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• SWAT Team Called to Southington Home for Reported Disturbance

  02-06-2023 21:21
  
  A SWAT team was called to a home in Southington for a reported disturbance Friday night, police said. Officers responded to a home on Prospect Street after a neighbor reported the incident to police. Because of a history of threats made by the suspect, a SWAT team was called in to assist. They were able to find the suspect and...
  
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• Parents of Hit-and-Run Victim Get Visas to Travel From Ecuador to See Son

  02-06-2023 21:07
  
  There is some hopeful news for the family of a teenage hit-and-run victim in Waterbury. Bryan Calle’s parents were granted humanitarian visas on Thursday. It means they will get the chance to travel from Ecuador to Connecticut to be by their son’s side as he fights for his life in the hospital. Calle, 17, was hit by a car while...
  
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• Man Appears in Court for Hartford Hit-and-Run Crash That Left Beloved Coach Dead

  02-06-2023 19:08
  
  A man charged in the fatal hit-and-run of a well-known high school basketball coach went before a judge for the first time this week. The Hartford Police Fugitive Task Force arrested 41-year-old Jaimuse Workman in connection with the March 31 crash that took the life of A.I. Prince Tech coach Kendall May. May’s brother attended the hearing and said he’s...
  
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• Bear Bill Passes Senate, Heads to Governor's Desk

  02-06-2023 18:19
  
  Lawmakers have passed a bill allowing for certain killings of bears and prohibits intentional feeding of them. The bill had already passed in the Senate and will now head to the governor’s desk where it could be signed into law. In several areas around the state, bears are a common part of the landscape. “We’ve seen them up on our...
  
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• Bear Bill Passes House, Heads to Governor's Desk

  02-06-2023 18:19
  
  Lawmakers have passed a bill allowing for certain killings of bears and prohibits intentional feeding of them. The bill had already passed in the Senate and will now head to the governor’s desk where it could be signed into law. In several areas around the state, bears are a common part of the landscape. “We’ve seen them up on our...
  
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• CT Lawmakers Vote to Bar Anyone Under 18 From Getting Married

  02-06-2023 17:37
  
  Connecticut lawmakers voted Friday to tighten the state’s marriage laws, prohibiting anyone under age 18 from being issued a marriage license under any circumstance. The legislation cleared the Senate unanimously, following a 98-45 bipartisan vote last month in the House of Representatives. It updates a 2017 anti-child marriage law that advocates contend created a dangerous loophole, leaving young people at risk of...
  
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• Old Lyme Celebrates Third Installation of Witness Stones

  02-06-2023 16:24
  
  The town of Old Lyme continues to mark the history of slavery in the community. It’s part of the Witness Stones Project, which is carried out in towns across Connecticut and the region. Witness stones are brass plaques that acknowledge enslaved African Americans and indigenous people who labored in that town. “We’re restoring history and, at the same time, honoring those who’ve...
  
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• NBC CT Responds Gets Airline Credits for Family After Father Dies Before Trip

  02-06-2023 16:00
  
  When an airline company wanted to give a flight credit to a man after he died, NBC CT Responds stepped in to help. His daughter, Jen Vinci, reached out to NBC CT Responds when she wasn’t getting answers from Volaris, a Mexican low-cost airline. In December, Vinci booked tickets for her, her husband, her dad and his girlfriend to visit...
  
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• Man Arrested for Assaulting Coworker With Box Cutter in Manchester: Police

  02-06-2023 15:31
  
  Manchester Police have arrested a man that allegedly assaulted his coworker during an argument at work Friday. The police department said they were called to ADUSA Warehouse on Tolland Turnpike for a reported assault. Officers said a fight occurred between two employees within the warehouse. One of the employees had a severe cut to the side of the face, which...
  
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• Seven Injured in Partial Building Collapse in New Haven

  02-06-2023 13:08
  
  Seven people are injured after a building that is under construction on Lafayette Street in New Haven partially collapsed Friday. City officials initially said two of the injured people are in critical condition. Hospital officials later said none of the injuries are life-threatening. Rick Fontana, New Haven’s director of emergency operations, said there were no fatalities. Yale New Haven Hospital...
  
