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14-year-old boy shoots self in the head after finding unsecured gun in Watertown home

Updated: 8 minutes ago

By Olivia Kalentek, Olivia Schueller and Rob Polansky

A 14-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the head after getting his hands on an unsecured firearm at a home in Watertown, police said.

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Anesis “Starr” Wilson-Jones is accused of smashing the cars of group home workers in Ledyard...

Woman accused of smashing group home workers’ cars with boulder

Updated: 48 minutes ago

By Rob Polansky

A woman upset with being at a group home in Ledyard is accused of smashing workers’ vehicles.

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Technical Discussion: Canadian wildfire smoke returns today

Updated: 54 minutes ago

By Mike Slifer

The following is a technical discussion of Connecticut's forecast written by Channel 3's meteorologists.

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Gregory Lux of Oxford is accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old victim, according to...

Oxford man accused of sexually assaulting teen over period of several years

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Rob Polansky

A 43-year-old man from Oxford was arrested twice in a case that involved the sexual assault of a 14-year-old, according to state police.

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Scott S. Oliver was charged with fourth-degree sexual assault after he tried to pull clothing...

Man removed from child’s birthday party by adults after reported sex assault

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Rob Polansky

A Bloomfield man had to be removed from a child’s birthday party in South Windsor after police said he tried to pull down a child’s clothing.

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Andrew Davis was charged with first-degree burglary and second-degree threatening for an...

Suspect from ‘volatile disturbance’ in Manchester taken into custody

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Rob Polansky and Kristina Russo

Police in Manchester closed a road for an investigation on Thursday morning.

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Man arrested for attacking 2 women in Torrington

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Rob Polansky

A man faces assault and other charges for attacking two women in Torrington on Sunday.

Politics

Connecticut launches a new drug discount card on Monday.

Drug discount card helps CT residents save money on medications

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Marcy Jones and Jay Kenney

Connecticut is launching a prescription drug discount card to help people save on prescriptions.

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The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash near the...

Rt. 72 closed in Plymouth for motorcycle crash

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Zoe Strothers

Poland Brook Road (Rt 72) near Bemis Street and North Main Street are closed, according to police.

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N'Shon Cherry, 20, and Erica Cherry 40, were charged for the death of Dnazia Uzzle.

Two arrested following death of 17-year-old girl in New London

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Zoe Strothers, Luke Hajdasz, Kristina Russo and Dylan Fearon

Police arrested two people in connection with the death of a 17-year-old girl in New London.

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Vernon Animal Control finds fourth abandoned dog in one week

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Zoe Strothers

Anyone with information on their possible owners are asked to call Call Vernon Animal Control at 860-870-3558.

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Minivan, Three motorcycles involved in crash that injured three

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Zoe Strothers

A minivan and three motorcycles were involved in a crash that closed West Granby Road for a brief time.

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Barricaded man in New Haven charged with assault, violation of protective order

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 10:15 AM EDT

By Olivia Kalentek

New Haven police are urging residents to avoid an area of New Haven while they work to resolve a domestic incident involving a barricaded man.

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Crash closes part of Main Street in Middletown

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 9:27 AM EDT

By Olivia Kalentek

A part of Main Street in Middletown was shut down Sunday following a crash involving a pickup tuck and sedan.

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New gun laws go into effect October 1

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 8:14 AM EDT

By Eliza Kruczynski

Many new laws, including new gun laws, will go into effect tomorrow.

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Settlement reached with husband of bride killed in Folly Beach wedding night crash

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 11:15 PM EDT

By Pilar Briggs

An agreement has been reached in the Folly Beach golf cart crash that killed Samantha Miller and injured three others in April.

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Police investigating after two gunshot wound victims brought to New Britain Hospital

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 11:08 PM EDT

By Eliza Kruczynski and Zoe Strothers

New Britain Police are investigating after two people arrived at New Britain Hospital with gunshot wounds.

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Windsor police officer struck by car while responding to crash on I-91

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 9:35 PM EDT

By Zoe Strothers

A Windsor police officer was struck by a car while responding to a crash on I-91.

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Man charged with assaulting 3-month-old son

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 8:39 PM EDT

By Olivia Kalentek

A man was arrested for allegedly of assaulting his 3-month-old son.

News

Connecticut Lottery Lotto! ticket wins $9.4 million jackpot

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 8:36 PM EDT

By Olivia Kalentek

A lucky Lotto! player is waking up $9.4 million richer this morning.

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24-year-old man stabbed by boyfriend at Motel 6

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 8:32 PM EDT

By Zoe Strothers and Bryant Reed

Enfield police are investigating a stabbing in Enfield.

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Bridgeport Police: Arrests made for criminal attempt at murder, robbery

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 7:26 PM EDT

By Zoe Strothers

On September 24, officers responded to Norman Street for a report of a citizen being physically assaulted and possibly shot.

