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News

New laws going into effect October 1

Several new laws go into effect October 1

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Susan Raff
This past legislative session lawmakers passed more than 100 laws.

News

Decision to be made on proposed scallop season

Scalloping season could return to the Niantic River

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Luke Hajdasz
A scalloping season could be returning to the Niantic River soon.

Politics

Your credit score can determine whether banks accept you.

Congress considers bill that would change how credit card fees work

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Cassidy Williams
A big change could be coming to how credit cards work in the U.S.

News

Murder victim's mother speaks out about the case

Mother of Waterbury murder victim speaks out about the case

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Audrey Russo
Nearly one year ago, 34-year-old Shelley Stamp was murdered in her Waterbury apartment.

Men’s and Women’s Hockey

UConn women's hockey starts the season Sunday

UConn women’s hockey hopes to lean on leadership this season

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Joe Zone
The UConn women’s hockey team doesn’t have a lot of time to get things figured out.

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New Haven mother charged with manslaughter after baby’s overdose death

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Matt McFarland
A New Haven mother was charged with manslaughter after her baby died from a fentanyl overdose, according to police.

News

Chief meteorologist Mark Dixon talks about a First Alert for rain that will impact weekend plans.

Technical Discussion: A First Alert for rain that will impact weekend plans

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Mark Dixon
The following is a technical discussion of Connecticut's forecast written by Channel 3's meteorologists.

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Richard Barrington.

Suspect involved in crash that killed Hartford detective charged with manslaughter

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Evan Sobol and Ayah Galal
A suspect who was involved in a crash that killed a Harford police detective is facing additional charges, including manslaughter.

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State agriculture officials urge horse owners to vaccinate to protect against mosquito-borne diseases

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky
The state Department of Agriculture sought to remind horse owners on Thursday to protect themselves from mosquito-borne illnesses.

News

Norwich stabbing - WFSB

Person suffers life-threatening injuries from fight-related stabbing in Norwich

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Kristina Russo, Marcy Jones and Rob Polansky
Police in Norwich responded to a call around 1:30 a.m. about a person who was stabbed in the area of Boswell Avenue.
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State police: Woman struck, killed by officer in New Britain

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky and Dylan Fearon
State police said they were called to take over a crash investigation in New Britain.

Football

UConn football announces future series with Pitt

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky
UConn announced the agreement on Thursday.

Sports

Courses modified for this year’s Eversource Hartford Marathon races

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky and Dylan Fearon
The 30th running of the Eversource Hartford Marathon features some modifications to the event’s races.

First Alert Traffic

Blasting intermittently closes I-95 in East Lyme

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky, Luke Hajdasz, Olivia Schueller and Eliza Kruczynski
Ledge blasting is causing intermittent closures twice a day on Interstate 95 in East Lyme.

Sports

Thomas and Bonner help the Sun advance to their fifth straight WNBA semifinals

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Alyssa Thomas tied a career-high with 28 points, DeWanna Bonner had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Minnesota Lynx 90-75 on Wednesday night to advance to their fifth straight WNBA playoff semifinals.

News

Animal Haven receives many donations to restore food supply

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Kristina Russo
The Animal Haven, a no-kill animal shelter provides humane refuge to homeless, abandoned, and surrende

News

Teen suffered from toxic shock syndrome during emergency landing

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Olivia Schueller
At 16 years old, Sadie Kardar had a medical emergency that nearly took her life.

News

Hartford building with apartments, barbershop a total loss from fire

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Cassidy Williams and Ayah Galal
A building in Hartford that includes several apartments and a barbershop appeared to be a total loss from an overnight fire, according to the fire chief.

News

Hartford residents invited to a meeting to address public safety concerns

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Marcy Jones
Hartford residents are invited to join a meeting tonight to address public safety within their city.

News

What to know as flu season approaches

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Eliza Kruczynski
Flu, Covid, and RSV season is right around the corner.

News

Two arrested after stolen firearm, narcotics seized from a Hartford smoke shop

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 8:28 PM EDT
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By Evan Sobol
Two men are facing charges after a stolen firearm and drugs were seized from a smoke shop in Hartford, according to police.

News

Former Glastonbury officer possibly involved in burglary investigation, department says

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 7:33 PM EDT
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By Evan Sobol
A former Glastonbury police officer may be involved in a burglary investigation, according to authorities.

News

Fully accessible baseball field opens in Vernon

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:28 PM EDT
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By Dylan Fearon
A new baseball field designed for kids with disabilities just opened in Vernon.

News

Arrest made in Naugatuck abuse case where chain was embedded in husky’s neck

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:06 PM EDT
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By Rob Polansky and Audrey Russo
Police in Naugatuck held a follow-up news conference about a dog abused case they first brought to light back in May.

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Dockworkers rally in New London to keep jobs local, within union

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:53 PM EDT
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By Luke Hajdasz
Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association rallied Wednesday morning at the State Pier in New London over jurisdictional issues with wind farm developer Orsted.

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Hartford police make firearms, narcotics arrest

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:30 PM EDT
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By Quinn Pramberger
A man is facing charges for possession of a controlled substance and possession with intent to sell, according to Hartford police.

