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Oil vendors are increasingly frustrated with the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program. In fact, they say some are leaving the program altogether because reimbursements aren’t covering the cost of oil. “We contemplate being in the program or not being in the program and make that tough decision because we’re losing money,” Quinoco Energy Services G...

As we’ve become more familiar with seeing QR codes on just about everything, we’ve gained trust in the scanning system. And scammers are taking advantage of that. “The scammers, they are the only criminals we refer to as artists. And they always know what people are interested in or what’s current they’re going try to manipulate that,” Steven Weism...

The father of a four-month-old has been arrested on charges related to suspected child abuse in Naugatuck, police said. Naugatuck police said they were contacted by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) on Aug. 12 about a child abuse investigation involving an infant. The four-month-old was taken to Connecticut Children’s Medical Cent...

An investigation is underway after two police officers fired shots at a suspect during an investigation on the West Haven line with New Haven. Police said the suspect later died. It happened Thursday evening at the Splash Car Wash on Route 1 near Ella Grasso Boulevard, according to police. State police said the New Haven Violent Crime Task Force wa...

On Wednesday, Puerto Rican flags were raised at the Capitol building and at Hartford’s City Hall. This comes before Sunday’s Puerto Rican parade in Hartford. “This is the way to show how we are honoring the past and at the same time that we are celebrating the future,” Hartford City Councilman Amilcar Hernandez said. At the flag raisings, honorees....

Consumers in Connecticut might have noticed some lower priced gas costs lately. This comes as the federal reserve lowered interest rates for the first time in four years — which has the potential to help your wallet, too. According to AAA, the average price of gas in Connecticut today is $3.16 per gallon. But GasBuddy shows you can find gas&#...

Police are investigating after finding a firearm on the property of an elementary school in Stratford on Wednesday. Authorities said the firearm was located at Nichols Elementary School during the evening hours. The gun was covered with dirt and debris, and was “rusted over” from being exposed to the outdoors for an extended period of t...

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is urging residents to be mindful of bears after nearly 70 home entries were reported this year. So far this year, there has been a record-high 68 documented home entries by bears. Officials also cite an incident where a bear bit a resident in Cheshire in July and was ultimate...

The owner of a smoke shop in New Haven was arrested Wednesday after a large amount of drugs were found in the store, according to police. Agents from the Department of Consumer Protection were at Th3 Factory on Whalley Avenue Wednesday to do a compliance check at the store when they saw a large amount of marijuana in display cases…

Waterbury police have arrested four teens who are accused of stealing a car and said they might be connected to other car break-ins and thefts in the city. Police said officers from the vice and intelligence division and auto theft task force found a stolen 2015 Buick Verano on Pine Street around 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday and arrested the four…...

A Connecticut aquarium where three beluga whales died in recent years has agreed to settle a federal investigation over alleged animal care and water quality violations by paying a $12,200 fine while not admitting or denying the accusations. The whales died from illnesses after being brought to Mystic Aquarium from Canada in 2021, according to the ...

There was a $200,000 Powerball winner in Connecticut on Wednesday night and there was one $50,000 winner as well. The winning numbers were 1-11-22-47-68 and the Powerball was 7. Powerplay was X4. The two big winners matched four numbers and the Powerball. The $200,000 winner also had Powerplay. No information was immediately available on where the ...

We have considerable cloudiness, but some sunshine on Thursday as well. High temperatures will get to 73 to 83 degrees during this final stretch of summer. Western Connecticut will have mostly sun while Eastern Connecticut has the best chances of showers.  We will have gusty winds from the northeast and lots of clouds tonight. Friday will be c...

Ansonia Public Schools are closed on Thursday out of an abundance of caution after unspecified threats on social media and police said a 13-year-old girl has been arrested. The Ansonia school district’s website posted a message on Thursday morning and said the unspecified threats were posted to social media and, in consultation with the Ansonia Pol...