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A Chinese delivery woman was murdered in Waterbury on Tuesday night. (WFSB)It was a shocking and heinous crime in Waterbury when two Chinese food delivery workers were robbed, and one of them was shot and killed.
AUGUST HEAT AND LOSING DAYLIGHT… As of today, the 25th of August, we are on track to be in top 5 of hottest Augusts since records have been kept. If the month were to end today, we’d be in 2nd place with an average temperature of 76.0 degrees. The record hottest is 76.4 degrees, from the summer of 1973. We’ll keep updating the average as we head into the final days of the month. Also as of today, we have already lost 1 hour and 49 minute...
Kurdish militants on Friday attacked a police checkpoint in southeast Turkey with an explosives-laden truck, killing at least eight police officers and wounding 70 other people, the state-run news agency and Turkish... More>>
(Italian Firefighters Vigili del Fuoco via AP). Rescuers work amid collapsed building in Amatrice, central Italy, Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. Rescue crews raced against time Thursday looking for survivors from the earthquake that leveled three towns.Strong aftershocks rattled residents and rescue crews alike Friday as hopes began to dim that firefighters would find any more survivors from Italy's earthquake. The first funerals were scheduled for some of the 267 dead. More>>
While Gaston is not expected to impact the continental U.S., people in Florida and the Bahamas should keep track of a system that may spawn into a hurricane over the next two days.
Two nuns, who worked as nurse practitioners, were found dead Thursday morning in Holmes County. Their bodies were found in a home in Durant, on Castalian Springs Road.
Parents and teachers are concerned over cell phone use in schools. (WFSB)With school right around the corner, educators are weighing the pros and the cons of cell phones in classes.
(Hartford police photo)A street in Hartford was closed Thursday morning following a deadly crash that involved teens and stolen vehicles.
Joshua Komisarjevsky (DOC)A man convicted in the slayings of a mother and her two daughters during a home invasion in a wealthy Connecticut suburb has tried to kill himself in prison.
These cats are looking for a new home after they were abandoned. (Wolcott dog pound)A Wolcott animal shelter is looking for new owners for a family of cats that were abandoned.
The Brooklyn Fair runs through Sunday (WFSB)Everyone is talking about what’s cooking at the Brooklyn Fair this year.
A Litchfield school sign was ruined by vandals. (WFSB)Less than a week away from the beginning of academic year, a Litchfield school's sign was been ruined by vandals.
(WFSB)A hardworking Norwich mother received help from the Surprise Squad Thursday just in time for the beginning of the school year.
Crews were called to a fire at a pizza restaurant on Thursday. (WFSB)Crews worked to put out a fire at Campus Pizza in Hartford on Thursday afternoon.
As the search for survivors ground on, Premier Matteo Renzi pledged new money and measures Thursday to rebuild quake-devastated central Italy amid mounting soul-searching over why the seismic-prone country has continually... More>>
Eminent domain is likely in West Haven outlet project. (WFSB)West Haven officials said they may take action to ensure the development of an upscale outlet mall.
Jermaine Smith, 32, of New London was arrested on drug charges. (WFSB)New London police said they arrested a man was arrested for operating a drug operation Thursday.
By LINDA A. JOHNSON and TOM MURPHY AP Health Writers The maker of EpiPens offered patients more help to pay for its costly emergency allergy shots but didn't budge Thursday on the $608 price. More>>
Ashami Curry, 26, of Waterbury, was arrested for assault. (Southington PD)Waterbury police said a man was arrested after he strangled a person Monday.
Maine Gov. Paul LePage is in hot water once again for comments about drug dealers arrested in the state, saying photos he's collected show more than 90 percent of them are black or Hispanic.
A construction worker was rescued after he slipped off a building (Hamden Fire Dept.)Hamden police said a construction worker was rescued after he slipped off a building Thursday.
Eversource Energy (WFSB)Eversource warned customers Thursday to be cautious of people posing as representatives.