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• Crews Responding to Partial Building Collapse in New Haven

  02-06-2023 13:08
  
  Emergency crews are responding to a partial building collapse in New Haven. City officials said the partial collapse is on Lafayette Street. Police and firefighters are at the scene. No additional information was immediately available. Check back for updates.
  
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• 8 Injured in Partial Building Collapse in New Haven

  02-06-2023 13:08
  
  Eight people are injured after an apartment building that is under construction on Lafayette Street in New Haven partially collapsed as crews were pouring concrete Friday afternoon. New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker said the collapse happened at 12:38 p.m. and part of the second floor collapsed onto the first floor and into the basement. He said 36 people were working...
  
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• Swimming Area at Hop Brook Lake in Middlebury Reopens

  02-06-2023 12:36
  
  A swimming area at Hop Brook Lake in Middlebury has reopened, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The beach was closed after bacteria levels in the lake were found to exceed Connecticut State Standards. The beach was closed on May 21 as a precaution based on anticipated water quality problems due to heavy rainfall the day before, which...
  
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• Students Learn About Historically Black Colleges & Universities

  02-06-2023 11:56
  
  Middle and high school-aged students from 14 schools across Connecticut had the opportunity to attend a Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) college fair in Hartford on Friday at Dunkin’ Park in Hartford. The goal was to connect college-bound students with HBCUs from across the country and give them an opportunity to speak with alumni about their experiences. Most of...
  
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• Woman Riding Scooter Killed in Collision With Car in Hamden

  02-06-2023 11:24
  
  A New Haven woman was killed when her scooter collided with a car in Hamden early Thursday morning, according to police. Officers responded to the area of Morse Street and Winchester Avenue around 3:30 a.m. Thursday and found 36-year-old Tanisha Wilson unresponsive on the ground. She was rushed to Yale New Haven Hospital, where she later died, police said. The...
  
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• Part of I-291 West Closed in Windsor After Truck Carrying Garbage Rolled Over

  02-06-2023 11:06
  
  A tractor-trailer hauling garbage rolled over on Interstate 291 West in Windsor Friday morning and part of the road is shut down for the investigation. State police said troopers responded to I-291 West near exit 2A in Windsor around 10:30 a.m. and firefighters also responded. I-291 West to  Interstate 91 South is shut down for the investigation, according to state...
  
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• Ramps, Lanes on I-84 West in Manchester Reopen After Police Investigation

  02-06-2023 10:54
  
  Police were investigating on Interstate 84 in Manchester Friday and have reopened ramps and lane that were closed. State police said the Interstate 84 West exit 60 off-ramp, the exit 62 entrance ramp from Pleasant Valley to I-84 West/I-384 East and the right lane on I-84 West between the exit 60 and 62 on- and off-ramps were closed. No additional...
  
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• Ramps, Lanes on I-84 West in Manchester Closed for Police Investigation

  02-06-2023 10:54
  
  A police investigation is underway on Interstate 84 in Manchester and police said there are some ramp and lane closures. State police said the Interstate 84 West exit 60 off-ramp, the exit 62 entrance ramp from Pleasant Valley to I-84 West/I-384 East and the right lane on I-84 West between the exit 60 and 62 on- and off-ramps are closed....
  
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• Bear Struck, Killed By Vehicle in New Hartford

  02-06-2023 10:17
  
  A bear has died after a vehicle hit it in New Hartford Friday morning. State police said the bear was hit in the area of 1580 Litchfield Turnpike. The driver was not hurt, but the vehicle was damaged. The bear was an adult and the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has been called to remove the bear.   ...
  
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• Crash Closes Winsted Road in Torrington

  02-06-2023 10:02
  
  Winsted Road in Torrington is closed after a crash. Police said the road is closed near Kennedy Road. No additional information was immediately available.
  
