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CT LIVE!: Holiday Sip N' Swing Event
Partake in a dance lesson and enjoy a glass of wine at the event at Priam Vineyards on December 22nd.
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Police Arrest Man Accused of Driving Over 130 MPH on Route 2 in Colchester
Connecticut State Police have arrested a man that allegedly drove over 130 miles per hour on Route 2 in Colchester Monday morning. Troopers said a Range Rover had a speed reading of 132 mph in a 65 mph zone. Police conducting speed enforcement tried to pull the driver over in the area of exit 17, but the car got off…
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Colchester Man Killed in Crash
A Colchester man has died after a crash Tuesday night. State police said Gabriel Rodriguez Jr., 41, of Colchester, was driving a Chevy Impala on Route 354 just after 10 p.m. when he went off the road and hit a tree. Rodriguez was brought to Backus Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, state police said. They are investigating.
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Amid Colchester Book Controversy, Review of All Children's Material Paused
A review of kids books in a Colchester library has been paused. The first selectman had called for the inventory after concerns were raised over a book there about the drag queen RuPaul.
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Amid Colchester Book Controversy, Review of All Children's Material Paused
A review of kids books in a Colchester library has been paused. The first selectman had called for the inventory after concerns were raised over a book there about the drag queen RuPaul. A controversy involving this book was the big topic of a virtual meeting of the Colchester Board of Selectmen on Thursday. Several members called out First Selectman…
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Man Dies in House Fire in Colchester: FD
A man has died in a house fire in Colchester late Monday night, according to fire officials.
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Man Dies in House Fire in Colchester: FD
A man has died in a house fire in Colchester late Monday night, according to fire officials. Firefighters were called to the home on Cato Corner Road near the intersection of Prospect Hill Road around 11 p.m. and were told someone was trapped inside. “A witness on scene reported there was an individual in the residence. They made an aggressive…
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At Least 1 Person Trapped in House Fire in Colchester
At least one person was trapped inside of a burning home in Colchester on Tuesday morning, according to firefighters.
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8-Year-Old Boy Seriously Injured in Colchester Crash
An 8-year-old boy has serious injuries and a woman was taken to the hospital after a crash in Colchester on Monday night. Troopers were called to the intersection of Route 16, also known as Middletown Road, and Bulkeley Hill Road around 5:45 p.m. after getting a report of a crash. State police said a GMC Sierra K3500 was traveling east…
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Children's Book Creates Controversy in Colchester
A children’s book is creating controversy in Colchester and it centers on a book about the drag queen RuPaul. Right now, the book is up at the desk at the library so people can still see it for themselves. And according to online records, you can also find it at many libraries in the state. Some parents in town...
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Children's Book Creates Controversy in Colchester
A Children’s book about RuPaul has been pulled from the shelves of Cholchester’s public library until a review has been done.
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Colchester Man Leaves $750K in His Will for Town Resources
A long-time Colchester resident that passed away last year left $750,000 in his will to go towards multiple town resources. The First Selectman’s Office said Navy Veteran Stephen J. Bendas made the town of Colchester a beneficiary of his will. Bendas left $250,000 each for the police department, senior citizen center and food bank, totaling $750,000, the First Selectman said….
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Community Remembers WCSU Lacrosse Players Killed in Colchester Crash
People we spoke to say what they’ll remember is the boys’ kindness and the deep and lasting impact they had on Colchester.
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Community Remembers WCSU Lacrosse Players Killed in Colchester Crash
A community continues to mourn but also celebrate the lives of two teens taken too soon. Jacob Chapman and Tyler Graham were killed in a car crash in Colchester in October. On Thursday night, Bacon Academy hosted a lacrosse event in honor of them. It’s a game both young men loved. “They were special boys, and we wanted to...
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Investigation Yields No Arrests After February Racial Incident Claim at Ledyard Girls Basketball Game
Ledyard police say there was not enough probable cause to file criminal charges in a racially charged incident during a girls varsity basketball game at Ledyard High School in February. After a game between Ledyard High and Colchester’s Bacon Academy, parents from both teams began arguing and some refused to leave the gym, according to police. Officers responded to...
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LifeStar Transports 1 Person After Crash on Route 11 South in Colchester
LifeStar has transported one person after a crash on Route 11 in Colchester on Tuesday morning. Officials said the crash was on Route 11 south on the Salem town line before exit 5. According to fire officials, a woman in her mid 20s was heavily entrapped in the crash. She has since been rescued and was flown to the hospital….
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LifeStar Responds to Crash on Route 11 South in Colchester
LifeStar is responding to a crash on Route 11 in Colchester on Tuesday morning.
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LifeStar Responding to Crash on Route 11 South in Colchester
LifeStar is responding to a crash on Route 11 in Colchester on Tuesday morning.
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Jewett City Man Killed in Crash in Colchester: State Police
A 51-year-old Jewett City man was killed in a crash in Colchester on Tuesday night. State police said the crash happened around 6:15 p.m. when Robert Matthew Morse, 51, of Jewett City, was on Route 16 in Colchester, hit a guardrail, crossed from the eastbound side of the road to the westbound side and his Subaru BRZ collided head-on with…
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LifeStar Transports 1 Person to Hospital After Motorcycle Crash in Colchester
LifeStar transported one person to the hospital after a motorcycle crash in Colchester on Saturday. State police said the crash was on Westchester Road and involved two vehicles. A trooper at the scene said the crash was minor and non-life threatening injuries were reported. One person was transported to the hospital by LifeStar, according to firefighters. The road was closed…