Newington

Cedar Street, or Route 175, westbound in Newington is down to one lane near Maple Hill Avenue because of a water main break. Police said to expect delays during the evening rush and to use alternate routes.

The northbound side of the Berlin Turnpike has reopened after closing Wednesday. The road closed at Pane Road in Newington because of a serious crash, according to Newington police. Police said a truck hit a pole and the pole and wires were down.

There is no threat to the public after officials received a call indicating there was a shooting at a Newington home, according to Mayor Beth DelBuono. The incident happened on Church Street. DelBuono said there was no shooting and the call was a swatting incident. An NBC CT crew observed a heavy police presence at the home early Sunday evening….

More than 100 vehicles were broken into in Newington overnight and police are asking anyone with information or video to come forward. All the vehicles were at businesses or condominium complexes along Kitts Lane, between the Berlin Turnpike and Griswoldville Avenue, many items were stolen from them and the windows of several vehicles were smashed so the thieves could get…

More than 100 vehicles were broken into overnight at a condo complex in Newington.

Newington police are searching for a suspect accused of attacking a Salvation Army employee during an armed robbery Saturday. Police said a male suspect armed with a silver handgun approached employees after the store closed around 5:25 p.m. The suspect hit one employee with the gun, causing minor injuries, police said. The suspect then fled north on the Berlin Turnpike…

Several veterans in central Connecticut will have an extra reason to be thankful this year thanks to the efforts of one little girl. Avery Esposito, 9, took her school project to new heights. She is a 4th grader at East Farms School in Farmington and a member of the student council. “They [the student council] suggested things like interviewing a…

A 4th grade student at East Farms Elementary School in Farmington and members of the student council asked the kids to do a special project for Veteran’s Day.

An investigation is underway after a pickup truck drove into a motel in Newington Friday morning. Crews were dispatched to Friendly Acres on the Berlin Turnpike for reports of an accident. Investigators have not said whether there were injuries or what the extent of damages to the building may be. NBC Connecticut will bring you the latest when it becomes…

In Newington and New Britain, lines of cars funneled out of local testing sites and onto city streets Wednesday, where people waited for three hours or more to get tested for the coronavirus. “I’ve been up since 6 in the morning trying to get a test with my girlfriend.  We drove out to a place in Wethersfield for rapid testing,…

AT&T mobile customers are not able to use 911 to reach Newington police, according to the police department. Newington police said they learned of the issue and they are urging any AT&T mobile phone user who needs emergency services in Newington to call the routine number, (860) 666-8445, and select prompt #5. Newington police said the phone company is...

Joey Garlic’s in Newington is temporarily closed due to a positive COVID-19 test, the restaurant said. The restaurant’s Manchester location is not affected by the closure and will remain open. “Throughout the years, our success has been due to the dedication of our staff and our loyal customers and we would like to thank you all for your understanding...

Coronavirus cases spiked above 100,000 for the second day in a row on Thursday with no signs of a reversal. Dr. Gregory Demuri is a pediatric infectious disease specialist at the University of Wisconsin. He joins LX News to explain why severe measures may have to be taken to get the “out of control” virus reined in.

Newington residents, many of which have voted absentee, are getting ready for this year’s Election Day.

You’ve studied up on the candidates, but what about the issues? Depending on where you live, there may be local ballot measures for you to approve. That vote could change everything from where your student goes to school to how much you pay in taxes. Voters in more than 20 Connecticut communities are choosing more than just names on a…

From riverfront development in Middletown, to the future of a Christopher Columbus statue in Waterbury, voters in nearly two dozen communities will decide on ballot measures.

The next phase of the school reopening plan in Newington is on hold, according to superintendent. Supt. Maureen Brummett notified families that the school department will not proceed with the four day in-person plan next week for fifth and sixth graders, nor for seventh and eighth graders the following week. The school district will also put the high school four…

Some Connecticut schools are coming up with creative ways to make sure the show goes on for drama clubs and other arts programs.

Two people have serious injuries after a crash in Newington Sunday night, according to police. Police said they responded to 102 Pane Road around 11 p.m. after a vehicle crashed into the building and the vehicle was on fire, police said. The two people in the vehicle sustained what appeared to be serious injuries and were transported to an area…

One person has tested positive for coronavirus at Newington High School, school district officials said. According to officials, the school district learned that a member of the Newington High School community tested positive for COVID-19. It’s unclear if the person is a student or staff member. All staff and students who were in the same room with the person...