Connecticut news

• Elderly Bristol Manl Missing Since Yesterday has been found

  25-12-2016 23:51
  
  A 78-year old year old Bristol man who went missing on Christmas Eve has been found.
  
  Read more

• Inmate Forced To Take Drugs Will Represent Himself At Trial

  25-12-2016 23:50
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – A trial set for the first week in January will decide if Connecticut should compensate a prison inmate who was injected with psychotropic drugs against his will.Court records say Kacey Lewis was taken from his cell, shackled and subdued with pepper spray for some of the 42 injections he received from the medical staff at Northern Correctional Institution in Somers.A U.S. District Judge found the prison staff violated Lewis’ rights to due process.The trial also
  
  Read more

• Police Pursue Leads In Fatal Bridgeport Shooting

  25-12-2016 23:46
  
  BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) _ Police in Bridgeport are investigating the weekend shooting death of a 27-year-old man.The man, whose name was not immediately released, was gunned down early Saturday morning on North Street.Police said they were pursuing leads in the case but no arrests were reported.The Connecticut Post reports there have been 10 homicides in Bridgeport this year, compared to 19 homicides in 2015.It was a second year in a row that a fatal shooting occurred in the city on the day befo
  
  Read more

• 2 Dead After Fiery Crash In Bridgeport

  25-12-2016 23:41
  
  BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) – Police say two people are dead after a Christmas Eve crash in Bridgeport.
  Officials say a Nissan Pathfinder burst into flames Saturday night after hitting a concrete barrier at the end of Laurel Avenue.
  The Connecticut Post reports a bystander managed to remove the driver from the car before police and firefighters arrived. Police said Sunday that the driver was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center where he died of his injuries.
  A passenger in the car was pr
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• 1 Dead After Fiery Crash In Bridgeport

  25-12-2016 23:41
  
  BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) _ A Christmas Eve crash in Bridgeport has left one person dead and a second in the hospital.Officials say a Nissan Pathfinder burst into flames Saturday night after hitting a concrete barrier at the end of Laurel Avenue.The Connecticut Post reports (http://bit.ly/2itVEPk ) a bystander managed to remove the driver from the car before police and firefighters arrived.A passenger in the car was pronounced dead at the scene.The driver was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Ce
  
  Read more

• Lockheed Martin CEO promises Trump she’ll cut F-35 costs, possibly saving thousands of Conn. jobs

  25-12-2016 22:09
  
  NEW YORK — Lockheed Martin’s CEO gave President-elect Donald Trump her “personal commitment” to cut the cost of the stealthy F-35 fighter jet. Marillyn Hewson said she had a “very good conversation” with Trump Friday, the day after he tweeted that he was considering replacing the costly F-35 Joint Strike Fighter with a modified version of a cheaper jet. “I’ve heard his message loud and clear about reducing the cost of the F-35,” Hewson said i
  
  Read more

• Elderly Bristol man missing since Christmas Eve, found

  25-12-2016 21:49
  
  BRISTOL — Police are asking for the public’s help to find an elderly man who was last seen on Christmas Eve. Tadeusz Tomaszycki, 78, was last seen on Christmas Eve in Burlington, Connecticut at a holiday gathering. He lives on Nursery Circle. He is described as a white man with white hair, green eyes, about 175 pounds and about 5-foot-10. He was last seen wearing a dark sweater, an olive-colored jacket, dress pants and leather shoes. He drove off in […]
  
  Read more

• 1 child ejected, critically injured in rollover crash on I-91 in North Haven

  25-12-2016 21:28
  
  NORTH HAVEN — A Christmas morning crash on I-91 in North Haven left one child seriously injured. Police say a pickup truck with a snowplow attached was traveling southbound on I-91 around 8:35 a.m. when it slid into the center median. It rolled over numerous times and crossed into the northbound side of the highway before coming to a rest. One child, a 6-year-old boy, was ejected and transported to Yale’s Children’s Hospital with life-threatening injuri
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Missing Naugatuck Teen Found Safe: Police

