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• Teen Charged In Theft of City Vehicle

  12-07-2017 23:54
  ANSONIA, Conn. (AP) _ Police in Connecticut say a 15-year-old boy was arrested after he stole a car from a city official and crashed it onto railroad tracks.Ansonia police say a vehicle owned by the city’s zoning and blight inspector was parked with its keys in the ignition when it was stolen around 9:40 a.m. Wednesday.Police say officer chased the SUV on the road and onto Metro-North train tracks, where the suspect nearly hit a crew of people working before abandoning the vehicle and fle
  
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• Man checks single can of beer for flight across Australia

  12-07-2017 23:39
  
  AUSTRALIA —   Talk about traveling light. According to The Daily Mail,  a man on a Qantas flight from Melbourne to Perth, Australia, decided to check in one item as his luggage: a single can of Emu Export. The passenger checked the single can of beer to surprise the airport staff.  The Daily Mail said the scheme was concocted by a friend who works at the airport. “We hatched the plan as a laugh — I half didn’t expect it to […]
  
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• Spaulding Pond in Norwich Closed Until Town Finds Lifeguards

  12-07-2017 23:34
  
  Those who pass Spaulding Pond at Mohegan Park in Norwich will find the beach closed, the gates locked and signs that read, “Beach Opening TBA.”Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• New Haven Schools Trying to Fill 95 Teaching Vacancies

  12-07-2017 23:01
  
  The New Haven Public Schools district has 95 open teaching positions with a month and half to go until the start of the new school year.Photo Credit: Shutterstock / maroke
  
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• Firefighters battling large fire in Bridgeport; Stratford Avenue Bridge closed

  12-07-2017 22:33
  
  BRIDGEPORT —  Bridgeport firefighters are currently battling a large fire on Stratford Avenue. Firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire at the former AGI vacant rubber factory site.  The factory is located at 141 Stratford Avenue, near the Stratford Avenue Bridge. Chief Thode said that three ladder trucks and a fire boat are on site and working on extinguishing the fire. At this time, the fire is under control and is an exterior operation.  Due to this being [&
  
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• Severe thunderstorm, flash flood warning issued for portions of northern Connecticut

  12-07-2017 22:18
  
  It’s hot, hazy and humid out there this afternoon. With plenty of instability, scattered storms will be firing up for the rest of the afternoon into early tonight. Any storms that develop will be moving very slowly and will have the ability to produce a lot of rain over a short period of time. That’s why the National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Hartford, Tolland, Windham and Litchfield Counties until 9 PM. Storms have also had […]
  
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• California Democrat launches longshot bid to impeach Trump

  12-07-2017 22:11
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. — A California Democrat has filed an article of impeachment against President Donald Trump in a longshot bid to remove the president from office. Rep. Brad Sherman filed the article Wednesday. In it, he accuses Trump of obstructing investigations into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election, in part by firing former FBI Director James Comey. Sherman acknowledges that filing the article is “the first step on a very long road.” He has one co-sponsor, f
  
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• Bicyclist Seriously Hurt After Being Hit by Car in Seymour

  12-07-2017 22:07
  
  A man was seriously hurt when he was struck by a car while riding his bike in Seymour Wednesday morning.
  
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• Besito Restaurant Owes Over $250K in Rent: Court Documents

  12-07-2017 21:47
  
  Besito Restaurant in West Hartford abruptly closed its doors this month as the business’s landlord has filed in court claiming the restaurant owes more than $250,000 in rent payments.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Todd Feinburg: Plotting Against Democracy

  12-07-2017 21:30
  
  Dave Daley, former CEO of CT Mirror and author of the new book “Ratf**ked: The True Story Behind the Secret Plan to Steal America’s Democracy,” joins Todd to talk gerrymandering, the so-called REDMAP program, and how the Republicans’ long-term plan “created a firewall in the House, insulating the party and its wealthy donors from popular democracy.”
  
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• Serious Crash Closed Post Road East in Westport

  12-07-2017 21:18
  Police are investigating a serious crash in Westport and have issued a warning about road closures.
  
