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Waterbury mother found dead after child found wandering alone

Updated: seconds ago
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By Zoe Strothers
Waterbury police found a 34-year-old woman dead inside an Alder Street home after officers responded to a report of her 3-year-old daughter wandering alone on Poplar Street.

Local News

Special Investigations Division detectives, working with the DEA's Bridgeport Field Office,...

Two arrested in Danbury after weeks-long drug investigation

Updated: 11 minutes ago
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By Zoe Strothers
A monthlong investigation into drug sales in Danbury ended September 22 with two arrests, the Danbury Police Department said.

Local News

Events across the state canceled or delayed due to weekend storm

Events across the state canceled or delayed due to weekend storm

Updated: 15 minutes ago
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By Alyssa Drumm
Several events have been canceled or delayed across Connecticut ahead of this weekend’s coastal storm.

First Alert Traffic

Interstate 95 south is closed in Fairfield because of a three-vehicle crash, transportation...

Three-vehicle crash closes part of I-95 in Fairfield

Updated: 41 minutes ago
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By Rob Polansky
Interstate 95 south is closed in Fairfield because of a three-vehicle crash, transportation officials said.

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Technical Discussion: First Alert Weather Days for a wet & windy weekend!

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Tyler Hughes
The latest Technical Discussion from the Channel 3 First Alert Weather Team.

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Bristol Mum Festival canceled due to inclement weather

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Alyssa Drumm
This year’s Bristol Mum Festival has been canceled, according to a press release from the Bristol Mum Festival Committee.

Local News

Robert Delorenzo was charged with reckless driving and other charges for speeding down the...

Man sped down I-95 shoulder to skirt rush hour traffic, troopers say

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky
A man drove down the left shoulder of Interstate 95 south in Bridgeport to avoid rush hour traffic, state police said.

National

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran performs during "Ed Sheeran's Play: Live from New York" presented...

Ed Sheeran cancels shows in New England this weekend. Here’s why

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Emily Van de Riet
Ed Sheeran has canceled his concerts that were scheduled for this weekend.

Crime

Juan Betancourt was arrested for starting a fire in a halfway house in Montville on Sept. 24,...

Man charged with arson following fire at halfway house in Montville

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky
A man was arrested for starting a fire at a halfway house for ex-offenders in Montville.

Local News

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Cities, towns adjust weekend events ahead of coastal storm

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky
Several cities and towns adjusted or postponed events planned for this weekend because of a coastal storm.
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Crime

A man from Southington convicted of sexually assaulting a girl in 2020 learned his fate this...

Southington man sentenced for sexually assaulting girl he contacted on Snapchat

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky
A man from Southington convicted of sexually assaulting a girl in 2020 learned his fate this week.

Local News

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Utility, tree removal crews prepare ahead of coastal storm

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Katie Coen and Rob Polansky
Eversource said the utility is ready to respond to any power outages that result from a weekend coastal storm.

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West Haven prepares for weekend storms after summer flash flooding

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Anna Stansfield and Rob Polansky
Several cities and towns across Connecticut are preparing for this weekend’s storm.

Local News

Fans reflect as Connecticut Sun play final game before relocation

Fans reflect as Connecticut Sun play final game before relocation

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Dan Booth
It was a bittersweet moment at Mohegan Sun Arena Thursday evening.

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Police searching for suspect in Montville fire

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Quinn Pramberger
Police are searching for the suspect in a fire in Montville.

Local News

Coastal storm prompts preparations along Connecticut shoreline

Coastal storm prompts preparations across the state

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Cierra Jordan and Dylan Fearon
A potential nor’easter this weekend has people in Connecticut watching the forecast closely. High surf, strong currents and coastal flooding are all possible.

Local News

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Moped operator suffers life threatening injuries in Manchester crash

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Quinn Pramberger
A moped operator suffered life threatening injuries in a crash in Manchester.

Local News

Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash in Bridgeport

Motorcyclist dies after crash in Bridgeport

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Alyssa Drumm
A 41-year-old Bridgeport woman is in critical condition following a motorcycle crash Saturday night.

