Norwich returned to state to face charges

A man wanted for murder in Norwich was returned to Connecticut Thursday to face charges. Brandon Foster was extradicted from North Carolina, according to police. Foster shot and killed 66-year-old Edward McIntyre in a home on Laurel Hill Drive in June 2020, police said. He was on the run until January 18, 2024, when he was captured in Charlotte, No...
Greenwich May 2

Car thieves are entering Greenwich homes in search of key fobs: police

Greenwich police are increasing patrols as car thieves target high-end cars and go into houses to get key fobs to steal the vehicles. Police said there have been several auto thefts between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. over the last several days and the thieves are targeting houses where there are high-end vehicles, especially BMWs. If the car thieves......
Southington May 2

21-year-old ‘ring leader' organizing crimes across Connecticut arrested: police

Southington police have arrested a 21-year-old man they say is a ring leader organizing much of the criminal activity around Connecticut. Ethan Nieves, of Newington, was taken into custody during a court appearance in New Britain on Monday, according to police. Police said Nieves is suspected of organizing multiple crimes in the state since March 2...
New Canaan May 2

Tractor-trailer was stuck under Metro-North overpass in New Canaan

A tandem tractor-trailer was stuck under a Metro-North overpass in New Canaan and Route 106 was closed, but has reopened. Russ Kimes, the emergency management director, said Route 106, or Old Stamford Road, was closed between Weed Street and Lapham Road and the road was expected to be closed for up to two hours as crews remove and tow away…...
Norwalk May 2

Photos: Fiery crash closes I-95 in Norwalk

A fiery crash closed both sides of Interstate 95 in Norwalk early Thursday morning and the highway remains closed hours later. Officials said there are no major injuries. We are getting a closer look at the damage.
Yale May 2

Four arrested at protests at Yale University overnight

Four people were arrested at pro-Palestinian protests at Yale University overnight, according to the university, and two of them are students. Yale University said around 200 protestors were on Beinecke Plaza, then walked to the president’s house and the Yale Police Department around 9 p.m. and refused to disperse after several warnings from the Ya...
StormTracker May 2

High temperatures to get near 80 Thursday

Thursday started with fog and drizzle, but they will give way to sunshine. And we will have lots of sun! The high temperatures on Thursday will be near 80 degrees inland and 70 at the shore. Then, some clouds reform tonight and low temperatures will be near 50. Friday and Saturday will both be partly sunny and temperatures will be…
Farmington May 2

Route 177 in Farmington reopens after fire

Route 177 in Farmington was closed because of a fire, but it has reopened. Police said the road, which is also Plainville Avenue, was closed between Webster Street and New Britain Avenue, because of a structure fire. The school department notified families that buses might have been delayed. Farmington police said there were no injuries.
Norwalk May 2

I-95 in Norwalk could be closed until Monday after fiery crash

Interstate 95 in Norwalk could remain closed through at least Monday morning, according to Gov. Ned Lamont. Both sides of I-95 have been closed since about 5:30 a.m. Thursday after a crash involving a tractor-trailer, a fuel truck and another vehicle. The vehicles burst into flames. The truck, which was hauling gasoline, caught fire under the Fairf...
Norwich May 3

Police ID man found dead in Yantic River in Norwich

Police have identified the man a fisherman found dead in the Yantic River in Norwich on Wednesday as 26-year-old Daniel Busby, of Norwich. A dive team responded to the river just before 4:30 p.m. in the area of the Norwichtown Commons. Responding officers found Busby in the river at the base of the Route 2 overpass near Town Street. The…...
Student Loans May 1

South Windsor mom billed for two of the same student loans after bank error

A South Windsor mother took a bank up on its offer to refinance her loan. She was thrilled to pay a lower interest rate toward her son’s college education. That is until she started getting bills for a second loan. Paula Thantaha said she spent months and countless hours on the phone going back-and-forth with Citizens Bank trying to...
UConn May 1

Pro-Palestinian protesters rally following arrests at UConn

UConn students are speaking out a day after arrests at a pro-Palestinian encampment. Activists say they are not backing down following the police activity. “I am here because we are protesting against the violation of protesting and free speech here,” UConn freshman Kai Febus said. This comes a day after 25 people – nearly all students &#8211...
Bolton May 2

Man dead, another person injured after Bolton motorcycle crash

A person is dead and another is injured after a motorcycle crash in Bolton on Wednesday night. State police said they were called to the scene of a crash involving a car and motorcycle. It happened just after 5 p.m. on West Street, or Route 85, near School Street. Troopers said serious injuries were reported, and two people were hospitalized…...
StormTracker May 1

May starts off cloudy with highs in the 70s

Happy May! The first day of the new month will start cloudy with highs in the 70s. The clouds will gradually clear to some nice sunny breaks in the afternoon. The highs inland will be in the lower 70s with highs in the 50s to 60s at the shoreline. Thursday will have a mix of sun and clouds with high…

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