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• School bus driver arrested for deadly crash involving motorcycle in Torrington

  26-06-2023 22:32
  
  A school bus driver turned herself in after learning of a warrant out for her arrest in connection to a deadly motorcycle crash in Torrington last year. Authorities said the crash happened in the area of Torringford Street and Greenwoods Road at about 6:15 a.m. on Sept. 21, 2022. Police said 63-year-old Lisa Krulicki, of Torrington, was driving a school...
  
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• School bus driver arrested after fatal crash involving motorcycle in Torrington

  26-06-2023 22:32
  
  A school bus driver turned herself in after learning of a warrant out for her arrest in connection to a deadly motorcycle crash in Torrington last year. Authorities said the crash happened in the area of Torringford Street and Greenwoods Road at about 6:15 a.m. on Sept. 21. Police said 63-year-old Lisa Krulicki, of Torrington, was driving a school bus...
  
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• Then and now: Pride celebrations span decades in Connecticut

  26-06-2023 20:57
  
  On June 26, 1982, Hartford Community Television, now Hartford Public Access Television, covered the “First Lesbian and Gay Pride Festival” which was held by the “Lesbian and Gay Task Force,” according to the GLBTQ Archives. This special collection, located in Central Connecticut State University’s Elihu Burritt Library, says the event drew hundreds of participants to the Old Statehouse—where they marched,...
  
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• Harwinton man at US Capitol on Jan. 6 asks judge to drop felony charge

  26-06-2023 18:46
  
  A Connecticut man who entered the U.S. Senate chamber on Jan. 6, 2021 is asking a federal judge to dismiss the most serious charge.
  
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• Coast Guard Academy welcomes Class of 2027 to New London

  26-06-2023 18:28
  
  The U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London welcomed the Class of 2027 on Monday for day one of training. The 300 young men and women will complete a seven-week training program known as “Swab Summer.” It’s designed to help the students transform from civilians to military members. Starting with Swab Summer, the students will receive 200 weeks of training...
  
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• UConn championship win celebrations resulted in costly property damage, auditors say

  26-06-2023 17:14
  
  People celebrating the University of Connecticut’s victory caused nearly $125,000 in damages while celebrating the men’s basketball championship win in April, according to the CT Auditors of Public Accounts. Roughly $123,000 in property damage was caused and more than a dozen students were arrested in the wake of the celebrations that turned violet at the UConn Storrs campus on April...
  
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• Hartford Athletic coach is relieved of head coaching duties mid-season

  26-06-2023 15:40
  
  Hartford Athletic head coach Tab Ramos has been relieved of his duties as the team approaches the midpoint of the season. A spokesperson said Ramos was hired in late August 2022 and he coached the final six games of the season. So far this season, the team has played to a record of 2-10-4. “After careful thought and evaluation, I...
  
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• Two hospitalized after crash in Griswold

  26-06-2023 15:07
  
  Two people have been taken to the hospital after a crash in Griswold and state police said serious injuries are reported. Two vehicles collided on Route 138 at Oakville Road around 9:22 a.m., state police said EMS and the firefighters responded and two people were transported from the scene by ambulance. Route 138 was shut down for hours, but reopened...
  
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• Man dead after head-on crash in Griswold

  26-06-2023 15:07
  
  A man has died after his car was hit head-on in Griswold Monday morning, according to state police. Two vehicles collided on Route 138 at Oakville Road around 9:22 a.m., state police said. EMS and the firefighters responded and two people were transported from the scene by ambulance. One of the drivers had serious injuries and later died at the...
  
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• Yale student who reported rape can be sued for defamation due to school's procedures, court says

  26-06-2023 11:27
  
  In a decision scrutinizing how colleges investigate sexual assault allegations, Connecticut’s highest court ruled Friday that a former Yale student is not immune from a defamation lawsuit by a fellow student who was exonerated in criminal court after she accused him of rape. The Connecticut court ruled 7-0 that because he had fewer rights to defend himself in university proceedings...
  
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• $10,000 Mega Millions winner in Conn. Friday

  26-06-2023 09:22
  
  One Mega Millions ticket sold in Connecticut won $10,000 Friday night. The winning numbers were 13-62-65-67-69 and the Mega Ball was 14. The $10,000 winner matched four numbers and the Mega Ball and did not have the Megaplier, which was X5. The next Mega Millions drawing will be on Tuesday. The estimated jackpot is $343 million, which has a cash...
  
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• Suspect in machete attack in Bridgeport taken into custody while trying to escape through window

  26-06-2023 09:20
  
  A man has been arrested in connection with a machete attack that seriously injured someone in Bridgeport last month and the U.S. Marshals Service said he was taken into custody while trying to escape through a window. Officers were called to Seaside Park around 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 28, after getting a report of an assault with a machete...
  