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• Bicyclist in Critical Condition After Crash in Torrington

  02-06-2023 10:02
  
  A bicyclist is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in Torrington Friday morning. Police said the crash happened on Winsted Road near Machuga Road just after 9 a.m. The bicyclist’s injuries appear to be life-threatening, according to police. Due to the extent of injury, the person was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. The driver remained...
  
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• Smith & Wesson to Close Deep River Facility

  02-06-2023 09:42
  
  Gunmaker Smith & Wesson will be closing its Deep River facility and eliminating 129 jobs between this August and December 2024. The company notified the state Department of Labor that it will be closing its facility at 12 Bridge St. in Deep River on Dec. 31, 2024. The Springfield, Massachusetts,-based company will begin eliminating jobs on Aug. 4 of this...
  
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• Barrows STEM Academy in Windham Closed Friday After Vehicle Fire

  02-06-2023 08:18
  
  Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy in North Windham is closed Friday after a vehicle fire near the school. Superintendent Tracy Youngberg notified the school community that the fire is out, but the fire marshal at 7:15 a.m. directed school officials to close the Barrows STEM Academy for the day on Friday, June 2.  The message posted on the school website...
  
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• Two Cars Damaged in Garage Fire in Norwalk

  02-06-2023 07:56
  
  Two cars were damaged in a garage fire on Huckleberry Drive in Norwalk Thursday night. No one was injured and firefighters kept the fire from extending from the garage to the house, according to the fire department. The fire was under control in around half an hour and the residents were able to stay in the home. The cause of...
  
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• Strong Storms Move Through CT as State Sees Record-Breaking Heat

  02-06-2023 06:55
  
  The temperature reached 93 degrees at Bradley International Airport Friday, breaking the record of 92 set in 1961. Along with the heat, strong storms moved through the state Friday afternoon. Learn more here. Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for parts of Windham, Hartford and Tolland counties but have since expired. The day started with lots of sunshine in the morning....
  
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• Strong Storms Break Record-Heat Friday

  02-06-2023 06:55
  
  Strong storms moved through Connecticut Friday afternoon. The storms brought thunder, lightning, and hail to areas of Coventry, Storrs, Glastonbury, Middletown, and other spots in the state. Strong storms began popping up Friday afternoon as the state saw record-breaking heat. The temperature reached 94 degrees at Bradley International Airport Friday, breaking the record of 92 set in 1961. Learn more...
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Effect for Fairfield County

  02-06-2023 06:55
  
  A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for part of Fairfield County until 7 p.m. Strong storms moved through Connecticut this afternoon, bringing thunder, lightning, and hail to areas of Coventry, Storrs, Glastonbury, Middletown, and other spots in the state. Strong storms began popping up Friday afternoon as the state saw record-breaking heat. The temperature reached 94 degrees at Bradley...
  
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• Record Heat Possible Friday; Storms This Afternoon

  02-06-2023 06:55
  
  Record heat is possible Friday and the NBC Connecticut meteorologists are tracking storms for Friday afternoon. The day starts with lots of sunshine in the morning. Record-high temperatures are possible inland, threatening the record of 91 set in 1961. Our NBC Connecticut meteorologists are forecasting a high of 94 degrees in the Hartford area. Then thunderstorms are possible Friday afternoon....
  
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• Record-Breaking Heat; Storms Moving Through

  02-06-2023 06:55
  
  The temperature reached 92 degrees at Bradley International Airport Friday, breaking the record of 92 set in 1961, and storms are moving through the state. The day started with lots of sunshine in the morning. Our NBC Connecticut meteorologists are forecasting a high of 94 degrees in the Hartford area. Then thunderstorms are possible Friday afternoon. The storms are likely...
  
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• Woman Killed in Targeted Shooting in Hartford: Police

  02-06-2023 05:26
  
  Hartford police are investigating a homicide on Westland Street. It happened around 10:45 p.m. Thursday in the area of 184 Westland Street, according to police. As officers arrived at the scene, they received word that two gunshot victims had been brought to St. Francis Hospital by private vehicles. A woman, identified as 31-year-old Shadarean Ellison, of Hartford, was pronounced dead...
  
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