  25-12-2016 20:59
  
  Naugatuck police are trying to locate a missing 17-year-old.Photo Credit: Naugatuck Police Department
  
  Read more

• Israel summons US ambassador as Netanyahu hits out at Obama

  25-12-2016 19:24
  
  JERUSALEM  — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu summoned the US ambassador and launched a scathing attack Sunday on the Obama administration after its refusal to veto a UN Security Council resolution condemning Israel’s settlements in the West Bank. The United States abstained on the resolution, allowing it to pass, rather than vetoing it — as it usually does with resolutions it sees as overly critical of Israel, leading to US Ambassador Daniel Shapiro being summone
  
  Read more

• I-691 in Meriden Now Open After Deadly Accident

  25-12-2016 19:21
  
  State Police say I-691 Eastbound before exit 4 in Meriden has been re-opened following a deadly car crash that occurred on Christmas morning at around 6:35 a.m.
  
  Read more

• Barbie battles Star Wars and Hatchimals at the register this holiday season

  25-12-2016 18:19
  
  Hatchimals may be the runaway toy hit of 2016, but don’t count out Barbie just yet. Barbie, Mattel’s 57-year-old marquee brand, is a perennial favorite on holiday gift wish lists. But a self-hatching toy called Hatchimals, which hit stores in October, got kids in a frenzy as parents desperately tried to score one in time for Christmas. Good luck finding one anywhere other than on eBay where they are selling for double, even triple its $70 retail price. Some Grinchy […]
  
  Read more

• Eggnog, candy canes and wreaths: The stories behind our Christmas traditions

  25-12-2016 18:14
  
  There are so many traditions we’ve come to depend on during the holidays, but ever wondered where they came from? Now you’ll know. Where did our modern-day image of Santa come from? Did Coca-Cola invent the modern-day Santa? Nope, this one’s a myth. Although Coca-Cola started using Santa in their advertising in the 1930s, the company didn’t come up with the image of the plump old man in his signature red and white. It just so happened that Santa’s red […]
  
  Read more

• I-91 in North Haven Open After Crash Closed Several Lanes

  25-12-2016 17:38
  
  Interstate 91 Northbound has been re-opened in North Haven after a serious one car accident shut down several lanes on Christmas morning near exit 12, according to State Police.Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto
  
  Read more

• Newt Gingrich: Obama ‘desperate frenzy’ to save legacy

  25-12-2016 17:26
  
  WASHINGTON  — Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich in an interview that aired Sunday compared President Barack Obama‘s legacy to a deflating doll and argued Obama is in a “desperate frenzy” to save it. “His legacy is like one of those dolls that, as the air comes out of it, shrinks and shrinks and shrinks,” Gingrich said. “He’s in this desperate frenzy.” Gingrich, a vice chairman of President-elect Donald Trump‘s transition team, mad
  
  Read more

• Magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits off Chilean coast

  25-12-2016 17:11
  
  PUERTO QUELLON, Chile — A magnitude 7.7 earthquake occurred off the coast of southern Chile Sunday, 40 km (about 25 miles) southwest of Puerto Quellon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami threat message for parts of the Pacific Ocean close to the earthquake. Tsunami waves 1-3 meters above tide level are possible on parts of the Chilean coast, according to the center. Chile’s Ministry of the Interior and Public Security has
  
  Read more

• I-691 in Meriden Now Open After Serious Morning Accident

  25-12-2016 16:58
  
  State Police say I-691 Eastbound before exit 4 in Meriden has been re-opened following a serious car crash that occurred this morning at around 7 a.m.
  
  Read more

• The Real Story –Sharing power in the Senate

  25-12-2016 16:02
  
  HARTFORD — Historic “power-sharing” agreement in the state senate, where Republicans and Democrats will be tied (18-18) for the opening of the 2017 session of the General Assembly. The deal was made as the GOP was preparing to go to court over whether Democrat LG Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman has the authority, as President of the Senate, to break tie votes.
  
