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• Person hurt in reported structure fire in Old Saybrook

  28-06-2023 22:31
  
  A person was injured in a reported structure fire in Old Saybrook Wednesday night, police said. The police department said the fire happened on Maple Avenue. The extent of injuries is unknown at this time. An NBC Connecticut crew is headed to the scene and will provide updates as they become available.
  
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• Person hurt in fire in Old Saybrook

  28-06-2023 22:31
  
  A person was injured in a fire in Old Saybrook Wednesday night, according to police. The police department said the fire happened on the 500 block of Maple Avenue near the Fenwood Beach area. The extent of the injuries is unknown. Officers said they received a report of a sound of an explosion in the area, but they’re unsure where...
  
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• Police arrest man for arson and assault of woman in Meriden

  28-06-2023 22:02
  
  A man has been arrested for intentionally starting a fire and an alleged assault that happened in Meriden this April, police said. The fire sent four people to the hospital, and one woman was severely hurt during the incident. Officers arrested Timothy Wendell, 37, on Wednesday for arson and aggravated assault in connection to the April 20 incident. Officers responded...
  
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• State representative allegedly assaulted outside of Muslim gathering in Hartford

  28-06-2023 21:49
  
  A Connecticut elected official was allegedly assaulted in downtown Hartford on Wednesday, police said. Rep. Maryam Khan was attacked outside of an Eid al-Adha prayer gathering being held at the XL Center, according to a statement from House Speaker Matt Ritter and Majority Leader Jason Rojas. Hartford police told NBC Connecticut that an arrest has been made in connection to...
  
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• State representative allegedly assaulted after Muslim gathering in Hartford

  28-06-2023 21:49
  
  A Connecticut elected official was allegedly assaulted in downtown Hartford Wednesday afternoon, police said. Rep. Maryam Khan was attacked outside of an Eid al-Adha prayer ceremony being held at the XL Center, according to a statement from House Speaker Matt Ritter and Majority Leader Jason Rojas. Hartford police told NBC Connecticut that an arrest has been made in connection to...
  
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• Man accused of assaulting state rep. outside of Muslim gathering in Hartford appears in court

  28-06-2023 21:49
  
  A Connecticut elected official was assaulted outside of an Islamic prayer ceremony in downtown Hartford on Wednesday, police said. The suspect appeared in court Thursday and has been ordered to have no contact with State Rep. Maryam Khan. Police said they are investigating the case as a hate crime. Kahn was attacked outside of an Eid al-Adha gathering being held...
  
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• DCF celebrates dads with a round of golf at Best Dad By Par event

  28-06-2023 20:29
  
  Celebrating dads with a day on the fairway. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) honored fathers of all kinds by treating them to a round of golf Wednesday. The second annual Best Dad By Par golf event aims to bring dads together and highlight the important roles of father figures, whether they are biological, adoptive or foster parents. One...
  
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• Another 2 New Haven police officers fired in connection to Randy Cox case

  28-06-2023 19:49
  
  The New Haven Board of Police Commissioners has voted to fire two more police officers involved in the Richard “Randy” Cox case. Cox was left paralyzed after the police van he was in stopped short, and he was thrown forward into the van’s wall. Officers Betsy Segui and Oscar Diaz were fired during Wednesday’s Board of Police Commissioners meeting. A...
  
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• CT troopers falsified data on traffic stops reported to racial profiling board: audit

  28-06-2023 19:03
  
  Hundreds of Connecticut state police troopers falsified information on at least 26,000 traffic stops from 2014 to 2021, skewing reports on the race and ethnicity of pulled-over motorists, according to an audit released Wednesday. Data analysts with the University of Connecticut said the reports resulted in too many drivers being identified as white. They cautioned, however, that they did not...
  
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• Former Manchester pastor found guilty of abusing 10-month-old child

  28-06-2023 18:44
  
  A man has been found guilty of abusing a 10-month-old nearly a decade ago, according to the State’s Attorney’s Office. Officials said 44-year-old Robert Nichols was found guilty of charges brought forth in October 2013. During a trial, Manchester police said they were notified of a suspected child abuse case. The boy allegedly suffered head trauma and the injuries were...
  
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• CT health officials warn of illnesses related to parasite found in produce

  28-06-2023 18:22
  
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a recent string of illnesses reported in over 20 states, including in Connecticut, linked to a parasite often found in fresh produce. Since the end of May, the CDC has tracked between one to five cases of an intestinal infection in Connecticut called Cyclosporiasis. “When you start seeing a few...
  
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• Family of estranged wife killed in East Hartford seeks justice

  28-06-2023 17:16
  
  Members of East Hartford’s Andra Valcinord’s family were at Manchester Superior Court, heartbroken and shocked as her estranged husband, 57-year-old Wilkid Valcinord, was arraigned for murder. “He didn’t have to do that to her. He didn’t have to do that,” said Andra’s sister Linele Hill. “We just want answers. Why would he take her from us? Why would he do...
  
