• Glastonbury Woman Accused of Abusing Chihuahua Faces Judge

    Glastonbury Woman Accused of Abusing Chihuahua Faces Judge
    A Glastonbury woman who is accused of abusing a Chihuahua appeared in court Thursday to answer to cruelty to animals charges, the day after she was transported from the parking lot of the courthouse because she...Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  • ‘Flu-pocalypse’ Predicted Due To Ineffective Flu Shots, Doctors Say

    CBS Local — U.S. health officials are bracing for a devastating flu season this winter that many people won’t even be able to ward off with their annual flu shot.
    The possibility of a “flu-pocalypse” is being talked about after record numbers of patients were diagnosed with influenza in Australia, whose flu season just ended. In a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), a group of infectious disease doctors say that Australia’
  • Fantasy Football Week 13 Starts And Sits

    By Matt Citak
    Week 13 of the NFL season is finally here, which means that we have reached the final week of the fantasy football regular season. Most fantasy leagues’ playoffs begin in Week 14, so this represents your final chance to push your team towards the postseason. If your leagues are anything like mine, then multiple playoff spots are still up for grabs. Every point matters in fantasy football, which means every lineup decision you make counts.
    With that in mind, here are CBS Local
  • New Study Finds Dogs Are Brainier Than Cats

    CBS Local — There’s a new twist in the age-old argument over whether cats are smarter than dogs, or vice versa.
    A new study provided by Vanderbilt University to phys.org found that dogs have significantly more cortical neurons, the “little gray cells” associated with thinking, planning, and complex behavior.
    The official cortical count provided by the study shows dogs having about 530 million while cats have 250 million. Humans have about 16 billion.
    Suzana Herculano
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  • Introducing Snow Monster: NBC CT's New Weather Vehicle

    Introducing Snow Monster: NBC CT's New Weather Vehicle
    NBC Connecticut on Thursday unveiled Snow Monster, its new state-of-the-art weather vehicle.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  • Meet NBC CT's Snow Monster: Winter's Worst Nightmare

    Meet NBC CT's Snow Monster: Winter's Worst Nightmare
    Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  • Therapy Dogs On Patrol At Bradley

    WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – Dogs aren’t just for security anymore at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks.
    After a six-month pilot program, therapy dogs will now be a permanent part of the landscape at the airport. The dogs, which greet passengers– providing comfort and helping to ease the anxieties of infrequent flyers– have been a big hit, according to airport officials.
    The dogs and their volunteer handlers are provided free of charge by Bright S
  • This Week in College Basketball: ACC Dominates ACC-Big Ten Challenge

    By Steve Silverman
    As we head into December and the college basketball season gains real steam, the Duke Blue Devils are an oncoming freight train.
    Not only are the Devils undefeated at 8-0, they are so loaded that they could go another month or more before they taste defeat.
    Perhaps an undefeated season is at hand? No way, since this is not 1976, the year the Indiana Hoosiers finished the last perfect season and culminated it by winning the national title.
    The latest rankings have Duke as a una
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  • Sound Off CT: North Korea’s Missile Test

    Col. Ralph Peters, Fox News Military strategist, talks with Jim and Will about the latest North Korean missile test. And Don Pesci, Red Notes from a Blue State, talks about state budget talks and residents leaving Connecticut.
     
  • Liquor Control Commission Considering Los Imperios Alcohol License

    (CBS Connecticut) — At a hearing today, West Hartford residents urged state officials to take away the liquor license of Los Imperios Bar and Restaurant.
    Neighbor Chris Holley says his daughter worries about the fights and gunfire at the bar.
    Holley says he told her that if there was more gunfire at the bar, people there would be shooting at each other, and she would not be hit because she was on the second floor of their home, and the bullets would not come up that high.
    But Los Imperios
  • Tribe won’t release details of casino patron death

    MASHANTUCKET — The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is refusing to release a report by its police department that details an escalator fall that killed a patron at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut in October.
    The refusal reveals an apparent loophole in a 2014 agreement with the state that gave tribal police more authority to police the reservation, including the tribe-run casino.
    The agreement says tribal police must follow state laws regarding municipal police and release criminal i
  • Suspected Serial Killer Was Teased By Co-Workers About Looking Like Wanted Serial Killer

    CBS Local — The man authorities have charged in the murders of four people in Tampa, Florida was reportedly teased by his coworkers about looking like the serial killer police had been looking for before his arrest.
    Employees at the Ybor City McDonald’s where Howell Donaldson worked told the Tampa Bay Times that they made fun of the suspected serial killer’s resemblance to the drawing in police sketches.
    “We would tease him and say he was the killer, because he looke
  • Alleged Stratford Shooter Charged

