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• New Haven school bus service called into question

  09-03-2015 23:16
  
  NEW HAVEN–This brutal winter has presented plenty of challenges for parents getting children off to school, but bitter cold bus service is another challenge one New Haven mother says her children face consistently. There are no sidewalks near the school bus stop at Howard and Summit streets. This, coupled with the school bus arriving at […]
  
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• Murphy, McCain speak to Hartford’s Ukrainian community

  09-03-2015 23:11
  
  HARTFORD – Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy and Arizona Sen. John McCain spoke to a packed house at the Ukrainian National Home in support of giving U.S. weapons to Ukraine. “There’s no doubt that they’re being outgunned by Vladimir Putin and we’ve already had legislation authorizing it thanks to Senator Murphy’s leadership,” said McCain of the Ukrainian […]
  
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• Hartford Mayor Segarra Gives State of City Address

  09-03-2015 22:57
  
  Hartford Mayor Pedro E. Segarra is scheduled to deliver the State of the City on Monday night.
  
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• I-691E shut down in Cheshire for serious accident

  09-03-2015 22:40
  
  CHESHIRE–An accident has shut down I-691 eastbound in Cheshire, between exits 3 and 4. The two-vehicle accident occurred just after 4 p.m. There is at least one victim with serious injuries, according to State Police. Stay with Fox CT as the story develops.
  
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• I-691E reopens in Cheshire after serious accident

  09-03-2015 22:40
  
  CHESHIRE–An accident shut down I-691 eastbound in Cheshire, between exits 3 and 4 for about five hours on Monday afternoon. The three-vehicle accident occurred just after 4 p.m. There is at least one victim with serious injuries, according to State Police. Stay with Fox CT as the story develops.
  
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• I-691E reopens in Cheshire after fatal accident

  09-03-2015 22:40
  
  CHESHIRE–An accident left one dead and shut down I-691 east in Cheshire for about five hours on Monday afternoon. The three-vehicle accident occurred just after 4 p.m. Eugene Tourangeau, 65, of Waterbury was killed when the car the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass he driving was sandwiched between two sedans. All three vehicles were driving east on I-691 in […]
  
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• Cheshire Fatal Crash Closes I-691 East

  09-03-2015 22:29
  
  One person was killed in a crash on Interstate 691 eastbound in Cheshire early Monday evening, closing the highway in that area.
  
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• Fire, Explosion at Greenwich House

  09-03-2015 22:12
  
  Greenwich firefighters responded to a small explosion and fire at a North Ridge Road home on Monday afternoon.
  
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• Former finance director for Brookfield Public Schools arrested

  09-03-2015 22:12
  
  BROOKFIELD–The former director of finance, technology and operations for the Brookfield Public School District, was arrested Monday morning. Art Colley, 57, of Danbury, was charged with larceny in the second degree–defrauding a public community, and forgery in the third degree. He was released on a $10,000 bond and is due in court March 20. Colley […]
  
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• 30 Players: Aaron Sanchez May Be Best Bet As Blue Jays Closer

  09-03-2015 22:10
  
  Sometimes it’s best not to mess with a good thing, and Aaron Sanchez in the back end of the Blue Jays’ bullpen near the end of the 2014 season was a very good thing.
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Hartford Mayor Segarra Gives State of City Address

  09-03-2015 21:51
  
  Hartford Mayor Pedro E. Segarra is scheduled to deliver the State of the City on Monday night.
  
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• Older woman carjacking in mall parking lot in Enfield

  09-03-2015 21:48
  
  ENFIELD–A woman in her 70s was carjacked in the parking lot at Enfield Square Mall on Monday afternoon, according to the chief of the Enfield Police Department. Enfield is the border town with Massachusetts, and right over the line is Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Police in Longmeadow say the carjacking incident ended at Maple Road and George Washington […]
  
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• Older woman carjacked in mall parking lot in Enfield

  09-03-2015 21:48
  
  ENFIELD–A woman in her 70s was carjacked in the parking lot at Enfield Square Mall on Monday afternoon, according to the chief of the Enfield Police Department. Enfield is the border town with Massachusetts, and right over the line is Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Police in Longmeadow say the carjacking incident ended at Maple Road and George Washington […]
  
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• Girl Scouts Aim To Boost Sales With A Drive-Thru

  09-03-2015 21:42
  
  Taking a page from successful fast food restaurants, a New Hampshire Girl Scout troop is seeking to boost its cookie sales by offering a drive-thru option.
  
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• I-691 East Closed in Cheshire Due to Serious Crash

  09-03-2015 21:35
  
  Interstate 691 east bound is closed between exits 3 and 4 due to a serious crash, according to state police.
  
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• Father of 6 Struck and Killed in Hartford

  09-03-2015 21:24
  
  Hartford police have identified a pedestrian killed when a car struck him late Sunday night and police said the the driver they have in custody appeared to be intoxicated.
  