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• New study looks at viability of mileage-based user fee for CT drivers

  28-06-2023 16:51
  
  The Eastern Transportation Coalition, a 17-state partnership focusing on transportation safety and efficiency, is taking the study on here in Connecticut. Volunteer drivers will offer up mileage traveled and fuel used from their vehicles to give the coalition a better understanding of driver habits and mileage on Connecticut’s roads. “I think it’s a reasonable idea,” said Charles Dunlay of Bloomfield....
  
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• Car struck police cruiser during pursuit in southeastern Connecticut

  28-06-2023 16:29
  
  A driver has been taken into custody after leading officers on a chase through southeastern Connecticut on Wednesday afternoon. Connecticut State Police said they were notified of a vehicle driving erratically on Route 2 in the area of Route 184 in North Stonington. The car was driving slowly and failed to stay in their lane, according to authorities. Troopers tried...
  
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• Travelers says changes are coming to TPC River Highlands after complaints about low scores

  28-06-2023 16:02
  
  Changes will be made to the TPC River Highlands golf course after record low scoring last week during the PGA Tour’s annual Travelers Championship, tournament officials said Wednesday. Andy Bessette, Travelers’ executive vice president and chief administrative officer, told The Associated Press that officials at the club are already looking at modifications to the course to make it more difficult...
  
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• Police investigate suspicious death of 10-month-old in New Haven

  28-06-2023 15:34
  
  Police are investigating the death of a 10-month-old in New Haven, which they say appears to be suspicious. The police department was called to Farren Avenue at about noon Wednesday for an unresponsive baby. Responding officers found an infant not breathing. Efforts to revive the child were unsuccessful, according to authorities. The infant was taken to the hospital but was...
  
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• Multiple sheep on the loose in North Branford

  28-06-2023 15:20
  
  An animal shelter in North Branford is asking residents to keep an eye out for several sheep that are on the loose. Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter said the sheep broke out of their pen on Foote Hill Road. People in the Middletown Avenue area are asked to drive slowly and use caution in the area. Anyone who sees the sheep...
  
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• Lawmakers remember former Governor, Congressman and Senator Lowell Weicker

  28-06-2023 14:12
  
  Former Connecticut governor, U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator Lowell Palmer Weicker has died, according to a statement from his family, and he is being remembered as a giant in politics who tackled difficult tasks.  “It is with profound sadness and loss that we announce that husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Lowell Palmer Jr., died today after a short illness,”...
  
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• Waterford police SUV rolls over after crash on Route 32

  28-06-2023 13:09
  
  A Waterford police SUV was involved in a crash Wednesday morning. The crash happened on Route 32 at the intersection of Richards Grove Road just after 9 a.m., according to police. The police SUV and another vehicle collided in the intersection. The officer’s SUV ended up on its roof. Police said both drivers were OK but were taken to Lawrence...
  
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• Former CT Governor, U.S. Senator Lowell Weicker Jr. has died at 92: family

  28-06-2023 12:39
  
  Former Connecticut governor, U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator Lowell Palmer Weicker has died, according to a statement from his family. He was 92 years old. “It is with profound sadness and loss that we announce that husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Lowell Palmer Jr., died today after a short illness,” the statement from the family said. Gov. Ned Lamont...
  
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• Former Connecticut Governor Lowell Weicker Jr. has died at 92: family

  28-06-2023 12:39
  
  Former Connecticut governor Lowell Palmer Weicker has died, according to a statement from his family. He was 92 years old. “It is with profound sadness and loss that we announce that husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Lowell Palmer Weicker Jr., died today after a short illness,” the statement from the family said. Weicker served in the United States Army...
  
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• Reggae and 80s music comes to Hartford this July

  28-06-2023 12:00
  
  Hartford will be home to a new music festival this summer. Tickets are on sale now for the inaugural Capital City Music & Beer Festival at Trinity Health Stadium, on July 14 and 15. Day one of the festival is Back to the 80s night, featuring throwbacks from A Flock of Seagulls. The “I Ran (So Far Away)” band will...
  
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• Meet Jonathan XV, the adorable mascot-in-training at UConn

  28-06-2023 11:44
  
  UConn has a new mascot-in-training and his name is Jonathan XV. The puppy, UConn’s 15th canine mascot, arrived on campus earlier this month and will be learning from UConn’s beloved Jonathan XIV. Jonathan XV is a purebred Siberian Husky who was part of a six-puppy litter born in Ontario, Canada on April 19, and handlers picked him up on June 17...
  
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• Mega Millions ticket sold in CT won $40,000 Tuesday

  28-06-2023 10:34
  
  A Mega Millions ticket sold in Connecticut won $40,000 Tuesday night. The winning numbers 8-34-35-41-52 and the Mega Ball was 12. The megaplier was X4. The $40,000 winning ticket sold in Connecticut matched four numbers and the Mega Ball and had the multiplier.No information was immediately available on where it was sold. This was the second large Mega Ball win...
  