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• Man arrested in connection to machete attack in Bridgeport

  26-06-2023 09:20
  
  A man has been arrested in connection to a machete attack that seriously injured someone in Bridgeport last month. Officers were called to Seaside Park around 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 28, after getting a report of an assault with a machete. In the area, police said they found a 26-year-old Bridgeport man with a serious physical injury to his...
  
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• One Cash5 ticket won $100,000 Sunday night

  26-06-2023 08:15
  
  A Cash5 ticket sold in Connecticut won the $100,000 jackpot Sunday. The winning numbers were 8-18-26-29-33 and the jackpot-winning ticket matched all five numbers. It’s not clear where the ticket was sold. This is the 23rd time there has been a Cash5 jackpot winner in Connecticut this year. Cash5 drawings are done nightly around 10:29 p.m.
  
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• Cash5 ticket sold in Bridgeport won $100,000 Sunday night

  26-06-2023 08:15
  
  A Cash5 ticket sold in Bridgeport won the $100,000 jackpot Sunday. The winning numbers were 8-18-26-29-33 and the jackpot-winning ticket matched all five numbers. The ticket was sold at Checkers Food store at 233 North Ave. This is the 23rd time there has been a Cash5 jackpot winner in Connecticut this year. Cash5 drawings are done nightly around 10:29 p.m.
  
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• Pope Francis appoints next Archbishop of Hartford

  26-06-2023 07:33
  
  The Vatican has announced the person who will be the next Archbishop of Hartford. The Vatican announced on Monday that the Most Reverend Christopher J. Coyne, who has served as Bishop of Burlington since January 2015, will succeed Archbishop Leonard P. Blair when Blair submits his resignation in 2024. Archbishop Blair has served in his role since December 2013 and...
  
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• Record number of people expected to travel during July 4 weekend

  26-06-2023 07:25
  
  A record number of people are expected to travel during this year’s July 4 weekend with most people driving or flying to their destinations. AAA is predicting 50.7 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Independence Day weekend. It is expected to set a new record for the holiday. In Connecticut, AAA predicts almost 664,000 residents...
  
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• Storms move through parts of the state

  26-06-2023 06:09
  
  We’re starting the workweek with a humid day and chances for heavy rain and vivid lightning. Storms are moving through parts of the state and scattered thunderstorms could bring heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds. Partial, hazy sun will mix with clouds. It will be humid. Highs will be near 83. It will be more of the same at night...
  
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• Storms could bring heavy rain, thunder and lightning

  26-06-2023 06:09
  
  We’re starting the workweek with a humid day and chances for heavy rain and vivid lightning. Storms have been moving through parts of the state and scattered thunderstorms could bring heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds. Partial, hazy sun will mix with clouds. It will be humid. Highs will be near 83. It will be more of the same at...
  
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• Severe thunderstorm warning expires, storm moves out

  26-06-2023 06:09
  
  A severe thunderstorm warning for a small part of Hartford County has expired as storms continue to move out of the state. A line of storms moved through western Connecticut Monday afternoon, bringing heavy rain, vivid lightning and hail. The storms continued through the evening and into Monday night. The next several days all feature chances for scattered thunderstorms. Highs...
  
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• Humid today with chances for heavy rain and vivid lightning

  26-06-2023 06:09
  
  We’re starting the workweek with a humid day and chances for heavy rain and vivid lightning. Partial, hazy sun will mix with clouds. It will be humid. Highs will be near 83. Scattered thunderstorms are possible with heavy rain, vivid lightning and gusty winds. It will be more of the same at night with scattered downpours likely. The next several...
  
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• Heavy rain and lightning possible overnight

  26-06-2023 06:09
  
  Some storms could bring heavy rain and lightning overnight and into the day Tuesday. Tuesday will feature a few leftover storms, but most of the day will be dry. By Wednesday, there’s another chance for storms. Temperatures will reach the high 70s Tuesday and about 80 degrees Wednesday. A severe thunderstorm warning for a small part of Hartford County has...
  
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• Police investigation closes part of Park Street in Hartford

  26-06-2023 04:41
  
  A police investigation has closed part of Park Street in Hartford on Monday morning. There is caution tape closing Park Street from Hudson Street to Main Street. Several police cars are also in the area. Authorities have not released details about what they are investigating.
  
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• Man in critical condition after shooting on Park Street in Hartford

  26-06-2023 04:41
  
  A man is in critical condition after a shooting on Park Street in Hartford early Monday morning. Officers were called to the 100 block of Park Street around 12:45 a.m. after getting a ShotSpotter activation. When police were responding to the area, investigators said someone who had been shot was dropped off at Hartford Hospital by private vehicle. The person...
  
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