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Meteorologist Jill Gilardi said periods of heavy rain are expected to last through Friday night.

Technical Discussion: A First Alert continues due to heavy rainfall & flooding

Updated: 21 minutes ago
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By Jill Gilardi
The following is a technical discussion of Connecticut's forecast written by Channel 3's meteorologists.

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Hartford officials urge residents to prepare for possibility of flooding

Hartford officials prepare for potential flooding as rainfall continues

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Ayah Galal
Heavy rain has been falling steadily through most of the state.

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FAMILY FRIDAY: Sending off September with more fall fun

Family Friday: Sending off September with more fall fun

Updated: 2 hours ago
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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

FILE - The Senate Judiciary Committee's ranking member Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. returns...

Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California dies at 90

Updated: 4 hours ago
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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: 5 hours ago
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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

Sgt. Alex Hamzy and Lt. Dustin Demonte were killed in Bristol on October 12, 2022.

Candlelight vigil to honor fallen Bristol officers one year after tragedy

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Evan Sobol
Bristol police announced a public vigil to honor two officers who were killed in an ambush last year.

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Connecticut confirms first case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in emu

Updated: 5 hours ago
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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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Fire alarm pull handle (WBAY file photo)

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

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky
A malfunctioning fire alarm led to the early dismissal of students at Terryville’s middle and high schools.

Breaking

The two vehicles collided head-on.

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

Updated: 6 hours ago
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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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Kevin Davila-DeJesus, 25, and Christopher Alexander Torres, 22, were arrested for  sale of...

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

Updated: 6 hours ago
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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: 6 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky
Aerosmith’s farewell tour has been put on hold, the band announced on Friday.

News

Metro-North closes lines due to heavy rain and flooding

Updated: 8 hours ago
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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: 8 hours ago
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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: 8 hours ago
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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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Apple Harvest Festival first day postponed until Saturday

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky
The Southington Apple Harvest Festival was supposed to return on Friday.

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What you can get for National Coffee Day

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky
Friday marked a holiday for coffee lovers that was akin to any major holiday.

First Alert Traffic

Driver damages utility pole in Southington; road closed

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky
Repairs were needed to a utility pole in Southington after a driver crashed into it.

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Former Glastonbury, New Britain officer appears in court for misusing law enforcement database

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Evan Sobol, Cassidy Williams and Dylan Fearon
A former Glastonbury and New Britain police officer arrested on accusations that he misused a law enforcement database faced a judge on Friday.

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CT Fish and Wildlife crew catches 400-pound stingray in Long Island Sound

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Evan Sobol
A crew with Connecticut Fish and Wildlife caught a 400-pound stingray in Long Island Sound on Wednesday.

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

Updated: 20 hours ago
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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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Investigation into possible ballot fraud continues

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Susan Raff
This months primary in Bridgeport was close, but it is surveillance video that is drawing the most attention.

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Winchester police investigate use of counterfeit money in town

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Evan Sobol
Winchester police is investigating the use of counterfeit money in town.

News

Proceeds from Henkel/WFSB Fun Run benefit the Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Marc Robbins
The Henkel Corporation held its second annual company Fun Run Thursday and graciously invited Channel 3 to be part of the event.

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Only movie theater in New Haven set to close next month

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 6:54 PM EDT
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By Matt McFarland
For nearly 20 years Criterion Cinemas has been a presence downtown on Temple Street in New Haven.

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Pachaug State Forest closed as crews spray for mosquitoes carrying EEE

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 4:57 PM EDT
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By Cassidy Williams
Pachaug State Forest is already showing signs of fall, but the changing of the leaves does not necessarily mean summer’s bugs are gone.

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Investigation reveals likely cause of 2021 plane crash in Farmington that left 4 dead

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 4:05 PM EDT
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By Evan Sobol and Stephanie Simoni
An investigation by the NTSB revealed the likely cause of a plane crash in September 2021 that left four people dead.

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Man accused of touching himself while kid rode bike nearby, Hartford police say

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 2:37 PM EDT
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By Evan Sobol
A Hartford man is facing charges for allegedly touching himself while a kid was riding a bike nearby, according to police.

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Bail enforcement agent arrested for striking subject with “bean bag” shotgun rounds

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 1:05 PM EDT
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By Kristina Russo
Police responded in the area of Lake Street in Norwich for reports of a subject fleeing from bail enforcement personnel.

