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Bridgeport 3 hours ago

NICU babies in Bridgeport get snuggled into stockings

Babies at the NICU at the Bridgeport Campus of Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital were dressed for the holiday today. In a post on social media, Bridgeport Hospital showed the newest bundles of ...

Woodbridge 4 hours ago

Starbucks union workers demand livable wages, additional staffing amid strike
Enfield 4 hours ago

Few shoppers at Enfield mall the day before Christmas; challenges part of national trend

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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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Wallingford 7 hours ago

Man accused of going over 115 mph on I-91 in Wallingford

Connecticut State Police have arrested a man who is accused of going over 115 miles per hour on Interstate 91 in Wallingford over the weekend. Troopers were conducting speed enforcement on I-91 North ...
West Hartford 3 hours ago

Deer trapped on ice at reservoir in West Hartford rescued by firefighters

A deer that was trapped on ice at a reservoir in West Hartford was rescued by firefighters on Christmas Eve. Dispatchers received a call from the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) police around 9...
Connecticut 14 hours ago

Drivers urged to stay safe on the roads ahead of Christmas, Hanukkah

Both Christmas and Hanukkah are expected to bring drivers to the roads as they head to and from their holiday festivities, but state police are warning drivers to stay safe and alert. Last year, state...

sports 22 hours ago

Connecticut athlete dives into unconventional career

You know the saying, “If all your friends jumped off a cliff, would you do it too?” There’s an athlete from Connecticut who took that statement literally, only then he took it a step further: turning cliff jumping into a job, a lifestyle and a spectacle that has people well beyond Connecticut talking. “Jonah literally cartwheeled before he co...
Bridgeport 24 hours ago

Person dead, 3 others hospitalized after fire in Bridgeport

A person has died and three others were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Bridgeport Monday evening. City officials said they responded to a reported structure fire on Connecticut Avenue just before 5 p.m. Fire officials said three people were taken to the hospital for evaluation. The extent of their injuries is unknown. Authorities said ...
Mubarak Soulemane 3 hours ago

Settlement reached in Mubarak Soulemane civil case

A settlement has been reached in the Mubarak Soulemane civil case against the state of Connecticut and state troopers, according to a family attorney. Attorney Mark Arons, who represents the Soulemane family, said they are very pleased with the result, but they prefer not to share the specific dollar amount awarded. Connecticut State Trooper Brian ...
Meriden Dec 23

Police look for men accused of stealing ATM in Meriden

Meriden police are looking for several men who were caught on surveillance video trying to steal an ATM machine from a convenience store on Sunday. Authorities said they responded to the Valero gas station on Cook Avenue after getting a report of thieves ripping out an ATM. The thieves, believed to be four men, pulled up to the front of…...
Watertown Dec 23

2 injured after car crash closes road in Watertown

Two people are injured after a car crash on Route 262 in Watertown Monday evening. The police department said the road is closed in the area of Frost Bridge Road, near the Route 8 North off ramp, because of a two-car crash. Two people sustained non-life threatening injuries in the crash, police said. The road will be closed until debris…...
politics Dec 23

New law helps victims of financial abuse fight off debt

Victims of coerced debt will have a new way to fight back and clear their credit thanks to a new law starting Jan. 1. In cases where victims either did not knowingly take on the debt or were forced into, creditors can no longer hold them liable. “It puts a pause on any collection’s agency taking action until they can…
Hartford Dec 23

‘Journey Home' volunteers collect and repurpose furniture for families in need

While many of us are enjoying our time off, a group of volunteers is gifting their time by helping others. We spoke with the nonprofit “Journey Home” about why they do it year after year. John O’Neil is one of the many volunteers who donates his time to help furnish apartments for people who, until recently, had nowhere to...
Hartford Dec 23

Former Hartford police officer granted criminal protection order against 2018 attacker

A new law was put to the test Monday, granting former Hartford police officer Jill Kidik a criminal protection order against the person who stabbed her in the throat in 2018. Once Chevaughn Augustin was found not guilty by reason of mental defect from that 2018 incident, Kidik no longer had a protection order against her. That changed when the&#823...
Enfield Dec 23

Man killed after being hit by large industrial vehicle in Enfield

A man has died after he was struck by a large industrial vehicle that was backing up in Enfield on Monday. It happened in the area of Lindy Farms and Fletcher Road just after 11:15 a.m. Authorities said a worker was struck by a skid steer that was backing up. The man is a 68-year-old from Springfield, Massachusetts. His identity…
Connecticut Dec 23

Reckless on our Roads: Safer streets through sidewalks

Our state has remained on a near record pace for pedestrian deaths, but an effort has been mounted to help. Across our state, towns have taken advantage of state and federal programs to add, enhance and improve their sidewalks – one of the most low-tech methods of making things safer for pedestrians. For as long as folks can remember, the&#82...
Bozrah Dec 23

Man arrested for manslaughter after deadly crash on Route 163 in Bozrah

A 19-year-old Norwich man has serious injuries after a crash on Route 163 in Bozrah on Sunday afternoon, according to state police. State police said the passenger in a 2012 Mazda 3i was thrown from the car when the driver went off Route 163, or Bozrah Street, at Bishop Road around 3:50 p.m. and hit two mailboxes, two utility poles,…
Christmas Dec 23

State's Vet says Santa's reindeer are medically cleared to fly the Connecticut skies

As our StormTracker team finalizes the forecast for Santa’s travels on Christmas Eve, other authorities in our state are sharing their analysis of the reindeers’ wellbeing. On Monday, Connecticut’s Department of Agriculture posted on social media, with a “full report” from State Veterinarian Dr. Thamus Morgan. Morgan&#...
Connecticut Dec 23

3 arrested in connection with ATM skimming in multiple towns in Connecticut

Three men have been arrested in connection with ATM skimming in multiple towns in Connecticut. Detectives from the Connecticut State Police Statewide Organized Crime Investigative Task Force received information from Liberty Bank on Wednesday about an ATM skimming crew that was identified after multiple people reported fraudulent charges on their d...
South Windsor Dec 23

Injuries reported in wrong-way crash on I-291 between Manchester and South Windsor

Injuries were reported in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 291 between Manchester and South Windsor on Sunday evening. Emergency crews responded to I-291 westbound between exits 4 and 5 just after 9 p.m. for a crash involving a wrong-way driver. After the crash, one vehicle ended off the right shoulder into the trees while the other vehicle ended up...

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