Police said these two men robbed a CVS in Suffield Thursday. (Suffield PD)Suffield Police said they are looking for two men who robbed a CVS Wednesday night.
The brass of Hartford's minor league baseball team scheduled a news conference for Thursday morning.
Crews work to clean up chemical spill at metal company in Southington (WFSB).Emergency crews continue to work on Thursday to clean up a chemical spill at a business in Southington.
(WFSB)Quinnipiac released a new poll showing both presidential candidates are more disliked than liked by voters.
Interstate 95 north is congested in East Lyme following a crash.
(WFSB photo)Meriden police released the identity of a man whose body was found in a Meriden pond Tuesday.
By SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press After acknowledging they misidentified some of the men shown in an iconic image raising the U.S. flag at Iwo Jima during World War II, the Marines now say they were... More>>
One person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in New Haven Thursday morning, according to state police.
A section of the Berlin Turnpike is closed in Newington following a crash. (WFSB)Newington Police said a section of the Berlin Turnpike is closed due to a crash Thursday.
Steven Santucci was sentenced Thursday for illegally selling steroids. (Newtown Bee)Officials said a former Newtown police sergeant was sentenced to prison Thursday for illegally selling steroids.
Jose Rosario was arrested for the sexual assault of a minor. (Windsor Locks PD)Windsor Locks police said a man has been arrested for sexually assaulting a minor.
(WFSB file photo)Willimantic police said a man was found unresponsive in a jail cell Thursday.
The American heroin epidemic has become more dangerous, as reports of heroin laced with carfentanil are being reported throughout the country. More>>
Local lawmakers called for a federal ban on flavored e-cigarettes Thursday.
The action star and former WWE wrestler tops Forbes' list for biggest male acting moneymakers.
(Bristol police photo)Police in Bristol were working to identify a suspected package thief. However, they said they identified the man and said it appeared to be a misunderstanding between the resident and the U.S. Postal Service.
Global messaging service WhatsApp says it will start sharing the phone numbers of its users with Facebook, its parent company. That means WhatsApp users could soon start seeing more targeted ads and Facebook friend... More>>
Three Ford recalls affect issues with fuel pump parts and power window software.
A brazen, hours-long militant attack on the American University of Afghanistan ended early Thursday after at least 13 people were killed and dozens wounded in the assault on the sprawling campus on Kabul's outskirts, a... More>>
Wearsafe device (WFSB)From college campuses, to walking trails and even parking lots at night, we all want one thing…for us and our loved ones to be safe.
(WFSB photo)The identity of a woman killed in a Simsbury crash was released late Thursday morning.
The surgeon general is sending a letter to doctors warning them about the opioid epidemic.
Indian Well State Park in Shelton. (ct.gov photo)Environmental officials said that they had to close two state park beaches on Thursday due to water quality concerns.
(State police photo)The search is on for three suspects who held up a gas station on Voluntown early Thursday morning.
Brandon Mazuraitis. (Plainfield police photo)A traffic stop in Plainfield led to the arrest of a man on drug charges.
Former President Bill Clinton says he's proud of people who have donated to the Clinton Foundation and the work the organization has done, as he waded into a dispute that Republicans are hoping will damage his... More>>
Police arrested two people after they received a report of people shooting a rifle off of a balcony in New London.
Syracuse University's soccer team completes a challenge, baggage claim confusion and a seal escapes an orca. Those are the stories trending on Aug. 25.
It started as a high-speed traffic stop, when a police officer noticed an out-of-state driver weaving in and out of traffic along I-40.
A radiothon kicked off Thursday morning to benefit the Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford.
A cluster of storms swept through Indiana, forcing Gov. Mike Pence off the campaign trail and people out of their homes.
Police surveillance shows a group of seven people placing an explosive device in a box containing the Rainbow Times, a gay newspaper. (Source: WCVB/Salem Police Dept./CNN)The editor of gay newspaper The Rainbow Times said their boxes went up three months ago, and right away, vandals hit. The explosion on Wednesday was the latest of a dozen incidents targeting the publication.