  Read more

• The Real Story – Hartford bankruptcy looming

  25-12-2016 16:01
  
  HARTFORD — Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin has reached a money-saving deal with local firefighters, an agreement that includes no pay raises for four years. But, so far, the cash-strapped capital city is getting no help from the state. So, he’s touring area towns to pitch a regional sharing of services to save money for all. So far, West Hartford and Rocky Hill have shown no interest, but, ever hopeful, his next stop is Simsbury.
  
  Read more

• The Real Story – 2016: The amazing year in politics!

  25-12-2016 16:00
  
  HARTFORD – A look back at a year full of strange twists and turns in politics.  Guests: Christ Keating, Capitol Bureau Chief for the Hartford Courant Political Science Prof. Gary Rose, Sacred Heart University
  
  Read more

• North Haven I-91 Crash Causes Several Lane Closures

  25-12-2016 15:44
  
  Interstate 91 Northbound has several lanes closed at this time just before exit 12 in North Haven due to a serious one car accident, according to State Police.Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto
  
  Read more

• Queen Elizabeth forced to miss Christmas Day church service with ‘heavy cold’

  25-12-2016 15:18
  
  LONDON — Queen Elizabeth will not attend church on Christmas Day, Buckingham Palace announced Sunday after confirming she is recovering from a “heavy cold”. “Her Majesty The Queen will not attend Church at Sandringham this morning.The Queen continues to recover from a heavy cold and will stay indoors to assist with her recovery. Her Majesty will participate in the Royal Family Christmas celebrations during the day,” read the statement. The Queen’s husband Prin
  
  Read more

• President-Elect Trump wishes all a Merry Christmas

  25-12-2016 15:08
  
  PALM BEACH  — President-elect Donald Trump wished the world a Merry Christmas on Sunday — on Twitter, of course. Trump tweeted out a #MerryChristmas photo of him with his right hand raised in a fist and a Christmas tree in the background behind him. The photo appears to have been taken at a recent Trump rally. On Saturday, Trump sent a Happy Hanukkah message on Twitter with a photo of a lit menorah. Happy #Hanukkah pic.twitter.com/UvZwtykV1E — Donald J. Trump […]
  
  Read more

• I-691 Shut Down in Meriden Due to Serious Crash

  25-12-2016 13:53
  
  State Police say they have shut down I-691 Eastbound before exit 4 in Meriden due to a serious car crash that occurred at around 7 a.m. this morning.
  
  Read more

• Part of I-691 in Meriden closed due to a crash with serious injury

  25-12-2016 13:47
  
  MERIDEN — State Police are saying a portion of I-691 is shut down due to an accident. The crash occured eastbound on I-691 and exit 5 is shut down. There was one car involved. A person was ejected and has serious injury. State Police are advising to seek another route, and reduce speed when approaching the area.    
  
  Read more

• I-691 in Meriden back open, I-91 in North Haven closed after serious accidents.

  25-12-2016 13:47
  
  MERIDEN — State Police are saying that a portion of I-691 that was shut down due to an accident is back open. The crash occured eastbound on I-691 and exit 5 is shut down. There was one car involved. A person was ejected and has serious injury. State Police are asking people to reduce speed when approaching the area incase there is residual backup. Another crash also accured on I-91 in North Haven. Police say several lanes are closed due […]
  
  Read more

• I-691 in Meriden and I-91 in North Haven back open after serious accidents.

