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• Police cruiser damaged after pursuit in Meriden

  08-06-2023 23:24
  
  A Meriden police cruiser was damaged after officers tried to pull over a stolen vehicle in town Thursday night. The police department said they tried to stop the stolen car, but it took off. Officers deployed stop sticks and the car’s tires were damaged, but the vehicle continued off at a high speed. Police stopped pursuing the car, but the...
  
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• State police explain response to Tolland ‘street takeover' amid concerns

  08-06-2023 22:48
  
  People have been raising concerns following a dangerous and destructive street takeover in Tolland. “Very upsetting that I didn’t see much of a response,” said Tom Fox of Tolland. It left a couple’s car badly damaged on Route 195 last month. “Could they have done things better? Probably,” said Andy Powell of Tolland. Now more than two weeks later, state...
  
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• Route 15 reopens in Hamden due to car crash

  08-06-2023 22:37
  
  Route 15 South has closed in Hamden after a car accident Thursday night, the Connecticut Department of Transportation said. The southbound side of the highway was closed between exits 60 and 59 near Heroes Tunnel, but has since reopened. The crash was reported at about 10:25 p.m. The left lane of Route 15 North was also closed for a short...
  
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• Route 15 reopens in Hamden after car crash

  08-06-2023 22:37
  
  Route 15 South has closed in Hamden after a car accident Thursday night, the Connecticut Department of Transportation said. The southbound side of the highway was closed between exits 60 and 59 near Heroes Tunnel, but has since reopened. The crash was reported at about 10:25 p.m. The left lane of Route 15 North was also closed for a short...
  
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• Quinnipiac professor explains impact of Trump federal indictment

  08-06-2023 22:05
  
  With former President Donald Trump now facing a second indictment, what effect could this have on him and the 2024 election as a whole? Quinnipiac University Political Science Professor Wesley Renfro says many voters have already made up their minds about the former president, but enough voters could change their minds with recent presidential races having razor thin margins in...
  
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• People were shooting at each other before crash on I-84 in Waterbury: police

  08-06-2023 20:37
  
  State police are investigating after receiving reports that people in two vehicles were chasing and shooting at each other on Interstate 84 West in Waterbury Thursday night. State troopers were called to I-84 West near exit 20 around 7:30 p.m. As they were responding, they learned that one of the vehicles had crashed on the exit 20 off-ramp and found...
  
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• Ongoing investigation halts traffic on I-84 in Waterbury

  08-06-2023 20:37
  
  An active police investigation has shut down part of Interstate 84 in Waterbury Thursday evening. This all unfolded around 7:30 p.m. on the westbound side in the area of the Mix Master near exit 19. While details are limited at this time, state police say they initially responded to that area of I-84 West for what was described as a...
  
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• I-84 in Waterbury reopens after hours-long closure

  08-06-2023 20:37
  
  Interstate 84 has reopened in Waterbury after being shut down due to an active police investigation Thursday evening. The incident unfolded around 7:30 p.m. on the westbound side in the area of the Mix Master near exit 19. The highway reopened several hours later. While details are limited at this time, state police say they initially responded to that area...
  
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• Smoke persists in Connecticut and creates challenges for outdoor workers

  08-06-2023 19:18
  
  A smoky haze continues to cover parts of Connecticut. It’s thick enough to hide buildings and, at times, strong enough to smell.  “I can tell you that the levels that we monitored yesterday were the highest that I’ve seen in my career at DEEP, which spans over 30 years,” said Paul Farrell, DEEP’s acting chief for the Bureau of Air Management....
  
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• CT driving instructor arrested for asking student inappropriate questions: police

  08-06-2023 18:40
  
  A driving instructor was arrested after a student reported that he asked inappropriate questions during a lesson, according to state police. In an arrest warrant obtained by NBC Connecticut, a student alleges that the driving instructor asked her a series of personal questions and made inappropriate comments during their driving lesson in Storrs. According to the student, the driving instructor...
  
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• Bill to move up Connecticut presidential primary dies despite bipartisan support

  08-06-2023 17:54
  
  State Democratic and Republican party leaders expressed surprise and disappointment Thursday after a bipartisan proposal to move up Connecticut’s presidential primary died on the final night of the legislative session. In a moment of political comity, the two major party chairpersons testified together in March, voicing enthusiastic support for moving the date from the last Tuesday in April to the first. Both...
  
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• Young mother and cancer survivor gets ready for the Closer to Free Ride

  08-06-2023 17:28
  
  “So, at 33 years old, I was shaving my armpit and found a lump,” said Heather Marchegiani. Marchegiani, wife and mother of three, says she was shocked. It was triple positive breast cancer, and she shortly after began treatment. “You immediately go into action mode. What happens next? What treatment do I need? When’s my surgery?” Marchegiani said. “So, you’re...
  
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• Mother of shooting victim pleads for end to violence as New Haven police announce arrest

  08-06-2023 16:49
  
  It is an emotional day for the family of a gun violence victim, as New Haven Police announce an arrest in a 2020 homicide case. Tylee Bellamy was 24 when he was shot and killed. Now Jonathan Frater, of Harford, faces several charges in his death. He is currently incarcerated in Hartford on separate charges. Frater faces murder and robbery...
  
