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UConn forward Alex Karaban is guarded by Xavier guard Marcus Foster (1) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Hartford, Conn.
UConn 19 mins ago

Hurley, Karaban forge strong link during title runs, help UConn shake off early slump

The last few pictures were taken with the basketballs honoring Dan Hurley winning his 300th career game as a college head coach and Alex Karaban scoring his 1,000th career point. Without saying a word...

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    Portland 6 hours ago

    Calling hours to be held for Portland firefighter on Friday

    Family and friends will begin the process of saying goodbye Friday to a Portland firefighter and selectman who was hit and killed by a car last week. Shaun Manning, 58, was crossing Main Street in Portland on the evening of Dec. 18 when he was struck by a vehicle. He later died at the hospital. Manning was on the way…

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    New Britain 4 hours ago

    Car split in half in fatal crash in New Britain

    One person was killed in a violent crash in New Britain Friday morning, according to police. It happened around 1 a.m. at the intersection of Allen Street and Atlantic Street. A car slammed into a utility pole, killing the man who was driving, police said. The driver was the only one in the car. Images from the scene showed the…

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    StormTracker 4 hours ago

    Freezing rain possible across Connecticut to start weekend

    Freezing rain could create a slippery glaze for most of Connecticut to start off our Saturday. A winter weather advisory has been issued from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday for all of Connecticut except for the immediate shoreline. Precipitation is expected to begin overnight as temperatures will be hovering around the freezing mark. This could create c...
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    Branford 16 hours ago

    Person found dead after barn fire in Branford

    A person was found dead inside of a barn after it caught fire in Branford Thursday night. The fire department said they responded to a barn fire on North Ivy Street just before 6:30 p.m. Firefighters found a barn-style shed fully engulfed in flames, spreading to a nearby building. A person was reported missing and was ultimately found dead inside&#...
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    Holidays 16 hours ago

    Shoppers navigate post-Christmas holiday returns rush

    As Christmas presents are being opened, some of you may not be so thrilled with what you got and are looking to make a return. Thursday marks the start of the returns rush this year. “I wanted to get it off the shelf right now. I didn’t want it clogging up the house,” Stephanie, from Vernon, said. Stephanie made...

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    New Haven 20 hours ago

    New Haven police officer found at fault for crash on Christmas Day

    A New Haven police officer was found to be at fault for a car crash that happened on Christmas Day. The police department said an officer was involved in a crash in the area of Blatchley Avenue and Woolsey Street around 7 p.m. The officer was working at the time of the accident and was taken to the hospital for…

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    West Haven 21 hours ago

    4 taken to hospital after CT Transit bus nearly hits building in West Haven

    Four people were taken to the hospital after a CT Transit bus nearly crashed into an apartment building in West Haven on Christmas Day. West Haven police said they were called to the scene of the crash in the area of Second Avenue and Main Street around 10:30 p.m. Responding officers said the bus was traveling eastbound on Main Street…...
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    Cheshire 19 hours ago

    Cheshire Animal Control ordered to implement changes after concerning allegations

    Cheshire Animal Control will have to implement changes after the Connecticut Department of Agriculture noted violations of several statutory and regulatory requirements. In a statement, DoAg officials said concerning allegations were raised about the facility, and an investigation revealed the need for changes in management and oversight, improveme...
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    Westbrook 21 hours ago

    Westbrook church makes repairs after pipe burst on Christmas Day

    A church in Westbrook is working to repair extensive water damage after a pipe burst on Christmas Day. The Westbrook Congregational Church was damaged after a leak on the second floor made its way down to the church’s basement. The church is now without access to its Sunday school classrooms, church offices and fellowship hall. Rev. Jeanette Cooper...
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    Southington 22 hours ago

    Southington fire union sounds alarm over staffing levels amid talks of cuts

    As investigators work to determine the cause of a fire that displaced a family on Howard Avenue, the firefighter’s union said the fire is shedding new light on the vulnerabilities in the department. When fighting the fire in the basement of the home, some firefighters became disoriented and issued a mayday call. Luckily, everyone made it out safely...
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    Health & Wellness 22 hours ago

    Aetna and ConnectiCare have higher denial rates for healthcare coverage, data shows

    Aetna, ConnectiCare and Harvard Pilgrim have the highest denial rates among individual health insurance policies sold through Access Health Exchange. A review of 2023 data from the state’s Insurance Department found the three companies deny claims at rates above the statewide average for both HMO and indemnity plans. Aetna had the highest denial ra...
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    West Hartford 22 hours ago

    Westfarms packed with post-holiday shoppers

    While many stores were closed on Christmas, Dec. 26 was one of the biggest shopping days of the year. Whether using gift cards, returning items, or just to make a day of it, Westfarms was packed on Thursday. Today is national Boxing Day, a British holiday created to give gifts, but many people today are treating themselves this holiday season&#8230...
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    Vernon 20 hours ago

    Ice rescues prompt warnings from experts and officials during cold weather

    Multiple ice rescues of humans and animals over the last few days have prompted warnings from officials about ice safety. Some recent cold weather has some people under the impression the ice may be safe, but experts Thursday said not so fast. “It always makes me nervous when other people are out there,” Beth Boland, of Vernon, said. She lives&#823...
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    Vernon 23 hours ago

    Woman arrested for hit-and-run, drunk driving with kids in car in Vernon: PD

    A woman has been arrested for allegedly driving drunk during an apparent hit-and-run crash with two kids in the car on Interstate 84 in Vernon. The crash happened at about 6:45 p.m. on Christmas Day in the area of exit 67. State police said a purple Honda Accord allegedly struck a car and kept going. Troopers found the car driving…

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