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Local News

A New Britain school was placed in a lockdown as police investigate a shooting.

Police investigation prompts lockdown at Smith School

Updated: moments ago
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By Mike Agogliati
A New Britain school was placed in a lockdown as police investigate a shooting.

Local News

A crash that involved a school bus closed a portion of a road in Plainfield on Thursday...

School bus crash closes portion of road in Plainfield

Updated: 8 minutes ago
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By Rob Polansky
A crash that involved a school bus closed a portion of a road in Plainfield on Thursday morning.

Local News

A lethal species of yellowjackets was found in CT.

Lethal species of yellowjackets found in Connecticut

Updated: 23 minutes ago
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By Dylan Fearon and Kaitlyn Burzin
A lethal species of yellowjackets wasfound in CT.

Local News

Highs on Thursday - WFSB

Technical Discussion: Trending milder while staying pleasant, dry, and bright

Updated: 49 minutes ago
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By Scott Gagliardi
The following is a technical discussion of Connecticut's forecast written by Channel 3's meteorologists.

Local News

Crews responded to a house fire on Quaddick Town Farm Road on Sept. 11, 2024. The home...

Man seriously burned in suspicious Thompson house fire

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Jay Kenney, Olivia Schueller and Rob Polansky
A home was destroyed by a “suspicious” fire in Thompson late Wednesday night, according to state police.

Local News

Organizers planned on Thursday a protest over increased electric rates. (file)

Protest planned in Hartford over ‘public benefits fund’ portion of electric bills

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky
Organizers planned on Thursday a protest over increased electric rates.

Local News

Hotel workers strike file - WFSB

Hotel workers in New Haven go on strike

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky
More than 120 hotel workers in New Haven went on strike on Thursday morning.

Crime

West Haven school threat - WFSB

CT police departments investigate school threats

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky, Amanda Callahan, Matt McFarland and Marcy Jones
Threats seemingly aimed at schools in Connecticut had local police departments investigating.

Local News

There's a First Alert for a traffic incident on I-91.

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: Dump truck rollover on I-91 in Middletown

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Caitlin Francis
Crews are working to make repairs after a dump truck crashed on I-91 northbound in Middletown.

Local News

9/11 survivor speaks at West Haven remembrance ceremony

9/11 survivor speaks at West Haven remembrance ceremony

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Hector Molina and Zoe Strothers
9/11 remembrance ceremonies continued throughout the state tonight.
7-Day
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Local News

Good Samaritan rescues man trapped in car in CT River

Good Samaritan rescues man trapped in car in CT River

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Kimberlyn Bouley and Bryant Reed
Authorities are investigating a water emergency in the Connecticut River on Wednesday.

Local News

Community activists look to take legal action after Hartford schools tested positive for...

Activists look to legal action after Hartford schools tested positive for dangerous toxins

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Amanda Callahan and Zoe Strothers
Community activists are looking to take legal action after schools in Hartford tested positive for dangerous toxins, PCBs.

Local News

Westport Police.

Westport teen dies in dump truck crash

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Zoe Strothers
A teenager has died after a crash with a dump truck in Westport.

Local News

Florida Woman Arrested for Fraud Attempt at Wolcott Bank

Florida woman arrested for fraud attempt at Wolcott Bank

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Kimberlyn Bouley
A Florida woman was arrested on Wednesday afternoon after attempting to commit fraud at a Wolcott bank.

Local News

Police crime scene tape from the Burke Avenue homicide.

Bridgeport police investigate homicide on Spring Street

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Kimberlyn Bouley
Police are investigating a homicide that occurred on Wednesday evening in Bridgeport.

Local News

Westport police are investigating a serious car accident that occurred on Wednesday afternoon.

Serious crash closes roads in Wesport

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Kimberlyn Bouley
Westport police are investigating a serious car accident that occurred on Wednesday afternoon.

Local News

Hartford police are investigating hateful graffiti that was left at a church.

Hartford police investigate anti-LGBTQIA vandalism outside of church

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Ayah Galal and Kimberlyn Bouley
Hartford police are investigating hateful graffiti that was left at a church.

Local News

The second annual 9/11 Memorial Lap took place on Wednesday evening.

Lebanon holds second Annual 9/11 Memorial Lap

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Bryant Reed
The second annual 9/11 Memorial Lap took place on Wednesday evening.

Local News

A Hamden man has been arrested following a domestic incident that led to a school lockdown on...

Hamden man arrested after domestic incident triggers school lockdown

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Kimberlyn Bouley
A Hamden man has been arrested following a domestic incident that led to a school lockdown on Wednesday afternoon.