    (Stratford, Conn./CBS Connecticut) – There’s been another arrest in the shooting of a bartender at a Stratford night spot earlier this month.
    Police say 30-year-old Jachim Brown of Bridgeport was the triggerman in the November 14 shooting at Bar restaurant in Stratford Center that left an employee seriously wounded.
    Earlier this week, police arrested an alleged accomplice, Eric Chambers, of Bridgeport.
    As for brown, he’s charged with robbery, assault, threatening, criminal poss
  • This Is Why You Should Never Plug Space Heaters Into Power Strips

    CBS Local — As soon as the temperature drops, you may feel the need to crank up the heat.
    Before you plug in that dusty old space heater this winter, you’ll want to follow this safety tip: don’t use extension cords and power strips.
    “You should never plug a heater into a power strip,” Umatilla County Fire District #1 in Hermiston, Oregon warned on Facebook Sunday while posting a photo of a fried multi-outlet to prove their point. “These units ar
  • ‘I gave it my all – 120 percent.’ ‘Survivor’ Castoff Joe’s Q&A

    CBS Local – After a stunning double-elimination episode, he man almost always looking for a hidden immunity idol, Joe Mena, is now the fourth member of the jury ‘Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers v. Hustlers.’ Here’s his unique perspective (as told by CBS Local’s Adam Bloom and Samantha Bennet) on how he was portrayed on the show and who his game play most emulates.
    AB: After watching the show, what was your feelings now knowing that Ben was playing this double agen
  • No Asbestos Detected at Waterbury School: State

    No Asbestos Detected at Waterbury School: State
    The Children's Community School in Waterbury will be closed through Friday after concerns about possible asbestos arose, but state officials said no asbestos was detected.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  • Teen ‘owes’ charity over $200,000 after her tweet goes viral

    SEATTLE  -- A 19-year-old college student in Washington state says she had no idea a simple tweet, pledging money to St. Jude Children's Hospital would go viral, according to KCPQ.
    The idea was simple enough; one of giving back during the holiday season. Danni Messina tweeted:
    "this time of year is about giving - this year, I am giving back to St. Jude & the families who are supported by their amazing services every favorite : $.25every retweet : $.50go give. go st. Jude!!"
    What s
  • American says it has found pilots for most Christmas flights

    FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines says only a few hundred of its late December flights remain without pilots scheduled to fly the plane.
    An airline spokesman said Thursday that pilots were picking up extra flights and the airline had more on-call pilots in December than during other months.
    The pilots’ union had said that more than 15,000 flights lacked a captain, co-pilot or both when a problem was discovered in the company’s scheduling system. Pilots were allowed to take
  • Video shows horrific attack on man walking down street near Hollywood

    LOS ANGELES -- A man was caught on tape in the Hollywood area hitting another man walking down the street over the head with a large black object Los Angeles police have described as a backpack, knocking the man to the ground as cars drove by in broad daylight, according to KTLA.
    The video was released by the Los Angeles Police Department on Wednesday and shows an apparent assault on Oct. 20 that left the victim with serious injuries, though it is unclear why the violent encounter even occurred
  • Surveillance video captures terrifying carjacking after driver leaves engine running

    STOCKTON, Calif. -- Surveillance cameras at a market in Stockton, California captured video of a carjacking that happened Monday afternoon, according to KTXL.
    A 76-year-old Stockton resident was loading items into the back of his vehicle with the engine running when a man got into the driver's seat. The victim immediately ran to the driver's side door, but the suspect drove off, causing the victim to tumble to the pavement, almost getting run over by another car.
    "It only took a matter of secon
  • Applebee’s Offering $1 Long Island Iced Teas All December

    CBS Local — A month after Applebee’s quenched their customers’ thirst with $1 margaritas, the restaurant chain is rolling out another dollar deal in December. The eatery will be selling $1 Long Island Iced Teas for the entire month with no limits or other strings attached.
    The chain’s “Dollar L.I.T.” promotion starts on December 1 and will run throughout the month at all participating Applebee’s locations. “The Dollar L.I.T. is kind to your po
  • Bill Raftery: Duke Can Be Scary Good With More Time

    Ryan Mayer
    College basketball season has hummed along through its first three weeks, in the background of the NFL playoff chase, the NBA season’s wild beginning and the college football season rumbling toward conclusion. Many of the familiar names remain at the top of the AP Top 25 poll, with Duke leading the pack, followed by Kansas, Michigan State, Villanova and Notre Dame.
    The Blue Devils were voted the unanimous number one team in the country by voters this week, thanks in large part t
  • Second arrest made in Stratford bar shooting

