4th of July

A family is pleading for answers. They want to know who shot and killed their loved one on the 4th of July. Hartford police say there were dozens of witnesses and they need someone to come forward.

A family is pleading for answers. They want to know who shot and killed their loved one on the 4th of July. Hartford police say there were dozens of witnesses and they need someone to come forward. This month Jayla Heaven’s family should be celebrating her 23rd birthday. Instead, they’re planning her funeral. In the shadow of grief, family...

Community members come out to remember a woman that was shot and killed at a house party in Hartford.

Four people were taken to the hospital with injuries after a motor vehicle crash in Bloomfield on Monday. Officials said they responded to the area of Cottage Grove Road and Granby Street at about 1:30 p.m. Initial reports indicated that multiple people had severe injuries. Emergency personnel responded to the scene and transported four people to nearby hospitals, authorities said….

Hot dogs are a popular meal on the Fourth of July and Doogie’s in Newington served a lot of them.

The Newtown Action Alliance has issued a statement regarding the recent mass shooting at a 4th of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. A 22-year-old gunman opened fire, killing seven and injuring 47 more. Police released new details on how the shooting unfolded, saying the suspected gunman had been planning the attack “for several weeks” and dressed in disguise to…

Thousands turned out for what’s called the “Great American Boom” in New Britain on the Fourth of July. Explosions of different colors went streaking through the night sky. “I’m feeling excited because I’m excited to see all the fireworks,” said Aiden Aroesty, of West Hartford. “It feels good this year,” said Tanisha Peay, of New Britain. Thousands were stunned...

Thousands turned out for what’s called the “Great American Boom” in New Britain on the Fourth of July.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker spoke after the mass shooting in Highland Park, Ill., on the Fourth of July.

Residents are celebrating Independence Day with events across the state and you couldn’t ask for better summer night to do it on Sunday.

Residents are celebrating Independence Day with events across the state and you couldn’t ask for better summer night to do it on Sunday. “I’ve been waiting for them. I’ve been waiting all day. I’ve been siting here for like three hours, right here,” said Diane Ruddy, of Middletown. For the first time in three years, the incredible show and...

Across the United States this weekend, some Ukrainian refugees are marking Independence Day by celebrating their own new starts.

The Fourth of July holiday weekend is providing further evidence that the travel bug is at its most infectious levels since the pandemic began in 2020.

It’s another blow for people looking for fun in West Haven this July 4th weekend. The fireworks were postponed until Labor Day and now, there’s a $20 parking fee for non-residents.

It’s another blow for people looking for fun in West Haven this July 4th weekend. The fireworks were postponed until Labor Day and now, there’s a $20 parking fee for non-residents. “This is like our third time coming this week and today was the first time they charged us $20 and it’s only $10 actually with the kiosk,” said Dede…

Fire officials said a blaze started on a barge during Westport’s annual 4th of July fireworks celebration. Fireworks are set off every year on the barge’s deck. This year’s display was set for Thursday night at about 9:30 p.m. Westport fire officials said they coordinated with the Fireworks by Grucci crew to ensure their safety and the public’s safety....

Katherine Bolas from Image Marketing Consultants shares ideas for a festive gathering.

A serious crash shut down I-95 North in Milford for several hours Thursday morning.

People took advantage of the break in the rain Monday, spending the final day of the holiday weekend on the beach.

It may have been the 5th of July, but Independence Day weekend was far from over. Many people were off from work and happily continued celebrating at events around the state.