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Putnam 21 mins ago

Man walking on Route 44 in Putnam dies after being struck by vehicle

A man who was walking on Route 44 in Putnam on Saturday night has died after being struck by a vehicle. State police said 68-year-old Leo Blain, of Putnam, was walking along Route 44 around 6 p.m. whe...

Connecticut Nov 22

Face the Facts: Reflecting on Jodi Rell's legacy in Connecticut
Transportation Nov 22

Face the Facts: New bus route could help people find and fill open jobs

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Young nurse carries on her mother's legacy

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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Hartford 1 hour ago

Apartment fire displaces several people in Hartford

Several people people are displaced after an apartment fire in Hartford early Sunday morning. Firefighters responded to a four-story multi-unit apartment building on Gillette Street around 1:15 a.m. f...
Hartford 13 hours ago

Suspect in Hartford drive-by shooting that killed mom, baby arrested in Puerto Rico

The suspect in a drive-by shooting in Hartford that left a 20-year-old mother and her 4-month-old son dead earlier this week has been found in Puerto Rico and has been arrested, according to police. O...
Connecticut 22 hours 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 23 hours ago

Car crashes into building in Windsor

A car crashed into a building in Windsor on Saturday. Police said the collision happened on Pigeon Hill Road. Police tape could be seen blocking off a portion of the building. It’s unclear if the building’s structural integrity is compromised. Authorities did not say if anyone was injured.
Hartford 2 hours ago

Man killed in drive-by shooting in Hartford

A man has died after a drive-by shooting in Hartford late Friday night, just days after a separate drive-by shooting in the city killed a young mother and her baby. Officers were called to the 100 block of Seymour Street around 11:40 p.m. for a ShotSpotter notification. When police arrived, they said they found a 39-year-old man with a gunshot&#823...
Redding Nov 23

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 and I’m so grateful to have her,” Sue McIntee, of Redding, said. It’s a huge sense of relief for her reuniting with her...
Stratford Nov 22

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 superintendent, Uyi Osunde, on leave as he faces breach of peace charges for an incident that happened in New Haven on Nov. 25, 2023. School officials told NB...
Hartford Nov 22

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 October 22, he sustained serious injuries after being hit by a car on Route 2 West in Colchester. State police said the driver fled the scene. At the...
Bristol Nov 22

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 Nov 22

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 Nov 22

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 Nov 22

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 Nov 22

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 Nov 22

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 Nov 22

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 Nov 22

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 Nov 22

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...

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