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• State police investigate hateful and racist letters left at Thompson homes

  08-06-2023 16:47
  
  When Larry Groh Jr. walked outside of his Thompson home Tuesday morning and saw a letter on his lawn, he said his stomach dropped. “I feel sick,” said Groh Jr. “Sick and disgusted that this is happening.” The three-page letter, wrapped in a plastic bag with a rock and tied together with a bow, started showing up outside of Thompson...
  
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• Alcohol banned at several state parks and forests this summer

  08-06-2023 16:39
  
  Alcohol will be banned at seven recreation areas this summer in an effort to cut down on trespassing and illegal activity. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has re-imposed its alcohol ban effective Friday, June 9 through Sept. 6 at these locations: DEEP said that in recent years, these areas have experienced bigger crowds and more alcohol...
  
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• Connecticut adjourns largely bipartisan session in contrast to rancor in other states

  08-06-2023 15:12
  
  Connecticut’s Democratic-controlled General Assembly passed protections for abortion providers and gave more power to libraries facing book challenges — and they did it with Republican support. All but 13 Republicans voted for the $51 billion two-year state budget and a handful even voted for a major gun control bill that’s already being challenged in court. Bucking the partisan rancor seen in other legislatures this...
  
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• Mohegan Sun adds 4th date for Matt Rife's ProbleMATTic world tour

  08-06-2023 14:38
  
  Mohegan Sun has added a fourth date to see comedian and actor Matt Rife when he brings his world tour to Connecticut. Rife, a standup comedian and actor, has gained fame on TikTok and he has more than 14 million followers. His ProbleMATTic world tour is coming to Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville in 2024. The event is 18 and...
  
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• New Haven educator honored with Life Changing Teacher Award

  08-06-2023 14:00
  
  In the Elm City a teacher is being honored for her good works, kindness and dedication to her students. It was a day filled with excitement, energy and surprises at East Rock School in New Haven as Spanish teacher Magda Colon received the Life Changing Teaching Award.  The purpose of the award is to celebrate impactful educators who are making a...
  
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• CIAC postpones boys and girls lacrosse state semifinals to Friday due to smoky air

  08-06-2023 12:32
  
  The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference is postponing the boys and girls lacrosse state semifinals to Friday because of the impact wildfires are having on air quality.   The weekend lacrosse championship schedule will also be impacted and the tennis championship matches will be held inside for Thursday and Friday. This is the second day in a row that games have...
  
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• Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run in New Haven

  08-06-2023 12:14
  
  A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in New Haven Wednesday night and police said they are looking for the other driver who left the scene. The crash happened at the intersection of Haven and Clay streets in New Haven around 8:30 p.m. Police said Jose Rodriguez, 41, of New Haven, was driving a Suzuki motorcycle north on Haven Street,...
  
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• One hospitalized after motorcycle crash on I-84 East, part of highway closed

  08-06-2023 11:42
  
  One person has been taken to the hospital after a motorcycle crash on Interstate 84 in West Hartford Thursday morning, according to state police. Part of the highway remains closed as police investigate. The crash happened around 11:18 am. on I-84 East, near exit 40, and the injuries are possibly serious. I-84 East is closed at exit 39A for the...
  
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• I-84 East closed in West Hartford

  08-06-2023 11:42
  
  Interstate 84 East is closed in West Hartford after a crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle, according to CTRoads.org. I-84 East is closed between exits 39A and 40.
  
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• I-84 East closed for hours after motorcycle crash that sent one to hospital

  08-06-2023 11:42
  
  One person has been taken to the hospital after a motorcycle crash on Interstate 84 in West Hartford Thursday morning, according to state police. Part of the highway remains closed as police investigate. The crash happened around 11:18 a.m. on I-84 East, near exit 40, and the injuries are possibly serious. I-84 East is closed at exit 39A for the...
  
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• Bridgeport police arrest suspect in Memorial Day homicide

  08-06-2023 10:03
  
  Bridgeport police said they arrested a teen who is suspected in the stabbing death of a teen on Memorial Day. Tre’von Pierce, 18, was stabbed near the intersection of Park Avenue and Washington Avenue shortly before 8 p.m. on Monday, May 29. The homicide unit arrested a 17-year-old Bridgeport teen on Monday and he has been charged with murder and...
  
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• Showers Possible Today, Friday to Be Less Smoky

  08-06-2023 08:03
  
  Areas of smoke persist today with unhealthy levels through the afternoon, but improvement is likely later in the day, this evening and tonight. Friday will be less smoky. A few showers are possible today, tonight, tomorrow and Saturday. Sunday is the pick of the weekend with sun, clouds and a high temperature of 81 degrees.
  
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• Canadian wildfires continue to produce unhealthy air in parts of Connecticut

  08-06-2023 07:12
  
  The smoke from the Canadian wildfires continues to produce unhealthy air quality across the state and an air quality alert remains in effect for all of Connecticut through the day on Thursday. Areas of smoke persist with unhealthy levels through the afternoon, but it is likely to improve later in the day, this evening and tonight. It will be less...
  
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