  25-12-2016 13:47
  
  MERIDEN — State Police are saying that a portion of I-691 that was shut down due to an accident is back open. The crash occured eastbound on I-691 and exit 5 is shut down. There was one car involved. A person was ejected and has serious injury. State Police are asking people to reduce speed when approaching the area incase there is residual backup. Another crash also accured on I-91 in North Haven. Police say several lanes were closed due […]
  
  Read more

• Russian plane crash: Choir members on board, no sign of survivors

  25-12-2016 13:36
  
  SOCHI, Russia — A Russian military plane carrying members of the country’s official choir traveling to perform in Syria has crashed in the Black Sea near Sochi. There are apparently no survivors, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. A Tupolev Tu-154 plane that was carrying 84 passengers and eight crew members disappeared from radar Sunday morning local time after taking off from the Adler airport near the Black Sea city of Sochi, state-run RIA Novosti news agency reported.
  
  Read more

• Man Critically Injured in Christmas Eve Fire in Manchester

  25-12-2016 05:43
  
  Manchester fire and police are investigating a fire at a duplex that left a man severely burned.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
  Read more

• Unionville holds ‘Murphy Strong Day’ to help young boy with Lyme Disease

  25-12-2016 05:21
  
  UNIONVILLE – A community is rallying around a young boy as he battles Lyme Disease. Troy Murphy, 11, has been suffering from the devastating effects of the illness for about a year. He has a severe case, which restricts him from walking, making him bedridden. After a six-week stay in the hospital, Troy finally got to go back home to Unionville in time for the holidays. In support, the Union School held a special day on Thursday called “Murphy Strong Day” to […]
  
  Read more

• Kids at East Hartford shelter surprised with presents delivered from Santa, local fire department

  25-12-2016 04:32
  
  EAST HARTFORD — The Tolland Fire Department delivered cheer and presents to a family shelter in East Hartford on Christmas Eve. Tenequa Johnson was one of the mothers who received Christmas presents for her two children. She said she had no idea that the fire department was going to come bring them presents. “I was overwhelmed at first, it’s very beautiful and we’re very blessed that that these guys thought about us to bless us with stuff for Christmas,&rdq
  
  Read more

• Trooper Delivers Baby On Highway

  25-12-2016 01:20
  
  GLASTONBURY, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – A Connecticut State Police trooper made a special delivery on Route 2 in Glastonbury Saturday morning.
  Police say a woman was in labor, on the way to St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, but the baby didn’t wait. Police received a 911 call reporting a woman in labor on Route 2 westbound in the area of Exit 7. The baby was born around 9:15 a.m.
  Trooper First Class Greg Capps successfully delivered the six-pound, two-ounce baby. Eb
  
  Read more

• Police save Christmas for burglarized family in Naugatuck

  25-12-2016 01:06
  
  NAUGATUCK — Police responded to a burglary at a residence on New Haven Road in Naugatuck, Friday evening. The resident told police that her home was broken into and various items had been taken, including a Playstation 4 game system that was intended for her 10-year-old son. Officers investigating the scene decided to pool their money together to pay for a replacement Playstation 4 for the son.  The officers went to the Game Stop retail store, which is located also […]
  
  Read more

• Naugatuck Police save Christmas for burglarized family

  25-12-2016 01:06
  
  NAUGATUCK — Police responded to a burglary at a residence on New Haven Road in Naugatuck, Friday evening, but turned the terrible event into a positive experience for the residents. A woman living in the home told police that her home was broken into and various items had been taken, including a Playstation 4 game system that was intended for her 10-year-old son for Christmas. Officers investigating the crime decided to pool their money together to pay for a replacement Playstati
  
  Read more

• Hartford Police Investigate Suspected Overdose Deaths

  25-12-2016 00:35
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – Hartford police are investigating a pair of suspected drug overdose deaths reported within minutes of each other at separate addresses on Zion Street Saturday morning.
  Police were called to 582 Zion Street at 7:30 a.m. to find a man dead in the rear of the property. Police say heroin paraphernalia was found at the scene, including a packet labeled “E-Z Pass.”
  Seven minutes later, police were called to 609 Zion Street to find an unresponsive m
  
  Read more

Follow @NewsConnectic on Twitter!