Local News

Fairfield police investigating in area of Redding, Verna Hill roads

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Zoe Strothers
The Fairfield Police Department is conducting an investigation in the area of Redding Road and Verna Hill Road, according to the department.

Local News

Here’s how many license plate reader cameras — Flock and others — are watching Connecticut roads

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Zoe Strothers and Matt McFarland
The Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council has submitted a set of recommended best practices to the Office of the Governor for how state and municipal police departments should use license plate readers, drones, fixed security cameras and traffic enforcement systems.

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New London prepares for flooding as coastal storm approaches

New London prepares for flooding as coastal storm approaches

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Dylan Fearon
A slow-moving coastal storm is expected to bring wet and windy conditions this weekend, prompting preparations from shoreline residents and public works crews.

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Travelers Championship raises record $5.1 million for nonprofits

Travelers Championship raises record $5.1 million for nonprofits

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Taylor Knight
The 2026 Travelers Championship raised a record $5.1 million for nonprofits.

Local News

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I-95 South closed in New Haven after crash

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Zoe Strothers
I-95 southbound is closed between Exits 43 and 42 in New Haven because of a crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation.

Local News

Propane leak prompts evacuations at Tolland apartment complex

Propane leak prompts evacuations at Tolland apartment complex

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Zoe Strothers and Susan Raff
An active propane leak at the Ivy Woods Apartments in Tolland has prompted evacuations of multiple apartments, according to Tolland Town Manager Brian Foley.

Local News

Connecticut man creates game to track spotted lanternfly kills

Connecticut man creates game to track spotted lanternfly kills

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Anna Stansfield
Spotted lanternflies have been a problem across Connecticut through the summer and into the fall.

Local News

Viewer video allegedly shows ICE agents entering Meriden courthouse to make arrest

Questions raised over legality of ICE arrest at Meriden courthouse

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Zoe Strothers, Cierra Jordan and Taylor Knight
A man is in ICE custody after being detained inside the courthouse in Meriden on Wednesday, and questions remain over the legality of the arrest and whether ICE agents broke the law.

Local News

Eversource brings in outside crews ahead of coastal storm

Eversource brings in outside crews ahead of coastal storm

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By WFSB Staff
Eversource says it is bringing in outside crews to prepare for an approaching coastal storm, as the company looks to respond quickly if the storm knocks out power.

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Vernon police search for missing man

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Alyssa Drumm
Vernon police are searching for an 89-year-old man, who has been missing since Thursday.

Local News

Waterbury woman charged with murder after man found dead at Cherry Avenue apartment

Waterbury woman charged with murder after man found dead at Cherry Avenue apartment

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 2:02 PM EDT
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By Zoe Strothers
A Waterbury woman faces a murder charge after officers found a man dead inside a Cherry Avenue apartment, the Waterbury Police Department said.

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Motorcyclist killed in single-vehicle crash in Cheshire

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 1:15 PM EDT
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By Alyssa Drumm
A motorcyclist has died night following a single-vehicle crash on Mountain Road, according to the Cheshire Police Department.

Local News

The death of a 5-year-old child in Chester is under investigation by state police. (file)

5-year-old child’s death under investigation in Chester

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 12:37 PM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
The death of a 5-year-old child in Chester is under investigation by state police.

Local News

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State police council to release recommendations on safety cameras, license plate readers

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 12:36 PM EDT
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By Katie Coen
Changes could be coming to the safety cameras and license plate readers used across Connecticut.

First Alert Traffic

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Manchester man dies in I-84 East Hartford crash, state police say

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 12:34 PM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
A man from Manchester was identified as the victim of a deadly crash that closed Interstate 84 in East Hartford on Wednesday morning.

Local News

The 2026 fall season has arrived. (file)

Your 2026 guide to Connecticut fall frights and family fun

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 11:25 AM EDT
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By WFSB Staff
The 2026 fall season has arrived. That means organizations planned all kinds of family and spooky events ahead of Halloween.

