Student Loans 5 hours ago

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 ...

  • westport 3 hours ago

    Westport police increase patrols due to car break-ins, theft attempts

    Westport police are ramping up patrols because of an uptick in car break-ins and stolen car attempts. Authorities said there has been an increase in stolen vehicles, stolen car attempts and break-ins over the past few weeks. Police noted a recent incident involving five people, who were masked, entering a garage and trying to steal a car inside. Th...
  • Hartford 4 hours ago

    Hartford welcomes new Archbishop to serve Catholic community

    On Wednesday in Rome, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Archbishop Lenard P. Blair, who reached the retirement age of 75 years old. He is succeeded by Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne. “The city is a very vibrant city,” Archbishop Coyne said. “It’s filled with many different cultures and communities and that’s reflected in our churches.” Arch...
  • Bolton 4 hours ago

    2 people taken to hospital after motorcycle crash in Bolton

    Two people have been taken to the hospital with reported injuries after a motorcycle crash in Bolton on Wednesday. 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 Road, or Route 85, near School Street. Troopers said serious injuries are being reported, and two…...
  • Plainville 5 hours ago

    Injuries reported in crash on Route 72 West in Plainville

    Injuries are being reported after a multi-vehicle crash that closed part of Route 72 West in Plainville on Wednesday. The crash involved three vehicles and happened between Exits 4 and 5 around 5 p.m., according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation. State police said two people have been taken to the hospital with non-life threatening in...
  • StormTracker 6 hours ago

    Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks this weekend

    Sky gazers, get ready! The peak of the Eta Aquariid meteor shower comes the first weekend of May. On the night of the 4th into the 5th, up to 50 meteors per hour can be seen under optimal conditions – away from light pollution and after your eyes have adjusted to the darkness. Meteors in this particular shower are produced…

  • Norwich 7 hours ago

    Thieves accused of stealing large sum of money after damaging ATM in Norwich

    Norwich police are looking for a group of people accused of stealing a large sum of money from an ATM in town. Authorities said the theft happened at Eastern Savings Bank on West Main Street on Sunday morning. Police said multiple people drove up to the drive-thru ATM and used hand tools to pry the machine open. The thieves drove…

  • Enfield 7 hours ago

    Police look for whoever stole sign at Enfield cemetery

    Police are looking for whoever stole a large sign that was being stored at an Enfield cemetery. The police department said the pictured sign was being stored at Saint Adalbert’s cemetery on Belmont Avenue. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Larson at elarson@enfield.org at 860-763-6400 ext. 1453. The theft remains under inves...
  • Entertainment 7 hours ago

    Rapper Yovngchimi's 5-stop tour includes Connecticut

    Puerto Rican rapper Yovngchimi is going on a limited North American tour this summer and one of those dates is in Connecticut. The tour includes a stop at Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford on Friday, June 21. He will be bringing fellow Puerto Rican talents Pressure 9×19 and Slayter. Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale...
  • Diversity and inclusion 2 hours ago

    From Kathmandu to West Hartford: The growing Nepalese community

    West Hartford is home to the largest Nepalese community in our state and it’s a group that’s continuing to grow. “West Hartford town is amazing. The community here is very nice. The people. The neighbors helping neighbors, so it wasn’t a tough transition for us.” A transition Nabin Chettri navigated about 20 years ago, immigrating from his native N...
  • Willimantic 7 hours ago

    Investigation finds home care agency failed to protect visiting nurse who died in Willimantic

    A federal investigation following the death of a Connecticut visiting nurse found that the home care agency she worked for did not provide enough safeguards to protect her. The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration found that Elara Caring, one of the nation’s largest home-based care providers, failed to pro...
  • Stamford 5 hours ago

    Elevated charges filed against father of 2-year-old found buried in Stamford park

    Police investigating the death of a 2-year-old boy who was found buried in a Stamford park last year have elevated charges filed against his father. The investigation started on Jan. 2, 2023, when Stamford police received a report of a possible kidnapping and a child who might have been injured. Authorities learned the child might have been buried ...
  • Connecticut 8 hours ago

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    At NBC Connecticut, our goal is to provide the most important local news and weather forecasts. To best serve you, we often seek out new and different ways we can improve and enhance our digital platforms, including our website and app. We’ve created a survey, which you can access below, to gather feedback on how you currently use our...

  • Griswold 9 hours ago

    More charges filed against man suspected of hitting and killing woman in Griswold

    State police have filed more charges against a man who is suspected of hitting and killing a woman in Griswold in September and then leaving the scene. Kandi Fortuna, 50, was crossing the street to get dinner at a pizza restaurant on North Main Street in the Jewett City borough of Griswold just before 8 p.m. on Sept. 22 when…

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