Local News

September is national suicide prevention month.

Event coming to Niantic to help raise money for suicide prevention

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Luke Hajdasz and Mike Agogliati
September is national suicide prevention month.

Local News

Hartford has launched a new initiative to attract college students to the capital city by...

Hartford businesses offer discounts to college students

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Ayah Galal
Hartford has launched a new initiative to attract college students to the capital city by partnering with local businesses to offer special discounts.

Election Authority

Trump, Harris pitch policy, personal attacks in first, likely only, debate

CT voters, lawmakers react to Harris, Trump debate

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Marcy Jones and Rob Polansky
Some lawmakers have already made their reactions to Tuesday night’s debate known.

Local News

A Hartford man was arrested for robbing a bank on Aug. 19.

Hartford man arrested for robbing bank

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Kimberlyn Bouley
A Hartford man has been arrested in connection with a bank robbery that occurred on August 19.

Local News

2 arrested for sexually and physically abusing children

2 arrested for sexually and physically abusing children

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Kimberlyn Bouley
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the sexual and physical abuse of multiple children, according to Meriden police.

Local News

A Danbury man has been arrested after allegedly hitting a construction worker on I-95 on Tuesday.

Danbury man arrested after injuring construction worker on I-95

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Kimberlyn Bouley
A Danbury man has been arrested after allegedly hitting a construction worker on I-95 on Tuesday.

Local News

A memorial service will be held at Connecticut Fire Academy on Wednesday.

Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony held at Connecticut Fire Academy

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Jay Kenney and Olivia Schueller
The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection planned to host a memorial service at the Connecticut Fire Academy at 9 a.m. in Windsor Locks.

Local News

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Victim in serious condition after shooting in Norwalk

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Kimberlyn Bouley
Police are investigating an isolated shooting that occurred on Tuesday night.

Football

UConn Coach Jim Mora - WFSB

UConn football coach comments on team’s performance

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Joe Zone
In Tuesday’s news conference, Channel 3 asked coach Jim Mora if the team looked as good on film as it did on the field.

First Alert Traffic

A motorcycle crash closed a portion of Interstate 84 westbound in Willington on Wednesday...

Motorcycle crash scene clears on I-84 west in Willington

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky
A motorcycle crash closed a portion of Interstate 84 westbound in Willington on Wednesday morning.

Local News

Gagan Khandate was arrested for going 110 mph on I-84 in Willington on Sept. 10, 2024,...

Man clocked at 110 mph on I-84 in Willington; troopers say they had to box him in

Updated: Sep. 11, 2024 at 10:05 AM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
A man was recorded speeding at 110 mph in Willington, according to Connecticut State Police.

Health

A case of eastern equine encephalitis was detected in a horse in Connecticut, state...

First EEE case of the season detected in Connecticut horse

Updated: Sep. 11, 2024 at 9:48 AM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
A case of eastern equine encephalitis was detected in a horse in Connecticut, state agriculture officials confirmed on Tuesday.

Crime

Lemuel Gravesande, Alisa Mingo, and Anthony Roberts face charges for using counterfeit money...

3 arrested in counterfeit money, retail theft investigation

Updated: Sep. 11, 2024 at 9:06 AM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
Three people were arrested as part of an investigation into counterfeit money and retail theft.

Crime

Roy Goodwin was arrested for making threatening statements to a bank teller in Plainfield on...

Man who goes by the name ‘Butch’ arrested for threatening bank in Plainfield

Updated: Sep. 11, 2024 at 7:54 AM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
A man faces charges for making threatening statements to a bank teller in Plainfield.

Crime

A man faces charges for trying to run down a woman in a parking lot , according to Branford...

Man tries to run over woman in Branford, police say

Updated: Sep. 11, 2024 at 7:41 AM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
A man faces charges for trying to run down a woman in a parking lot in Branford, according to police.

Local News

University of Hartford students hold watch party for debate

University of Hartford students gather on campus to watch presidential debate

Updated: Sep. 11, 2024 at 5:41 AM EDT
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By Amanda Callahan and Marcy Jones
Dozens of students gathered on the University of Hartford’s campus Tuesday night to watch the debate between Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris Tuesday night. For many college students this is the first time they can go out and vote.

Local News

Two juveniles were struck by a car on Tuesday evening in Bridgeport.

2 juveniles injured after being struck by car in Bridgeport

Updated: Sep. 10, 2024 at 9:46 PM EDT
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By Kimberlyn Bouley
Two juveniles were struck by a car on Tuesday evening in Bridgeport.

