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Hartford 4 hours ago

Connecticut Catholic leader reacts to new pope

Archbishop Christopher Coyne of the Archdiocese of Hartford said he was stunned when he heard American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected the new pope. “The first words out of my mouth were [...

Schools 4 hours ago

Former teacher raising awareness of school lunch debt through GoFundMe effort
Windsor Locks 8 hours ago

1 killed in crash on I-91 off-ramp in Windsor Locks

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Baseball 9 hours ago

Sacred Heart's switch pitcher succeeding with both arms

Sacred Heart baseball is nearing the end of its regular season. On a team full of Pioneers, one pitcher is paving his own way with a special skillset that draws a lot of attention. “Playing spor...
Hartford 9 hours ago

Students make their pitch for more state education aid

Students from some of the state’s biggest school districts were at the Capitol Thursday urging lawmakers to increase education aid. Some of those districts, including Hartford, New Haven and Br...
Crime and Courts 10 hours ago

Watertown police arrest man suspected of kidnapping and sexually assaulting 2 children in 1980s

Watertown police have arrested a man who is accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting two young children in the 1980s. Police said they started investigating in January of this year when they rece...

New Haven 10 hours ago

SCSU students celebrate Pope Leo XIV

Southern Connecticut State University students were watching closely as the new leader of the Catholic church addressed thousands at St. Peter’s Basilica. “I was super excited, I mean the fact that it happened so quickly was amazing,” SCSU Newman Society President Sydney Crockett said. Sydney Crockett and Jack Abot are cousins that oversee t...
Technology 10 hours ago

School districts seeing students turn to AI relationships

There is growing concern about artificial intelligence relationships showing up in schools around Connecticut. Students are using AI chatbots for companionship that can quickly spiral out of control. Inside Ellington Middle School, the school counselors say they are always trying to create a safe environment for students. It also ensures students f...
Law enforcement 10 hours ago

Connecticut law enforcement families honor those who died in the line of duty

Dozens of people in Connecticut are bike riding their way to Washington, D.C. in honor of officers who have died in the line of duty. There are 25 riders from New England who are riding 300 miles for remembrance. From Hartford, all the way down to Washington, D.C., Will Garten says one person will be on his mind. “I’ll...
Cybersecurity 10 hours ago

Police warn of online child exploitation network ‘764' that victimized Vernon girl

Police are warning parents of an online child exploitation network that goes by the name “764.” Predators befriend children using online messaging and gaming platforms, according to investigators, and coerce them into violent acts. Back in late 2023 and early 2024, police said the international group victimized a teenage girl in Vernon, which resul...
Portland 12 hours ago

Motorcycle, ATVs stolen from Portland family who lost house in fire

A Portland family who lost just about everything in a devastating fire last month is now facing another hardship. The Levesque family had several items stolen from their property on Meshomasic Trail on Tuesday, according to police. The thieves stole a three-wheeled ATV, a dirt bike, a quad, and a motorcycle police said. A fire ripped through the Le...
New London 13 hours ago

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to give Coast Guard Academy commencement keynote address

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem will be the keynote speaker at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, the Coast Guard announced Thursday. The 144th Coast Guard Academy Comencement Excercises are scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. on May 21. Noem, the former Governor of South Dakota, was nominated to be Homeland Security Secretary by...
Plainville 14 hours ago

Plainville middle school student taken to hospital and will face charges after laptop catches fire

A Plainville middle school student who caused a laptop to catch fire at school was taken to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation and will face criminal charges, according to school officials. Firefighters and police officers responded to the Middle School of Plainville around 10:15 a.m. Thursday after reports that a laptop caught fire in...
New Haven 10 hours ago

Three firefighters, two resident injured New Haven fire

Two firefighters and a resident were taken to the hospital after a fire on Salem Street in New Haven on Thursday morning. Three firefighters suffered injuries that are not life-threating and they are being treated at Yale New Haven Hospital, according to fire officials. Two residents were also taken to the hospital to be evaluated. A crew on an&#...
Education 16 hours ago

Farmington preschool teacher recognized for exceptional work

During Teacher Appreciation Week, Bria Sanders, a preschool teacher at The Goddard School in Farmington, has been recognized for her individualized approach with her students. “I love what I do. I’m very passionate about it,” said Sanders. “I feel like I’m impacting the future.” Sanders’ passion for early childhood education began...
North Branford 16 hours ago

North Branford police arrest man suspected in crash that killed 82-year-old woman

North Branford police have arrested a man who is accused of driving under the influence and causing a crash that killed an 82-year-old woman. Police said they arrested Dylan Ward, 54, of Branford, in connection with a crash on March 5 at the intersection of Foxon Road and Doral Farms Road that killed 82-year-old Diane Golia, of Branford. Ward was&#...
Team USA 18 hours ago

UConn and Olympic great Sue Bird to be first managing director of USA Basketball women's national team

Sue Bird is a two-time NCAA national champion and five-time Olympic gold medalist who played for the Seattle Storm, where she won four WNBA titles.
Traffic 19 hours ago

Rollover caused lane closures on I-91 in Enfield

Part of Interstate 91 North in Enfield was closed after vehicles rolled over on Thursday morning and the scene has cleared. Photos from Enfield Firefighters Local 3912 showed two vehicles rolled over and state police said minor injuries were reported. The crash happened around 6:54 a.m. and the highway was closed briefly between exits 47E and 47W. ...
StormTracker 4 hours ago

Thunderstorms move into Connecticut

Thunderstorms moved into Connecticut on Thursday evening. The high temperatures are in the low-to-mid-70s inland and 60s at the shore on Thursday. More periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms are heading our way on Friday and one to three inches of rain are likely. River flood warnings have been issued for Middlesex and Hartford counties. Flood wat...
Hartford 19 hours ago

4 people injured in ‘ambush style' shooting during game in Hartford

Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened outside an apartment building on Capitol Avenue in Hartford, Connecticut.

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