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Local News

Connecticut man creates game to track spotted lanternfly kills

Connecticut man creates game to track spotted lanternfly kills

Updated: 11 minutes ago
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By Anna Stansfield
Spotted lanternflies have been a problem across Connecticut through the summer and into the fall.

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Coastal storm prompts preparations along Connecticut shoreline

Coastal storm prompts preparations along Connecticut shoreline

Updated: 33 minutes ago
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By Cierra Jordan
A potential nor’easter this weekend has people along Connecticut’s shoreline watching the forecast closely. High surf, strong currents and coastal flooding are all possible.

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Eyewitness News Unscripted: New London prepares for flooding

New London prepares for flooding as coastal storm approaches

Updated: 42 minutes 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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Here’s how many license plate reader cameras — Flock and others — are watching Connecticut roads

Updated: 55 minutes 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.

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: 1 hour 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.

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Eversource brings in outside crews ahead of coastal storm

Eversource brings in outside crews ahead of coastal storm

Updated: 1 hour 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: 1 hour ago
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By Alyssa Drumm
Vernon police are searching for an 89-year-old man, who has been missing since Thursday.

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The Indiana State Police are investigating a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in Kokomo

Propane leak prompts evacuations at Tolland apartment complex

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Zoe Strothers
An active propane leak at the Ivy Woods Apartments in Tolland has prompted evacuations of multiple apartments, according to Tolland Town Manager Brian Foley.

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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: 3 hours ago
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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: 4 hours ago
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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.
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Technical Discussion: A Coastal Storm Prompts Weekend First Alert Weather Days

Updated: 5 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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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: 5 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky
The death of a 5-year-old child in Chester is under investigation by state police.

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

Updated: 5 hours ago
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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: 5 hours ago
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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.

Travelers Championship

The 2026 Travelers Championship raised a record $5.1 million for nonprofits. (file)

Travelers Championship raises record $5.1 million for nonprofits

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Taylor Knight
The 2026 Travelers Championship raised a record $5.1 million for nonprofits.

Local News

The 2026 fall season has arrived. (file)

Your 2026 guide to Connecticut fall frights and family fun

Updated: 6 hours ago
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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: 7 hours ago
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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: 8 hours ago
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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: 9 hours ago
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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: 10 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky
A crash closed a portion of a road in Bristol on Thursday morning.

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Lawmakers react to Toro stepping down as CCSU president amid allegations

Updated: 10 hours ago
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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: 21 hours ago
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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: 22 hours ago
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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.

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Durham Fair prepares for weekend storm

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

Updated: 23 hours ago
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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: 23 hours ago
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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: 23 hours ago
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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: 23 hours ago
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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: 23 hours ago
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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: 23 hours ago
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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: 24 hours ago
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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.

Local News

Tougher fines, new road rules take effect for Connecticut drivers Oct. 1

Tougher fines, new road rules take effect for Connecticut drivers Oct. 1

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 3:47 PM EDT
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By WFSB Staff and Susan Raff
Drivers in Connecticut will face tougher fines and new road rules starting Oct. 1.

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Colchester man charged with sexually assaulting inmate at York Correctional Institution

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 2:48 PM EDT
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By Zoe Strothers
A Colchester man who worked as a Commercial Driver’s License instructor at York Correctional Institution has been arrested and charged with sexual assault following a state police investigation into a Prison Rape Elimination Act complaint.

Local News

Sandra Lee will be a guest host on Great Day September 24th

Sandra Lee to guest co-host Great Day, revisit viral cocktail moment

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 2:19 PM EDT
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By WFSB Staff
Food Network star and best-selling author Sandra Lee will join Scot, Kara and Caitlin as guest co-host on Great Day at 9a and Great Day Connecticut on Thursday, September 24th.

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It’s Connecticut Day at The Big E

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 12:45 PM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
Wednesday is Connecticut Day at The Big E.

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East Hartford house fire - WFSB

Fire causes significant damage to East Hartford home

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 12:34 PM EDT
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Emergency crews responded to a structure fire in East Hartford on early Wednesday morning.

Local News

Ronald Champlin was charged with criminal attempt at murder, according to Trumbuill police.

