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Hartford 8 seconds ago

2-year-old hospitalized after being hit by car in Hartford

A 2-year-old was taken to the hospital after being hit by a car in Hartford Thursday evening. The fire department said a car struck the child on Owen Street just before 5 p.m. Responding crews found a...

Avon 2 hours ago

Suspects connected to South American Theft Group face judge in Connecticut
Connecticut 3 hours ago

Rowland, other governors fondly remember ‘marvelous' Jodi Rell

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Young nurse carries on her mother's legacy

Pam Vecchiarino, a rising star and respected nurse leader at Hartford Hospital, passed away when her daughter, Gemma, was only 8 years old. Gemma, now 22, is carrying on her mother’s legacy.

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Insurance 3 hours ago

Harborside Inn guests stuck in insurance claim stalemate a year after fire

It was a fire that sparked a state of emergency on Block Island. In August 2023, the historic Harborside Inn burned to the ground. One year later, the aftermath of the flames forced a local couple to ...
Holidays 3 hours ago

Doctors warn of toy dangers ahead of holiday shopping season

As many people begin their holiday shopping, doctors are pointing out potential dangers of certain toys, particularly toys for young children. On Thursday, a holiday toy safety event was held at Yale ...
East Haddam 3 hours ago

New tech catches ‘Moodus noises' in the act as area feels 2.3 magnitude earthquake

The Moodus section of East Haddam experienced a magnitude 2.3 earthquake Wednesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It was about two kilometers away from the center of Moodus and...

Weather 4 hours ago

Rain's impact on drought and long-term fire concern is yet to be determined

It has probably been awhile since you’ve noticed the pitter patter of rain on your windows. “I’m happy it’s here, it’s been a long dry spell,” Kevin Meehan, of Southington, said. “Thankful it’s here and I’m not complaining about it today,” Jacie Munson, of Southington, said. The drought has been building since the end ...
Traffic 4 hours ago

How many more speeding tickets have state police issued compared to last year?

Connecticut’s Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) says it has seen an increase in some traffic enforcement tickets issued by police in 2024, compared to the previous year. The statistics come as part of the department’s Fatal Mitigation Initiative, an effort to put more patrols along roadways with higher crash...
StormTracker 23 mins ago

Parts of Connecticut could get up to 2 inches of snow overnight

Our NBC Connecticut meteorologists are tracking a chance for up to two inches of snow in parts of the state. After a day of scattered showers Thursday, the wet weather is expected to continue into the night and Friday morning. Temperatures are expected to drop after midnight, which could result in up to two inches of snow in western Connecticut&#82...
Branford 4 hours ago

Man accused of robbing spa at knifepoint, sexually assaulting employee in Branford: PD

Branford police have arrested a man that is accused of trying to rob a spa at knifepoint and sexually assaulting an employee while doing so, according to police. The police department said they were made aware of an incident at Healthy Spa on North Main Street on Sept. 21. A man allegedly pulled a knife on two people and sexually…
Montville 7 hours ago

Corrections officer arrested following 2023 assault investigation at Montville facility

A corrections officer working at Corrigan Correctional Center in Montville was arrested on Wednesday, according to court documents released by Connecticut State Police. According to Superior Court documents, Todd Blevons, 42, was charged with third-degree assault following an investigation into injuries sustained by an elderly inmate at the Montvil...
Bridgeport 7 hours ago

Former Bridgeport City Council member sentenced for violation connected to 2017, 2018 primary and election

A former Bridgeport City Council member and landlord who officials said forged the signatures of his tenants on absentee ballots so it would appear they had voted for him has been sentenced. Michael DeFilippo, 38, was sentenced on Thursday and has been ordered to serve one year of probation, including three weekends of incarceration, and to pay a $...
Milford 7 hours ago

Man hit fiancée with car in Walmart parking lot, then left the scene: police

Police in Stratford say a 33-year-old man has been arrested following what they are calling a domestic-related case. According to the Stratford Police Department, a 47-year-old woman was struck by a car in the Stratford Crossing Shopping Center parking lot on Tuesday morning. The shopping plaza includes a Walmart, ShopRite, Home Depot and other bus...
Connecticut 5 hours ago

Remembering former Gov. M. Jodi Rell and her legacy

Former Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell died on Wednesday after a brief illness, according to her family. Rell, the second female governor in state history and the first Republican woman to serve as governor of Connecticut, was 78. Her family issued a statement about her death. “The family of former Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced her pass...
Hartford 3 hours ago

Search continues for suspect in murders of mom, baby in Hartford after car was found

The search continues for the suspect in a drive-by shooting in Hartford on Tuesday afternoon that killed a 20-year-old mother and her 4-month-old son. Police said on Thursday that they have located the vehicle they were searching for. Investigators are searching for 23-year-old Lance Morales, whose last known address was in Waterbury. Police had be...
Connecticut 9 hours ago

Former Gov. M. Jodi Rell has died at 78: family

Former Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell died on Wednesday after a brief illness, according to her family. They said she died at a Florida hospital. She was 78 years old. Gov. Ned Lamont is calling for U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff in her honor. effective immediately until sunset on the date of interment, which has not......
Thanksgiving 11 hours ago

How to save money on your Thanksgiving grocery shopping

Before you go grocery shopping this weekend for the Thanksgiving holiday, experts recommend you shop around for deals, set a budget and stick to it. Prices for turkeys will vary. At Highland Park Market in Manchester, Molly Devanney, the vice president, said they worked with their supplier to keep prices the same as last year, $3.99 a pound for fre...
New Haven 13 hours ago

Crews battle large fire at vacant house in New Haven

Firefighters battled a large fire at a vacant house on Pierpont Street in New Haven on Thursday morning. Fire officials said firefighters found heavy fire and they were able to get it under control quickly. No one was hurt. Officials are working to determine what caused the fire.
Stafford 13 hours ago

Three taken to hospital after house fire in Stafford

Three people were taken to the hospital after fire started at a house in Stafford, according to state police. Stafford police officers and state troopers from Troop C responded to a fire on Bellrose Street in Stafford around 2:16 a.m. The residents made it out safely and they were transported to be treated for minor injuries, state polic...
StormTracker 9 hours ago

Rain will be heavy at times on Thursday

We have periods of rain on Thursday that will be heavy at times this morning and it will be showery in the afternoon. Steadier and heavier rain can redevelop this evening and tonight. High temperatures on Thursday will be in the high-40s to low-50s. Scattered showers of rain and snow continue on Friday and a coating to an inch...

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