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Police: Gunshot victim dropped off at Hartford Hospital

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 12:34 PM EDT
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By Kristina Russo and Ayah Galal
Police responded to the area of Park Street at Hungerford Street around 9 a.m. for shots fired on Thursday.

News

Manchester police actively search for suspect from ‘volatile disturbance’

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 12:19 PM EDT
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By Rob Polansky and Kristina Russo
Police in Manchester closed a road for an investigation on Thursday morning.

First Alert Traffic

2 people in critical condition from Route 9 collision in Middletown

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 12:15 PM EDT
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By Jay Kenney and Rob Polansky
A two-vehicle crash impacted the Thursday morning commute on two sides of Route 9 in Middletown.

Politics

New gun violence prevention laws take effect this weekend

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 10:13 AM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
Several new laws aimed at the prevention of gun violence take effect on Oct. 1.

News

Park Street in Hartford reopens after shooting

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 9:43 AM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
Part of Park Street in Hartford is back open Thursday after a shooting, police said.

News

Months-long investigation leads to arrest of suspected drug factory operator in Lisbon

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 8:21 AM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
State police said an investigation that they launched several months ago in Lisbon led to the arrest of a man on drug factory charges.

News

Norwich Board of Education appoints new acting assistant superintendent

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 7:05 AM EDT
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By Olivia Schueller and Jay Kenney
The Norwich Public Schools district appointed a new acting assistant superintendent as it continues to investigate complaints about current superintendent’s leadership.

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Electric companies issue warning about rate hikes

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 6:43 AM EDT
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By Hector Molina and Marcy Jones
Electric companies put out a warning for customers to get ready now.

News

Police Commissioner’s Association honors Connecticut law enforcement

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 11:40 PM EDT
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By Bryant Reed
Once a year, the Police Commissioner’s Association honors Connecticut law enforcement that goes above and beyond the call to action.

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Health officials investigating potential food poisoning at CCSU

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 11:23 PM EDT
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By Quinn Pramberger, Eliza Kruczynski and Audrey Russo
Officials at Central Connecticut State University are investigating a potential food poisoning.

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Brothers arrested for armed robbery at an East Haven smoke shop

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 8:40 PM EDT
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By Evan Sobol
Two brothers are facing charges after an armed robbery at an East Haven smoke shop, according to police.

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New website provides help for those suffering domestic violence

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 8:08 PM EDT
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By Susan Raff
A mother who survived domestic violence is telling her story to help others.

News

Vernon launches campaign to clean up empty nip bottles

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 7:38 PM EDT
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By Dylan Fearon and Quinn Pramberger
Empty nip bottles are all over the ground in Connecticut communities.

News

Brad Paisley concert at XL Center postponed

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 6:58 PM EDT
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By WFSB Staff
Brad Paisley’s concert scheduled for October 7th at the XL Center has been postponed.

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Manchester police: Saint Bridget School student sent threatening message on Snapchat

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 6:52 PM EDT
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By Zoe Strothers and Evan Sobol
A student at Saint Bridget School in Manchester sent a threatening message on Snapchat, according to police.

News

New boxing program helps bridge gap between police and New Haven community

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 6:41 PM EDT
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By Matt McFarland
A new after school activity in New Haven is gaining popularity.

News

New Haven schools team up with Quinnipiac University to address teacher shortage

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 6:13 PM EDT
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By Matt McFarland
New Haven schools are teaming up with a local college to try and fill its teacher shortages.

News

Former Glastonbury police officer arrested

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 6:06 PM EDT
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By Ayah Galal
Patrick Hemingway was arrested as a fugitive from justice in New Jersey.

News

Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic announced for October

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 2:40 PM EDT
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By Evan Sobol
Thousands of people will be able to receive free dental care at the 16th Connecticut Mission of Mercy clinic in New Haven next month.

News

Multiple agencies arrest fugitive wanted for attempted murder in New York

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 1:58 PM EDT
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By WFSB Staff
A man wanted for attempted murder in New York was arrested in Hartford.

Football

UConn football announces flash sale for upcoming game vs. Utah State

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 1:12 PM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
The University of Connecticut football team announced a flash sale for tickets to its upcoming game against Utah State.

News

Water main break impacts residents, businesses in Bozrah

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 12:19 PM EDT
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By WFSB Staff
Officials say 15 to 30 businesses and residences in Bozrah are without water after a water main line broke.
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