Colchester

A 74-year-old Hartford man has serious injuries after he was hit by a car on Route 2 West in Colchester on Tuesday night. State police said the driver fled the scene. Troopers responded to Route 2 West near exit 17 around 7:15 p.m. State police said the victim was standing outside his vehicle when a driver in a dark blue…

Police in Colchester are issuing a warning after many residents have spotted coyotes in town.

Police in Colchester are issuing a warning after many residents have spotted coyotes in town. At Cato Corner Farm in Colchester, navigating wildlife of all shapes and sizes is part of the game. “We’ve had a lot of coyote interaction this year,” said owner Elizabeth MacAlister. “We have to coexist,” she said. She and farm manager David Hebner say...

A man was taken to the hospital after being struck by lightning in Colchester on Wednesday evening. Firefighters said the 34-year-old man was struck on Orchard Farms Road. He was reportedly conscious and alert. Fire officials said the man was experiencing chest pains and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Day Pond State Park in Colchester is closed on Monday. The State Parks Twitter account said that it is closed because of storm damage.

A track coach from William J. Johnston Middle School in Colchester has stepped down after being accused of calling a Black female student from Middletown a racial slur.

A track coach from William J. Johnston Middle School in Colchester has stepped down after being accused of calling a Black female student from Middletown a racial slur. Colchester Public Schools told NBC Connecticut in a statement that students were singing an explicit song named “Faneto” by Chief Keef to which the coach responded with the words “You are.” The school said...

A Colchester middle school track coach has stepped down days after a student-athlete from Middletown says the coach used a racial slur against her. Colchester school officials say the incident was a misunderstanding, but the coach felt it was best to step down.

The Office of the Inspector General has released new information and body camera video showing what led up to a fatal shooting by Colchester police last week.

The Office of the Inspector General has released new information and body camera video showing what led up to a fatal shooting by Colchester police last week. Three Colchester police officers were called to a home in the 700 block of Norwich Avenue on Thursday around 6:15 p.m. for a report of a possible disturbance. A second-floor tenant reportedly told…

A person that was shot by a police officer during a disturbance call in Colchester Thursday night has died, according to the Division of Criminal Justice. Officers responded to a disturbance call on Norwich Avenue just after 6:15 p.m. After arriving, officers encountered a person and one officer fired at that individual, injuring them, according to state police. The person…

A Colchester police officer shot a person after responding to a disturbance call Thursday evening, according to state police.

A Colchester police officer shot a person after responding to a disturbance call Thursday evening, according to state police.

A Colchester police officer shot a person after responding to a disturbance call Thursday evening, according to state police. Officers responded to a disturbance call on Norwich Avenue just after 6:15 p.m. After arriving, officers encountered a person and one officer fired at that individual, injuring them, according to state police. The person was taken to the hospital to be…

A 39-year-old Andover woman was killed when the car she was driving hit a tree in Colchester and caught fire on Tuesday night. State police said Alycia Ziegler was heading north on Route 85 in Colchester just after 5:30 p.m., crossed over the southbound lane, hit a large tree and the Subaru Ascent that she was driving caught on fire….

The classic spot has been serving customers since the 1920s, and it’s back for the 2024 season.

The first official day of spring is a couple weeks away, but some say it starts the day Harry’s Place opens. “We love it. Like I said, it’s like a meeting place,” Kathleen Morrey, of Colchester, said. Harry’s Place is a classic spot in Colchester, known for its burgers, hot dogs and fries. Morrey was not only there on opening...

A fire damaged a home in Colchester on Sunday morning and the cause is under investigation. Emergency crews were called to a home on O’Connell Road around 9:30 a.m. after getting a report of a chimney fire. Once crews arrived to the home, fire officials said there was heavy fire in the attic. The fire was knocked down in...

Colchester firefighters made an unusual rescue on Monday morning. Crews were called to Prospect Hill Road just after 11 a.m. after hearing that a horse slipped on the ice. The horse was down for about two hours, but crews worked together to get the animal back on its feet. The horse eventually walked away uninjured. The department credits a recent…

Colchester’s first selectman announced that there will be a soft budget freeze due to “serious discrepancies” in the town’s internal spending. In a statement Friday, Colchester First Selectman Bernie Dennler said he has seen concerning trends in the first two quarters of the fiscal year compared to the adopted budget. Because of this, a soft spending freeze will be...