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An annual tradition made its way back to the capital city, the Greater Hartford Heart Walk...

Greater Hartford Heart Walk in Hartford raises awareness for heart disease

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Anna Stansfield and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
An annual tradition made its way back to the capital city, the Greater Hartford Heart Walk kicking off earlier Saturday morning.

Local News

Meteorologist Josh Cingranelli said the severe weather threat has come to an end and now our...

Technical Discussion: Tracking More Rain for Saturday Night & Sunday

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Josh Cingranelli
The following is a technical discussion of Connecticut's forecast written by Channel 3's meteorologists.

Local News

The community came together to remember Hartford Detective Bobby Garten who was killed in the...

Community marks 2 years since Detective Bobby Garten was killed in line of duty

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Katie Coen and Kaitlyn Burzin
The community came together to remember Hartford Detective Bobby Garten who was killed in the line of duty two years ago.

Local News

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Fans shelter in place for lightning before Outlaw Music Festival in Hartford

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Katie Coen
Saturday’s storm didn’t stop thousands of people from heading to the Xfinity Theatre for the Outlaw Music Festival.

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Person arrested for DUI after double-crash in Pomfret

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Kaitlyn Burzin
One person was arrested for DUI after a double-crash on Saturday in Pomfret.

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There was a house fire in East Hartford on Saturday afternoon.

Crews battle house fire in East Hartford

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Kaitlyn Burzin
There was a house fire in East Hartford on Saturday afternoon.

Local News

Dozier was arrested after an alleged disturbance at a bar.

Employee at popular bar in Oakville arrested after pointing gun at coworker

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Kaitlyn Burzin
An employee was arrested at Ordinary Joe’s Bar on Saturday afternoon in Watertown.

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The fire department said a house was struck by lightning during the storm on Saturday...

Home struck by lightning in Cheshire

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Kaitlyn Burzin
The fire department said a house was struck by lightning during the storm on Saturday afternoon in Cheshire.

Local News

The Litchfield Fire Department rescued an injured hiking on the Appalachian Trail in Salisbury.

Crews rescue injured hiker on Appalachian Trail in Salisbury

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Kaitlyn Burzin
The Litchfield Fire Department rescued an injured hiking on the Appalachian Trail in Salisbury.

Local News

A man has died after a bike crash on Saturday afternoon in Winchester.

Police investigate fatal bike crash in Winchester

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Kaitlyn Burzin
A man has died after a bike crash on Saturday afternoon in Winchester.
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Emergency crews are responding to a crash in Meriden.

Multi-vehicle crash reported on Route 15 in Meriden

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Emergency crews are responding to a crash in Meriden.

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Driver charged with DUI following crash on Route 89 in Mansfield

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Emergency crews responded to a crash in Mansfield on Friday night.

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A Berlin Police K9 that was reported missing has been found on Saturday morning.

Berlin Police K9 found after 11-hour long search

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A police K9 that was reported missing has been found on Saturday morning.

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Police investigating after gunshot victim walks in to hospital in New Haven

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
An investigation is underway following a shooting in New Haven.

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Crews in Wethersfield were called to help put out a house fire.

Firefighters work to put out fire at Wethersfield home

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Crews in Wethersfield were called to help put out a house fire.

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Emergency crews responded to an overnight rollover crash in Ledyard.

3 transported to hospital following rollover crash in Ledyard

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Emergency crews responded to an overnight rollover crash in Ledyard.

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First human case of West Nile Virus confirmed in Fairfield County

Updated: Sep. 5, 2025 at 10:18 PM EDT
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By Zoe Strothers and Amanda Callahan
The first human case of West Nile Virus in Connecticut has been confirmed in Fairfield County.

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Farmington police investigating after pedestrian struck by car

Updated: Sep. 5, 2025 at 10:05 PM EDT
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By Zoe Strothers
Farmington police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit by a car.

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A coach was arrested for sending inappropriate messages and photographs to two 14-year-old...

Coach arrested for sending inappropriate messages, photographs to 14-year-old players

Updated: Sep. 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM EDT
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By Quinn Pramberger
A coach was arrested for sending inappropriate messages and photographs to two 14-year-old girls that he was coaching.

Local News

What to do if you win the Powerball jackpot

Lawyer speaks on what to do if you win massive Powerball fortune

Updated: Sep. 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM EDT
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By Owen Kingsley and Zoe Strothers
A massive fortune is on the line for Powerball players. The 1.8 billion dollar jackpot is the second largest in the lottery’s history.

Local News

Bridge dedicated to Trooper Aaron Pelletier in Southington

I-84 overpass dedicated to fallen state trooper

Updated: Sep. 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM EDT
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By Amanda Callahan and Zoe Strothers
An overpass in Southington on I-84 is now dedicated to fallen Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier.

