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Simsbury 24 mins ago

Man arrested for murder after argument with wife at Simsbury home: police

A man has been arrested for allegedly killing his wife after an argument at their home in Simsbury Friday afternoon. Authorities were called to Wildwood Road just before 11:30 a.m. on Friday after rec...

north haven 43 mins ago

Man charged in connection to assault, carjacking of Uber driver in North Haven
eastford 1 hour ago

Minors arrested for apparent role in fire that destroyed Eastford church

new haven Apr 23

Man sentenced to 35 years for 2021 murder of Yale grad student

The former MIT student who pleaded guilty to the 2021 murder of a Yale University graduate student has been sentenced to 35 years in prison. Qinxuan Pan, 33, pleaded guilty in February to the murder o...
greenhouse gas emissions Apr 23

DOT challenges residents to drive less to help reduce carbon footprint

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is challenging residents to drive less for the next six weeks to help reduce their carbon footprint. It’s part of their annual Drive Less Connecticut...
West Hartford Apr 23

Threat to American School for the Deaf not substantiated: police

West Hartford police responded to the American School for the Deaf Tuesday morning after the school received an “unverified” threat, according to authorities. The school is located on Nort...
Middletown Apr 23

Authorities investigating 2020 death of former Middletown woman in New Jersey

A 23-year-old woman who once lived in Middletown, Connecticut was found dead in New Jersey and the Union County Prosecutor’s Office in Union County, New Jersey is seeking help from the public as they ...

Entertainment Apr 23

Pitbull's ‘Party After Dark Tour' is coming to Connecticut

Pitbull has announced the dates for his Party After Dark Tour and he will be coming to Connecticut. One of the 26 cities on Pitbull’s Party After Dark Tour is Hartford. Armando Christian Pérez, who is known as Grammy-Award winner Pitbull, will be at Xfinity Theatre in Hartford, on Friday, Sept. 13. T-Pain will be joining him. Ticket sales will&#823...
South Windsor Apr 23

Info sought about dog found abandoned in South Windsor hiking area

An animal shelter is asking for the public’s help with any information about a dog that was found abandoned in a South Windsor hiking area on Monday. Officers were called to the Frank Niederwerfer Wildlife Sanctuary around 11 a.m. for a report of a barking dog. A good Samaritan had reportedly found a dog with his collar connected around......
South Windsor Apr 23

Man threatened to blow up South Windsor animal shelter: police

South Windsor police have arrested a man who is accused of threatening to blow up an animal shelter after his dog was quarantined and threatening an employee as well. In late March, the man threatened to blow up the Tyler Regional Animal Care Shelter and physically threatened a town employee who works at the shelter because his dog was quarantined&...
CT Lottery Apr 23

$100,000 Cash5 jackpot winner for second day in a row

There was a $100,000 Cash5 jackpot winner in Connecticut for the second day in a row. The winning numbers on Monday were 3-6-25-27-35. The ticket was sold at EZ Stop in Stratford, according to CT Lottery. There was a $100,000 jackpot winner on Sunday night as well. That ticket was sold at Country Farms at 277 Church St. in Hebron….
new haven Apr 23

Pro-Palestinian protest continues at Yale

A Pro-Palestinian protest is continuing at Yale University in New Haven on Tuesday after dozens of people were arrested the day before. The protest started last week and is ongoing. Several people in sleeping bags and various belongings can be seen back on Beinecke Plaza on Tuesday morning. Police officers appeared to be talking to some of the peop...
StormTracker Apr 23

Sunny, mild day on tap after frosty start

After a frosty start on Tuesday, there’s a sunny and mild day on tap. Most of the state had a frost advisory in place through the morning. It has since expired. The day will feature lots of sunshine with milder temperatures. Highs will be in the middle 60s away from the water. Winds will increase with gusts 10 to 20…
air travel Apr 22

Avelo Airlines adds flights to San Juan for Puerto Rican Day Parade next month

Avelo Airlines announced that they’re adding two new flights out of Tweed-New Haven Airport for the Puerto Rican Day Parade next month. The flights are to Puerto Rico’s San Juan Luis Munoz Martin International Airport (SJU). The first-ever parade will take place on Saturday, May 18. A spokesperson said the addition of these flights is t...
Waterbury Apr 22

Over 2 dozen displaced, several pets dead after Waterbury fire

Over two dozen people are displaced and several pets are dead after a fire broke out at a home in Waterbury Monday night. The fire department was called to a two-alarm fire at a multi-family home on William Street. It appears as though fire tore through the third floor of the structure. Six families lived in the building, and a…
solar energy Apr 22

Thousands of low-income households in CT could be eligible for solar upgrades

Thousands of low-income households in Connecticut may now be eligible for solar upgrades because of federal funding that was just granted to the state. On Monday, Gov. Ned Lamont announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is giving the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) a $62.5 million grant. The...
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 important that we stop on this Earth Day and think about our own impacts on the climate around us,” he said. Meanwhile in East Hartford, the…
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 Apartments on Sunday. “I mean, that’s hell right there and thank God everybody made it out. That’s the blessing through it all,” Larry Friel said. Two....
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 was behind the bar from 5 to 7 p.m. at Café Aura on East Center Street. The restaurant urged patrons to come out to say hello and enjoy a...
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......
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...
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…
Red Cross 3 hours ago

Step up to the plate for patients in need during our blood drive

Join NBC Connecticut, Telemundo Connecticut, Hartford Yard Goats, and the American Red Cross for one of our state’s largest one-day blood drives! The blood drive will be held on Thursday, May 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Dunkin’ Park in Hartford. This time of the year is a difficult time for blood donations. Now more than ever, we&...

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