Man charged with trying to kill girlfriend in Trumbull, police say

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 9:37 AM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
A man was charged with trying to murder his girlfriend in Trumbull, police said.

Local News

Torrington bicyclist hurt in crash - WFSB

Bicyclist critically hurt in crash in Torrington, police said

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 7:33 AM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
A bicyclist suffered critical injuries from being hit by a driver in Torrington on Tuesday afternoon.

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Former Sacred Heart basketball player killed in Wisconsin shooting, two arrested

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 5:50 AM EDT
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A former Sacred Heart University men’s basketball player was killed in a shooting in Wisconsin, and two people have since been arrested.

Local News

Fugitive Kosta Diamantis says he is still in Greece, plans to return

Fugitive Kosta Diamantis says he is still in Greece, plans to return

Updated: Sep. 22, 2026 at 10:29 PM EDT
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By Susan Raff
Kosta Diamantis, who failed to show up to his sentencing last week, told Channel 3 Chief Political Reporter Susan Raff that he is in Greece and is not hiding, though he declined to say exactly where he is.

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Enfield man charged in armed robbery at Wethersfield Motel 6

Updated: Sep. 22, 2026 at 7:52 PM EDT
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By Zoe Strothers
An Enfield man has been charged in connection with an armed robbery at a Motel 6 in Wethersfield last year, according to the Wethersfield Police Department.

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Quaker Hill man arrested after investigation into reckless dirt bike operation

Updated: Sep. 22, 2026 at 6:38 PM EDT
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By Zoe Strothers
Police arrested a 22-year-old Quaker Hill man this week after investigating months of reckless dirt bike riding on New London streets, according to the New London Police Department.

Local News

Coastal storm forces couples to move weekend weddings indoors

Coastal storm forces couples to move weekend weddings indoors

Updated: Sep. 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM EDT
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By Luke Hajdasz
A possible coastal storm this weekend is prompting couples getting married in Connecticut to shift their plans indoors, including a bride who had planned to marry at Lake Williams on Saturday.

I-Team

I-Team: CCSU president Zulma Toro had complaints about behavior at previous universities

I-Team: CCSU president Zulma Toro had complaints about behavior at previous universities

Updated: Sep. 22, 2026 at 6:16 PM EDT
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By Cassidy Williams
Central Connecticut State University president Zulma Toro is being investigated after a complaint says she creates a workplace of fear, bullying and humiliation.

I-Team

Lawmakers call for reforms after scandals at top of Connecticut state college system

Lawmakers call for reforms after scandals at top of Connecticut state college system

Updated: Sep. 22, 2026 at 6:13 PM EDT
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By Cassidy Williams
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling for changes to the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system after a series of scandals involving its top leadership.

Local News

Man found guilty of attempted murder in shooting of Palestinian American students

Man found guilty of attempted murder in shooting of Palestinian American students

Updated: Sep. 22, 2026 at 6:10 PM EDT
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By WFSB Staff
Jason Eaton has been found guilty of attempted murder in the shooting of three Palestinian American students in Burlington, Vermont.

Local News

3 guns found at 3 Connecticut high schools in a matter of days

3 guns found at 3 Connecticut high schools in a matter of days

Updated: Sep. 22, 2026 at 5:43 PM EDT
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By Matt McFarland
Guns have been found at three Connecticut high schools over the past week, including an incident Monday afternoon at Platt High School in Meriden.

Local News

A Wethersfield man has been charged after police said he stabbed a gas station clerk during a...

Man charged after CT gas station clerk stabbed 6 times during shoplifting confrontation

Updated: Sep. 22, 2026 at 5:38 PM EDT
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A Wethersfield man has been charged after police said he stabbed a gas station clerk during a confrontation over shoplifting on early Tuesday morning.

Health

‘Where’s my baby?’ Enfield mother shares story of cardiac emergency during pregnancy

‘Where’s my baby?’ Enfield mother shares story of cardiac emergency during pregnancy

Updated: Sep. 22, 2026 at 5:26 PM EDT
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By Tracey McCain
An Enfield mother who was 32 weeks pregnant went to the hospital expecting to be checked out and go home. Hours later, her baby was delivered in an emergency C-section, and she was fighting for her life.
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