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Hartford 1 min ago

One shot, one stabbed during ‘melee' at funeral at Hartford: police

One person was shot and another was stabbed during a funeral at a church in Harford when an argument between family members turned into a violent melee, according to police. Police said they received ...

Business 36 mins ago

Federal lawmakers to join Pratt & Whitney workers on picket lines
Crime and Courts 2 hours ago

Man accused of kidnapping ex-girlfriend in Rhode Island taken into custody in Madison

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Norwalk 2 hours ago

Another animal cruelty charge filed against Winchester woman

A Winchester woman who has been charged with dozens of counts of animal cruelty has been arrested in Norwalk, accused of another case of animal cruelty. They started their investigation on Oct. 29 whe...
Hartford 12 hours ago

Connecticut Catholic leader reacts to new pope

Archbishop Christopher Coyne of the Archdiocese of Hartford said he was stunned when he heard American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected the new pope. “The first words out of my mouth were [...
Schools 12 hours ago

Former teacher raising awareness of school lunch debt through GoFundMe effort

A former teacher is raising money to tackle school lunch debt. It’s an issue costing districts across the state thousands of dollars, but she also wants to spread awareness about what hunger can...

Windsor Locks 16 hours ago

1 killed in crash on I-91 off-ramp in Windsor Locks

A Massachusetts man died in a crash on an Interstate 91 off-ramp in Windsor Locks on Thursday. Carlos Sosa, 74, of Granby, Massachusetts, was on the Exit 40 off-ramp from I-91 South around 11:45 a.m. when he somehow lost control of his car and veered into a grassy area before hitting a tree, according to state police. Sosa was pronounced…...
Baseball 17 hours ago

Sacred Heart's switch pitcher succeeding with both arms

Sacred Heart baseball is nearing the end of its regular season. On a team full of Pioneers, one pitcher is paving his own way with a special skillset that draws a lot of attention. “Playing sports since the day I was born, I knew I wanted to play baseball,” said sophomore PJ Rogan, a reliever for Sacred Heart who pitches…
Hartford 18 hours ago

Students make their pitch for more state education aid

Students from some of the state’s biggest school districts were at the Capitol Thursday urging lawmakers to increase education aid. Some of those districts, including Hartford, New Haven and Bridgeport, are trying to solve large budget deficits. “Our favorite teachers are being cut, teachers that have worked in our district and worked a lot ...
Crime and Courts 19 hours ago

Watertown police arrest man suspected of kidnapping and sexually assaulting 2 children in 1980s

Watertown police have arrested a man who is accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting two young children in the 1980s. Police said they started investigating in January of this year when they received reports alleging two children under 6 years old were abused over the summers of 1982 and 1983. Police said they have obtained warrants charging 6...
New Haven 18 hours ago

SCSU students celebrate Pope Leo XIV

Southern Connecticut State University students were watching closely as the new leader of the Catholic church addressed thousands at St. Peter’s Basilica. “I was super excited, I mean the fact that it happened so quickly was amazing,” SCSU Newman Society President Sydney Crockett said. Sydney Crockett and Jack Abot are cousins that oversee t...
Technology 18 hours ago

School districts seeing students turn to AI relationships

There is growing concern about artificial intelligence relationships showing up in schools around Connecticut. Students are using AI chatbots for companionship that can quickly spiral out of control. Inside Ellington Middle School, the school counselors say they are always trying to create a safe environment for students. It also ensures students f...
Law enforcement 19 hours ago

Connecticut law enforcement families honor those who died in the line of duty

Dozens of people in Connecticut are bike riding their way to Washington, D.C. in honor of officers who have died in the line of duty. There are 25 riders from New England who are riding 300 miles for remembrance. From Hartford, all the way down to Washington, D.C., Will Garten says one person will be on his mind. “I’ll...
Cybersecurity 18 hours ago

Police warn of online child exploitation network ‘764' that victimized Vernon girl

Police are warning parents of an online child exploitation network that goes by the name “764.” Predators befriend children using online messaging and gaming platforms, according to investigators, and coerce them into violent acts. Back in late 2023 and early 2024, police said the international group victimized a teenage girl in Vernon, which resul...
Portland 21 hours ago

Motorcycle, ATVs stolen from Portland family who lost house in fire

A Portland family who lost just about everything in a devastating fire last month is now facing another hardship. The Levesque family had several items stolen from their property on Meshomasic Trail on Tuesday, according to police. The thieves stole a three-wheeled ATV, a dirt bike, a quad, and a motorcycle police said. A fire ripped through the Le...
New London 22 hours ago

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to give Coast Guard Academy commencement keynote address

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem will be the keynote speaker at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, the Coast Guard announced Thursday. The 144th Coast Guard Academy Comencement Excercises are scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. on May 21. Noem, the former Governor of South Dakota, was nominated to be Homeland Security Secretary by...
Plainville 22 hours ago

Plainville middle school student taken to hospital and will face charges after laptop catches fire

A Plainville middle school student who caused a laptop to catch fire at school was taken to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation and will face criminal charges, according to school officials. Firefighters and police officers responded to the Middle School of Plainville around 10:15 a.m. Thursday after reports that a laptop caught fire in...
New Haven 3 hours ago

Three firefighters, two residents injured New Haven fire

Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a fire on Salem Street in New Haven on Thursday morning. Three firefighters suffered injuries that are not life-threating and they are being treated at Yale New Haven Hospital, according to fire officials. Two residents were also taken to the hospital to be evaluated. A crew...
Education May 8

Farmington preschool teacher recognized for exceptional work

During Teacher Appreciation Week, Bria Sanders, a preschool teacher at The Goddard School in Farmington, has been recognized for her individualized approach with her students. “I love what I do. I’m very passionate about it,” said Sanders. “I feel like I’m impacting the future.” Sanders’ passion for early childhood education began...
North Branford May 8

North Branford police arrest man suspected in crash that killed 82-year-old woman

North Branford police have arrested a man who is accused of driving under the influence and causing a crash that killed an 82-year-old woman. Police said they arrested Dylan Ward, 54, of Branford, in connection with a crash on March 5 at the intersection of Foxon Road and Doral Farms Road that killed 82-year-old Diane Golia, of Branford. Ward was&#...

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