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• Car Fire Closed Lanes of I-84 East in Manchester

  16-09-2017 23:46
  
  The left lane and the high-occupancy vehicle lane of Interstate 84 East were closed near exit 62 in Manchester Saturday afternoon because of a car fire.Photo Credit: Connecticut Department of Transportation
  
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• Hurricane Jose Path Jogs Further East

  16-09-2017 23:03
  
  Latest update on Hurricane Jose.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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• Suspect in North Stonington Homicide Arrested

  16-09-2017 22:56
  
  State police have arrested a suspect in the murder of a North Stonington man in April.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Jury: Wisconsin girl mentally ill in stabbing of classmate

  16-09-2017 22:36
  WAUKESHA, Wis. — A jury verdict for a Wisconsin girl who admitted to participating in the 2014 stabbing of a classmate to please horror character Slender Man means she will be sent to a mental hospital rather than prison. Jurors reached the verdict late Friday in the trial of Anissa Weier. She pleaded guilty in August to but claimed she wasn’t responsible for her actions because she was mentally ill. The jury’s job was to decide whether she was. The […]
  
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• Car fire on I-84 closes HOV, left lanes, in Manchester Saturday afternoon

  16-09-2017 21:53
  MANCHESTER — State police said there is a car fire on Interstate 84 East in Manchester. There is no word of any injuries at this time. The HOV lane and left lane are both closed. The accident occurred just before Exit 63. Stay with FOX61 as this story develops.
  
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• Local racing legend 1 of 2 killed in Guilford plane crash

  16-09-2017 21:37
  GUILFORD — A plane crashed near West Street in Guilford, along the North Branford line, according to police. The call came in shortly before 3 p.m. A witness said she and her fiancé heard a loud noise and thought a tree fell when they made the horrific discovery. “They just described it to me and I came on scene later and then the responding officers and they heard a loud noise,” said Lt. James Lovelace of the North Branford Police Department. “
  
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• Local racing legend 1 of 2 dead in Guilford plane crash

  16-09-2017 21:37
  GUILFORD — A plane has crashed near West Street in Guilford, along the North Branford line, according to police. North Branford Police confirmed two men have died in the crash. Their names have not been released yet, but Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park confirmed that once of the victims was local racing legend Ted Christopher. Connecticut State Police are assisting the Guilford Police Department at the scene of the crash, which happened at around 3 p.m. The North Branford Fire
  
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• Firefighters Responded to Farmington Hotel After Oven Fire

  16-09-2017 21:16
  
  Homewood Suites at 2 Farm Glen Boulevard in Farmington was evacuated after a small oven fire in one of the rooms.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Homewood Suites Evacuated After Oven Fire

  16-09-2017 21:10
  
  Homewood Suites at 2 Farm Glen Boulevard in Farmington is evacuated after a small oven fire in one of the rooms.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Police Investigating Motorcycle Crash in Southington

  16-09-2017 21:01
  
  Police are investigating are at car and a motorcycle collided around 8 p.m. Friday on Meriden Waterbury Road in Southington.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Hurricane Jose Path Jogs East

  16-09-2017 20:20
  
  Latest update on Hurricane Jose.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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• Police on the lookout for Norwalk burglary suspect

  16-09-2017 18:58
  NORWALK — Detectives are looking for burglary suspect who they said stole a credit card early Wednesday morning. Police said the man broke into a car, stole the credit card, and later used the stolen credit card to buy gift cards at a local CVS two days later. Security cameras were able to capture images of the suspect. Police are asking anyone who recognizes the man to call them at 203-854-3180. Anonymous tips can be left at on the  Norwalk Police Tip […]
  
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• Manchester Honors Memory of Beloved Security Guard

  16-09-2017 18:50
  
  Barry Mitchell spent years dedicating himself to the students and staff of Manchester High School, now the school is honoring the beloved security guard, who passed away earlier this year.
  
