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• SUV Runs Into Westport Building

  27-10-2016 23:58
  
  An SUV ran into a Westport store on Thursday afternoon, the fire department said.Photo Credit: Westport Fire Department
  
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• Car turned on its nose after 6-car crash on Route 72 in Plainville

  27-10-2016 23:54
  
  PLAINVILLE–A bad crash on Thursday afternoon left several cars damaged, but thankfully no one was seriously injured. Six cars were involved in a crash around 4:15 p.m. on Route 72 in Plainville, just off the New Britain Avenue exit. The exit was closed for a short time, but the entire scene was cleared by 5:30 p.m. One person was taken to the hospital just to be evaluated, but there were no other injuries in the crash. FOX 61 viewer Bill […]
  
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• Former Manchester State Representative Dies

  27-10-2016 23:52
  
  MANCHESTER, Conn. (AP) _ Jack Thompson, a former Democratic 13-term state representative from Manchester, known for advocating on behalf of children and the poor, has died at the age of 84.
  Democratic House of Representatives officials confirmed Thompson died Wednesday.House Speaker Brendan Sharkey on Thursday called Thompson “a gentle soul” and “a true believer in lending a hand to the least among us.”
  A Korean War veteran, Thompson represented the 13th Assembly District
  
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• Teen buys 1930s boxcar for $1, community comes together to move it from Waterbury rail yard

  27-10-2016 23:40
  
  WATERBURY–A teen on a mission started making his goal a reality on Thursday. Orion Newall, 15, purchased a 1930s-era Boston & Main Boxcar, built by the Standard Steel Car Company, one of the few remaining. He got it for just $1, a unique opportunity he was given by the Naugatuck Railroad, but he was told it needed to be out of the Waterbury rail yard by the end of October. “I was surfing the internet one day and this ad […]
  
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• Snow Ending, Heavy Rain Thursday Night

  27-10-2016 23:16
  
  Over two inches of snow has been reported in northwest Connecticut, but the snow is mostly over.Photo Credit: Judy Cicia
  
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• Brothers plead guilty to federal drug charges in overdose case

  27-10-2016 23:07
  
  BRIDGEPORT — Two brothers pled guilty to heroin distribution charges in connection with overdoses in April that resulted in one death. Erick Delgado, 39, and his brother Anoris “Alex” Delgado, 28, were charged with to one count of distribution of heroin and pled guilty in federal court this week. The case stems from two overdoses in late April. The first case was in Bridgeport where the person who overdosed was revived with Narcan. In the second case, a 48-y
  
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• What is that ‘ice monster’ in Alaska’s Chena River?

  27-10-2016 22:58
  
  FAIRBANKS, Alaska — An Alaska Bureau of Land Management employee in Fairbanks was checking out ice on the Chena River Wednesday  when he saw and recorded this “strange thing” that was moving up the river. The video, titled Chena River Ice Monster, was later posted on the BLM Facebook page. “Our employees did not investigate,” the BLM wrote on its Facebook page. “It’s kind of far out in the middle of the river. Video was taken right by our BLM [&hell
  
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• Ice Storm Drill Set

  27-10-2016 22:57
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – Connecticut officials say they will conduct a two-day emergency preparedness drill designed to simulate a major ice storm.
  Gov. Dannel Malloy said one of the goals of the drill is to improve communications among the state’s partners during emergency situations.
  The drill will be held this Saturday and on Nov. 2.
  The drill will be coordinated by the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection’s Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Secur
  
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• Get ready for the final chapter of ‘Bones’

  27-10-2016 22:55
  
  HARTFORD — Get your countdown clocks ready! The final chapter of Bones, the long-running series beloved by millions of fans around the world, will premiere on Tuesday, January 3 at 9 p.m. on FOX 61. The 12-episode run will celebrate the inventive series and bring the storylines of Brennan (Emily Deschanel), Booth (David Boreanaz) and the Jeffersonian-FBI team to a close, allowing the show’s loyal fans to say goodbye to these indelible
  
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• Man donates half of his liver to stranger, marries her 2 years later

  27-10-2016 22:38
  
  FRANKFORT, Ill. — When Christopher Dempsey decided to donate half of his liver to save a complete stranger in February 2015, he knew he was changing her life — little did he know that she was changing his in the process. Dempsey, 38, said he was sitting in the break room at work when he overheard a coworker talking about his cousin who needed a liver transplant, the BBC reports. After hearing the conversation, he decided to get himself tested and found out he [&he
  
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• Burger King restaurant dresses up as a McDonald’s for Halloween