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The Hartford Wolf Pack plan to retire the franchise’s second number. (file)

Wolf Pack to retire 2nd number in franchise history

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 10:35 AM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
The Hartford Wolf Pack plan to retire the franchise’s second number.

Crime

Joseph Stokes was sentenced to 50 years in prison for the murder of Aaron Ormsby in Meriden....

Man sentenced for 2019 Meriden murder

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 9:20 AM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
A judge sentenced a Waterbury man for a murder he committed in 2019, state prosecutors announced on Wednesday.

Local News

The Wapping Fair starts Sept. 10, 2026 in South Windsor.

2026 Connecticut country fairs: What you need to know

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 8:41 AM EDT
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By WFSB Staff
The 2026 country fair season has arrived.

First Alert Traffic

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Crash closes portion of road in Bristol

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 7:08 AM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
A crash closed a portion of a road in Bristol on Thursday morning.

Local News

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Lawmakers react to Toro stepping down as CCSU president amid allegations

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 7:03 AM EDT
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By Anna Stansfield and Rob Polansky
State lawmakers are reacting to former Central Connecticut State University President Zulma Toro stepping down amid allegations against her.

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Beach Boys concert at The Big E Arena canceled

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 8:20 PM EDT
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By Zoe Strothers
The Beach Boys concert scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 24 at The Big E Arena has been canceled.

Local News

Connecticut launches new tax credit for small businesses offering health coverage

Connecticut launches new tax credit for small businesses offering health coverage

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 7:23 PM EDT
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By WFSB Staff
A new tax credit is aimed at helping small businesses save money while getting more people affordable health coverage.

Local News

Durham Fair prepares for weekend storm

106th annual Durham Fair set to kick off with Queen tribute, Tyler Hubbard

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 6:33 PM EDT
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By Rob Polansky and Matt McFarland
Organizers are preparing the fairgrounds for the 106th annual Durham Fair.

Local News

CCSU President steps down amid allegations of harassment, bullying

CCSU president stepping down amid behavioral complaints

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 6:27 PM EDT
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By Rob Polansky and Cassidy Williams
The president of Central Connecticut State University is stepping down effective at the end of the day, according to a letter she sent to the university community on Wednesday.

Local News

Students react after CCSU President steps down

CCSU students react to president’s resignation amid misconduct allegations

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 6:27 PM EDT
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By Dylan Fearon
Students at Central Connecticut State University are reacting to allegations against former university President Toro following her resignation.

Local News

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Person dies after fire in Bridgeport

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 6:19 PM EDT
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By Quinn Pramberger
A person has died after a fire in Bridgeport.

Local News

Man held captive 20 years by stepmother granted access to DCF investigative report

Man allegedly held captive 20 years by stepmother granted access to DCF investigative report

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 6:05 PM EDT
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By Zoe Strothers
Connecticut officials have agreed to give ‘S’ access to contested internal documents related to Department of Children and Families investigations into his decades-long captivity in his Waterbury home.

Local News

Connecticut Sun to play final game in state before relocation to Houston

Connecticut Sun to play final game in state before relocation to Houston

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT
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By Joe Zone
The Connecticut Sun will play their final game in the state Thursday night before relocating to Houston for the start of the 2027 WNBA season.

Local News

About 20 small businesses at Wintonbury Mall in Bloomfield have been without power for more...

Bloomfield plaza without power for more than a week, businesses struggle

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 5:32 PM EDT
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By Anna Stansfield
About 20 small businesses at Wintonbury Mall in Bloomfield have been without power for more than a week, according to tenants.

Local News

Stonington marina prepares as coastal storm looms this weekend

Stonington marina prepares as coastal storm looms this weekend

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 4:51 PM EDT
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By Luke Hajdasz
Boat owners and marinas are on alert as a coastal storm looks more likely this weekend, with heavy rain and wind in the forecast for Saturday and Sunday.

Local News

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18-year-old motorcyclist dies, passenger injured following crash in Stamford

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 4:32 PM EDT
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
An investigation is underway following a deadly collision that left an 18-year-old motorcyclist dead on Tuesday night.
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