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One day after an audit raised concerns about spending by top executives, officials with the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) vowed to impose more financial control. “I understand people’s frustration, I understand people’s disappointment and we have to take that very seriously,” CSCU Chancellor Terrence Cheng said after a Board of...

As the holidays approach, many people are still looking for last-minute gift options. But with the online shopping arrival window closing, some gifts might not come until after the holidays. There are still many local options to pick from including Emmy Lou’s in Glastonbury, which has been open for almost 40 years. “People come back every year,” ow...

The Milford Police Department is investigating a break in that happened at a popular hot dog shop in the city.  Police said they received a call on Saturday around 9 a.m. about items missing from Dogtown, and that it appeared someone had broken in.  Joshua Larocca, the manager of Dogtown said he and his coworkers arrived to the shop...

Another credit downgrade for Connecticut’s utilities could hit you in the pocket. The most recent coming from Moody’s ratings and impacts Connecticut Natural Gas and Southern Connecticut Gas, and their parent company, Avangrid. The downgrade comes on the heels of an S&P downgrade last week that impacted all of Connecticut’s utilities. Republica...

Last month, NBC CT Responds reported on a cemetery accused of moving buried bodies without telling their loved ones. And since that investigation aired, our team has heard a similar story from yet another family. “I think the families who are going through the grieving process need to be able to have some closure,” said Adam David. David, of Holyok...

West Hartford residents are being advised to stay away from a bear that is hanging out in a tree in a busy area of town. Animal control officials said they have been inundated with calls about a young bear high up in a tree on Quaker Lane South. The bear has been hanging out in the Quaker Lane South, Flatbush…

Friday marks two years since the hit-and-run that took the life of 89-year-old Eugenia Yurovsky in West Hartford and police are asking anyone who has information that could help solve the case to come forward. The West Hartford resident was walking in the area of Boulevard and Whiting Lane when she was struck on Dec. 20, 2022. So far, no…...

A man has been arrested after lunging at a friend with a knife and stabbing him during an argument in Griswold on Wednesday night. State police said they responded to a home on Main Street for a reported stabbing incident just before 6:15 p.m. Troopers learned that a man was reportedly threatened by a friend, who was intoxicated. Authorities said&#...

West Hartford police have arrested a second person in connection with a shooting on Wednesday afternoon. Police said they found one victim while responding to reports of gunshots on Hillcrest Avenue around 2:49 p.m. Wednesday and provided medical aid. The victim’s injuries were not life-threatening, police said, and the person was taken to the hosp...

A private ceremony will be held at the Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown on Friday for the interment of former Gov. M. Jodi Rell and the Connecticut National Guard wants residents near the cemetery to know that there will be a cannon salute in her honor and it will be loud. The cemetery is on Bow Lane in Middletown…

Over the years, we have received overflowing support during our annual NBC & Telemundo CT New Beginnings Blood Drive, which has saved thousands of lives! This year, we are joining forces again with the American Red Cross and the Hartford Yard Goats to invite you to join us on this life-saving mission on Thursday, January 16, at Dunkin’ Pa...

The Office of Inspector General has found that the police officer who fatally shot a 34-year-old man in West Hartford in August 2023 was justified in the use of force. The shooting happened when Mike Alexander-Garcia, 34, stole a Toyota Rav4 from a service bay at Town Fair Tire on New Britain Avenue in West Hartford on the evening of…

Our StormTracker meteorologists are tracking a chance for snow showers on Friday afternoon and into early Saturday morning. Temperatures will be in the upper 20s and lower 30s overnight after a day with temps in the mid-40s. A dusting to an inch of snow is possible Friday afternoon. Localized amounts could be up to 2 inches, especially in higher el...

Alex Karaban had seven of his 20 points in overtime to lead No. 11 UConn to a 94-89 victory over Xavier on Wednesday night in the Big East opener for both teams. Solo Ball led the Huskies (9-3) with 22 points and Tarris Reed Jr. had 20, including four in OT. Reed also grabbed 13 rebounds. Liam McNeeley hit two…