The main was shut down at 4:15 p.m., and the break happened near the intersection of Ledger Street. (WFSB)Crews responded to a water main break on Catherine Street in Hartford on Wednesday.
A robbery turned into the murder of a Chinese restaurant delivery woman in Waterbury on Tuesday night.
(WFSB file photo)A man who was meeting a woman for a date Tuesday evening in New Haven ended up being stabbed.
A bold and costly theft at a family-owned chainsaw business in Salem was caught on camera.
More >A bold and costly theft at a family-owned chainsaw business in Salem was caught on camera.
More >Suspects were caught setting a supermarket on fire in Gwinnett County. Fire officials say the supermarket was set on fire three times in May.
More >Suspects were caught setting a supermarket on fire in Gwinnett County. Fire officials say the supermarket was set on fire three times in May.
More >Atlanta police say seven men boldly robbed the Moda 404 Men's Boutique on Peachtree Road. Call crime stoppers at (404) 577-8477 if you have any info.
More >Atlanta police say seven men boldly robbed the Moda 404 Men's Boutique on Peachtree Road. Call crime stoppers at (404) 577-8477 if you have any info.
More >In a matter of seconds, an emergency forced a Grandview police officer from law enforcement mode into life-saving mode. Officer Chris Golubski's cruiser dashcam caught every heart-stopping second. Read more: http://bit.ly/1XeUxBv
More >In a matter of seconds, an emergency forced a Grandview police officer from law enforcement mode into life-saving mode. Officer Chris Golubski's cruiser dashcam caught every heart-stopping second. Read more: http://bit.ly/1XeUxBv
More >Surveillance footage appears to show a teacher knocking down a student in the hallway at school. The teacher has since resigned.
More >Surveillance footage appears to show a teacher knocking down a student in the hallway at school. The teacher has since resigned.
More >A graphic video of a man urinating on a Kellogg cereal conveyor belt in Memphis surfaced on the Internet.
More >A graphic video of a man urinating on a Kellogg cereal conveyor belt in Memphis surfaced on the Internet.
More >Alaska Airlines adjusted flight #870 from Anchorage to Honolulu just so their passengers could catch a solar eclipse from 35,000 feet.
More >Alaska Airlines adjusted flight #870 from Anchorage to Honolulu just so their passengers could catch a solar eclipse from 35,000 feet.
More >According to newly released court documents, a 19-year-old Phoenix man stole his mother's gun before allegedly shooting a woman he reportedly had been stalking.
More >According to newly released court documents, a 19-year-old Phoenix man stole his mother's gun before allegedly shooting a woman he reportedly had been stalking.
More >A Sunset Beach man used his own drone to help law enforcement rescue a lost kayaker..
More >A Sunset Beach man used his own drone to help law enforcement rescue a lost kayaker..
More >Police have taken the man accused of exposing himself to girls into custody.
More >Police have taken the man accused of exposing himself to girls into custody.
More >Madison has medulloblastoma, a rare form of cancer that usually affects children.
More >Madison has medulloblastoma, a rare form of cancer that usually affects children.
More >Facial reconstruction technology is being utilized to identify one of the thirteen victims who died as a result of historic flooding in Louisiana.
More >Facial reconstruction technology is being utilized to identify one of the thirteen victims who died as a result of historic flooding in Louisiana.
More >A DeKalb County athletics volunteer is in jail, accused of inappropriately touching a female student.
More >A DeKalb County athletics volunteer is in jail, accused of inappropriately touching a female student.
More >Portland Public schools have placed a ban on 'rap' music for students riding the bus.
More >Portland Public schools have placed a ban on 'rap' music for students riding the bus.
More >Firefighters rescued a trapped dog from a home where the roof collapsed Wednesday.
More >Firefighters rescued a trapped dog from a home where the roof collapsed Wednesday.
More >SLIDESHOW: A look at the strictest states to drive in if you're a high risk driver, according to WalletHub.
