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Connecticut 7 mins ago

Volunteers package 500 Thanksgiving meals for those in need in Connecticut

In Farmington, dozens of volunteers put together 500 Thanksgiving dinners for people who need a little extra support this time of year. “I love that we are helping the families that are in need,...

Windsor 42 mins ago

Car crashes into building in Windsor
Hartford 18 mins ago

Homicide under investigation in Hartford

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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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Redding 3 hours ago

Redding homeowner grateful after reuniting with missing Brittany dog

A Redding homeowner is thankful after reuniting with her dog who had been missing in the woods for 36 hours. It was a community-wide effort to bring her home. “It still doesn’t feel real. It’s crazy a...
Stratford 16 hours ago

Stratford Board of Ed superintendent resigns after last year's arrest

The Stratford Public Schools superintendent that was put on leave after being arrested last year has now resigned. In December 2023, the Board of Education voted to place the district’s superint...
Hartford 14 hours ago

Hartford city clerk dies following hit-and-run incident in October: city officials

Hartford’s mayor and the city’s council president have released a joint statement, confirming the death of a fellow city official. Noel McGregor, 74, was serving as Town and City Clerk. On...

Bristol 14 hours ago

Get in the Christmas spirit by participating in a local holiday lights contest

With the holidays right around the corner, folks looking to get into the Christmas spirit can partake in a local holiday lights contest. The Bristol holiday lighting contest is back for its fifth year, offering residents a chance to vote on their favorite local displays. Residents who participate also have a chance to win gift cards from local busi...
Trumbull 18 hours ago

Man in stolen vehicle drags police officer while attempting to flee: Trumbull PD

Police in Trumbull say they’ve arrested a Stamford man for a handful of crimes, including attempting to flee an officer while operating stole vehicle. The Trumbull Police Department says they spotted a Toyota Tacoma that was reported stolen in Fairfield. The department said an officer attempted to apprehend the 57-year-old driver, the car spe...
Scams 18 hours ago

Dept. of Social Services urges SNAP recipients to protect their benefits

The Department of Social Services is urging SNAP recipients to change their PIN numbers as EBT thefts remain high. “We certainly recommend that you change it often, you never know when a situation could arise, when you could be a victim,” DSS Director of Program Oversight Dan Giacomi said. DSS said thieves stole $132,455.83 in the 2023 budget year ...
Health care 19 hours ago

New primary care center in Waterbury offers behavioral health services

A nonprofit substance abuse network celebrated the opening of its first primary care center in Waterbury on Friday. McCall Behavioral Health Network will provide primary care services including preventative care, vaccinations, health screenings as well as an adolescent services program. “We can take care of their primary care needs, we can take car...
Ledyard 19 hours ago

Driver fires multiple gunshots at car in Ledyard

Police are investigating after a driver allegedly fired multiple gunshots at a passing car in Ledyard Friday morning. The police department said a homeowner called 911 after seeing a vehicle get shot at in front of their home on Shewville Road around 11:45 a.m. Officers said a driver and passenger weren’t hurt during the gunfire. They said an...
Taylor Swift 18 hours ago

11-year-old girl from Milford is chosen for '22' hat at Taylor Swift concert

An 11-year-old girl and her mother from Milford got the surprise of their wildest dreams at Thursday night’s stop on Taylor Swift’s ‘The Era’s Tour’ in Toronto. Addison Shabbot was picked out of a crowd of tens of thousands of people to get the coveted “22 hat” which is handed out to one lucky fan at every show on...
Old Lyme 18 hours ago

Valley/Old Lyme football player with Down syndrome scores touchdown on senior night

The Valley Regional/Old Lyme football game against Coventry High School on Thursday night ended with a heartwarming moment for one senior. Peter Kuhn, a senior with Down syndrome, scored a touchdown in front of a roaring crowd and excited teammates. “Given that Petey’s a senior this year, we wanted to make sure he had an opportunity to get out......
Shopping 18 hours ago

Black Friday sales are here. Experts weigh pros and cons for shoppers

Signs for Black Friday sales are on full display ready to attract shoppers at WestFarms Mall. “Well, we usually walk the mall but while we are here, we are getting all the good sales that are going on and Christmas shopping,” Doreen Piscitelli, of Newington, said. WestFarms spokesperson Amanda Sirica said what used to be traditionally a one-d...
New Haven 14 hours ago

16-year-old dies after being shot in New Haven, school bus hit with gunfire

A 16-year-old boy has died following the shooting that took place in the area of Goffe Street in New Haven Friday afternoon, according to the city’s police department. During the shooting, police say a school bus was also struck by a bullet. NHPD is out with a shooting victim in the area of Goffe Street park. — New Haven...
Thanksgiving 22 hours ago

Nearly 840,00 Connecticut residents expected to drive a distance for Thanksgiving

As Thanksgiving approaches, AAA is urging people to plan ahead for a busy holiday travel season. AAA is projecting this will be the biggest holiday season of the year. AAA predicts 80 million people will travel in the United States, with more than 3.5 million of those traveling across New England and more than 839,000 of those being Connecticut res...
New London 22 hours ago

Guitars valued at $35,000 reported stolen from New London storage unit

Police are investigating a report that $35,000 worth of guitars were stolen from a storage unit at an apartment building in New London. Police responded to an apartment building on Union Street on Thursday to investigate a break-in to a storage unit in the building. The victim reported that several guitars that were in the storage unit have been s...
New London 22 hours ago

Police investigating after gunshots were fired near CT Superior Court in New London

Gunshots were fired near Connecticut Superior Court in New London on Friday morning, which led to people in the area to be told to secure in place as police investigated. New London police said officers responded to the area of the parking lot exit from the court on Brainard Street around 10:39 a.m. and locations in the immediate area were…...
StormTracker 23 hours ago

Your photos of first snowfall of season in western CT

The western part of Connecticut received the first snowfall of the season. take a look at the photos we have received. You can share your photos with us here.
Wethersfield Nov 22

Tractor-trailer carrying thousands of gallons of fuel catches fire on I-91 in Wethersfield

A tractor-trailer hauling thousands of gallons of fuel caught fire on Interstate 91 North in Wethersfield on Friday morning. State police said state troopers responded to I-91 North near exit 24 around 7:42 a.m. and found the cab of a tractor- trailer carrying 7,500 gallons of fuel on fire. The driver was able to get out of the truck and…...

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