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• Wacha Goes 2 Perfect Innings, Cardinals Lose To Red Sox 3-0

  09-03-2015 21:17
  
  Michael Wacha struck out four of the six batters he faced in his spring debut Monday in the St. Louis Cardinals' 3-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox.
  
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• Opposition Grows For Plan To Shift Resident Trooper Costs

  09-03-2015 21:11
  
  Leaders of small towns and the Connecticut State Police Union are voicing opposition to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's proposal to require communities to pick up the full cost of the resident state trooper program.
  
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• Malloy’s Proposed Liquor Law Changes Get Mixed Reviews

  09-03-2015 21:07
  
  Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's latest proposal to overhaul Connecticut's liquor laws is receiving a mixed reception at state Capitol.
  
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• Sam Simon, co-creator of ‘The Simpsons,’ has died

  09-03-2015 20:40
  
  The person who co-created the longest-running cartoon on television has died. Sam Simon, 59, died on Sunday at his home in Los Angeles after a two-year battle with terminal colorectal cancer, according to his agent, Andy Patman. “Simpsons” executive producer, show runner and writer Al Jean tweeted around 2:30 p.m. that fans should honor Simon […]
  
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• Off-Duty Cops, Barbers Nab Suspected Gunman

  09-03-2015 20:37
  
  Two off-duty police officers and two barbers help nab a suspected gunman in New Haven over the weekend.
  
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• Reward Issued for Tips in Bank Robbery

  09-03-2015 20:17
  
  State police are investigating a bank robbery in North Windham and a reward is being issued for tips that lead to an arrest.
  
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• Garbage man to spend 30 days in jail for picking up trash too early

  09-03-2015 20:02
  
  ATLANTA — A sanitation worker in Georgia is headed to jail for starting work too early. Kevin McGill started picking up trash around 5 a.m. and was cited for violating a city ordinance. The ordinance limits trash pick up to between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. McGill had only been working with the contractor for a few […]
  
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• Elderly Woman Punched During Carjacking in Enfield

  09-03-2015 20:02
  
  An elderly woman was punched in the face and her car was stolen at Enfield Square Mall in Enfield on Monday afternoon, according to police.
  
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• Barbers, Off-duty Cops Stop Attack

  09-03-2015 19:58
  
  Officers Miguel Aponte and Milton Dejesus were getting their hair cut at Orlando's on Grand Avenue Saturday morning when a barber alerted them to a fight next door.
  
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• Cook on Apple Watch: ‘I’ve been wanting to do this since I was 5′

  09-03-2015 19:38
  
  NEW YORK — After giving a teaser in September, Apple CEO Tim Cook started revealing the last remaining details about the Apple Watch during an event in San Francisco Monday. Apple fans have been waiting for confirmation of when the company’s first wearable device will go on sale, how long the battery will last, and […]
  
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• Player Style Files: Jets Safety Calvin Pryor Humbled By His Opportunities

  09-03-2015 19:36
  
  Despite football not originally being his top sport, Pryor discusses the importance of football in his life, as well as his loud spending "splurges."
  
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• 2 Off-duty officers, with the help of 2 barbers, make assault arrest in New Haven

  09-03-2015 19:30
  
  NEW HAVEN – Two off-duty New Haven Police Officers helped to make an arrest Saturday, March 7, just after 11 a.m. Miguel Aponte and Milton DeJesus were getting haircuts at Orlando’s Barber Shop on Grand Avenue. That’s when one of the barber’s reported a fight next door.  The Officers went to check it out and […]
  
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• Police Investigate Armed Robbery at Milford Gas Station

  09-03-2015 19:27
  
  Milford Police are searching for two men who robbed a gas station employee at gunpoint and stole cigarettes as well as the clerk’s belongings.
  
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• $1 Million Bond for East Windsor Rape Suspect

  09-03-2015 19:03
  
  A convicted sex offender who is suspected of raping an exotic dancer at knife-point in East Windsor is being held on $1 million bond and has been ordered to stay away from the victim.
  
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• Despite three ‘American Idol’ rejections, ‘Lullaby Mom’ goes viral with 20 million views

  09-03-2015 19:00
  
  “American Idol” told her no three times, but that hasn’t stopped a South Carolina mother from becoming a breakout viral sensation. Kimberly Henderson recorded a video of herself singing Sam Smith’s cover of Whitney Houston’s “How Will I Know” to her baby daughter.  The video has received more than 20 million views since she posted […]
  
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• Farmington High Was Evacuated Over Bomb Threat

  09-03-2015 18:45
  
  Farmington High School was evacuated for around 40 minutes on Monday after a student found a bomb threat message written in a bathroom, according to Farmington Police.
  
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• $1 Million Bond for Suspect in "Brutal" East Windsor

  09-03-2015 18:34
  
  A convicted sex offender who is suspected of raping an exotic dancer at knife-point in East Windsor is being held on $1 million bond and has been ordered to stay away from the victim.
  