Politics

State looks into possible ballot fraud in Bridgeport

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 2:17 PM EDT
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By Matt McFarland and Marcy Jones
Connecticut’s Elections Enforcement Commission met on Wednesday and said it is looking into claims of ballot fraud that happened during the Bridgeport mayoral primary.

Football

UConn football to honor military vs. No. 18 Duke

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 12:40 PM EDT
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By Nkwa Asonye and Joe Zone
UConn football has its work cut out for them with No. 18 Duke coming to town on Saturday, but the program is using the opportunity to honor military personnel with the “Huskies & Heroes” Military Appreciation game.

Men’s and Women’s Hockey

UConn hockey already hitting the ice in new arena

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 12:36 PM EDT
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By Joe Zone
The University of Connecticut men’s and women’s hockey teams start their seasons in two weeks.

Big E

Today is Connecticut Day at the Big E

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 12:14 PM EDT
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By Rob Polansky and Eliza Kruczynski
Wednesday marked Connecticut Day at the Eastern States Exposition.

News

West Hartford police arrest 3 in check-washing scheme

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 11:29 AM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
Three man were arrest in West Hartford on check washing and fraud-related charges.

News

Police make 2 arrests in connection with the Aston Martin carjacking

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:45 AM EDT
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By WFSB Staff
Two people were arrested and charged in connection with a caught-on-camera carjacking that happened at a home in Westport on Sunday.

News

West Hartford parents demand answers after middle school teacher is accused of using racial slur

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 12:24 AM EDT
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By Eliza Kruczynski
Parents in West Hartford are demanding answers after a middle school teacher was accused of using a racial slur in a classroom.

News

1 dead in Norwich house fire

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 10:25 PM EDT
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By Rob Polansky and Luke Hajdasz
One person was found dead when firefighters responded to a house fire in Norwich on Tuesday.

News

Lake Compounce gets into the Halloween spirit with Sinister Circus, swamp monsters, and labyrinth

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 7:54 PM EDT
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By Kristina Russo
The amusement park will soon be kicking off six consecutive weekends of haunts and horrors for the Halloween season.

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Multiple fire crews respond to well-involved vehicle fire in Southington

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 7:38 PM EDT
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By Kristina Russo
Southington Fire Department units were dispatched to a reported vehicle fire next to a garage in the area of Kathryn Lane.

News

Postponed Puerto Rican parade in Hartford gets new date

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 7:29 PM EDT
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By Kristina Russo
Due to the Hartford community’s recent loss of second-generation Hartford police officer Bobby Garten, the CICD Puerto Rican Parade is postponed.

News

Two hate crime incidents under investigation in Bristol

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 7:01 PM EDT
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By Rob Polansky and Audrey Russo
Police in Bristol said they’re looking into two hate crime incidents.

News

Gaylord Hospital sponsors Bass Fishing Tournament for military veterans

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:41 PM EDT
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By Marc Robbins
For the 11 years, Gaylord Hospital has sponsored a Bass Fishing Tournament for Military Veterans.

News

Hartford attempts new approach toward better mental health resources

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:32 PM EDT
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By Ayah Galal
There has been an increase in mental health challenges in the wake of the pandemic.

News

Eversource announces new Low-Income Discount Rate

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:12 PM EDT
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By Kristina Russo and Cassidy Williams
A new Low-Income Discount Rate will be available for Eversource financial hardship customers in Connecticut beginning in December 2023.

News

Connecticut United Ways show new data from ALICE report on cost of Living in CT

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:11 PM EDT
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By Susan Raff
There’s new data out today and it’s not good for Connecticut’s working families.

Football

No. 18 Duke looms with UConn trying to come out of 0-3 hole

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:04 PM EDT
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By Joe Zone
UConn’s head football coach is reminding fans that last year’s team also got off to a horrible start.

News

DEEP officials say fall foliage is right on schedule

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:01 PM EDT
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By Lorin Richardson
New England fall foliage is one of the most beautiful times of year and thankfully Connecticut is on schedule for scenic change.

News

Inspector General’s Office: Body cameras not activated during officer involved shooting

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 5:51 PM EDT
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By Olivia Kalentek, Kristina Russo and Sam Smink
The Office of Inspector General is investigating an incident in which an Orange police officer discharged his firearm on Friday night.

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2 arrested, after another fight breaks out at Big E opening weekend

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 5:21 PM EDT
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By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Another fight caught on camera at the Big E over the weekend that led to two arrests.

Great Kids

GREAT KIDS: East Hartford girl starts a business, helps others to do the same

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 5:05 PM EDT
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By Wendell Edwards
A 9-year-old girl from Glastonbury who started her own business is leading the way to help other children do the same.

News

Man shot in neck, cheek in Hamden

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 3:59 PM EDT
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By Eliza Kruczynski, Olivia Schueller, Rob Polansky and Matt McFarland
Hamden police responded to reports of a shooting on Monday night.

News

24-year old driving a motorcycle blocks police responding to accident

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 2:37 PM EDT
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By Kristina Russo
A woman was arrested and charged after blocking a police car responding to an accident caused by a street takeover.

News

Amazon hires 5,000 Employees in Connecticut to help deliver great holiday experiences

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 2:02 PM EDT
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By Kristina Russo
Amazon announced that it is hiring 250,000 employees throughout the U.S. in full-time, seasonal, and part-time roles across its operations network, and 5800 of those will be in Connecticut.
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