    STRATFORD —  A second arrest has been made in the robbery and shooting at BAR in Stratford Center.
    Police said Jachim Brown, 30,  of Bridgeport, was arrested at Bridgeport Court.  Brown was charged in the robbery/shooting which occurred at BAR on November 14.  Brown was charged with robbery in the first degree,  assault in the first degree, threatening in the first degree, criminal possession of a pistol/revolver, criminal possession of ammunition and carrying
  • Keillor Show In Torrington Canceled

    (Torrington, Conn./CBS Connecticut) – Garrison Keillor’s appearance at the Warner Theater in Torrington has been canceled.
    In a message on the theater web site, it states the cancellation is as of noon today.
    The theater says the box office will contact all ticket buyers to issue refunds.
    An appearance by Keillor, best known for his “A Prairie Home Companion” radio show, was canceled Wednesday night at Tanglewood in Lenox, Mass. after reports that he’d been fired by
  • Jim Nabors, TV’s Gomer Pyle, Dead At 87

    HONOLULU (AP) – Jim Nabors, who played Gomer Pyle on TV’s “The Andy Griffith Show,” has died at 87.
    Nabors died peacefully at his home in Hawaii on Thursday with his husband, Stan Cadwallader, at his side. He was 87.
    Cadwallader says Nabors’ health had been declining for the past year.
    His immune system also was suppressed after he underwent a liver transplant about 20 years ago.
    Nabors became an instant success when he joined “The Andy Griffith Show” in
  • Second Arrest Made in Robbery and Shooting at Stratford Bar

    Second Arrest Made in Robbery and Shooting at Stratford Bar
    Police have made a second arrest in the robbery and shooting at a Stratford bar that injured a bartender on Nov. 14.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  • State Dept. warned White House about possible increased threats after anti-Muslim tweets

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    WASHINGTON — After President Donald Trump retweeted anti-Muslims videos on Wednesday, multiple State Department officials said the department communicated to the White House that there was concern that protests could happen at US embassies.
    Officials feared that the tweets, which appeared to depict Muslims engaged in different acts of violence, would spark a reprise of the violent protests at US embassies in the Middle East which are already on high security alert. Protests eru
  • Husband says Jim Nabors, who starred as Gomer Pyle, dies at Hawaii home at age 87

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    Nabors is survived by his husband, Stan Cadwallader.
    More details to follow.
  • WWE Sets Sights On Hollywood

    By Chuck Carroll
    Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson exited the wrestling ring to become a global box office king, and John Cena is attempting to follow suit. Now World Wrestling Entertainment is going all-in on Hollywood. The company is hoping to keep its next breakout star in house and will make significant investments to grow its production arm, WWE Studios.
    The company will expand production of reality television, scripted content, as well as animated projects and digital content, accordin
  • Garrison Keillor appearance in Torrington canceled after firing over claims of inappropriate behavior

    TORRINGTON — The appearance of Garrison Keillor in Torrington Thursday night was canceled after news of his firing over claims of inappropriate behavior became public.
    Keillor was scheduled to appear at the Warner Theater in Torrington. The theater was notified around noon time that Garrison Keillor has cancelled Thursday’s event scheduled for 8 p.m.
    Lynn Gelormino, the theater’s Executive Director,  said approximately 1,200 tickets were sold for the event.
    Tickethold
  • Danielson On SEC Title Game: Stidham May Have To Do More With Johnson Injury

    Ryan Mayer
    The Auburn Tigers demolished the Georgia Bulldogs, 40-17, in the second week of November to truly announce their intentions to compete for a national title. That win, combined with their victory over the Tide on The Plains last Saturday, vaulted Auburn to number two in the most recent College Football Playoff rankings. The win over Alabama also set up a rematch with the Bulldogs for the SEC Championship this Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
    The biggest question on many Bu
  • Amazon delivery driver arrested after stealing package off porch

    EVERETT, Wash. -- A Washington state couple says they were baffled when their home surveillance cameras captured an Amazon delivery driver dropping off a package and then stealing a package that had been delivered by UPS earlier in the day, according to KCPQ.
    At first glance, it starts off like any other package theft. A home surveillance camera capturing video of a man removing a parcel off an Everett front porch.
    But it’s what happened just before he took the package that has homeo
  • The Best Tech Gifts For 2017

    The following gift guide originally appeared on CNET. For more end-of-year gift ideas, visit CNET’s Holiday Gift Guide 2017.
    1. TCL S405 series Roku TVPhoto by Sarah Tew/CNET
    Sure you can find the non-4K version in smaller sizes for less, but if you want our favorite smart TV that’s 49 inches or larger, this is it.
    See at Amazon.com
     