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• HBO Now will stream only on Apple TV

  09-03-2015 18:33
  
  NEW YORK — HBO Now, the first ever standalone HBO streaming package, will be only available on Apple devices, the two companies revealed on Monday. Apple and HBO struck an exclusive deal. Starting in April, the $14.99 monthly service will let users stream HBO movies and TV shows on iPads, iPhones and Apple TV — […]
  
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• ‘HBO Now’ will stream on Apple devices

  09-03-2015 18:33
  
  NEW YORK — HBO Now, the first ever standalone HBO streaming package, will be available soon on Apple devices, the two companies revealed on Monday. Apple and HBO struck a deal. Starting in early April, the $14.99 monthly service will let users stream HBO movies and TV shows on iPads, iPhones and Apple TV — […]
  
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• Home surveillance shows Aaron Hernandez night of killing

  09-03-2015 18:24
  
  FALL RIVER, Mass. — Home surveillance video in the murder trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez shows him holding what prosecutors say is a gun and leaving his house with two co-defendants hours before the killing. Hernandez is accused of the June 17, 2013, killing of Odin Lloyd, who was dating the […]
  
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• Irish dancers prepare for the Hartford St. Patrick’s parade

  09-03-2015 18:05
  
  The Mulcahy Academy of Irish Dance offers classes in East Hartford, Glastonbury and Middletown. Right now, their dancers are preparing for the Hartford St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Owner Erin Mulcahy stopped by the Fox CT Morning Extra to talk about how the students gear up for the parade.
  
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• Was the girls hockey state title game cut short to make room for the boys?

  09-03-2015 17:57
  
  STAMFORD – After 75 minutes of hockey in the girls’ state championship game Saturday, including two overtime periods, Simsbury and the co-op team of East Catholic, Glastonbury and South Windsor were declared co-champions. @SCCcommissioner glad to see you mentioned us, here's a pic pic.twitter.com/2nqysircf2 — Dave Mix (@davem196) March 9, 2015 The Hartford Courant reports, […]
  
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• Senators Call For More Military, Economic Aid For Ukraine

  09-03-2015 17:38
  
  Senators Chris Murphy and John McCain are pushing for more economic and military aid for Ukraine.
  
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• Housatonic Valley Regional School in Falls Village Evacuated

  09-03-2015 17:24
  
  Students have been evacuated from Housatonic Valley Regional School in Falls Village and bought to a nearby school as state police investigate a suspicious incident.
  
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• This season on ‘Gotham’ will be Fish Mooney’s last

  09-03-2015 17:24
  
  HARTFORD – Get all of the Fish Mooney you can on Gotham this season, because Jada Pinkett Smith is leaving after the season finale.  There has been some serious speculation as to why, but all she would say in response to questions was “I signed for a year and the year is up” and “I did my […]
  
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• Test Runs for CTfastrak Start Tomorrow

  09-03-2015 17:15
  
  Service on CTfastrak begins at the end of the month, but two test runs are planned for this week to get drivers used to the way this will work.
  
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• Bristol announces summer collegiate baseball team

  09-03-2015 17:10
  
  BRISTOL – The boys of summer are coming to Bristol. Monday, March 9, Mayor Ken Cockayne announced the Bristol Blues summer collegiate baseball organization. “Bristol is a great city with a rich and enduring history of sports; we are excited to share with our residents and visitors the opportunity to see some of the best […]
  
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• Best Team Fits For The Top 25 NFL Free Agents [1-5]

  09-03-2015 17:03
  
  We continue our countdown of the top free agents on the market and what teams would be the best fit for them.
  
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• Glastonbury man accused of ramming his car into another, punching other driver

  09-03-2015 16:30
  
  GLASTONBURY – A Glastonbury man is facing several charges after police say he was involved in a car accident that escalated to violence. Police say they responded to Chestnut Hill Road around 10:50 p.m. Friday, March 6. Police arrested Dustin Kerr, 36, for his involvement with the crash. He’s accused of ramming his car into […]
  
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• UConn Student Critically Injured In Fall

  09-03-2015 16:26
  
  A University of Connecticut student was reported in critical condition on Monday after falling from the roof of the tallest building on campus.
  
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• Cancer Is In Remission For Teen Forced To Undergo Chemo

  09-03-2015 16:23
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A lawyer for a 17-year-old Connecticut girl forced to undergo chemotherapy by the state after she refused treatment says her cancer appears to be in remission. Assistant Public Defender Joshua Michtom […]
  
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• Glastonbury Police make Road Rage Arrest

  09-03-2015 16:18
  
  A Glastonbury man is accused of punching a man and ramming his car several times after a crash on Friday night.
  
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• Reggie Jackson To Sell Big Letters From Old Yankee Stadium

  09-03-2015 16:07
  
  Some very big, familiar pieces of New York City sports history are going on the auction block — courtesy of a baseball star.
  
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• Postal Worker Stole Money Orders: Cops

  09-03-2015 16:00
  
  Greenwich police have arrested a Greenwich postal worker who’s accused of stealing U.S. Postal money orders from the Old Greenwich Post Office.
  
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