Local News

Finkelstein in court - WFSB file

East Lyme police chief’s protective order lifted in domestic violence case

Updated: Sep. 10, 2024 at 8:00 PM EDT
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By Luke Hajdasz
East Lyme’s police chief, who faces a slew of criminal charges, was on the docket to face a judge on Monday.

Local News

Gouveia Vineyard experienced significant damage to its grape crops due to a severe hailstorm...

Gouveia Vineyard grapes suffer severe damage from August hailstorm

Updated: Sep. 10, 2024 at 6:41 PM EDT
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By Dylan Fearon
Gouveia Vineyard experienced significant damage to its grape crops due to a severe hailstorm that struck on August 25.

Local News

Several Groton police officers were injured during the arrest of a man involved in a domestic...

3 Groton police officers injured during arrest of intoxicated man

Updated: Sep. 10, 2024 at 6:21 PM EDT
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By Kimberlyn Bouley
Several Groton police officers were injured during the arrest of a man involved in a domestic incident on Sunday evening.

Football

Next UConn football game starters

UConn dealing with quarterback dilemma ahead of game against Duke

Updated: Sep. 10, 2024 at 5:49 PM EDT
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By Joe Zone
A common philosophy in football is that once you pick your starting quarterback, you stick with him until you don’t. UConn Football Coach Jim Mora is among those with that logic.

Local News

It’s a big task for a South Windsor High School junior who decided she wanted to dig deeper...

GREAT KIDS: A South Windsor high school junior finding how women find pathways to success

Updated: Sep. 10, 2024 at 5:47 PM EDT
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By Caitlin Nuclo and Mike Agogliati
It’s a big task for a South Windsor High School junior who decided she wanted to dig deeper into not only the gender pay gap but how women find pathways to success.

Local News

New Raising Cane's opens in Simsbury

Simsbury welcomes new Raising Cane’s

Updated: Sep. 10, 2024 at 5:31 PM EDT
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By Alleah Red
Raising Cane’s opened its second location in Simsbury on Tuesday.

Local News

Plans to convert old school into youth center in Hamden

Hamden to transform vacant middle school into Youth and Recreation Center

Updated: Sep. 10, 2024 at 5:24 PM EDT
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By Matt McFarland
Hamden’s long-vacant middle school is set for a major transformation as the town plans to redevelop the site into a vibrant youth and recreation center.

Local News

UConn opens early voting center on campus in Storrs

UConn to launch early voting center for Campus community

Updated: Sep. 10, 2024 at 5:17 PM EDT
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By Luke Hajdasz
This year, UConn students and staff will have a new, convenient option for casting their ballots with the introduction of an early voting center on campus.

Local News

Bethany Parks and Rec - WFSB

Parents scrambling after Bethany Parks and Recreation cuts before and after school programs

Updated: Sep. 10, 2024 at 4:49 PM EDT
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By Hector Molina and Olivia Schueller
Several dozen parents were without childcare in Bethany after the town announced that its before and after school program was on hold with no return date.

Men’s Basketball

UConn head coach Dan Hurley celebrates with the trophy after their win against Purdue in the...

Championship UConn men’s basketball team honored at White House

Updated: Sep. 10, 2024 at 4:45 PM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
Another year, another trip to the White House for the University of Connecticut men’s basketball team.

Local News

Almost a full year after a dog was found dumped on the side of the road in Norwichtown, animal...

Haddam woman charged with animal cruelty months after dog was dumped on the side of road

Updated: Sep. 10, 2024 at 3:57 PM EDT
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By Cassidy Williams
Almost a full year after a dog was found dumped on the side of the road in Norwichtown, animal cruelty charges have been filed in Connecticut.

Local News

A Berlin man was arrested on February 2, 2024, after an investigation revealed the presence of...

Berlin man arrested following illegal fireworks incident

Updated: Sep. 10, 2024 at 3:15 PM EDT
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By Kimberlyn Bouley
A Berlin man was arrested on February 2, 2024, after an investigation revealed the presence of illegal fireworks and explosives at his residence.

National

President Joe Biden speaks as the Coach of the University of South Carolina Women's Basketball...

Biden welcomes champion college basketball teams to White House

Updated: Sep. 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM EDT
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By Gray News staff
President Joe Biden will welcome the University of South Carolina women’s and the UConn men’s basketball teams to the White House on Tuesday to honor them for winning their NCAA championships.

Crime

Ricardo Robinson was wanted for questioning for the homicide of a 27-year-old mother in...

Man police sought to question about deadly assault found dead himself

Updated: Sep. 10, 2024 at 12:42 PM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
Police planned to question a man about a violent deadly assault that happened in Bridgeport on Monday night.
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