  27-10-2016 22:35
  
  REGO PARK, N.Y. — A Burger King in New York celebrated Halloween a bit early by dressing up as a McDonald’s. As a prank, the restaurant covered itself in a white blanket and spray painted “McDonald’s” on it. And just when you thought this publicity stunt couldn’t get any better, Burger King decided to throw a little shade at their fast food competitor. The sign out front said, “BOOOOO! Just kidding, we still flame grill our burgers. Happy
  
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• Snow, sleet changes to rain; heavy rain and wind overnight, all clear by morning

  27-10-2016 22:08
  
  Many areas got their first flakes of the season today! Hard to believe we had record breaking warmth a week ago. Bradley International Airport measured 0.2″ of snow, making this the first measurable snowfall of the season. Warren, CT in Litchfied County has the most so far with 1.8″ of snow and Goshen is measuring 1.0″.  For most of the state (outside of the northern hills) the snow did not stick to the roads. But we did get many reports […]
  
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• Malloy Taps New PURA Commissioner

  27-10-2016 21:56
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has nominated a deputy commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to serve as the third commissioner on the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority.
  Katie Dykes of West Hartford has served at DEEP since March 2012.
  She has worked on state energy policy, with a focus on bringing cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy to Connecticut.
  Dykes is also the chairwoman of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative&rsqu
  
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• Connecticut Officials To Conduct Drill To Simulate Ice Storm

  27-10-2016 21:44
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut officials say they will conduct a two-day emergency preparedness drill designed to simulate a major ice storm.
  Gov. Dannel Malloy said one of the goals of the drill is to improve communications among the state’s partners during emergency situations. The drill will be held this Saturday and on Nov. 2.
  The drill will be coordinated by the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection’s Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Secu
  
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• Connecticut Abandons Review Of Gas Pipeline Proposals

  27-10-2016 21:40
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut energy officials are abandoning a review of pipeline proposals to bring more natural gas into the state and the region.
  A spokesman for the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection says the decision was based on rulings in Massachusetts and New Hampshire that would have prevented the cost of upgrading pipelines from being passed along to ratepayers.
  Dennis Schain says it does not make sense to continue with regional projects if costs cannot be s
  
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• Connecticut To Receive Settlement Payment From Hyundai And Kia

  27-10-2016 21:38
  
  (CBS Connecticut) – Connecticut is expected to receive nearly $1.5 million as a part of a multi-state settlement with automakers Hyundai and Kia.
  The settlement covers vehicle models from the years 2011, 2012, and 2013, after claims that the companies allegedly misrepresented mileage and fuel economy ratings on some of their cars.
  In total, the automakers paid an overall $41.2 million settlement, the culmination of an investigation into the companies’ business practices during a time
  
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• Overdose Prevention Conference Held In Rocky Hill

  27-10-2016 21:27
  
  ROCKY HILL, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – Connecticut’s Department of Public Health held its third annual Overdose Prevention Conference in Rocky Hill Thursday.  The event brought together doctors, police officers, EMTs and others to help combat Connecticut’s opioid abuse crisis.
  Marianne Buchelli of the DPH says a multi-pronged approach is required. “We try to plan the conference along the line of a continuum– education, awareness, referral, treatment, and obvious
  
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• Bridgeport Man Accused of Trafficking Minors

  27-10-2016 21:22
  
  A grand jury in New Haven has returned an indictment charging a 28-year-old Bridgeport man with two counts of sex trafficking of a minor, according to the U.S. Attorney.
  
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• Crash Closes Route 118 in Litchfield

  27-10-2016 21:13
  
  Route 118, or East Street, in Litchfield is closed in area of Wells Road after a crash.Photo Credit: necn
  
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• Dakota Access Pipeline: Authorities start removing protesters

  27-10-2016 21:12
  
  The monthslong protests over the Dakota Access Pipeline came to a head on Thursday, as authorities and protesters clashed over disputed territory near the pipeline’s path. North Dakota authorities started removing roadblocks protesters set up to demarcate a camp that they say is located on tribal land. Protesters set up teepees, tents and other structures on Sunday to set down roots for a “winter camp.” But authorities say they are trespassing and brought in police in riot gear
  
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• 2 men arrested for yelling ethnic slurs at family at Bradley Airport

  27-10-2016 21:12
  
  WINDSOR LOCKS–Two men were arrested on Thursday after an incident at Bradley Airport. Around 12:15 a.m. a family said that they were leaving the airport on the lower level when they were accosted by two individuals in a car in front of the terminal. According to the victim, he said that the two men began yelling ethnic slurs and vulgarities at him and his family, though he was able to avoid physical confrontation with the suspects. The victim took photos […]
  