More >SLIDESHOW: A look at the strictest states to drive in if you're a high risk driver, according to WalletHub.
More >SLIDESHOW: Police released photos of the suspect in connection with an armed robbery of Windsor bank
More >SLIDESHOW: Police released photos of the suspect in connection with an armed robbery of Windsor bank
More >SLIDESHOW: State police said they're helping police in Putnam with a shooting investigation.
More >SLIDESHOW: State police said they're helping police in Putnam with a shooting investigation.
More >SLIDESHOW: 2016's worst states for women's equality, according to the personal finance website WalletHub.com.
More >SLIDESHOW: 2016's worst states for women's equality, according to the personal finance website WalletHub.com.
More >SLIDESHOW: Where Connecticut's community colleges rank on WalletHub's list of the best and worst.
More >SLIDESHOW: Where Connecticut's community colleges rank on WalletHub's list of the best and worst.
More >Here are some of the famous celebrities we lost in 2016.
More >Here are some of the famous celebrities we lost in 2016.
More >The American Academy of Pediatrics says most parents put their children in danger every night and don't even realize it. Sarah Danneman says she lost her newborn this way.
More >The American Academy of Pediatrics says most parents put their children in danger every night and don't even realize it. Sarah Danneman says she lost her newborn this way.
More >It was a shocking and heinous crime in Waterbury when two Chinese food delivery workers were robbed, and one of them was shot and killed.
More >It was a shocking and heinous crime in Waterbury when two Chinese food delivery workers were robbed, and one of them was shot and killed.
More >Finding the perfect baby name isn't the easiest thing for a parent to do. Earlier this year, we told you about the hottest names (so far) of 2016, but what about the names that are becoming less popular?
More >Finding the perfect baby name isn't the easiest thing for a parent to do. Earlier this year, we told you about the hottest names (so far) of 2016, but what about the names that are becoming less popular?
More >A street in Hartford was closed Thursday morning following a deadly crash that involved teens and stolen vehicles.
More >A street in Hartford was closed Thursday morning following a deadly crash that involved teens and stolen vehicles.
More >A robbery turned into the murder of a Chinese restaurant delivery woman in Waterbury on Tuesday night.
More >A robbery turned into the murder of a Chinese restaurant delivery woman in Waterbury on Tuesday night.
More >After bringing a country star to tears while she performed in Hartford, a Connecticut veteran is getting a chance to meet her this weekend.
More >After bringing a country star to tears while she performed in Hartford, a Connecticut veteran is getting a chance to meet her this weekend.
More >Click this photo for your chance to win a $250 gift card from Big Y!
More >Click this photo for your chance to win a $250 gift card from Big Y!
More >Liberty Bank Surprise Squad is BACK!!! Our team will be going all over the state to surprise people with free gifts. What will we do next?
Liberty Bank Surprise Squad is BACK!!! Our team will be going all over the state to surprise people with free gifts. What will we do next?
Several people were injured Friday in a car-bomb attack at a police checkpoint, which authorities blamed on Kurdish militants, the state-run news agency reported.
More >Italy's civil protection agency has increased the death toll from Italy's earthquake to 267.
More >Rescue crews using bulldozers and their bare hands raced to dig out survivors Thursday from a strong earthquake that reduced three central Italian towns to rubble. The death toll rose to 247, but the number of dead...
More >Mylan, now in the crosshairs over severe price hikes for its EpiPen, says it will expand programs that lower out-of-pocket costs by as much as half.
More >Universities have adopted trigger warnings in recent years in an attempt to let students know in advance if they were about to encounter potentially traumatic or difficult material.
More >Universities have adopted trigger warnings in recent years in an attempt to let students know in advance if they were about to encounter potentially traumatic or difficult material.
More >The Marine Corps says it misidentified two of the servicemen who helped raise the first U.S. flag at Iwo Jima during World War II.
More >Three Ford recalls affect issues with fuel pump parts and power window software.
More >Three Ford recalls affect issues with fuel pump parts and power window software.
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