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• Military Dad Makes Surprise Homecoming at Football Game

  16-09-2017 18:26
  
  A Jonathan Law High School received a surprise to remember on the 50-yard line Friday night.
  
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• Norwalk police investigating deadly hit-and-run crash

  16-09-2017 17:50
  NORWALK — One man is dead following a deadly hit-and-run  crash Friday night. Officers responded at around 9 p.m. to the intersection of Martin Luther King Drive and Lowe Street. Police said they found a man lying in the street suffering life-threatening injuries. The car took off before police arrived on scene. The man was taken to Norwalk Hospital where he died from his injuries. Officers later found the suspected vehicle at an address on Ely Avenue. Police are asking […]
  
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• GOP Scores Budget Victory, Governor Vows Veto

  16-09-2017 17:45
  
  Connecticut Republicans saw their budget pass the Connecticut Senate in an unexpected and politically shocking development more than two and a half months into a budget stalemate.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run in Norwalk

  16-09-2017 17:29
  
  Police are investigating the hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian in Norwalk Friday night.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Woman Killed in Hartford Hit-and-Run

  16-09-2017 17:28
  
  A 58-year-old woman was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Hartford, about a block away from Hartford Hospital, around 2 a.m. Saturday.
  
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• Fatal Crash On Interstate 91

  16-09-2017 16:55
  (Rocky Hill, Conn./CBS Connecticut) – One person died early this morning in a crash on Interstate 91 in Rocky Hill.
  Just before 5:30 a.m., State Police were alerted to the two-vehicle crash into the woods northbound between exits 23 and 24.
  The highway was shut down in the stretch for several hours.
  Crews had to deal with a light pole and downed wires.
  The highway has since reopened.
  Anyone with any information should contact Troop H in Hartford at (860) 535-1000.
  
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• 1 Dead After Crash on I-91 in Rocky Hill

  16-09-2017 16:38
  
  One person is dead after a crash on Interstate 91 North in Rocky Hill early Saturday morning.Photo Credit: Connectcicut Department of Transportation
  
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• HFD Police: Hit And Run Leaves One Dead

  16-09-2017 16:32
  (Hartford, Conn./CBS Connecticut) – Police in Hartford have identified a vehicle they say was involved in an early morning fatal hit and run crash.
  At around 2:00 a.m., officers responded to the area of Park and Hudson Streets on a report of a pedestrian struck.
  The arrived to find the female victim unresponsive and suffering from life threatening injuries.
  The victim was rushed to Hartford Hospital where she later died just before 3:00 a.m.
  Police say the suspect vehicle fled north on Hud
  
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• Pedestrian Killed In Fatal Norwalk Crash

  16-09-2017 16:15
  (Norwalk, Conn./CBS Connecticut) – Police in Norwalk are investigating a suspected hit and run crash.
  Police there say just before 9:15 last night a man was struck in the area of Martin Luther King Drive and Lowe Street.
  The pedestrian was rushed to Norwalk Hosptial where he later died.
  Police do say the suspect vehicle was found at an address on Ely Avenue.
  Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is urged to contact Norwalk Police at (203) 854-3035.
  Witnesses can also dial the police t
  
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• EXCLUSIVE: UConn President speaks out against new state budget

  16-09-2017 15:30
  STORRS — In a statement released early Saturday morning, UConn President Susan Herbst spoke out against the recent approval of the legislative state budget. President Herbst called the state budget “appalling” and the budget would cut state funding from the Univeristy by more than $300 million over the next two years. The UConn official then went on to list the various effects that the new budget would have on the program State program. She said that most of the Division [&hell
  
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• Police investigating after woman dies in Hartford hit-and-run

  16-09-2017 14:30
  HARTFORD — Police are investigating a deadly hit and run Saturday morning. Police said that a 50-year-old woman was hit and killed around 2 a.m. near the intersection of Hudson Street and Park Street. Stay with FOX61 NEWS as the story develops.  HPD says a 50 year old woman was killed in a hit and run around 2am on Hudson and Park in #hartford @FOX61News pic.twitter.com/VFaKdSnepj — Esther Katro (@EstherKatro) September 16, 2017
  
