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• Concerns remain after state gets another dose of flooding, heavy rain

  16-07-2023 23:04
  
  Downpours led to flooding in spots all around the state and, in some areas, fixing the damage could take quite some time. In Wolcott on Sunday, Janice Confranceso watched as water from a normally tranquil pond rushed over nearby Spindle Hill Road, damaging the road and washing out the embankment. Her basement was also flooded during the torrential rain. “Never...
  
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• Person stabbed at Union Station in New Haven

  16-07-2023 18:54
  
  Police are investigating after a person was stabbed inside Union Station in New Haven Sunday. The assault occurred during the overnight hours. The extent of the person’s injuries aren’t immediately known. This marks the second act of violence at Union Station this month. Back on July 5, a man had been shot after getting into a verbal dispute with another...
  
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• Two homes, multiple cars struck in Bridgeport overturned vehicle accident

  16-07-2023 16:04
  
  Bridgeport police are investigating an accident involving a car that hit two houses and multiple parked vehicles. Authorities responded to multiple 911 calls from the 900 block of Chopsey Hill Road Saturday at approximately 10:30 p.m. A vehicle reportedly veered off the road, striking two houses and more than one parked car, before flipping over and landing upside down on...
  
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• Strong storms cause damage, flooding in Connecticut

  16-07-2023 15:40
  
  Strong storms that moved through Connecticut on Sunday caused damage and flooding in several cities and towns. We have received reports of several road closures in Connecticut. The following roads are closed due to flooding: There is no estimate for when any of the roads will reopen. Tweed New Haven Airport is closed until further notice due to flooding. Airport...
  
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• Microburst may have hit Silas Deane Highway in Wethersfield: town officials

  16-07-2023 14:51
  
  A microburst may be to blame for some storm damage in Wethersfield on Sunday. The Town of Wethersfield Emergency Operations Center said a microburst may have hit on the Silas Deane Highway around 10 a.m. Town officials said several small trees came down, flashing from a building came off and several trees were damaged. A microburst is described as a...
  
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• Neighborhood in New Britain fed up with flooding, asks city for help

  16-07-2023 13:26
  
  The heavy rainfall Sunday caused major flooding in New Britain. Like Brown, people living on Overlook Avenue say they’ve had enough. “We’re tired. We’re tired of going through this,” said Norma Brown. Heavy rains cause water to pool in the middle of the street. Residents say their basements have flooded once again, causing similar damage to the flooding on July...
  
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• Tweed New Haven Airport reopens after flooding

  16-07-2023 12:49
  
  Tweed New Haven Airport was closed due to floodin, but has reopened. Airport officials said the terminal was closed and crews were working to reopen the airport as soon as possible. According to the airport, Tweed New Haven acts as a collection bowl for neighborhood flood waters. In order to open tide gates to drain the water, high tide needed...
  
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• Tweed New Haven Airport closed until further notice due to flooding

  16-07-2023 12:49
  
  Tweed New Haven Airport is closed until further notice due to flooding. Airport officials said the terminal is closed and crews are working to reopen the airport as soon as possible. Heavy rain moving through Connecticut on Sunday has caused flooding problems in various parts of the state with several roads closed.
  
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• Hartford jazz festival cancels Sunday show

  16-07-2023 11:37
  
  The Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz is coming to an early end today due to rainy conditions and heavy flooding. The festival, which kicked off on Thursday in Bushnell Park, will not continue for its final day Sunday, Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin announced on Twitter earlier today. Heavy rain and thunderstorms will continue during the day. Along with the tornado...
  
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• Flooding closes roads across Connecticut

  16-07-2023 10:50
  
  Flooding from the heavy rain on Sunday has closed multiple roads across the state. Route 167 in Avon is closed at Burnham Road due to water over the road. In Bristol, water is covering Route 229 toward Memorial Boulevard. Route 229 is closed at Route 72. Middle Street and Riverside Avenue are also expected to be closed for an extended...
  
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• Flooding closed roads across Connecticut

  16-07-2023 10:50
  
  Flooding from the heavy rain on Sunday closed multiple roads across the state. Route 167 in Avon was closed at Burnham Road due to water over the road. Significant flooding was reported near Backus Avenue in Danbury. Public safety personnel were monitoring the situation. In Bristol, water covered Route 229 toward Memorial Boulevard. Route 229 was closed at Route 72....
  
