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Simsbury 19 mins ago

Expect traffic delays Tuesday for opening of Raising Cane's in Simsbury

With the opening of the second Raising Cane’s location in Connecticut on Tuesday, local police are urging drivers to be mindful of increased traffic and delays. Police in Simsbury are warning an...

Yale 3 mins ago

Women settle lawsuits after Yale fertility nurse switched painkiller for saline
Connecticut 2 hours ago

Four Connecticut residents, including teen taking flying lessons, killed in Vermont plane crash

Oxford Sep 4

What to know before Oxford students head back to school

Students in Oxford start school on Thursday after devastating floods damaged roads and bridges and delayed the start of the school year. “Originally we had 12 roads that were completely impassab...
Enfield Sep 4

Drivers urged to be mindful of school zones and stopped buses

It is always important to drive with care, but it’s especially important now that school is back in session. “The speeding is just nuts,” Debra Boucher, of Enfield, said. She lives near a school and s...
New Haven Sep 4

City of New Haven dismisses IT director after millions stolen in cyberattack

The city of New Haven has dismissed its information technology director nearly a year after hackers stole more than $6 million through a series of cyberattacks. Back in May of 2023, hackers got access...
Guilford Sep 4

Fall activities in full swing at Bishop's Orchards in Guilford

Fall festivities have officially returned at orchards and farms across the state. At Bishop’s Orchards, the owner, Sarah Bishop DellaVentura decided to make some changes to the farm’s layout. “T...

connecticut in color Sep 4

Program aims to get more people of color elected in Connecticut

Cities and towns around the state are struggling to find people to run for local boards. Yet, in many towns, people of color are rarely tapped to run for those openings. “The political environment isn’t built for underdogs, and it is not built for people of color and women to lead,” said Mayor Danielle Wong (D, Bloomfield), one of...
Hartford Sep 4

Lawmakers huddle with governor to talk short and long-term energy costs

Some lawmakers were back in Hartford Wednesday meeting with Governor Ned Lamont about those high electric rates that have people across the state pinching pennies to keep up with. Lawmakers were in the closed-door meeting for about an hour and according to lawmakers coming out the meeting was productive. “My last month’s Eversource bill was $807,” ...
Glastonbury Sep 4

Glastonbury pig makes Hollywood debut in ‘Only Murders in the Building' series

A Glastonbury pig made its Hollywood debut this week. The one-year-old pig named Sprinkle stars in four episodes of Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building TV series. “The first day I was like, ‘this is not my life,’” Sprinkle’s owner Michelle Burns said. “What am I doing here with my pig? But it’s fun!” Sprinkle appears alongside Hollywood...
NBC CT Responds Sep 4

New Britain mom shares success story after paying off $20K in debt

Credit card debt for Americans continues to climb and paying it off can feel like an uphill battle. But it is possible, just ask a New Britain mom. In the video, she shares with NBC CT Responds how nonprofit, Money Management International (MMI), helped her pay off more than $20,000 in debt in four years. Here are some tips to…
Windsor Locks Sep 4

Man and woman arrested after robbery with machete at Windsor Locks motel: PD

A man and woman have been arrested for allegedly robbing a person with a machete at a motel in Windsor Locks, police said. Officers were called to Bradley Inn on Ella Grasso Turnpike Saturday for a reported robbery in the hallway. The man who called authorities said he was robbed by people with a gun and machete. It was later…
Shelton Sep 4

Restaurant owners impacted by floods give back to one another

In the towns impacted by the devastating floods two weeks ago, business owners are coming together to support one another. The Greeks in Shelton started a trend of visiting restaurants that were hit hard by the affects of the floods last month, from damaged shops to road closures that cut off their customers. “You never know how great people are&#8...
Bethlehem Sep 4

Woman arrested for allegedly neglecting dog at Bethlehem kennel

A woman has been arrested for allegedly neglecting a dog that was boarded at a kennel in Bethlehem, according to police. Troopers said they were contacted by the Bethlehem Animal Control Officer regarding an incident just before 11 a.m. on July 12. Authorities said a dog at the Home Away From Home kennel in town appeared to have been neglected&#823...
Norwich Sep 4

Norwich Tech on soft lockdown after bullets were found on school property

Norwich Technical High School was placed on a soft lockdown after bullets were found on school property on Wednesday, according to state police. Troop E personnel responded to Norwich Tech around 12:50 p.m. after receiving a report that .22 caliber bullets were found on school property. State police said they do not know where on the property the b...
Quinnipiac University Sep 4

Quinnipiac University student center reopens after reported bomb threat

The student center at Quinnipiac University has reopened after getting a report of a possible pipe bomb on campus. University officials told NBC Connecticut that Carl Hanson Student Center was evacuated and people were asked to steer clear of the area. In a message to students, officials said that the Regional Bomb Squad responded to campus for rep...
Norwalk Sep 4

State police arrest man accused of threatening judge

State police have arrested a Norwalk man who is accused of threatening a judge. State police said the man made the threat when he called the judicial call center in Hartford looking for body camera and motor vehicle footage from when he was arrested. State police said they learned of the threat around 4:25 p.m. on Aug. 30. The person…
Bridgeport Sep 4

One taken to hospital after assault at Central High School in Bridgeport: police

One person has been taken to the hospital after an assault at a high school in Bridgeport, according to police. They said they received a report around 11 a.m. on Wednesday of an assault involving two females at Central High School and one female was transported to an area hospital. Her injuries are not life-threatening, police said. No addi...
Connecticut Sep 5

Drivers coming to Connecticut now greeted by new welcome signs with a message

Connecticut has a new way to welcome drivers as they enter the state on interstate highways and a state road. The new “Welcome to Connecticut” signs are meant to highlight aspects of the state that are near and dear to Nutmeggers. “These new signs are not just markers on our highways, they are a reflection of what makes Connecticut spec...
Bristol Sep 4

Bristol restaurant reopens after second vehicle crashed into it in two years

A Bristol restaurant that has been damaged twice in two years when vehicles crashed into it has reopened and the owner continues to rebuild. In August, a truck crashed into Jimmy’s on the River on Terryville Road as guests were dining inside. Fortunately, everyone was able to make it out safely. The owner, Jimmy Driscoll, was eager to welcome...
StormTracker Sep 4

Beautiful and sunny day today after chilly start

We have a beautiful and sunny day with seasonable temperatures on tap after a chilly start on Wednesday. This morning, it was chilly with temperatures in the 40s and lower 50s. As the day goes on, it will be beautiful with abundant sunshine and blue skies. Highs will be near 80 inland and will be slightly cooler at the shore….
Connecticut Sep 5

Man killed in boat crash off Old Saybrook identified, search continues for 2 missing men

Two men are still missing after a boat crash in Long Island Sound on Labor Day that killed one of their friends and a search for the missing boaters is underway on Wednesday. Nine friends were on the 31-foot motorboat, returning from a day on Block Island, when it hit a jetty at the mouth of the Connecticut River around…
New Haven Sep 4

17-year-old shot in New Haven

A 17-year-old was shot in New Haven on Tuesday night and needed emergency surgery, according to police. Officers responded to the area of Sherman Ave and Edgewood Avenue at 5:45 p.m. after ShotSpotter went off and several 911 calls came in reporting a shooting victim near the corner of Edgewood Avenue and Hotchkiss Street, police said. They found a...

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