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• House Passes GOP Budget Plan

  16-09-2017 14:26
  (Hartford, Conn./CBS Connecticut) – Hours after the state Senate passed a Republican budget, thanks to the defection of three moderate Democrats, the House followed suit early this morning.
  In moves sure to set the state’s political landscape on its ear, the House, at around a quarter to 2 this morning, passed the Republican package on a 78-72 vote.
  Democrats hold a slim lead in the House, but six Democrats broke ranks and voted Republican on the two year, $40.7 billion spending plan
  
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• British Police arrest suspect in connection to London subway attack

  16-09-2017 12:12
  LONDON, UK. — British police say they have arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with the London subway attack. Police say the man has been arrested by Kent police in the port area of Dover on the English Channel. Deputy Assistant Police Commissioner Neil Basu says that it’s a “significant arrest.” He said the investigation is ongoing and the terror threat level remains at “critical.” The man is being held for questioning under the Terrorism Act. He has no
  
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• The Stan Simpson Show – Businesses leaving the state

  16-09-2017 11:31
  In the last year, three CT companies announced they are relocating their corporate headquarters out of state. The Alexion pharmaceutical company in New Haven in the latest, announcing this week it will move hundreds of jobs to Boston. …GE and Aetna also have announced relocation of their corporate headquarters. So, what must CT do to stop the rash of exits? Joe Brennan, president & CEO of CBIA, the state’s leading business organization joins us for a chat.
  
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• The Stan Simpson Show – Your credit score

  16-09-2017 11:30
  We’ll wrap things up with a man whose business focus is on how to improve your credit score – and highlight what bad habits to avoid. Glen Watkis, from Watkis Financial in Glastonbury, will explain.
  
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• Rookie Sean Newcomb’s 8 Strikeouts Help Braves Edge Mets 3-2

  16-09-2017 06:48
  ATLANTA (AP) — Sean Newcomb kept striking out Mets batters even when he couldn’t rely on his big curveball.
  For Braves manager Brian Snitker, that was an encouraging sign about the rookie left-hander’s future.
  Newcomb recorded eight strikeouts, including five straight, and Atlanta beat Rafael Montero and the New York Mets 3-2 on Friday night.
  Newcomb (6-5, 255 pounds) relied on his strong fastball. When he didn’t have a good feel on his curveball, he
  
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• Severino Looks Like Ace as Yanks Beat Orioles 8-2

  16-09-2017 05:43
  NEW YORK (AP) — As the New York Yankees try to secure a return to the postseason, Luis Severino looks like the ace they’ve lacked.
  Severino pitched eight sparkling innings, Didi Gregorius hit a tiebreaking two-run homer and drove in four runs, and the Yankees routed the reeling Baltimore Orioles 8-2 Friday night for their fifth win in six games.
  While manager Joe Girardi isn’t saying, it appears likely Severino would start a wild-card game next month or a D
  
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• Connecticut resident’s home stands in the Keys between two completely destroyed by Irma

  16-09-2017 04:42
  PORTLAND – Hurricane Irma left behind devastation in the south, but many people up north are also feeling the impact. Portland resident Bruce Morrison has owned a second home in the Florida Key’s for 13 years. Prior to Irma’s arrival, he like many others, were holding onto hope. “Just basically waiting by the TV,” Morrison said. “Watching all the predictions.” While watching the news, after the storm, Morrison was able to learn about the devastating impa
  
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• Connecticut in Possible Path of Hurricane Jose

  16-09-2017 04:28
  
  Latest update on Hurricane Jose.Photo Credit: National Hurricane CenterThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Mayor of Bristol calls out Board of Education on Facebook for school budget deficit