I-Team

Connecticut launches new security feature after millions of SNAP benefits stolen

Connecticut launches new security feature after millions of SNAP benefits stolen

Updated: Sep. 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM EDT
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By Cassidy Williams
It’s one of the most common complaints to the I-Team: scammers stealing families SNAP benefits. Now the state of Connecticut is taking action to try and prevent the theft.

Local News

Sue Bird and Maya Moore were eligible candidates for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame...

Maya Moore, Sue Bird to be inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend

Updated: Sep. 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM EDT
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By Marc Robbins
Two all-time UConn greats are part of the 2025 induction class of the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Local News

Court paperwork is shedding light on a shooting that took place in downtown New Haven last month.

New Haven police investigating group identified as ‘Stand on Business’ after deadly shooting

Updated: Sep. 5, 2025 at 5:36 PM EDT
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By Matt McFarland and Zoe Strothers
Court paperwork is shedding light on a shooting that took place in downtown New Haven last month.

Local News

2,000 gallons of used cooking oil spilled off I-91 in Rocky Hill after a rollover tanker crash.

2,000 gallons of used cooking oil spills off highway after tanker crash on I-91

Updated: Sep. 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM EDT
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By Kimberlyn Bouley
A tanker crash has caused traffic delays on I‑91 on Friday.

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It’s the first weekend of September and the family fun for fall is just getting started.

Family Friday: Block Party, Porch Fest & Yoga

Updated: Sep. 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM EDT
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By WFSB Staff
This first weekend of September is leaning in to all the fall fun. There is a museum block party, a community porchfest with live music, and a morning to relax and recharge with friends.

Local News

Plywood covered the highway after a tractor trailer crash on I-95 in Westbrook.

2 dead after separate crashes shut down I-95 in Westbrook

Updated: Sep. 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM EDT
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By Kimberlyn Bouley, Luke Hajdasz and Kaitlyn Burzin
A multi-car crash shut down both sides of I-95 on Friday morning.

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A man was arrested for reckless driving and causing a police chase along I-84 on Thursday night.

DASHCAM VIDEO: Police box in suspect after high-speed chase on I-84 in Vernon

Updated: Sep. 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM EDT
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By Kaitlyn Burzin
A man was arrested for reckless driving and causing a police chase along I-84 in Vernon on Thursday night.

Local News

Crews responded to a phosphoric acid spill at Brand Nu Labs in Wallingford on Friday afternoon.

Building evacuated after 200 gallons of phosphoric acid spills onto facility floor in Wallingford

Updated: Sep. 5, 2025 at 4:10 PM EDT
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By Kaitlyn Burzin
Crews responded to a phosphoric acid spill at a facility in Wallingford on Friday afternoon.

Local News

State officials are submitting their own bid to keep the Connecticut Sun in the Nutmeg state.

State submits bid to keep Sun in Connecticut

Updated: Sep. 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM EDT
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By Mike Agogliati, Sam Smink, Quinn Pramberger and Susan Raff
State officials are submitting their own bid to keep the Connecticut Sun in the Nutmeg state.

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Woman in stable condition after being hit by 2 cars in Bristol

Updated: Sep. 5, 2025 at 1:53 PM EDT
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By Quinn Pramberger
A woman is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in Bristol Thursday evening.

Local News

Powerball jackpot rises to $1.7 billion; 2 big winning tickets sold in Connecticut

Powerball jackpot rises to $1.8 billion; 2 big winning tickets sold in Connecticut

Updated: Sep. 5, 2025 at 1:06 PM EDT
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By Rob Polansky and Taylor Knight
However, there were a couple of smaller, but still significant, winning tickets sold in Connecticut, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

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According to WalletHub’s 2025 rankings of the “Most Fun States in America,” Connecticut landed...

CT ranks low on WalletHub’s “Most Fun States” List

Updated: Sep. 5, 2025 at 11:06 AM EDT
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By Kimberlyn Bouley
According to WalletHub’s 2025 rankings of the “Most Fun States in America,” Connecticut landed at 43rd place out of 50.

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DEEP Urges Drivers to Watch for Deer and Moose This Fall

DEEP urges drivers to watch for deer and moose this fall

Updated: Sep. 5, 2025 at 10:56 AM EDT
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By Kimberlyn Bouley
DEEP is warning drivers to be on alert for increased deer and moose activity on the roads, especially during the early morning and evening hours as the fall season approaches.

