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I-84 West in Plainville reopens following brush fire – NBC Connecticu…

November 17th, 2024|

Interstate 84 West in Plainville has reopened after a brush fire briefly closed multiple lanes on Sunday. The fire was reportedly between exits 33 and 32. Firefighters from multiple departments were called to the scene. [...]

Drought conditions in Litchfield County good for wineries – NBC Conne…

November 14th, 2024|

Connecticut remains in a drought, and parts of Litchfield County are now in a severe drought. While many farmers are worried about how the dry conditions will impact their crops ahead of the winter season, [...]

Teen arrested in connection with bomb threat targeting CT high school

November 12th, 2024|

A teenager was arrested in connection with a bomb threat made to a high school in Meriden that was posted on social media.The Meriden Police Department’s Patrol Division and Special Crimes Unit, school resource officers [...]

Person arrested in connection to deadly scooter crash in New London –…

November 11th, 2024|

A person has been arrested on manslaughter charges after a deadly scooter crash in New London last month. Police said officers and firefighters responded to the entrance of the Cedar Grove Cemetery just before 11 [...]

UConn women’s basketball hosts South Florida for Gampel Pavilion open…

November 9th, 2024|

The last time South Florida women’s basketball coach Jose Fernandez saw UConn freshman Sarah Strong was in Bucaramanga, Colombia, and the star forward was a member of his roster on at the U18 FIBA AmeriCup. [...]

Shoppers take note, but don’t try to game the system – NBC Connecticu…

November 8th, 2024|

It’s a trend shoppers and experts alike are seeing when making certain online returns: online retailers giving you a refund and telling you to just keep the item. Kyle James, the founder of Rather-Be-Shopping.com, said [...]

What lessons did Connecticut learn from Election Day?

November 7th, 2024|

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) -- Did Connecticut's first year of early voting cut down on polling lines on Election Day? Almost 750,000 people voted early. Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas called it a success, [...]

Waterbury police arrest mom, stepdad after baby suffers severe burns …

November 5th, 2024|

Waterbury police have arrested the mother and stepfather of a 6-month-old baby after the infant suffered severe burns after falling off a bed, police said. Police said the investigation started when staff from Saint Mary’s [...]

Glastonbury police searching for SUV believed to be involved in hit-a…

November 2nd, 2024|

Glastonbury police are searching for an SUV that is believed to have been involved in a hit-and-run on Friday. Police described the SUV they are looking for as small and maroon. It was reportedly involved [...]

Beautiful and seasonable Saturday and Sunday

November 1st, 2024|

Coming off the warmest Halloween on record--we set new record highs again in Bridgeport and Windsor Locks on this first day of November with highs in the 80s! Much more seasonable temperatures for Saturday and [...]

Visit the Beetlejuice house in New Jersey — just don’t say his name t…

October 31st, 2024|

Hira Qureshi | (TNS) The Philadelphia InquirerPHILADELPHIA — To celebrate the long-awaited Tim Burton sequel, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” Airbnb is offering a haunting experience at the Deetz family residence.In the listing called “Haunt the Beetlejuice House,” [...]

Funeral arrangements set for fallen Newtown Asst. Fire Chief Pete Blo…

October 30th, 2024|

Funeral arrangements have been set for Assistant Fire Chief Pete Blomberg, who died in the line of duty while crossing the road heading to a Board of Fire Commissioners meeting earlier this week. Police said [...]

Corey talks U.S. Senate race

October 29th, 2024|

CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Matthew Corey, the Republican candidate for one of Connecticut's two U.S. Senate seats, is gearing up to face incumbent Democrat Chris Murphy in a rematch. Murphy and Corey were on the ballot [...]

A Minnesota woman is accused of turning in a ballot for her dead moth…

October 28th, 2024|

Itasca County Attorney Jake Fauchald said the case shows election officials can catch problems and even rural counties have the resources and willingness to prosecute election fraud. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? [...]

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