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• Hall of Fame Coach Assists Cast In Play About Recruiting

  12-07-2017 21:13
  
  PAT EATON-ROBBAP Sports Writer
  WATERFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) — Actor Sam Kebede went to rehearsal hoping to get some insights about what it’s like to be recruited by a big-time college basketball coach. Hall-of-Famer Jim Calhoun was happy to assist.
  The coach who led UConn to three national championships before retiring in 2012 is serving as a technical adviser on the production of a new play, “Exposure,” which is being put on this weekend at the Eugene O&rsqu
  
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• Suspect in Hamden Dunkin’ Donuts Burglary Found Hiding Under Deck

  12-07-2017 21:07
  
  A man accused of breaking into a drive-thru window of a Dunkin’ Donuts in Hamden and stealing two cash register drawers was arrested after police found him hiding under a deck.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Connecticut Business Spotlight: Liberty Bank

  12-07-2017 21:04
  This week's Connecticut Business Spotlight is Liberty Bank.Hear the podcast, brought to you by Merritt Graphics – Big Color, Bold Solutions. A division of Joseph Merritt Com.Go to Merrittgraphics.com.
  
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• 15-year-old arrested after stealing car, almost hitting Metro-North crew in Ansonia

  12-07-2017 20:50
  
  ANSONIA — Ansonia Police say they’ve arrested an unidentified 15-year-old after he stole a car and leading police on a chase. The incident occurred around 9:40 a.m. in Ansonia where police received a call about a stolen car that was parked on Fourth Street. When officers arrived, they learned that a gold Saturn Vue, owned by the CIty of Ansonia and used by the City’s Blight officer, had been stolen. The car had the keys in the ignition. Officers were […]
  
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• Teen Stole Vehicle, Rode Along Train Tracks in Ansonia: PD

  12-07-2017 20:45
  
  Ansonia police have arrested a 15-year-old boy accused of stealing a city vehicle and taking it for a ride along Metro-North railroad tracks.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Hartford Man Accused of Threatening Judge

  12-07-2017 20:41
  
  A 62-year-old Hartford man is accused of threatening the judge presiding over his case.
  
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• Sound Off Connecticut: Let’s Look at the GOP Health Care Amendment

  12-07-2017 20:25
  Jim is joined by Col Ralph Peters, FOX News Military Strategist, and The Daily Signal reporter Rachel del Guidice, a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville, Forge Leadership Network, and The Heritage Foundation’s Young Leaders Program.
  They discuss Cruz and Lee’s push for an amendment to the GOP Health Care Bill which could provide insurers with more options. But what about the insured?
  
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• Woman Admits to Robbing 3 Banks: Officials

  12-07-2017 20:18
  
  A 29-year-old West Haven woman has pleaded guilty to three bank robberies in Connecticut, according to the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut.Photo Credit: Connecticut State Police
  
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• Granby Police ID Victim In Fatal Crash

  12-07-2017 20:15
  GRANBY, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – Granby police have identified the man who was struck and killed by a vehicle on East Street Tuesday night.
  Police say Matthew Smith, 55, of Granby was struck by a 2006 Volkswagen as he was leading an ox between agricultural fields. Smith was pronounced dead at the scene, said police. The ox was also struck but not seriously injured.
  Police say the driver of the vehicle, identified as a 17-year-old  boy from Granby, was the sole occupant of the vehicle
  
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• East Windsor Police: Newberry Road and Church Street closed due to trees and power wires down from storm

  12-07-2017 20:15
  
  EAST WINDSOR —  East Windsor police say that due to the storm that just came through, Newberry Road and Church Street have been closed to traffic. Trees are down and power wires are down and across the road. They say to anticipate detours and delays this afternoon as additional storms are expected. Read more about the forecast here.
  
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• Man Struck and Killed While Leading Ox Between Fields in Granby

  12-07-2017 20:10
  
  A 55-year-old Granby man is dead after he was struck by a car while leading an ox between fields on Tuesday night, according to police.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Granby man killed while walking ox

  12-07-2017 20:08
  
  GRANBY — Granby police say they are investigating after a car struck a pedestrian on East Street Tuesday night. Police say the man who died was Matthew Smith, 55, of Granby. Smith was leading an ox between fields at the time when a 17-year-old from Granby struck Smith around 7:30 p.m. The driver was the only person in the car at the time and stayed at the scene. He was not injured. Smith was pronounced dead at the scene, and […]
  
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• Granby man killed after being struck by car, police investigating

  12-07-2017 20:08
  
  GRANBY — Granby police say they are investigating after a car struck a pedestrian on East Street Tuesday night. Police say the man who died was Matthew Smith, 55, of Granby. Smith he was leading an ox between fields at the time when Roger Newton, 17, of Granby, struck Smith around 7:30 p.m. Newton was the only person in the car at the time and stayed at the scene. Newton was not injuried. Smith was pronounced dead at the scene, […]
  
