Fire officials are investigating what could have sparked a house fire in Manchester on Saturday morning. The fire happened in a single family home on Conway Road just after 4 a.m. According to firefighters, the homeowner discovered smoke inside the home after being awakened by her smoke detector. She was able to evacuate the home safely before crews arrived. Several…

A hawk that flew onto a Manchester road and got stuck behind a car grill was rescued by animal control and local firefighters on Wednesday. A driver was heading down Interstate 84 when a red-tailed hawk flew into the path of her SUV, Animal Control Officer Elease McConnell told the Hartford Courant. The driver pulled over into a nearby restaurant…

Five people are displaced after a house fire in Manchester on Saturday. Firefighters received a 911 call reporting a bird’s nest burning next to the gutter on the side of the home on Norman Street around 10:50 a.m. Investigators said they believe a metal gutter came loose in the high wind gusts and made contact with power lines from the…

The Outback Steakhouse in Manchester will close at the end of the month, a spokesperson confirmed Thursday. The restaurant will close its doors on Jan. 26., according to parent company Bloomin’ Brands Inc.  “Closing a restaurant is never easy. This decision was made based solely on business circumstances and has no reflection on the employees or management team. We truly…

A man has died after being hit by a vehicle in Manchester Wednesday. Police said the man was hit on Broad Street near Center Street just before noon. The victim was taken to Hartford Hospital where he died of his injuries. He has been identified as 43-year-old Daniel Zumpe, of Manchester. The driver, a 69-year-old man from Ellington, did stay…

A 17-year-old girl was seriously hurt when she was thrown from a car during a crash in Manchester Thursday. Police said the two-car crash happened near the intersection of Porter Street and Westminster Road around 3 p.m. Four people were hurt, including the 17-year-old, who was taken to Hartford Hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries. The other three people were taken…

Manchester freshman Natalya Morris picked up wrestling in eighth grade and decided to try out for the high school wrestling team. “I like the fact that it’s a contact sport,” said Morris. “It’s nothing like 8th grade wrestling. It’s much harder with more advanced moves being done.” She’s the only girl on the team this year and Natalya is...

It’s going to be a very merry Christmas for quite a few children in Manchester this year thanks to the generosity of their police department. Leaders of this holiday goodwill effort said it’s not just about the gifts, but also an opportunity to connect with the members of the community they serve. From bikes to Barbies to board games,...

The last-minute Christmas rush is on and it seems many are waiting until the end to get everything done. From the butchers to the cooks, it takes an army of staff to keep things running smoothly at Highland Park Market in Manchester.  “Leading up to Christmas is the two busiest days of the year. Today is insane. And Christmas...

The parent company of Stop and Shop has signed a 15-year lease for warehouse space in Manchester as it changes its distribution strategy.

A new deal is expected to bring hundreds of jobs to Manchester. Ahold Dehaizes, grocery chain Stop & Shop’s European parent company, is changing the way groceries are distributed to its stores.  The company is adding new distribution centers to its supply chain to improve speed to shelf and product availability.  The $480 million investment includes the 15-year lease of…

A man who was wanted in connection to a shots fired incident in Manchester from last month turned himself into police on Monday.

Crews are working to repair a water main break that has closed a road in Manchester on Sunday morning.

A Connecticut State Police cruiser was rear-ended on Interstate 84 eastbound in Manchester Friday.

Director of Development Jackie Leathe showed us the unique gifts you can find at their 5 Connecticut locations.

One of Connecticut’s longest running Thanksgiving traditions is the Manchester Road Race and this year, more than 11,000 runners laced up their sneakers for its 83rd year.

Twelve unique, artistic statues, representing the 12 original Manchester Road Race runners that participated in the inaugural 1927 event were iconic symbols of Manchester pride. They were installed along Main Street in 2014 but were removed only a few short months later.

People’s United Bank is closing 18 Connecticut branches as part of consolidation efforts following the acquisition of United.

People’s United Bank is closing 18 Connecticut branches as part of consolidation efforts following the acquisition of United.

Starting on Black Friday through the holidays, shoppers under 18 will have to have an adult chaperone with them at two Connecticut malls between certain hours.