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Hartford Franklin Avenue Fire - WFSB

Hartford building with apartments, barbershop a total loss from fire

Updated: 20 minutes ago
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By Cassidy Williams
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.

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There’s no word on the nature of the threat.

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

Updated: 29 minutes ago
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By Kristina Russo and Marcy Jones
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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Meteorologist Scot Haney updates the weather for Thursday Sept. 21. Here's the 5:30 a.m. weather.

Technical Discussion: Our dry & comfortable stretch may not last much longer

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Scot Haney
The following is a technical discussion of Connecticut's forecast written by Channel 3's meteorologists.

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A report released earlier this month compares crime data to the city’s previous year.

Hartford residents invited to a meeting to address public safety concerns

Updated: 2 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.

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What to know as flu season approaches

What to know as flu season approaches

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Eliza Kruczynski
Flu, Covid, and RSV season is right around the corner.

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Stolen firearm out of Vermont

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

Updated: 11 hours ago
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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.

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A file photo of a Glastonbury police vehicle.

Former Glastonbury officer possibly involved in burglary investigation, department says

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Evan Sobol
A former Glastonbury police officer may be involved in a burglary investigation, according to authorities.

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Fully accessible baseball field opens in Vernon

Fully accessible baseball field opens in Vernon

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Dylan Fearon
A new baseball field designed for kids with disabilities just opened in Vernon.

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Justice the Siberian husky was the subject of an animal abuse investigation.

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

Updated: 13 hours ago
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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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Dock workers rally at State Pier in New London

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

Updated: 13 hours ago
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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: 14 hours ago
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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: 17 hours ago
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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.

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16-year-old suffered from toxic shock syndrome during emergency landing

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Olivia Schueller
At 16 years old, Sadie Kardar had a medical emergency that nearly took her life.

Football

UConn football to honor military vs. No. 18 Duke

Updated: 19 hours ago
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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: 19 hours ago
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By Joe Zone
The University of Connecticut men’s and women’s hockey teams start their seasons in two weeks.

Sports

Courses modified for this year’s Eversource Hartford Marathon races

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky
The 30th running of the Eversource Hartford Marathon features some modifications to the event’s races.

Big E

Today is Connecticut Day at the Big E

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky and Eliza Kruczynski
Wednesday marked Connecticut Day at the Eastern States Exposition.

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West Hartford police arrest 3 in check-washing scheme

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky
Three man were arrest in West Hartford on check washing and fraud-related charges.

First Alert Traffic

Blasting intermittently closes I-95 in East Lyme

Updated: 21 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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: Glastonbury 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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Four Connecticut Schools Named 2023 Blue Ribbon Schools

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 1:20 PM EDT
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By Kristina Russo
The U.S. Department of Education today recognized 353 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023, including four schools in Connecticut.

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EEE, West Nile virus detected in more Connecticut cities, towns

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 12:31 PM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
Mosquitos trapped earlier this month in Meriden, Stonington and Ledyard tested positive for the West Nile virus, local officials confirmed.

First Alert Traffic

Serious 2-vehicle crash closes busy intersection in Newington

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 12:17 PM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
Police said a serious two-vehicle crash closed a portion of Route 175 in Newington.

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CT among the states most impacted by the end of the student loan moratorium

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 8:43 AM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
Connecticut ranked among the states that will be the most impacted by the return of student loan payments.

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Rally scheduled to protest teacher’s alleged use of racial slur

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:48 AM EDT
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By Marcy Jones
An uproar continues in West Hartford after a teacher allegedly used racial slurs in front of students.

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CT resident among prisoners released by Iran

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:19 AM EDT
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By Rob Polansky, Susan Raff and Roger Susanin
A Connecticut man was among a group of five prisoners who were released by Iran as part of a swap with the U.S.

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XL Sports Bar and Sportsbrook creates excitement during grand opening in Hartford

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 12:10 AM EDT
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By Eliza Kruczynski
The XL Sports Bar and Sportsbook grand opening came just in time for football season.

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Norwich superintendent on administrative leave following personnel complaints

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 12:08 AM EDT
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By Dylan Fearon, Marcy Jones and Hector Molina
A special Norwich Board of Education meeting was scheduled for Monday night to take up an investigation into the district’s superintendent.

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Man exposes himself to women at Enfield Square

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 8:14 PM EDT
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By Kristina Russo
The Enfield Police Department is looking for any assistance that can help identify the pictured individual.

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Neighbor’s dispute over car blocking a driveway, machete and broom involved

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 8:01 PM EDT
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By Kristina Russo
Police responded to a neighbor dispute in the 200th block of Willow Street on Sunday night.

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Gov. Lamont announces CT’s minimum wage increase effective in January

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 7:12 PM EDT
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By Kristina Russo
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that beginning on January 1, 2024, Connecticut’s minimum wage will increase from the current rate of $15.00 per hour to $15.69 per hour as a result of the state’s first-ever economic indicator adjustment.

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United Auto Workers Union strike could affect state economy

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 6:07 PM EDT
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By Mike Cerullo and Cassidy Williams
For the first time in history, the United Auto Workers Union is striking against the big three automakers, General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis.
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