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• LIVE COVERAGE: Severe Thunderstorm Warning

  12-07-2017 19:59
  
  A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Hartford and Tolland counties.This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Job Search Company Makes State Commitment

  12-07-2017 19:51
  
  STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) – The largest internet job site in the world says it plans to spend $26.5 million to expand its offices in Stamford, growing the workforcefrom about 700 employees to more than 1,200 in the coming years.
  Dave O’Neill, the chief financial officer of Indeed, is crediting Connecticut’s “great talent pool” with helping the internet grow into a global presence, with more than 200 million users a month.
  The company’s expansion was announced Wedne
  
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• Gymboree, Crazy 8 and Janie and Jack Stores in CT Closing

  12-07-2017 19:27
  
  Gymboree, the company best known for the children’s clothing store Gymboree, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will be closing several stores, including four Gymboree stores, four Crazy 8 stores and...
  
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• Top Stolen Vehicles in Connecticut and Nationwide

  12-07-2017 19:26
  
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• Ray Dunaway: Lasting Impact of Hartford’s Soccer Stadium Fiasco

  12-07-2017 19:15
  Chris Powell, managing editor of the Journal Inquirer in Manchester, talks last week’s conviction of a developer who defrauded the Hartford city government of a million dollars in the guise of building a soccer stadium.
  Should this fiasco crush the city’s efforts to obtain more financial aid from the state government so the city can avoid bankruptcy?
  
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• Bronin: ‘Junk’ Status Of City Bonds Should Be No Surprise

  12-07-2017 18:55
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin said Wednesday that it should be no surprise that the credit rating agency S&P has downgraded the city’s bonds to “junk” status, given the city’s financial woes.
  Bronin says the downgrade doesn’t change much about how Hartford operates in the short term. “What we have been doing is operating the city at what we believe a responsible level of service, given the crisis that we face,”
  
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• Southington Meeting to Address Reviving Middle School Sports

  12-07-2017 18:42
  
  A month after the Southington Board of Education voted to eliminate middle school sports, a special committee will gather to try and revive the programs.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• NBC Connecticut Takes Flight with DroneRanger

  12-07-2017 18:42
  
  Reaching new heights in local broadcasting, NBC Connecticut / WVIT today announced the unveiling of DroneRanger, Connecticut’s only fleet of top-of-the-line UAS drones for broadcast that will help to enhance the...
  
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• Top Remaining NBA Free Agents

  12-07-2017 18:41
  By Matt Citak
  We are 12 days into July, and almost all of the NBA’s big-name free agents have inked new deals. However a few familiar names remain, and with each team’s cap space dwindling, where they end up is anyone’s guess. Let’s take a look at some of the top remaining free agents.
  PF Nerlens Noel
  After being traded to the Mavericks in late February, Noel had a solid finish to the season. In 22 games (12 starts) with Dallas, the 23-year old averaged 8.5 points on 57.5
  
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• Ray Dunaway: Whalers Weekend With The Hartford Yard Goats

  12-07-2017 18:32
  
  The voice of the Whalers Chuck Kaiton talks the Hartford Yard Goats’ Whalers Weekend, July 14 thru 16th. The entire weekend will be themed for the Whalers at the Yard Goats’ games.
  
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• Fire Breaks Out at Storage Facility in Wallingford

  12-07-2017 18:31
  
  Firefighters are investigating a fire overnight at a storage facility on North Plains Industrial Road in Wallingford.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Feds To Rethink High Speed Rail Plan In CT, RI

  12-07-2017 18:29
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) – The federal government is rethinking a plan to build new high-speed railroad tracks through parts of Connecticut and Rhode Island after complaints that the project would devastate neighborhoods, marshlands and tourist attractions.
  The Federal Railroad Administration dropped the proposal from the latest version of a $120 billion to $150 billion master plan being released Wednesday to rebuild the congested Northeast Corridor over the next 30 years.
  Instead, the agency sa
  
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• 19-year-old woman, tied up in basement for sex, escapes when suspect left for court

  12-07-2017 18:23
  
  WARNING: This post contains graphic content MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin —  A Milwaukee man is facing charges, accused of tying up a woman in the basement of a Milwaukee home, and forcing her to have sex with multiple men according to FOX6. There was a disturbing secret in the basement of the home on Milwaukee’s north side. The 69-year-old woman who owns the three-family home said she didn’t know what was taking place below her feet during the fall of 2016. Police say [&helli
  