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• Jason Aldean suffers ‘heat exhaustion' during Hartford show, ends concert early

  16-07-2023 10:48
  
  Country music star Jason Aldean was forced reschedule his concert in Hartford, Connecticut, over the weekend after cutting the show short when he suffered a heat stroke on stage Saturday night.
  
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• Jason Aldean suffers heat stroke during Hartford show, ends concert early

  16-07-2023 10:48
  
  Saturday night’s Jason Aldean concert at the Xfinity Theatre in Hartford will be rescheduled after it was cut short due to Aldean suffering heat stroke during the performance. The country star ran off of the stage early on in the show and never returned. According to Live Nation, which runs the Xfinity Theatre, a representative for Aldean confirmed he experienced...
  
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• Suspect arrested in Hartford attempted robbery that left one dead, three injured

  16-07-2023 10:11
  
  Police have arrested a man in connection with a shootout at a Hartford apartment that left one dead and three people, including a teenager, in critical condition. They believe the shooting happened as a result of an attempted robbery, and that gunfire was exchanged between the suspects and someone in the apartment. It happened just after 3:30 p.m. inside an...
  
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• 1 dead, 2 injured in shooting at social club in Waterbury

  16-07-2023 09:58
  
  One person has died and two others are injured after a shooting at a social club in Waterbury early Sunday morning. Officers on patrol on Watertown Avenue were notified of a large crowd outside of The Bunker Social Club around 4 a.m. According to police, an adult male was found inside the building with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced...
  
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• Police ID 2 people killed in crash in Glastonbury

  16-07-2023 08:55
  
  Two people have died after crashing into a tree in Glastonbury early Sunday morning. Police have identified the driver as Yiriel Cintron, 20, of Marlborough, and the passenger as Brandon Amiot, 16, of Lebanon. Emergency crews were called to a single-vehicle crash in the 1100 block of Manchester Road shortly before 2 a.m. At the scene, first responders found a...
  
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• 2 dead after crashing into tree in Glastonbury

  16-07-2023 08:55
  
  Two people have died after crashing into a tree in Glastonbury early Sunday morning. Emergency crews were called to a single-vehicle crash in the 1100 block of Manchester Road shortly before 2 a.m. At the scene, first responders found a vehicle that had crashed into a tree. Police said both the driver and the passenger were pronounced dead. Their identities...
  
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• Tornado watch remains in effect for part of Connecticut

  16-07-2023 08:45
  
  A tornado watch remains in effect for part of Connecticut on Sunday and a severe thunderstorm warning that were issued have expired. The tornado watch is in effect for Fairfield, Middlesex, New Haven and New London counties through 3 p.m. All of the other counties in the state were previously included, but are no longer under a tornado watch. Severe...
  
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• Tornado watch remains in effect for most of Connecticut

  16-07-2023 08:45
  
  A tornado watch remains in effect for most of Connecticut on Sunday and a severe thunderstorm warning that was issued for Tolland and Windham counties has expired. The tornado watch is in effect for every county in the state except Hartford and Litchfield through 3 p.m. Hartford and Litchfield counties were previously included, but are no longer under a tornado...
  
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• Tornado watch issued for all of Connecticut through this afternoon

  16-07-2023 08:45
  
  A tornado watch has been issued for all of Connecticut on Sunday as thunderstorms move through the state. The tornado watch is in effect for every county in the state through 3 p.m. Rounds of heavy rain with embedded thunderstorms will continue during the day. Along with the tornado threat to the state, a flood watch also continues for the...
  
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• Tornado watch issued for all of Conn., severe thunderstorm warning expires

  16-07-2023 08:45
  
  A tornado watch has been issued for all of Connecticut on Sunday and a severe thunderstorm warning that was in effect for parts of Hartford county has expired. The tornado watch is in effect for every county in the state through 3 p.m. A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect for parts of Hartford county. It expired at 10 a.m....
  
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• Tornado watch expires with more rain expected in Connecticut tonight

  16-07-2023 08:45
  
  A tornado watch that was in effect for part of the state through Sunday afternoon has expired and more rain is expected in Connecticut in the evening. The tornado watch was in effect for Fairfield, Middlesex, New Haven and New London counties through 3 p.m. It has since expired. All of the other counties in the state were previously included....
  
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