    2. Vizio M series (2017)
    Photo by Sarah Tew/CNETWith Vizio’s M series you get excellent image quality at a price that’s hundreds
  • Suspect in West Haven Arson Taken Into Custody in Alabama

    Suspect in West Haven Arson Taken Into Custody in Alabama
    A man wanted in connection with arson at a house in West Haven in July was taken into custody in Alabama. The fire trapped a woman inside her home and she was hospitalized for several days.Photo Credit: West Haven Police
  • Robots May Replace Up To 800 Million Jobs By 2030, Report Says

    CBS Local — Advances in technology have always forced workers to shift with the changing times. In recent years, automation has started to completely replace the labor force in some factories and even your local fast food restaurant. Now, a new report makes the ominous prediction that as many as 800 million people could be out of work in the near future because of the world’s shift towards a robotic labor force.
    According to a study by the McKinsey Global Institute, 400 to
  • No Bail For Woman Accused Of Setting Deadly Fire While High

    SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – A Connecticut woman charged with setting a deadly fire in Massachusetts while high on PCP has been ruled too dangerous to be released on bail.
    The Republican newspaper reports that 20-year-old Iris Larregui, of Hartford, is charged with arson in connection with a Nov. 20 house fire in Springfield that killed a 32-year-old woman and displaced about eight other residents. She has pleaded not guilty.
    Larregui’s arrest report says she was fou
  • Darien Police warn of “blackmail” scam

    DARIEN — Darien Police say be on the lookout for a “blackmail” scam that one resident received in the mail.
    Police say they were contacted by a resident who received the letter threatening “blackmail”. The letter specifically stated, “I know about the secret you are keeping from your wife. More importantly, I have evidence of what you are hiding.”
    Then, the letter demanded that the resident “payoff” the sender with Bitcoin, an online digital
  • House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi calls on Rep. John Conyers to resign

    WASHINGTON DC — House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi on Thursday called on Rep. John Conyers to resign following allegations of sexual harassment against the Michigan Democrat.
    “He should resign,” Pelosi said at her weekly news conference. She said the allegations are “very serious,” “disappointing,” and “very credible.” She added she prays for him and his family.
    Pelosi would not say if she has told this to Conyers directly yet.
    Aides told r
  • Former School PTO Treasurer Has Larceny Charge Dismissed

    EAST HAVEN, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – Authorities have dismissed a larceny charge against the former treasurer of a Connecticut school’s parent-teacher organization who’d been accused of misappropriating $11,000 of organization money.
    The prosecutor and judge agreed Wednesday that Jodi Trudden did not make any unauthorized purchases while treasurer of the PTO at East Haven’s Ferrara Elementary School.
    The New Haven Register reports that her lawyer says she is pleas
  • Ray Dunaway: Free Speech On College Campus

    Joe Bertolino, President Southern CT State University, discusses the topic of free speech on college campuses, and the conflict of social justice vs. free speech on campuses.
     
  • Yankee Slugger Aaron Judge Garners Votes For Mayor

    NEW YORK (AP) – A unanimous winner of the AL Rookie of the Year Award and runner-up in Most Valuable Player voting, Aaron Judge also received ballots inanother election: for New York City mayor.
    The New York Yankees right fielder was listed on 10 ballots as a write-in candidate for mayor, according to final totals released late Tuesday by the NewYork City Board of Elections. Judge received three votes in New York County (Manhattan and the Marble Hillsection of the Bronx), four in Brooklyn,
  • Sen. John McCain says he’ll vote for Senate GOP tax plan

    WASHINGTON DC — Sen. John McCain said Thursday he will support Senate Republicans’ tax plan, a major sign of progress for GOP leaders as the party barrels toward a vote on their overhaul of the US tax system by the end of the week.
    McCain, who had remained a wild card and had kept his position on the tax bill unclear even from leadership, said that he came to support the legislation because he believed it had gone through committee and would improve the economic outcome of Americans.
  • Northeast Living: Connecticut Concert Ballet

    Rachel Lutzker visits Connecticut Concert Ballet  in Manchester to get a behind the scenes look at their upcoming performance of the Nutcracker.
  • Dad Fighting Deportation Takes Sanctuary in N.H. Church

    Dad Fighting Deportation Takes Sanctuary in N.H. Church
    A New Haven father of three who is scheculed to be deported to his native Ecuador at noon today has sought sanctuary in a New Haven church to avoid deportation.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  • Waterbury School Closed for Rest of Week Over Asbestos Concerns

    Waterbury School Closed for Rest of Week Over Asbestos Concerns
    The Children's Community School in Waterbury will be closed through Friday due to concerns about possible asbestos.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut

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