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• Dottie Pepper On John Deere Classic: ‘A Lot Of Depth In This Field’

  12-07-2017 18:09
  By Dave Shedloski
  This year marks the 20th anniversary of John Deere’s sponsorship of the PGA TOUR stop in Silvis, Illinois, in what is known as the Quad Cities area, and for the 19th time, the John Deere Classic will be contested on the popular and player-friendly TPC Deere Run.
  John Deere now owns the third-longest title sponsorship arrangement on the TOUR, and in 2016, the John Deere Classic was named the PGA TOUR Tournament of the Year. It also received awards for Most Engaged Communit
  
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• Sandy Hook man dead after a boat collision on Lake Zoar in Newtown, EnCon police investigating

  12-07-2017 17:52
  
  NEWTOWN — DEEP officials say a Sandy Hook man is dead after a boat collision on Lake Zoar in Newtown Tuesday night. EnCon police say that the vessel that Randall Pineau, 52, of Sandy Hook, was in the lake in the area of the Mohawk Trail in Sandy Hook when his vessel was hit by a ski boat around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday night. Pineau was taken to Danbury Hospital where he was pronounced dead by the Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps. […]
  
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• Bronin reacts as Hartford gets junk bond ratings from Standard & Poor’s

  12-07-2017 17:43
  
  HARTFORD —  Another blow in Hartford’s ongoing budget crisis took place Tuesday. The city’s credit rating has been downgraded by “Standard & Poors” who rated the city’s debt as “junk bonds.” What does that exactly mean? It means that there is low confidence that Hartford will be able to pay back its debts. S&P said the city’s decision to hire a bankruptcy firm did play into the rating downgrade. “The dow
  
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• Man Dead In Boating Accident

  12-07-2017 17:25
  (Sandy Hook, Conn./CBS Connecticut) – A man is dead after state environmental officials say the vessel he was operating on Lake Zoar Tuesday struck another vessel.
  It was around 9:30 p.m. that 52-year-old Randall Pineau of Sandy Hook was operating a pontoon boat near Mohawk Trail in Sandy Hook when the collision occurred.
  Pineau was taken to Danbury Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
  Officials with the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection say his wife sustained
  
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• USO and CARA keep America’s military service members connected

  12-07-2017 17:24
  
  HARTFORD — Jim Fleming, President of The Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association and Cathy de Silva, Chief Development Officer for the USO. It is the USO’s mission to strengthen America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation. That is a great fit with CARA’s summertime mission to raise awareness and funds for local troops and their families! You can support USO Connecticut this Satu
  
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• Manchester Woman Has Been Missing for Nearly a Week

  12-07-2017 17:23
  
  Manchester police are asking for help to find a local woman who has been missing for almost a week.Photo Credit: Manchester Police
  
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• Ray Dunaway: Protecting Businesses & Residents From Cyber Attacks

  12-07-2017 17:20
  Arthur H. House, Connecticut’s Chief Cybersecurity Risk Officer, outlines principles to protect the state’s businesses, as well as residents, organizations, and government agencies.
  
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• Sandy Hook Man Killed in Boat Crash on Lake Zoar: Officials

  12-07-2017 17:16
  
  A 52-year old Sandy Hook man is dead after a boat crash on Lake Zoar Tuesday night, according to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• 5 Greatest Tennis Matches of All-Time

  12-07-2017 17:10
  by Rob Joyce
  “Manic Monday” at Wimbledon lived up to the hype once again, as the Round of 16 brought men’s tennis not only the upset of the year, but the match of the year. The 16-seed, Gilles Muller of Luxembourg, took Rafael Nadal to a five-set epic, eventually beating the 15-time Grand Slam winner 15-13 in that decisive set. It’s the second time ever that the 34-year-old has advanced that far in a Grand Slam event, with the last time coming in 2008.
  It’s certainl
  
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• Paris and Los Angeles set to get 2024 and 2028 Olympics

  12-07-2017 17:05
  
    LOS ANGELES — Paris and Los Angeles are probably getting the Summer Olympics for 2024 and 2028. It’s just not clear which city will host in which year. The International Olympic Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to break with tradition and award two games at once. Paris and LA are the only competitors left for 2024. But it’s been clear since early this year that the IOC is leaning toward awarding the next two games at the same time, to […]
  
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