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• Three teens arrested after crashing stolen car into East Haven sports complex

  28-06-2023 09:27
  
  Police have arrested three teens after the stolen car they were in crashed into a sports complex in East Haven while they were trying to get away from police, East Haven police said. It started around 12:18 p.m. Tuesday when  a home visit health care worker called police and said her rental car had been stolen from the 140 Mill...
  
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• Workers at West Hartford Starbucks taking part in Pride month strikes

  28-06-2023 08:26
  
  The union organizing Starbucks workers said Monday that a strike timed to Pride month closed 21 stores over the weekend, including the company’s flagship Reserve Roastery in Seattle. On Wednesday morning, workers at the Corbin Corners Starbucks in West Hartford are on strike until 11 a.m. Starbucks Workers United said the strike is expected disrupt operations at more than 150...
  
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• Baby Bonds program begins in Connecticut in July

  28-06-2023 08:16
  
  Children born into poverty will have a leg up in Connecticut starting in July. Any baby born after July 1 covered under Husky Insurance will be automatically enrolled. In the program, $3,200 will be invested in the child’s name. The Office of the Treasurer manages the money and when the child turns 18, they can apply for it. It has...
  
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• Hartford Police Union accuses mayor, police chief of failing to address retention issues

  28-06-2023 06:47
  
  The Hartford Police Union is accusing Mayor Luke Bronin and Police Chief Jason Thody of failing to address retention issues within the department. A letter from the union released on Wednesday says in the past 12 weeks, the department has lost one officer per week with more than 125 officers leaving the department since January of 2020. Over the next...
  
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• Heavy rain, lightning possible this evening in parts of the state

  28-06-2023 06:08
  
  Our meteorologists are tracking more chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday. The day started with a drizzle and clouds before partly sunny skies developed. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are starting to develop for parts of the state. Areas of heavy rain and lightning are possible. Highs will be near 80. Thursday and Friday look partly cloudy with highs...
  
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• Heavy rain, lightning possible in parts of Connecticut

  28-06-2023 06:08
  
  Our meteorologists are tracking more chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday. The day will start with drizzle and clouds before partly sunny skies develop. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop for parts of the state. Areas of heavy rain and lightning are possible. Highs will be near 80. Thursday and Friday look partly cloudy with highs in the...
  
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• Heavy rain, lightning moving through the state this evening

  28-06-2023 06:08
  
  Our meteorologists are tracking scattered showers and thunderstorms moving through the state this evening. The day started with a drizzle and clouds before partly sunny skies developed. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are moving through parts of the state. Areas of heavy rain and lightning associated with the line moving through. Some gusty winds and/or small hail are also possible, but...
  
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• Heavy rain, lightning moves through the state this evening

  28-06-2023 06:08
  
  Our meteorologists are tracking scattered showers and thunderstorms moving through the state this evening. The day started with a drizzle and clouds before partly sunny skies developed. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are starting to develop for parts of the state. Areas of heavy rain and lightning are possible. Highs will be near 80. Thursday and Friday look partly cloudy with...
  
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• Heavy rain, lightning moves through the state

  28-06-2023 06:08
  
  Our meteorologists are tracking scattered showers and thunderstorms moving through the state this evening. The day started with a drizzle and clouds before partly sunny skies developed. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are moving through parts of the state. Areas of heavy rain and lightning associated with the line moving through. Some gusty winds and/or small hail are also possible, but...
  
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• West Haven man killed in wrong-way crash on I-95 South in New Haven: CSP

  28-06-2023 05:11
  
  A West Haven man has died after hitting a vehicle head-on while driving the wrong way on Interstate 95 South in New Haven early Wednesday morning, according to state police. Troopers were called to I-95 south on the Q Bridge around 2:15 a.m. after getting a report of a crash. State police said 41-year-old Jimmie Lee Wilson, of West Haven,...
  
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• Vehicle fire closes I-95 south in New Haven

  28-06-2023 05:11
  
  A vehicle fire has closed Interstate 95 south in New Haven on Wednesday morning. State Dept. of Transportation officials said I-95 south is closed between exits 51 and 47. Authorities have not given an estimate for when the highway will reopen. It’s unclear if anyone is injured in the vehicle fire.
  
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• Serious injuries reported in wrong-way crash on I-95 south in New Haven

  28-06-2023 05:11
  
  Serious injuries have been reported in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 95 south in New Haven on Wednesday and part of the highway remains closed. Troopers were called to I-95 south in the Q Bridge around 2:30 a.m. after getting a report of a crash. According to investigators, a wrong-way driver was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes. State Dept....
  
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• I-95 south in New Haven reopens after wrong-way crash with serious injuries

  28-06-2023 05:11
  
  Interstate 95 south has reopened after a wrong-way crash on Wednesday and serious injuries have been reported. Troopers were called to I-95 south on the Q Bridge around 2:30 a.m. after getting a report of a crash. According to investigators, a wrong-way driver was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes. State Department of Transportation officials said there was also a...
  
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