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72-year-old Norwalk man arrested for sexually assaulting child

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 5:21 PM EDT

By Zoe Strothers

A 72-year-old Norwalk man was arrested on Friday after a juvenile reported being sexually assaulted by him between the ages of 5-7 years old.

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Book bandits have stolen hundreds of books from West Hartford Public Library

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 3:30 PM EDT

By Hector Molina

Book bandits have gotten their hands on several items from the West Hartford Public Library.

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8-year-old reportedly falls from 3rd floor apartment window in Hartford

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 11:05 AM EDT

By Olivia Kalentek

An 8-year-old boy reportedly fell from a 3rd floor window in Hartford on Friday.

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Firefighters battle fire at home in Meriden

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 9:38 AM EDT

By Luke Hajdasz

Firefighters battled a house fire in Meriden Saturday morning.

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Sound On Sound festival delayed due to rain

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 9:05 AM EDT

By Zoe Strothers

The Start time for the Sound On Sound festival has been delayed due to unprecedented rainfall.

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Western Connecticut hit with flooding

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 8:33 PM EDT

By Audrey Russo

Rain has been pouring down on people all day in Litchfield, Fairfield and New Haven counties.

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UConn’s new president officially takes office

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 8:31 PM EDT

By WFSB Staff

Radenka Maric was inaugurated as the 17th president of the university.

News

Avon bakery celebrates Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce with ‘Traylor’ themed cupcakes

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 8:24 PM EDT

By Eliza Kruczynski

Taylor Swift was seen cheering on her new man, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce last week, and she’s expected to make another appearance at this weeks game too.

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Blasting on I-95 impacting small business nearby

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 7:22 PM EDT

By Luke Hajdasz

The rock blasting on Interstate 95 in East Lyme may have some unintended consequences.

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Hartford officials prepare for potential flooding as rainfall continues

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 5:29 PM EDT

By Ayah Galal

Heavy rain has been falling steadily through most of the state.

Family Friday: Sending off September with more fall fun

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 4:50 PM EDT

By WFSB Staff

From pumpkin paloozas to live shows the little ones will love, there’s so much fall fun in store over the next few days.

National

Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California dies at 90

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 3:34 PM EDT

By The Associated Press and MICHAEL BLOOD, MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and MICHAEL BALSAMO

Three people familiar with the situation confirmed her death to The Associated Press on Friday.

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Co-founder of popular brewery arrested for deadly pedestrian strike in Hartford

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 2:09 PM EDT

By Evan Sobol and Stephanie Simoni

The co-founder of a popular brewery is facing charges for a deadly pedestrian strike in Hartford from earlier this year.

Bristol Officers Remembered

Candlelight vigil to honor fallen Bristol officers one year after tragedy

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 1:54 PM EDT

By Evan Sobol

Bristol police announced a public vigil to honor two officers who were killed in an ambush last year.

News

Connecticut confirms first case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in emu

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 1:52 PM EDT

By Kristina Russo

The Connecticut Department of Agriculture is reporting Connecticut’s first case this year of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in domestic animals.

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Middle, high schools in Terryville dismisses early due to fire alarm malfunction

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 1:37 PM EDT

By Rob Polansky

A malfunctioning fire alarm led to the early dismissal of students at Terryville’s middle and high schools.

Breaking

Sacred Heart University students, Uber driver seriously hurt in overnight crash

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 1:32 PM EDT

By Jay Kenney, Marcy Jones, Rob Polansky and Matt McFarland

Six people, including college students, were involved in a serious crash on the Sacred Heart University campus in Fairfield around midnight on Friday.

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Two men arrested after found driving minivan carrying narcotics and a loaded gun

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 1:27 PM EDT

By Kristina Russo

Police pursued the driver of a minivan on Thursday carrying narcotics packaged for sale and a loaded gun.

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Aerosmith postpones farewell tour due to Steven Tyler’s injury

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 12:57 PM EDT

By Rob Polansky

Aerosmith’s farewell tour has been put on hold, the band announced on Friday.

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Metro-North closes lines due to heavy rain and flooding

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 11:47 AM EDT

By Kristina Russo and Susan Raff

Due to the heavy drenching rain causing flooding, Metro-North has suspended New Haven and Harlem line service between the Bronx and Manhattan.

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Police recover $3 million worth of Bitcoin during scam investigation

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 11:26 AM EDT

By Rob Polansky

Detectives in Westport said they were able to recover $3 million worth of Bitcoin after a person became the victim of an elaborate scam.

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Woman dead; police say driver smelled like alcohol

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 11:18 AM EDT

By Olivia Kalentek and Kristina Russo

Police responded to Route 12 near the intersection of Green Avenue in the Town of Griswold to investigate a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on Sept 22.

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