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• ‘London's Legacy': CT Basketball Player Raises Awareness About Athlete Heart Health

  22-05-2023 23:29
  
  South Windsor High School junior London King lives and breathes basketball. “I don’t miss free throws, but I’m a three-point shooter all day,” said King. “Yeah, that’s what I do best.” King has big dreams: College basketball then onto the NBA. He has a whole life ahead of him – as he should, he’s only 16. But the goal this...
  
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• Golf Tournament Fundraises for Nonprofit That Helps Families Struggling Financially

  22-05-2023 20:14
  
  A day of golf for a good cause. The Gifts of Love annual golf tournament got underway in Avon Monday. Beyond conquering 18 holes, golfers are supporting the local nonprofit Gifts of Love, which helps families all across Connecticut. Bad breaks from good shots, good breaks from bad shots – and you have to play where the ball lies. It’s...
  
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• Police Look for Man With a Machete in Manchester

  22-05-2023 19:27
  
  Police are looking for a man that is believed to be armed with a machete in Manchester. The police department said they responded to the area of 169 Olcott St. for a report of an emotionally disturbed person believed to be carrying a weapon. The area has been secured and officers are working toward a peaceful resolution, according to police....
  
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• Police Look for Man Believed to Be Carrying a Machete in Manchester

  22-05-2023 19:27
  
  Police are looking for a man that is believed to be armed with a machete in Manchester. The police department said they responded to the area of 169 Olcott St. for a report of an emotionally disturbed person who had barricaded himself inside. The man then busted a window and exited the home, authorities said. The area has been secured...
  
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• Incident Involving a Man With a Machete in Manchester Successfully Resolved

  22-05-2023 19:27
  
  An incident involving a man who was shouting on the patio of a Manchester home on Monday night and later came out with a machete has been successfully resolved. Officers were called to Olcott Street around 6 p.m. after getting a report of a man shouting and using profanity outside of a home. The man was seen on the patio...
  
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• LinkedIn Study Finds Hartford Region Near Top for Hiring Recent Grads

  22-05-2023 18:39
  
  Finals may be over, but now comes the real test for Connecticut’s recent college graduates. Thousands of students are now trying to use that newly-acquired degree to launch their careers. According to a LinkedIn study, overall hiring was down 29% this April compared to last April. However, LinkedIn also says that employers plan to hire more recent college graduates this...
  
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• Various Cancer Treatment Drugs Experiencing Nationwide Shortage

  22-05-2023 18:08
  
  “This is a nationwide problem, but it also is a Connecticut problem,” said Dr. Peter Yu, physician in chief at the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute. This February, the FDA listed several cancer treatment drugs to be in short supply, adding to the growing list of drugs that are in high demand. “What we’re seeing is a shortage of older, generic...
  
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• Man Sentenced to 85 Years in Prison for Death of Elderly Woman in Stamford

  22-05-2023 17:45
  
  A man has been sentenced to 85 years in prison for killing a 93-year-old woman during a home invasion in Stamford several years ago. Stamford Police investigated the death of 93-year-old Isabella Mehner as a homicide. The incident happened on Sept. 25, 2019. The Office of the State’s Attorney said Robert Simmons was found guilty of murder in February. Police...
  
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• Man Randomly Assaulted Woman on Empty CT Transit Bus in Bristol: Police

  22-05-2023 17:41
  
  Police are looking for a man they say randomly assaulted a woman on a CT Transit bus in Bristol last week. The attack happened around 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, according to police. Police say the man got on the bus while it was parked at a pickup location near 150 North Main Street. They say he sat diagonally behind the...
  
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• Man Arrested for Role in Several Street Racing Incidents Across Connecticut

  22-05-2023 17:30
  
  A Norwalk man has been arrested for acting as a “ring leader” in several street racing incidents across the state. Connecticut State Police said they arrested 20-year-old Jefferson Duron over the weekend. He was taken into custody following a months-long investigation. Troopers said they worked to “proactively combat Street Takeover events” that were scheduled to happen Sunday night. These events...
  
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• Police Warn of Thefts From Mailboxes Outside Post Offices in Glastonbury

  22-05-2023 15:34
  
  Glastonbury police are urging residents not to put mail in the mailboxes outside post offices when the postal offices are closed after several thefts of mail. Police said they have seen an increase in thefts from the mailboxes that are located in front of all three U.S. Postal Service locations in Glastonbury. They said thieves have been known to take...
  
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• 3 Flight Attendants Hurt During Turbulence on Avelo Airlines Flight From New Haven

  22-05-2023 15:02
  
  Three flight attendants were injured after sudden turbulence on an Avelo Airlines flight that left Tweed-New Haven Airport Saturday afternoon. An airline spokesperson said the flight attendants reported minor injuries. Flight 357 took off from New Haven and was headed to Fort Myers, Florida. The spokesperson told NBC Connecticut that the turbulence was “caused by the wake of another larger...
  
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• For Connecticut Swiftie, This Concert Moment Hit All Too Well

  22-05-2023 12:17
  
  For 10-year-old Leyton Barnett, from West Haven, attending Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour at Gillette Stadium Saturday night was a full circle moment. After first meeting Taylor Swift in 2014, Leyton’s wildest dreams came true once again when the Grammy-winning artist singled him out during the concert and gave him her hat. Leyton’s connection with Taylor Swift is all thanks to...
  
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• For 10-Year-Old Connecticut Swiftie, This Concert Moment Hit All Too Well

  22-05-2023 12:17
  
  For 10-year-old Leyton Barnett, from West Haven, attending Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour at Gillette Stadium Saturday night was a full circle moment. After first meeting Taylor Swift in 2014, Leyton’s wildest dreams came true once again when the Grammy-winning artist singled him out during the concert and gave him her hat. Leyton’s connection with Taylor Swift is all thanks to...
  