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• Fire in Heater Prompts Evacuation of Bank in Bristol

  27-10-2016 20:40
  
  Employees of a Bristol bank were evacuated on Thursday afternoon when a small fire broke out in a heater.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Men Charged With Hate Crime After Shouting Racial Slurs at Airport: Police

  27-10-2016 20:26
  
  State police arrested two men who are accused of shouting racial slurs at a family at Bradley Airport early this morning.Photo Credit: State Police
  
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• 2 men arrested in Hartford with ‘sizzurp’ near Pope Park

  27-10-2016 19:48
  
  HARTFORD — Two men are facing several charges after police said they were selling large quantities of “sizzurp” in Hartford. “Sizzurp” is Promethazine with Codeine Cough medicine mixed soda to give the user a euphoric high. Police said they began their investigation in September and identified Miguel “Miggy” Ortiz of East Hartford as a suspect. Detectives setup multiple buy operations with him and obtained the mixture. On October 13, police busted Ortiz
  
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• 2 Arrested in Hartford Sizzurp Bust

  27-10-2016 19:34
  
  Hartford police arrested two men during a Sizzurp bust in Hartford after a month-long investigation.Photo Credit: Hartford Police
  
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• Two Charged With Using Racial Slurs At Bradley

  27-10-2016 19:32
  
  WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – Two Prospect men are accused of shouting ethnic slurs and vulgarity at a patron and his family at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks early Thursday morning.
  The victim, a 39-year-old New Haven man, was accosted by Nicholas Diorio, 27, and Anthony Diorio, 29, while attempting to leave the lower level of the airport, said state police.
  Police say the two suspects fled the scene and were arrested later in the day.
  Both men face charges of i
  
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• Twitter kills off Vine app, cuts 9% of staff 

  27-10-2016 19:08
  
  NEW YORK — Twitter is cutting its staff by 9% after a widely rumored sale process appears to have come to nothing. The layoffs are expected to impact about 350 employees across sales, partnerships and marketing efforts, according to the company. The goal is to push Twitter toward profitability as an independent company. Later on Thursday, Twitter announced plans to discontinue its Vine app, which had allowed people to share six-second videos. The service had attracted a core group of [&hel
  
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• Send us your pictures and videos from the first snow of the season

  27-10-2016 18:56
  
  HARTFORD — Social media was buzzing with pictures of the first snow of the season Thursday. Snow snow started falling in the Northwest corner and eventually was seen from the Massachusetts border to the shoreline. Check out the latest forecast here. Here are some pictures shared by FOX 61 viewers and staff! If you want your photos or videos included in our gallery or if you want us to use them on air – email [email protected],  submit them using the […]
  
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• Big changes on the Mass. Pike: Everything you need to know

  27-10-2016 18:46
  
  HARTFORD – New ticketless tolling starts Friday on the Mass Pike. That means the Sturbridge Toll plaza – and all others – will be torn down. Here is what you can expect, according to the Massachustts Department of Transportation. Why is this being implemented? The primary purposes of electronic tolling are to increase safety, alleviate congestion, and reduce Greenhouse gases. Statistics show that dramatic speed reductions and congestion often occur at toll plazas, which can lea
  
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• Access Health CT Prepares For Open Enrollment

  27-10-2016 18:13
  
  (CBS Connecticut) – The open enrollment period for Access Health CT, Connecticut’s public health insurance exchange under the Affordable Care Act, begins on Tuesday, Nov. 1.
  Despite recently-announced double-digit premium increases for exchange plans for individuals, Access Health CEO Jim Wadleigh says 75 percent of customers on Connecticut’s exchange receive some sort of federal payment help, and he says the premium increases are part of a larger trend of rising health care co
  
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• Final Lap Of Campaign 2016

  27-10-2016 18:09
  
  (Fairfield, Conn./CBS Connecticut) – We’re in the homestretch of Campaign 2016 and if Donald Trump has any hope of winning the White House on November 8, he probably has to reach out to those who have abandoned his campaign for any number of reasons.
  Political scientist Gary Rose, chairman of the Government, Politics, and Global Studies department at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, there’s one voting bloc in particular Trump needs if he’s to pull out a win.
  Rose say
  
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• NBC Connecticut Unveils Barn Yard Outdoor Studio

  27-10-2016 17:58
  
  NBC Connecticut unveiled our new Barn Yard Outdoor Studio on Thursday.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• West Haven High School No Longer Evacuated