  16-09-2017 04:23
  BRISTOL — Budget drama has spilled into social media in Bristol. The mayor has asked for resignation letters from the town’s Board of Education. This comes after a recent audit found that $2.4 million was overlooked in this year’s school budget. The mayor said he wants someone to be held accountable, but the Board of Education is not happy about the way he chose to share that information. This is the second time the board has faced a deficit. The […]
  
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• Police Investigating Motorcycle Accident in Southington

  16-09-2017 03:07
  
  Police are on scene investigating an accident between a car and a motorcycle that happened around 8 p.m. on Friday.Police said the crash happened on Meriden Waterbury Road in Southington. Police said
  
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• Ohio mom accused of pulling gun on student in middle school parking lot

  16-09-2017 02:52
  MAPLE HEIGHTS, Ohio – An Ohio mother faces charges after she allegedly pulled a gun in a middle school parking lot, WJW learned on Friday. Police said Mary Thomas was charged with inducing panic, inciting to violence, aggravated menacing, contributing to the delinquency or unruliness of a child, and falsification. The incident happened last week outside Milkovich Middle School in Maple Heights, a city roughly 10 miles southeast of Cleveland. Thomas has a 12-year-old daughter at the sc
  
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• Harry Dean Stanton dead: Legendary character actor dies at 91

  16-09-2017 02:22
  LOS ANGELES – Actor Harry Dean Stanton died in Los Angeles Friday at age 91. His death was reported by entertainment media, citing his agent. Stanton died of natural causes at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, the agent told The Hollywood Reporter. Stanton appeared in many films and television shows over a career that lasted half a century. He is known for “Paris, Texas,” “Repo Man,” “Alien,” and “Cool Hand Luke,” among other m
  
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• Crews Battling Fire in Branford

  16-09-2017 01:48
  
  Firefighters are battling a fire taking place at Madison Polymeric Engineering in Branford.No other details were immediately available.
  
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• Red Sox fined for stealing signs with Apple Watch, money will go to hurricane relief

  16-09-2017 00:58
  BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox have been fined by Major League Baseball for using electronic equipment to steal signs given by a Yankees catcher this season, and New York has been fined a lesser amount for improper use of a dugout telephone in an earlier year. The amount of the fine was undisclosed. It will be donated to hurricane relief efforts according to the MLB commissioner. Manfred found insufficient evidence to support an allegation by Boston that the Yankees made […]
  
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• ESPN president to staff: ‘ESPN is not a political organization’

  16-09-2017 00:39
  BRISTOL — “ESPN is about sports.” It is “not a political organization.” That’s what ESPN president John Skipper said in a memo to staffers on Friday afternoon, after a bruising week for the sports network. Skipper’s memo came in the wake of anchor Jemele Hill’s calling President Trump a “white supremacist” in a series of tweets on Monday that triggered days of news coverage, criticism, and a presidential broadside against the Bristol-ba
  
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• Shoreline Closely Monitoring Jose's Track

  16-09-2017 00:30
  
  People who live along Connecticut’s coastline are keeping a close eye on the path of Jose in the Atlantic Ocean.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Seaplane Makes 'Rough' Landing in Candlewood Lake

  16-09-2017 00:30
  
  A seaplane made a "rough" landing Friday afternoon in Candlewood Lake, according to Connecticut State Police.Photo Credit: @CT_STATE_POLICE
  
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• Police release surveillance video of Chicago teen found dead in hotel freezer

  16-09-2017 00:09
  ROSEMONT, Ill. — Police have released surveillance video from the suburban Chicago hotel where 19-year-old Kenneka Jenkins was found dead in a freezer over the weekend, according to WGN. Jenkins’ body was discovered Sunday morning after she had gone to the Crowne Plaza Hotel in the Village of Rosemont Friday night for a party on the ninth floor. In the videos released by police, Jenkins appears to be stumbling in the hotel kitchen, hallways and out of an elevator. WGN did n
  
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