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Severe weather slams into Connecticut

Joseph Wenzel, News Editor — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:26:00 EDT

Tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued in Litchfield county Tuesday evening as severe weather moved into the state.

Family spokesperson: Missing ECSU student found 'dismembered'

Joseph Wenzel, News Editor — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:03:00 EDT

A family spokesperson told Eyewitness News that the body of a missing Eastern Connecticut State University student was found dismembered.

Girlfriend of Hartford Craigslist murder victim speaks out

Jill Konopka — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:10:00 EDT

The girlfriend of a 40-year-old man, who was shot and killed after trying to sell electronics off Craigslist in Hartford, speaks to Eyewitness News for the first time Tuesday.

PD: Man accused of making threatening phone calls to Sandy Hook victims

Joseph Wenzel, News Editor — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:58:00 EDT

A New York man was arrested for making threatening phone calls to the families of the victims of the Newtown school shooting and Connecticut lawmakers.

Lightning strikes home in Ellington

Joseph Wenzel, News Editor — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:40:00 EDT

A house in Ellington may have been struck by lightning Tuesday night.

Police arrest 2 men for stealing thousands of pounds of metal

Joseph Wenzel, News Editor — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:08:00 EDT

Two Bristol men were arrested for allegedly stealing $25,000 worth of scrap metal from a business in Southington.

'Man's best friend to the end': Dog stands watch over owner's body in tornado wreckage

Tom Ensey — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:16:00 EDT

A heartbreaking photo of a little dog guarding the body of his owner, who was killed in the Moore, OK, tornado, is going viral.

Father arrested after missing children found safe in South Windsor

Rachel Rooney — Wed, 22 May 2013 07:07:00 EDT

A Massachusetts father of two, who is accused of kidnapping his children from a foster home and sparking an Amber Alert Monday night, told a packed courtroom that he's the one who is the victim of a crime.

Connecticut's favorite town contest winner is Niantic

Kate Rayner — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:31:00 EDT

After thousands of online votes, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced the winner of Connecticut's fan favorite town contest Tuesday morning

Reward offered for information on Bridgeport hit-and-run

Joseph Wenzel, News Editor — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:45:00 EDT

A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person that critically injured a 2-year-old during a hit-and-run crash in Bridgeport.

Wallingford police warn residents of college students going door-to-door

Matt Campbell — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:12:00 EDT

Wallingford police are looking into three college-aged girls who are going door-to-door looking to make more than just a sale, they're looking for a place to stay.

NWS: OK tornado had winds of at least 200 mph

RNN Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:16:00 EDT

The tornado, with winds up to 200 mph, cut a 20-mile stretch as wide as two miles through the Oklahoma City metro area. The medical examiner's office reported 24 people died, including nine children.

Jodi Arias tells jury: 'I never meant to cause Travis so much pain'

Steve Stout — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:32:00 EDT

Jodi Arias told the jury that she "never meant to cause Travis so much pain" and that she would contribute to society from prison if she is allowed to live.

Technical Discussion

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:23:00 EDT

Humid with scattered showers.

Enfield police investigate death of 19-month-old boy

WFSB Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:55:00 EDT

Enfield police said they were investigating the death of a 19-month-old boy that was reported Monday evening.

Police arrest owner of SUV in hit-and-run that killed officer

Steve Stout — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:51:00 EDT

Jesus Cabrera Molina, 24, is the registered owner of green Ford SUV that was tied to the scene where Officer Daryl Raetz was struck and killed early Sunday morning.

Apple case seen as possible spur to tax action

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:15:00 EDT

Now that tech darling Apple Inc. has been dragged front and center into the debate over the U.S. tax code, lawmakers are hoping that the spotlight on such a high-profile company could be the catalyst for Congress to take...

ESPN cutting workforce, 'smartly managing costs'

The Associated Press — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:46:00 EDT

ESPN says that it is cutting its workforce.

Spurs blow late lead, beat Grizzlies 93-89 in OT

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:15:00 EDT

When Tony Parker started running low on masterful plays, Tim Duncan was there to take over and lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.

Former employees of Aztec Sun Tanning speak out about owner

Matt McFarland — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:15:00 EDT

Earlier this week we told you about how Aztec Sun Tanning continued to sell tanning packages at its Storrs location just before abruptly closing its doors, and now former employees are opening up about the owner.