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Emergency Crews Respond to Serious Motorcycle Crash in Pomfret

Crews respond to serious motorcycle crash in Pomfret

Updated: Sep. 5, 2025 at 5:16 AM EDT
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By Kimberlyn Bouley
Emergency crews responded to a serious motorcycle accident on Route 44 on Thursday evening.

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A Hartford woman is back home after spending nearly two weeks in ICE custody following a...

Hartford woman released from ICE detention after medical neglect

Updated: Sep. 5, 2025 at 5:00 AM EDT
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By Kimberlyn Bouley and Taylor Knight
A Hartford woman is back home after spending nearly two weeks in ICE custody following a workplace raid in Newington.

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An Overland Park restaurant owner said one less tax to worry about for her employees is a...

Treasury releases list of jobs that may qualify for “No Tax on Tips”

Updated: Sep. 5, 2025 at 4:16 AM EDT
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By Kimberlyn Bouley
The U.S. Treasury and IRS have released a preliminary list of jobs that could qualify for tax-free tips under the new One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB Act).

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Vernon tree fire #2

Firefighters use over 5,000 gallons of water to put out fire on tree in Vernon

Updated: Sep. 4, 2025 at 11:31 PM EDT
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By Quinn Pramberger
Firefighters had to use over 5,000 gallons of water to put out a fire on a tree in Vernon early Thursday morning.

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Injuries reported in rollover crash in Preston

Updated: Sep. 4, 2025 at 10:35 PM EDT
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By Quinn Pramberger
Injuries were reported after a rollover crash in Preston Thursday evening.

Local News

Tenants in Avon demand change

Tenants at Avon Place Apartments go before town council to demand change

Updated: Sep. 4, 2025 at 10:17 PM EDT
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By Amanda Callahan
Tenants at Avon Place Apartments are continuing to demand change.

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Rep. Ryan Fazio (R-CT's 36th District) said he filed paperwork to explore a run for governor.

CT Republican leaders endorse Ryan Fazio for governor

Updated: Sep. 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM EDT
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By Zoe Strothers
Senate Republican Leader Stephen Harding and House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora have endorsed Ryan Fazio for governor.

Local News

New Haven preparing for world's largest pizza party

Elm City looking to break Guinness World Record for world’s largest pizza party

Updated: Sep. 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM EDT
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By Matt McFarland and Zoe Strothers
If you like pizza, you’re going to want to be in the Elm City next Friday night.

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Fire crews say they have finally got a handle on a brush fire that’s been burning for days.

Officials warning of fire conditions as fall cleanup arrives

Updated: Sep. 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM EDT
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By Owen Kingsley and Zoe Strothers
With autumn on our doorstep, this is a reminder of how quickly and easily fire can spread this time of year.

Local News

Crews contain 24 acre brush fire in Washington

Firefighters, DEEP monitoring small brush fire in Washington

Updated: Sep. 4, 2025 at 6:50 PM EDT
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By Zoe Strothers
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection says it is assisting the Town of Washington with a small brush fire in a remote area of Steep Rock Preserve.

Local News

Sports betting concerns as NFL season kicks off

NFL season kicks off tonight; Bettors expected to wager approximately $30 billion this season

Updated: Sep. 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM EDT
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By Matt McFarland and Zoe Strothers
NFL season is kicking off tonight. Football fans are ready, but that also comes with a warning from the state.

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Luis Antonio Lopez, age 22 of Wethersfield.

Man arrested for allegedly hitting Newington police officer with car

Updated: Sep. 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM EDT
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By Zoe Strothers
A 22-year-old man has been arrested after hitting a police officer with his car.

Local News

CT and RI announce lawsuit to overturn Revolution Wind stop work order

CT and RI announce lawsuit to overturn Revolution Wind stop work order

Updated: Sep. 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM EDT
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By Luke Hajdasz and Kaitlyn Burzin
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced a lawsuit against the Trump administration to overturn the stop order for Revolution Wind.

Health

What to know about this year’s flu shot

What to know about this year’s flu shot

Updated: Sep. 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM EDT
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By Tracey McCain and Kaitlyn Burzin
With students back in school, germs spread fast. Doctors said the flu is actually showing up early in Connecticut.

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Big three NFL teams followed in Connecticut open their seasons Sunday

Updated: Sep. 4, 2025 at 5:44 PM EDT
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By Marc Robbins
The NFL season kicks off Thursday evening with the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles hosting the Dallas Cowboys.

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Hartford City Council member steps down as minority leader after report found he used city...

Hartford City Council member steps down as minority leader after report found he used city money “inappropriately”

Updated: Sep. 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM EDT
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By Sam Smink
A Hartford City Councilor is stepping down as minority leader of the City’s Council but will remain a city leader. 
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