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• Man Robbed, Assaulted at Farm in Orange

  22-05-2023 11:36
  
  A man was robbed and assaulted at a farm in Orange early Saturday morning when he went out to milk the cows. Police said they learned of the assault and robbery at Fieldview Farm on Derby Avenue just after 4 a.m. Saturday and believe the victim might have been unknowingly interrupting another theft when he was robbed. The victim told...
  
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• Federal Grant Will Help to Advance Nursing Careers

  22-05-2023 10:46
  
  More than $2.9 million in federal funding is coming to Connecticut to help alleviate the nursing shortage and help people advance their careers in nursing. Healthcare professionals were aware that a shortage was coming, but the pandemic exacerbated it. “Many nurses left as a result of the trauma they sustained during the pandemic,” Patrick Charmel, the president and CEO of...
  
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• Federal Grant Coming to CT to Advance Nursing Careers

  22-05-2023 10:46
  
  More than $2.9 million in federal funding is coming to Connecticut to help alleviate the nursing shortage and help people advance their careers in nursing. Healthcare professionals were aware that a shortage was coming, but the pandemic exacerbated it. “Many nurses left as a result of the trauma they sustained during the pandemic,” Patrick Charmel, the president and CEO of...
  
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• Connecticut Native to Appear on ‘Kelly Clarkson Show'

  22-05-2023 10:12
  
  Connecticut will be represented on the Kelly Clarkson Show Monday afternoon. Chef and Connecticut native Stephanie Izard will be on the show and Louis’ Lunch in New Haven will get a shout-out. Izard, the chef and owner of five restaurants in Chicago, is a James Beard award winner. Izard will be reflecting on summers on the East Coast and barbecues...
  
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• Nearly 400,000 Conn. Residents Will Travel During Memorial Day Weekend: AAA

  22-05-2023 09:42
  
  Nearly 400,000 Connecticut residents are expected to travel over Memorial Day Weekend this year. AAA says those residents will travel 50 miles or more, which is an increase from last year and is reminiscent of pre-pandemic holiday travel. For air travel, over 43,500 Connecticut residents are expected to fly to their destinations during the holiday weekend. This Memorial Day Weekend...
  
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• Reward Offered for Information in Severe Case of Dog Abuse in Naugatuck

  22-05-2023 09:34
  
  Naugatuck police are investigating what they say is a severe case of animal abuse after a dog was found in poor condition, with a chain growing into its neck. The dog, a Siberian Husky, was found on Platts Mill Road, near the Waterbury line, on the afternoon of Saturday, May 13. The people who brought the animal to authorities coaxed...
  
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• Naugatuck Police Investigating Severe Case of Dog Abuse

  22-05-2023 09:34
  
  Naugatuck police are investigating what they say is a severe case of animal abuse after a dog was found in poor condition, with a chain growing into its neck. The dog was found on Platts Mill Road, near the Waterbury line, on the afternoon of Saturday, May 13. The dog, which has since been named Justice, was taken to Central...
  
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• Naugatuck Police Investigating Severe Case of Animal Abuse

  22-05-2023 09:34
  
  Naugatuck police are investigating what they called a severe case of animal abuse. Police have not released details on the case but said they will be looking for help from the public to identify the person responsible and Desmond’s Army is offering a $1,500 reward. Naugatuck police will be holding a news conference in front of the police department at...
  
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• This Is Why the Skies in CT Are Smoky Monday

  22-05-2023 08:10
  
  Smoke from fires in Canada is causing smoky skies in Connecticut. There are dozens of raging wildfires in western Canada and the smoke has drifted south into the United States, which prompted Colorado and Montana to issue air quality alerts. The smoke is in the high parts of our atmosphere so it is not impacting breathing quality, but it is...
  
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• Police Investigate Shots Fired in Manchester

  22-05-2023 06:30
  
  Police are investigating a shots fired incident that happened in Manchester over the weekend. Officers were called to a report of shots fired in the area of Spruce Street and Oak Street. When police arrived, they said they found multiple casings on Spruce Street. There were no injuries reported. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact...
  
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• SILVER ALERT: 4-Month Old Reported Missing From Hartford

  22-05-2023 05:24
  
  Connecticut State Police have issued a Silver Alert for a 4-month-old who has been missing from Hartford for several days. Troopers said Nikolai Murray has been missing since Thursday. He is 1-foot tall, weighs 36 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes. It’s unknown what he was wearing when he was last seen. Anyone with information is asked to...
  
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• Another Round of 70s for Tuesday

  22-05-2023 04:40
  
  Happy Monday! We’ve started the new workweek with abundant sunshine and seasonable temperatures. The sunshine sticks around for Tuesday with highs again in the 60s and 70s. Similar to many days in the last couple of weeks, we may have smoke overhead from the western Canada wildfires that continue to burn in Alberta. A quick shower is possible later Wednesday...
  
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• Abundant Sunshine and Temps in the 70s for New Workweek

  22-05-2023 04:40
  
  Happy Monday! We’re starting the new workweek with abundant sunshine and seasonable temperatures. Highs will be around 75 on Monday. The sunshine sticks around for Tuesday and Wednesday with highs in the mid to upper 70s. A quick shower is possible later Wednesday. Thursday and Friday look cooler with highs near 70. You can get the latest forecast anytime here.
  
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• Family Displaced After Garage Fire in Norwalk

  22-05-2023 04:18
  
  A Norwalk family is displaced after a car caught on fire in a garage attached to their home on Sunday night. Firefighters were called to Kreiner Lane around 11:06 p.m. after getting a report of a fully involved car fire in an attached garage. When crews arrived, they said they found heavy fire coming from the garage and basement. Fire...
  
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