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Connecticut 3 hours ago

Firefighters continue to battle brush fires across Connecticut

Rain is finally in sight for later this week, but fire officials warn we are not out of the woods yet. It’s still extremely dry, the fire danger is high, and crews have been busy responding to more an...

Connecticut 2 hours ago

Slow down and move over: Monday kicks off National Crash Responder Safety Week
Bloomfield 9 hours ago

Busy time for firefighters in Connecticut with home, brush fires

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Manchester 10 hours ago

Teen stabbed on trail in Manchester

A teenager was taken to the hospital after police said he was stabbed while on a trail in Manchester over the weekend. Officers responded to a report of a stabbing on the Cheney Rail Trail on Sunday a...
Plainville 4 hours ago

I-84 West in Plainville reopens following brush fire

Interstate 84 West in Plainville has reopened after a brush fire briefly closed multiple lanes on Sunday. The fire was reportedly between exits 33 and 32. Firefighters from multiple departments were c...
Connecticut 17 hours ago

Hundreds stand in solidarity with LGBTQ+ community after presidential election

LGBTQ+ advocates in Connecticut say they’ve received dozens of phone calls in the last two weeks from people who feel worried and anxious about the next four years. “We’ve heard from...

New London Nov 17

New London police officer arrested on strangulation, assault charges: police

A New London police officer has been arrested and is facing charges including strangulation and assault, according to the police department. Police in New London were notified by Waterford Police Department that a victim of domestic violence had come to report an incident on Thursday around 5 p.m. The incident had reportedly happened at a home with...
Monroe Nov 17

Vehicle from the 1930s involved in rollover crash in Monroe

A vehicle from the 1930s was reportedly involved in a rollover crash in Monroe over the weekend. Firefighters said the 1932 Ford rolled over at the rotary of Route 111 and Route 110 on Saturday afternoon. The vehicle appeared to sustain some damage in the crash. No injuries were reported.
Bloomfield Nov 17

Fire in chicken coop sparks brush fire in Bloomfield

A fire in a chicken coop in Bloomfield sparked a brush fire over the weekend. Firefighters responded to a fire involving a chicken coop on Gale Road on Saturday around 5:30 p.m. According to fire officials, the fire in the chicken coop spread to the nearby woods. It reportedly then created a large brush fire. Crews knocked down the fire…...
Deep River Nov 17

1 dead in Deep River house fire

One person is dead after a house fire in Deep River on Saturday evening. Emergency crews responded to a home on West Bridge Lane around 6:15 p.m., according to state police. Firefighters from several nearby departments helped fight the fire. A neighbor tried to help put out the fire before firefighters arrived. “As soon as I walked out my bac...
Granby Nov 17

Vehicle crashes into home in Granby

A vehicle crashed into a home in Granby over the weekend. A homeowner on Juniper Drive said a vehicle crashed into the garage of the home on Saturday. The driver stayed at the scene. It’s unclear if the person will face charges. A dog was reportedly in the garage at the time of the collision and is limping. No...
Berlin Nov 16

Driver who evaded crash on Route 5 in Berlin found shortly after: police

A driver who evaded a crash in Berlin on Saturday was found shortly after, according to police. Firefighters responded to a two-car crash on Route 5 South at North Colony Road. According to fire officials, one driver reportedly evaded from the scene and was found a short distance away. The three occupants of the vehicles involved in the crash were&...
Fairfield Nov 16

Man rescued from small compartment in boat in Fairfield

A man was taken to the hospital after firefighters rescued him from a small compartment in a boat in Fairfield on Saturday. Dispatchers received a 911 call about a person stuck inside a boat on Burroughs Road around 12:30 p.m. It was reported that the man had last been seen about 24-hours prior. Firefighters said once there, they found a…...
Bristol Nov 17

Motorcyclists participate in toy drive with Bristol Police Department

Motorcycle riders from across New England rode to support local kids and the Bristol Police Department with a toy drive on Saturday. Twenty five riders rode into Bristol to deliver toys as part of their third annual toy drive. The ride was led by the Connecticut Chapter of Women in the Wind. The ride began in Branford and ended in…
Connecticut Nov 17

Boxes to Boots sends 1,600+ packages to service members deployed overseas

Hundreds of volunteers took part in a heartfelt holiday tradition Saturday. New Britain High School was home to ‘Boxes to Boots, Operation Cares 2024’ where veterans, parents, and kids put care packages together for our men and woman stationed overseas. NBC CT, Telemundo CT, and Comcast are proud partners of Boxes to Boots. Among those ...
West Haven Nov 16

Several officers injured breaking up fights at high school football game in West Haven

Several police officers were injured while breaking up fights at a high school football game in West Haven on Friday night. Officers working the Notre Dame High School versus Hill House High School football game at Veterans Field reportedly saw some fights amongst kids by the field around 8:25 p.m. Police requested more officers to the scene as the...
Shelton Nov 16

Fire destroys 125-year-old club house building at golf club in Shelton

A fire destroyed a 125-year-old club house building at a golf club in Shelton on Friday night. Fire crews responded to a fully involved building fire at the Highland Country Club around 11:30 p.m. A large orange glow was visible in the area and the first firefighters at the scene found the club house fully engulfed. At one point, fire…...
Hartford Nov 15

38 people temporarily displaced after apartment fire in Hartford

Nearly two dozen families are temporarily displaced after a fire tore through an apartment building in Hartford Friday afternoon. The fire department said a structure fire was reported at a 24-unit complex on Buckingham Street in the city’s South Green neighborhood around 2 p.m. Firefighters found fire coming from the third floor hallway, whi...
Killingly Nov 15

Controversial Killingly High School mascot to be retired

A controversial high school mascot in Killingly is set to be retired later this month. Earlier this year, the Killingly school board voted to form a committee to look into the Redmen mascot at the high school. The committee is comprised of students, alumni, teachers, coaches and some board members. They ultimately decided to retire the Redmen masco...
Crime and Courts Nov 16

13 arrested for trafficking drugs out of New Britain car dealership: officials

Over a dozen people have been arrested on drug charges after the FBI conducted a federal investigation in New Britain on Thursday. The State’s Attorney’s Office said 13 people have been arrested after an investigation into drug trafficking at a car dealership on Main Street. Court documents show that since February, the FBI’s Nort...

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