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StormTracker 14 mins ago

Why hurricane season could be busier than normal this year

Hurricane season will officially begin on June 1 in the Atlantic and May 15 in the eastern Pacific. Looking back, 2023 was a slightly above average season with 20 named storms, seven hurricanes and th...

Manchester 18 mins ago

Motorcyclist arrested for speeding and driving recklessly in Manchester: police
Big Brothers Big Sisters 45 mins ago

Big Brothers Big Sisters honors brotherly bond and recognizes volunteer

Hartford 53 mins ago

Hartford community organization marks nine months without a fatal shooting

A neighborhood in Hartford is marking a milestone of sorts – nine months with no fatal shootings. The Greater Hartford NAACP said it’s thanks to a weekly program directly engaging with the commu...
new haven 1 min ago

New Haven police launches Autism Safety Alert Program for residents

Naugatuck mom Jenn Harding and her son Derek were in a terrifying car crash a few years ago. “The gentleman hit us so hard, he knocked my tires off my rims,” Harding said. She’s glad they were OK, but...
Middletown 2 hours ago

One in custody after shots fired in Middletown

Middletown police responded to a shooting in the area of Pearl Street and Court Street Wednesday afternoon. A caller reported seeing a blue SUV speeding away on Court Street around 2:30 p.m., accordin...
Derby 1 hour ago

Former Derby alderman to serve 10 days in prison for role in 2021 breach at U.S. Capitol

A former Derby alderman has been sentenced to 10 days in prison after participating in the breach at the United States Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced Gino DiGiovanni J...

Plymouth 3 hours ago

Plymouth school mourns sudden death of teacher

Plymouth is mourning the sudden death of a teacher. Carolyn Celantano was a first-grade teacher at Plymouth Center School. She passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, according to school superintendent Brian Falcone. Celantano had been with the school district in various positions since 2012. In an email to the school community sent Wednesday mor...
Connecticut River 4 hours ago

Connecticut River ferries to resume for season

The historic ferries on the Connecticut River are returning to service after high water levels delayed the beginning of the 2024 season. They were initially supposed to begin running on April 1, but the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry and the Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry will open at 7 a.m. on Friday, April 26. The services will run daily through Nov. 30. Bo...
foxwoods 5 hours ago

Foxwoods hiring restaurant staff for filming of ‘Hell's Kitchen'

Ever wanted to be on the show “Hell’s Kitchen,” but feel more comfortable greeting diners or making wine recommendations than preparing a beautiful Beef Wellington? Seasons 23 and 24 will be filmed at a new studio at Foxwoods Resort Casino and the casino said they are looking for food servers for the filming. Foxwoods said they are looking for cand...
Connecticut 6 hours ago

Groups call for lawmakers to support bill for driving equity

The ACLU of Connecticut along with the Greater Hartford NAACP, the Center for Policing Equity, Smart Justice, and other groups are calling for support for Connecticut House Bill 5324 for Driving Equity. The bill would prevent officers from stopping cars to enforce secondary traffic violations. The groups held a news conference and rally outside of ...
colchester 1 hour ago

New details, body cam video of fatal shooting by Colchester police released

The Office of the Inspector General has released new information and body camera video showing what led up to a fatal shooting by Colchester police last week. Three Colchester police officers were called to a home in the 700 block of Norwich Avenue on Thursday around 6:15 p.m. for a report of a possible disturbance. A second-floor tenant reportedly...
thomaston 7 hours ago

Man accused of scamming Thomaston resident out of $30,000

A man who is accused of scamming a Thomaston resident out of tens of thousands of dollars has been arrested after a months-long investigation. A resident in Thomaston contacted police to make a fraud complaint in January. Investigators said the scam was initiated by a computer popup from what appeared to be Microsoft warning the victim that their b...
Connecticut 7 hours ago

New Jersey is motivating telecommuters to appeal their New York tax bills. Connecticut may be next

Telecommuting, a pandemic-era novelty that has become a permanent alternative for many people, has some Connecticut and New Jersey employees of New York-based companies questioning why they still have to pay personal income tax to the Empire State. Their home states are wondering as well. Fed up with losing out on hundreds of millions of dollars in...
UConn 6 hours ago

Lululemon shop opens at UConn Bookstore in Storrs

A new Lululemon shop inside the UConn Bookstore in Storrs was a huge draw on Wednesday morning. About 75 people waited to get inside the store and get their hands on the new merchandise. The first 100 people received a free belt bag with a purchase. Those belt bags went within 30 minutes, but are still available for purchase. Students…...
shelton 7 hours ago

Woman strangled, stabbed during argument at Shelton home

A woman was strangled and stabbed during an argument at a home in Shelton on Tuesday night and the suspect fled before police arrived. Emergency crews were called to a home on Walnut Tree Hill Road around 7:45 p.m. for a report of a stabbing. Authorities said while there, they found a 35-year-old woman who had been stabbed. She was…
Rocky Hill 7 hours ago

Police investigating second burglary at jewelry store in Rocky Hill this month

Police are investigating a burglary at a jewelry store in Rocky Hill early Wednesday morning. This is the second burglary at the store this month. Police said a 911 call came in around 2:58 a.m. Wednesday reporting a burglary in progress at Golden Opportunity Jewelers. When officers responded to the shop at 781 Cromwell Ave., they saw a vehicle lea...
prospect 8 hours ago

Route 69 in Prospect reopens

A crash closed Route 69 in Prospect on Wednesday morning and the road has reopened. Route 69 was closed at Maria Hotchiss Road. Two vehicles were believed to be involved in the crash. There’s no word on if anyone was injured.
Hartford 10 hours ago

8 families displaced after Hartford apartment fire

Eight families are currently displaced after a fire at an apartment complex in Hartford early Wednesday morning. Firefighters responded to a three-story multi-unit apartment complex on North Beacon Street around 1:30 a.m. Once there, crews found a working fire on the first floor rear apartment with heavy smoke on all three floors. According to fire...
CT Lottery 10 hours ago

Third day in a row with a $100,000 Cash5 jackpot winner in Connecticut

There was a $100,000 Cash5 jackpot winner in Connecticut on Tuesday and it was the third day in a row with a jackpot winner. The winning numbers on Tuesday were 6-10-11-16-23. The ticket was sold at North Haven Mobil at 384 State St. in North Haven. All three tickets that won jackpots this week contained the number six. On...

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