  27-10-2016 17:53
  
  West Haven High School was briefly evacuated Thursday morning because of the odor of gas, but the fire department has has given the all-clear for students to return to class.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Cars Destroyed in Garage Fire in East Windsor

  27-10-2016 17:51
  
  At least one car was destroyed and several others appear to be damaged after fire broke out at a detached garage in East Windsor Thursday morning.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.comThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Justin Timberlake addresses voting selfie

  27-10-2016 17:47
  
  NEW YORK — Justin Timberlake still wants you to vote. But maybe just don’t document it? The singer appeared Wednesday on “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon” and joked that “I went back home to Tennessee and voted, super quiet, and no one even knew.” “Get out and vote, but, don’t take a picture of yourself in there,” Timberlake said. “I had no idea! I was like, this is going to be great and inspire people to vote. Then it […]
  
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• First Accumulating Snowfall of Fall 2016

  27-10-2016 17:40
  
  The first accumulating snow of the fall of 2016 has begun falling and some Connecticut residents are glad to welcome an early taste of winter.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.comThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Warning issued in Cheshire after rabid skunk found in yard

  27-10-2016 17:32
  
  CHESHIRE – Cheshire Animal Control reminds people to protect their pets after a family’s two dogs came into contact with a possibly rabid skunk. They said a skunk that came into contact with the two dogs on Sycamore Lane Monday night was taken to the state virology laboratory for testing on Wednesday morning, after being found dead under the home’s deck Tuesday afternoon. The dogs were current with rabies vaccinations and were re-boostered against rabies Wed
  
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• Student skips class for World Series, gets best response from professor

  27-10-2016 16:27
  
  CLEVELAND – An Ohio University student almost found himself in hot water for skipping class Tuesday, until he presented his professor with a pretty “impeccable” excuse. Twitter user Charles Turner posted the email exchange with his professor, R. Damian Nance. According the exchange, Nance emailed Charlie pointing out that the attendance tracker indicated he was in class that day but when Nance took attendance at the end of class, Charlie was not there. “Can you expla
  
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• Some Snow In Forecast

  27-10-2016 16:08
  
  BOSTON (AP) – A cold snap has the S-word returning to the lips of commuters: “S” as in snow.
  The National Weather Service says the white stuff began falling Thursday morning in parts of western Connecticut.
  Some snow is expected later in western Massachusetts as well.
  Forecasters say snow _ at times mixed with rain _ is expected in a band stretching from Worcester to the Berkshires as well as in portions of western Vermont.
  Snowfall is more likely in higher elevations.
  If it do
  
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• Pet of the Week – Ruby

  27-10-2016 15:55
  
  HARTFORD — Ruby is an adorable Chihuahua/Yorkie mix and she’s looking for a good home. She is 7-months-old, and a sweet, outgoing, friendly, and fun-loving little dog. Ruby was rescued by a Protectors of Animals volunteer from not-so-good situation. She was an “accidental” puppy, and the owners could not handle another dogs. Ruby and her mom kept getting loose in a busy urban area. She lived temporarily in foster until coming to the POA kennel, so she is ho
  
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• This Morning With Ray Dunaway October 27, 2016

  27-10-2016 15:21
  
  Here’s what’s coming up this morning with Ray Dunaway.
  7:20- Daniella Altimari, statehouse reporter at The Courant, looks at why candidates are turning away from Gov. Malloy.
  8:20-Themis Klaradis, Republican Minority Leader in the Connecticut House of Representatives explains why she and other political leaders are blasting the ad that links William Petit to Trump and the ‘Attack On Women And Families.’
  8:50- Josh McGee, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and vice p
  
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• She went into the hospital for kidney stones and came home with a baby

  27-10-2016 15:19
  
  LOCUST GROVE, Georgia — When Shaun Jude Jaegers grows up, he’ll have a heck of a story to tell about his birth. Not only was he a “surprise” baby, but his mom at first thought he was just a kidney stone. Last week his mother, Stephanie Jaegers of Locust Grove, Georgia, was suffering significant stomach pain. She figured it was kidney stones, so she went to a local hospital. While she was being evaluated, a technician asked her how far […]
  
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• Ski, Sun & Travel Expo can get you started on getting your passport

  27-10-2016 15:00
  
  HARTFORD – If you’re thinking about international travel, the first thing to do is make sure your passport is up to date. David Riddell, Customer Service Manager for the Connecticut Passport Agency, joined FOX 61’s Good Day Connecticut with tips on making sure you get your passport on time. The agency encourages passport applicants to apply for or renew U.S. passports well ahead of planned travel, as they anticipate longer than average wait times for passport processing over th
  
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