4th of July

Connecticut State Police have released statistics relating to 4th of July weekend traffic enforcement. Police said that from the start of their enforcement period, July 1, through 7 a.m. today, they responded to 105 accidents, none of which were serious in nature. There have been 2,290 calls for service with 77 motorist assists, they said. There have been 14 arrests…

Even before the sun fully rose, Connecticut residents were getting ready. “To be the first ones on the beach,” said Ashley Wheeler of Southington. With limited parking spaces during the pandemic, she and her neighbors were the first in line to do just that Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison. . “We left around 5:30 this morning,” said Jennifer Gonzalez…

The Naugatuck fireworks display ended early Thursday night following a significant malfunction, according to police. Police said a detonation at ground level was the reason for the problem. There were no injuries. Fire officials and investigators determined that the remaining fireworks had to be discharged in order to be safely disposed of, police said. The remaining fireworks were detonated around…

The National Safety Council warned that the widespread use of hand sanitizer in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic could be dangerous over the holiday weekend for those setting off 4th of July fireworks.

Spice up your Fourth of July barbecue by trying these seven unique hot dogs from across the country.

Denisse Cobian Tobler from Michelson Found Animals shares 2 ways that you can calm your pet if they are anxious during fireworks.

The DEEP commissioner said Thursday that she expects a very busy 4th of July holiday weekend at state beaches and parks and urged everyone to remember to stay socially distant.

With people doing their best to stay socially distant, many are changing their plans this 4th of July weekend.

“We anticipated this being a much busier season than ever,” Detective Paul Makuc with the Connecticut State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit said. State police hold a container with explosive evidence considered so dangerous that they keep it under lock and key. “I think there’s a fair amount of word-of-mouth sales and some of it’s online, some of...

State police and local police departments are working to seize illegal fireworks amid a growing number of complaints.

An incredible amount of work goes into making the sky light up with red, white and blue around America’s birthday.

Waterbury will hold its annual Fourth of July fireworks display this year. The city announced on Monday the event will take place on Sunday, July 5, at 9:15 p.m. It is likely to be one of the few displays in Connecticut since many cities and towns have canceled events due to the coronavirus pandemic. Police will not allow vehicles or…

The White House says President Donald Trump is committed to holding a Fourth of July celebration in the nation’s capital even as Democratic lawmakers from the region say the area will not be ready.

Gobi, the stray dog who captured hearts when she adopted her human Dion Leonard during a 155-mile race across China’s Gobi desert, will be featured in books and a movie depicting how the two met and bonded.

Denisse Cobian Tobler from Michelson Found Animals shares 3 simple ways you can relax your pet before your Fourth of July festivities.

Milford residents and Public Works employees had to deal with street flooding even before the high winds and rain rolled in Wednesday afternoon.

Two senior leaders of a Navy SEAL team who were fired in a highly unusual move say they are being made scapegoats amid a series of high-profile misconduct cases that have put pressure on the maritime branch to bring its elite commandos in line. SEAL Team Seven’s commanding officer, Cmdr. Edward Mason, and the top enlisted leader, Command Master Chief...

Even on a cloudy and rainy Labor Day, families were finding ways to enjoy a day off. But for them to relax, some people had to work.

A medical examiner in Texas has ruled that Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs died from an accidental overdose of drugs and alcohol.

Police made a second arrest Tuesday in a disturbing case involving dead dog was found burned at the Sandy Point Beach Parking lot after the 4th of July.