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Students camp out during pro-Palestinian protest on UConn campus in Storrs

Several UConn students who are taking part in a pro-Palestinian protest on the campus in Storrs have gathered Friday morning after camping out overnight. The protest continues after a large crowd of a...

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Earth Day Apr 22

East Hartford plants dozens of cherry blossom trees for Earth Day

Monday marks the 54th celebration of Earth Day. It was first held on April 22, 1970 to celebrate the planet. In Hartford, Mayor Arunan Arulampalam kicked off celebrations at City Hall. “It is so impor...
Avon Apr 22

Dozens of families displaced after Avon apartment fire

An investigation into what caused a fire at the Avon Place Apartments continues as families try to navigate next steps. Charred remains could be seen from where flames roared at the Avon Place Apartme...
UConn Apr 23

UConn's Geno Auriemma serves up drinks in Manchester Tuesday night

UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma served up drinks behind the bar at a restaurant in Manchester Tuesday night. He did it to help raise money for Connecticut Children’s. Auriemma...
artificial intelligence Apr 22

Lawmakers discuss artificial intelligence bill as end of session nears

Supporters of legislation aimed at reigning in artificial intelligence are working to keep the bill alive, removing a section critics say would hurt innovation in Connecticut. “This is something of gr...

West Hartford Apr 22

Local clubs offer help to Wampanoag Country Club following fires

“It’s not until you get here and kind of, there’s a little bit of an odor too, I mean that just adds to it,” said Michael Rosano, who stopped by to see the damage on Monday morning. The smell of fire was lingering in the air less than 48 hours after West Hartford’s Wampanoag Country Club went up in...
Middlebury Apr 22

Quassy Amusement Park will open this Saturday

Quassy Amusement Park announced that they are opening for the season this Saturday. It’s their 116th season and the amusement park is holding a two-weekend-long fundraiser. Guests can get single-day tickets for $17 through May 5 when they bring a non-perishable item or home cleaning products. All donations will go to local food banks and Acts...
Portland Apr 22

USDA and Sen. Blumenthal to visit Jobs Pond in Portland as water continues to rise

It’s been nearly a month since NBC Connecticut first shared the concerns from residents along Jobs Pond in Portland where water levels are quickly rising. Now, residents there say water is still rising, and more and more people are leaving their homes. This week, the USDA and Senator Richard Blumenthal are making trips to the pond to get a......
Wilton Apr 22

Two officers assaulted by reckless driver in Wilton: police

Two police officers were assaulted while responding to a reckless driver call in Wilton last week, according to police. Wilton police said they saw a car driving recklessly on Danbury Road Monday afternoon. The driver crossed over several lanes and drove in the opposite direction of traffic, authorities said. The driver, 48-year-old Jorge Oliva, en...
Wallingford Apr 22

Woman and 9-month-old were dead in Wallingford home before fire: police

A woman and a 9-month-old baby had died before a fire broke out at their home in Wallingford last Wednesday, according to police. Police said 24-year-old Justin Varnado, 19-year-old Karizmah Johnson and 9-month-old Kylenn (Jasir) Varnado died after the fire. However, police now say Johnson and 9-month-old Kylenn were reportedly dead before the fire...
bankruptcy Apr 22

4 Express locations to close in Connecticut as company files for bankruptcy

Four Express stores in Connecticut will be closing their doors as longtime mall retailer Express files for bankruptcy. The company said 95 stores are set to close, including four in Connecticut. There are multiple other Express locations that will remain open. Click here for a list of stores. Express filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Mo...
Simsbury Apr 22

Simsbury police issue warning about ‘Water Wars'

Police in Simsbury are issuing a warning about “water wars,” something that high school seniors organize in which students with water guns target other students to eliminate them from the game. Police said “water wars” was expected to start Monday and last two weeks. Neither the schools nor the school department support or condone this, police said...
Cromwell Apr 22

3 people rob gas station, attempt to break into another in Cromwell: police

Police are investigating after three people robbed one gas station and attempted to break into another one nearby in Cromwell early Monday morning, according to police. Officers were called to All-Town at 176 West Street around 3:20 a.m. after getting a report of a robbery. Investigators determined that there had been a robbery with three people. T...
Simsbury Apr 22

Bear cub sighting captivates little boy's attention in Simsbury

A 3-year-old boy was in awe when he spotted a bear cub on the other side of the glass at his Simsbury home over the weekend and a photo the family took shows the two youngsters peering at each other through the pane. Samantha Welch said bear sightings are pretty frequent where they are, but her son, Trevor, is taking…
Orange Apr 22

Eli's Orange to close this weekend after 10 years of serving community

Eli’s Orange will be closing after 10 years of serving the community. A thank you celebration will be held on Sunday, the last day the restaurant will be open, according to a statement that Eli’s Restaurant Group posted on social media. “After ten years of being part of the Orange and West Haven community we are sad to announce...
Bridgeport Apr 22

Trooper injured in crash on I-95 in Bridgeport

A Connecticut State Police trooper was injured in a crash on Interstate 95 in Bridgeport on Monday. The collision happened on I-95 North near exit 30 around 8:30 a.m. According to state police, the trooper involved in the collision was taken to an area hospital by ambulance. The injuries are described as minor. The right lane of the highway was&#82...
new haven Apr 23

60 people arrested during pro-Palestinian protest at Yale

Sixty people were arrested during a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza at Yale University in New Haven on Monday. The protest started last week and went through the weekend into Monday. Some students camped out in tents and said they were awoken around 6:40 a.m. as Yale police surrounded them and demanded that they leave or be arrested&#823...
Glastonbury Apr 22

Glass shattered, cigarettes stolen during burglary in Glastonbury

Burglars smashed the front door of a convenience store in Glastonbury early Monday morning and stole cigarettes, according to police. Officers responded to Chestnut Mart at 2749 Main St. around 3:39 a.m. when a burglar alarm went off and they found that the glass was shattered and cigarettes were gone, police said. The Glastonbury Police Investigat...
Avon Apr 22

Fire impacts dozens of apartments at complex in Avon

A fire impacted dozens of apartments at a complex in Avon over the weekend and the cause is under investigation. Firefighters responded to a report of an exterior fire on Avonwood Road around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. Large flames and thick black smoke could be seen coming from a porch at one of the apartments on the building. “They’re...
StormTracker Apr 22

Sunny and mild day today after frosty start

Happy Monday! After a frosty start this morning, the sun is shining and temperatures are becoming mild. A frost advisory was in effect for most of the state through the morning. Those have all since expired. As the day goes on, there will be bright sun and a few puffy clouds. Highs will be between 55 and 60. Tonight will…
UConn Apr 22

UConn's Jonathan the Husky turns 1

Jonathan the Husky is now 1 and UConn held a birthday celebration for the pup. The celebration was on Friday, April 19, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Jonathan statue. View this post on Instagram A post shared by UConn (@uconn) Jonathan’s Instagram post invited people to attend. “My birthday is on Friday! And you’re all invited to come......

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