Local

colchester 50 mins ago

Troopers respond to reported disturbance in Colchester

Connecticut State Police are responding to a reported disturbance in Colchester this evening. Troopers were called to Norwich Avenue just before 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The road, also known as Route 61...

Hartford 2 hours ago

Hartford makes progress on plan for Puerto Rican Culture Center
UConn Huskies 2 hours ago

UConn's Alex Karaban to enter the 2024 NBA Draft

Entertainment Apr 15

Country singer Jon Pardi coming to Mohegan Sun in June

Country singer Jon Pardi is coming to Connecticut in June. Pardi, a member of the Grand Ole Opry, is known for many country hits, including, “Dirt On My Boots,” “Your Heart or Mine,” “Head Over Boots,...
Bridgeport Apr 15

No classes or final exams at University of Bridgeport Monday because of power outage

There will be no classes or final exams at the University of Bridgeport on Monday because of a power outage on campus, according to the school’s social media accounts. Instagram and Facebook posts say...
old lyme Apr 15

Several storage units in Old Lyme broken into

State police are investigating a break-in at a storage facility in Old Lyme. State troopers responded to CubeSmart at 232 Shore Road at 12:42 p.m. Sunday to investigate a theft from a storage unit and...
Israel Apr 15

‘They hoped for the best': Terrifying weekend for those with loved ones in Israel

This has been a frightening weekend for Israelis and their loved ones here in Connecticut. “The entire country, every single person was in a shelter and terrified of what was going to happen,” said Ra...

Middletown Apr 15

10 arrested in protest outside Pratt & Whitney in Middletown

Middletown police arrested 10 people during a protest on Monday morning. Police said they responded to Aircraft Road, near Pratt & Whitney, around 5:37 a.m. after receiving a report that people were chaining themselves together and blocking the entrance to the facility. “There’s many workers here that, unfortunately, their shifts were interrupt...
StormTracker Apr 15

Sunny with high temperatures in low-70s on Monday

We will have sun in abundance on Monday and high temperatures in the lower 70s. The fair weather will continue on Tuesday and Wednesday with high temperatures in the 60s to lower 70s. Then the clouds increase on Wednesday and rain showers will move in by Thursday morning. The NBC Connecticut StormTracker meteorologists are forecasting scattered sho...
Waterbury Apr 14

Minor injuries reported in three-car crash involving state police cruiser in Waterbury

A state police cruiser was struck on I-84 East in Waterbury yesterday. Minor injuries were reported and a driver has been issued a misdemeanor summons. State police say the cruiser was parked on the right shoulder of the road near exit 25A. around 5:30 p.m., a car in the middle lane collided with a car in the right lane before…
new haven Apr 14

Eatery in New Haven takes part in ‘Restaurant Week' for the first time

Restaurant week has been around in Elm City for years, but it’s the first year for one local eatery. “I would describe it as modern American with a focus on seasonality and locality,” said Megan Gill, executive chef of BLDG Restaurant. BLDG Restaurant is located inside Hotel Marcel on 500 Sargent Drive. It opened in May 2022 and G...
Rocky Hill Apr 14

Rising river levels temporarily close Ferry Park in Rocky Hill

Rising river levels have temporarily closed a park in Rocky Hill this weekend. The Rocky Hill Parks and Recreation Department closed Ferry Park on Sunday. The rising river levels from the Connecticut River have reportedly covered the park’s parking area with water. It is anticipated that the water will not recede until Wednesday. Authorities ...
Apr 14

Pet of the Week: Snoopy

This week’s Clear the Shelters Pet of the Week is a 2-month-old neutered male puppy named Snoopy.
meriden Apr 14

Meriden community remembers boy killed in go-kart crash with candlelight vigil

A community continues to mourn the death of a young boy after a go-kart crash at a Meriden park last week. A vigil was held in his memory Saturday evening. Flowers and lit candles make up a makeshift memorial on the Meriden Green. All of this part of vigil remembering six-year-old Adrian Warzecha, who died in a go-kart crash at…
Hartford Apr 14

Man injured in Hartford shooting

A man is injured after being shot in Hartford early Sunday morning. Officers responded to Ashley Street and Sigourney Street around 3 a.m. after getting a ShotSpotter notification. While there, police said Saint Francis Hospital reported someone with a gunshot wound arriving for treatment. According to police, a man in his 20s had been shot. His wo...
Junk Fees Apr 14

Face the Facts: More on the state's push to get rid of so-called junk fees

Mark Boughton, commissioner of the Department of Revenue Services, is discussing the state’s long-term tax plan, and what it would mean for CT residents who bear one of the heaviest tax burdens in the country.
healthcare Apr 14

Face the Facts: Legislature aims to improve issues with healthcare regulatory program

Sen. Saud Anwar (D- South Windsor) who is also a medical doctor, explains the regulations for certain healthcare transactions, such as hospital acquisitions, known as Certificate of Need.
StormTracker Apr 14

Scattered showers and thunderstorms to end weekend, warming trend this week

Our StormTracker meteorologists are tracking a fast moving system that brings a round of showers and thunderstorms as we wind down the weekend. While widespread rain is not expected, a few heavier downpours or stronger storms moved through during the afternoon. Some storms dropped small hail.A couple of areas of moderate to possibly heavy rain are ...
Hartford Apr 14

Torrington man struck, killed on I-84 West in Hartford

A man from Torrington has died after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 84 West in Hartford on Saturday night. State police said 32-year-old Raphael Rodriguez, of Torrington, was in the left lane of the highway near the entrance ramp from I-91 South when he was struck by a vehicle around 8:15 p.m. Rodriguez suffered serious, life-threatening i...
new haven Apr 13

NHPD makes plans for mental health lieutenant position for the community and officers

When New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson took over the department, he said he wanted his officers to treat the community with respect and dignity. Now, he’s looking to evolve that concept. “When someone doesn’t treat the community with respect and dignity, what are the root causes of that? Kind of like how we look at the community,” Jacobson......
UConn Huskies Apr 13

UConn men celebrate national championship victory during parade

The UConn men’s basketball team may come to Connecticut to play basketball, but did they ever think they’d get so much practice with parades, too? “No I did not,” redshirt sophomore Alex Karaban said. “I knew when I committed to UConn I would be a part of at least one, but not parades that are back-to-back.” Much like the...
Apr 15

Photos: 2024 UConn victory parade and rally and fans

The state celebrated the national champion UConn men’s basketball team with a parade in downtown Hartford and a rally outside the XL Center in Hartford on Saturday. Share your photos with us here.
UConn Apr 13

Thousands of UConn fans celebrate 2024 champion Huskies at victory parade and rally

Thousands of UConn fans showed up in Hartford on Saturday to celebrate the 2024 national champion UConn Huskies.

Local

Follow Us