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Vernon 6 hours ago

New sexual misconduct allegations raised against Manchester police sergeant, SRO

Manchester school officials said they have received new allegations about a police sergeant, who was arrested in December, and they’re asking other students who may have been impacted to come fo...

Bristol 7 hours ago

Bristol police look for man accused of intentionally damaging cruiser
Veterans 5 hours ago

Vernon Marine veteran joins lawmaker in DC after getting fired from IRS job

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Meriden 7 hours ago

Animal control looks for owner of seriously neglected dog found in Meriden

Animal control officers are looking for the owner of a dog that was found seriously neglected in Meriden last week. Meriden Animal Control-Saving Paws said a Yorkshire Terrier was found dragging a lea...
Connecticut 7 hours ago

Longtime NBC Connecticut reporter Tom Monahan dies

Tom Monahan, a longtime NBC Connecticut reporter and Bristol native, has died at the age of 84, his wife confirms. Tom’s wife Nancy said Monahan was in Florida at the time of his passing. He suf...
StormTracker 5 hours ago

Tracking heavy rain and strong winds Wednesday

A strong storm system is on its way to Connecticut this week, and it’s set to give us rain, wind, and warm temperatures. The weather system will arrive on Wednesday, with on and off rain showers...

Education 9 hours ago

Lamont vetoes special education money, lawmakers consider override

Gov. Ned Lamont vetoed $40 million in funding for special education, setting up a possible showdown with lawmakers over the money. Legislative leaders will now have to decide whether they want to vote to override the governor after nearly unanimously approving the money last week. Lamont (D-Connecticut), fresh off an economic trip to India, told re...
Waterford 10 hours ago

Three people arrested after fight breaks out at middle school in Waterford

A fight broke out on Sunday in the stands of a basketball game in Waterford. Three people were arrested in the process. While the three people who were arrested are from Middletown, people we spoke with say both sides are to blame. Jeanette Vose from Waterford said adults need to set better examples for the kids. “It ruins it for…
politics 10 hours ago

Westport First Selectwoman Jen Tooker announces run for CT governor

Jen Tooker, who is currently serving as first selectwoman of Westport, has announced that she will run for governor in Connecticut. Tooker’s campaign said she is a champion for fiscal responsibility, economic growth and government accountability. “For too long, Connecticut families and businesses have been burdened by high taxes, rising...
Hamden 10 hours ago

Over 500 capital projects planned by CT DOT, including potential change to Route 15

Road work continues to ramp up across the state with over 500 capital projects currently in various stages of development. One of the newest projects announced by the Connecticut DOT is aiming to make a notorious trouble spot a little safer. “It was very weird because it was a short on-pass going onto the highway,” said Hieu Nguyen from Massa...
Manchester 11 hours ago

Authorities look for man accused of abandoning dog in Manchester

Manchester police are looking for whoever abandoned a dog in a carrier last week. Animal control said a person was seen with a dog in a black carrier in Windsor just before 10 a.m. on Feb. 28. The person was caught on video getting into a white Toyota, which is believed to be an Uber. The police department said they…
Trump administration 11 hours ago

Amid rallies to support federal workers, one fired from VA speaks out

As the Trump administration looks to slash jobs across the government, thousands of federal workers have already received termination letters. “Everybody’s talking about, you know, helping the vets. And so I was like, ‘oh, well, maybe I’ll be safe for a little bit longer,’” said John, who only wanted his first name used. But...
Mystic Aquarium 10 hours ago

Beloved New Haven seal pup Chappy dies

A seal pup that was found on the streets of New Haven has died after experiencing severe digestive issues. Mystic Aquarium said the seal, known as Chappy, was being treated for pneumonia and gastrointestinal issues last week. The aquarium said Chappy started showing signs of weakness and was taken to the animal rescue clinic. Chappy&#8217...
Litchfield 12 hours ago

Woman arrested in connection with deadly crash in Litchfield

A woman is facing a negligent homicide charge in connection with a deadly crash that happened in Litchfield last year. Connecticut State Police said Lea Petzold, 41, of Litchfield, turned herself in over the weekend. An arrest warrant was issued for Petzold after a three-car accident that happened on Route 202, or Tapping Reeve Drive, in February 2...
Connecticut 11 hours ago

Keith Richards to be presented with first-ever Connecticut Governor's Award of Excellence

Gov. Ned Lamont plans to honor rock legend Keith Richards with the first-ever Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence. Richards, a founding member of the world-renowned Rolling Stones, is a longtime Connecticut resident. The award was established this year to celebrate Connecticut residents who “epitomize the state’s core value...
Connecticut 15 hours ago

Lamont calls on lawmakers to eliminate fees for occupational licenses

Gov. Ned Lamont Monday urged lawmakers to pass legislation that would eliminate fees for obtaining or renewing occupational licenses for certain professions. It was an idea the governor first proposed during his budget address last month. The professions that would be affected under the proposal include include nurses, dental hygienists, mental hea...
Boston 9 hours ago

Woman stung by a scorpion while retrieving luggage at Boston airport

A woman was stung by a scorpion while retrieving her luggage at Boston Logan International Airport Sunday night, according to police.
Mohegan Sun 16 hours ago

Eric Clapton to play show in Connecticut later this year

Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton is making Connecticut one of his stops on a limited tour of the U.S. in September. The three-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee will take the stage at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sept. 20, for the last date of the U.S. leg of the six-show tour, which also includes stops in Nashville, Cleveland,...
Trump administration 10 hours ago

Senate confirms McMahon to lead Education Department as Trump pushes to shut it down

The Senate voted to confirm former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as the nation’s education chief.
Rocky Hill 17 hours ago

Man accused of going 115 mph on I-91 in Rocky Hill

Connecticut State Police have arrested a man who is accused of going over 100 mph on Interstate 91 in Rocky Hill over the weekend. A trooper on patrol on I-91 North near exit 24 saw a blue BMW 330I driving faster than the flow of traffic around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. The trooper reportedly estimated the BMW to be going…

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