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Experts are worried an invasive plant choking sections of the Connecticut River could go unchecked this summer following federal funding cuts to a program researching its growth and mitigation. Those living in riverside towns will be the first to tell you the health of the Connecticut River is paramount. “The river is the staple of these communitie...

We’re learning more about just what happened moments before a shooting and stabbing at a funeral in Hartford last week at the Gospel Lighthouse Apostolic Church. Joshua Smellie was arrested in the case and went before a judge Monday, who ruled he continue to be held on $1 million dollars bond. We spoke to a family member who attended the&#823...

Monday was a big day for housing projects in the state, including for some affordable units. Soon people will be able to move into new apartments in Hartford and West Hartford. In Hartford, developers, the Hartford Land Bank, and others came together to renovate a run-down six-family apartment building in the Upper Albany neighborhood. “I think res...

Military veteran Ron Gilbert has been working as a school bus aide in Torrington for the last five years. “He’s a great example for pretty much anybody, the students, the other drivers,” said colleague and bus driver Alexandra Davis. Gilbert works for Student Transportation of America, focusing on kids with special needs by assisting with wheelchai...

A woman who was injured in a crash in Milford on Saturday evening has died, according to police. They said two vehicles collided at the intersection of Milford Parkway and Boston Post Road around 6:06 p.m. and the driver and passenger in the Toyota Corolla suffered serious injuries. They were taken to Bridgeport Hospital and the passenger, Frances ...

Raising Cane’s is expected to open in Wethersfield on June 24, according to police. The popular chicken restaurant will open its doors on the Silas Deane Highway where a Denny’s used to operate. Police said the opening date is subject to change. Raising Cane’s received approval to open at the location last summer. Famous for its c...

The Naugatuck Railroad is bringing The Connecticut Ice Cream Train back the summer. It will run on June 27 and 28, July 9, 10, 11, 18, 19, 25 and 26, and Aug. 2, 8 and 10. The event includes a 30-minute scenic train ride through the Naugatuck River Valley and over the Thomaston Dam while you enjoy ice cream. Passengers…

The U.S. Geological Survey is planning some low-level flights over parts of New England, including Connecticut, to collect images of geology in the region. Part of the  goal is to minimize the use of pyrrhotite in local infrastructure. Pyrrhotite, a mineral found in bedrock under certain parts of Connecticut and Massachusetts, can cause long-t...

As the temperatures start to heat up outside, so does the inside of vehicles. And as the warmer months creep up, emergency officials are reminding people about the dangers of leaving children and pets in hot cars. “What people don’t realize is that a parked car heats up very quickly, in as little as 10 minutes it can be dangerously…

Buddy, a Beefalo that captured hearts across Connecticut several years ago when he was on the run after escaping a meat processing facility in Plymouth, has been “adopted,” which means he has a sponsor to fund his care at a Florida cow sanctuary. Buddy, a cattle-bison hybrid that is raised for its meat, had been brought to Connecticut from a…...

There were three Cash5 jackpot winners on Sunday. The winning numbers were 1-3-9-27-29. Each of the winners won $51,112. The winning tickets were sold at Quick Mart & Smoke at 615 Quinebaug Road in North Grosvenordale, Stop & Shop at 215 Glastonbury Boulevard in Glastonbury and Sunoco Gas at 435 Derby Avenue in West Haven.

With Mother’s Day bringing excellent weather Sunday, it brought people out to celebrate their loved ones whether it was with a meal or with flowers. At Elizabeth Park in West Hartford, the sunny conditions meant prime weather for picnicking on Mother’s Day. It was a welcome relief for many after several days of rain. “This week has kind of......

A U.S. Postal Service truck rolled over during a crash on Interstate 384 in Manchester on Monday morning. The Manchester Fire Department said the mail truck and another vehicle collided on I-384 East near exit 5 around 6:16 a.m. and the highway was shut down briefly. One person was transported to a local hospital to be treated for injuries. The&#82...

Two people were severely injured when an SUV and a quad collided in Hartford on Sunday night. Fire officials said the crash happened at Maple Avenue and Mountford Street at 8:39 p.m. Two adults who were on the quad were severely injured, according to the fire department. They were treated at the scene and taken to the hospital.