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• Teen injured in East Hartford shooting

  22-08-2023 22:05
  
  East Hartford police are investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday night. The police department said they were called to the area of Brookline Drive at about 7:30 p.m. after a 17-year-old was shot in the leg. Officers said the teen didn’t live in the area and he wasn’t actually shot there. There is no danger to the public and the...
  
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• As mortgage rates rise, homebuyers still face competitive market in Conn.

  22-08-2023 21:42
  
  There’s a new challenge in the already crazy housing market in Connecticut. Buyers are now facing some of the highest mortgage rates in decades. “There are a lot of consumers who are worried about interest rates being on the rise,” said Alyssa Caliendo, Bay Equity Home Loans branch supervisor. The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage hit 7.48%....
  
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• Armed citizens patrol considered to address gun violence in Hartford

  22-08-2023 21:32
  
  Addressing gun violence in Hartford with citizen-armed patrols – that’s what a local activist said community members are asking for. “Historically, oppressed people have taken up arms to protect themselves. As an African American, I don’t see anything wrong with it,” activist and gun owner Cornell Lewis said. Lewis is helping coordinate a response to the recent gun violence in...
  
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• Warning flyers from Yale Police Union draws criticism as a negotiating tactic

  22-08-2023 21:20
  
  The Yale Police Union is coming under fire after hundreds of flyers were handed out to first-year students over the weekend while they moved into their new dorms. The flyers warned them of the dangers of New Haven, pointing to an increase in homicides, motor vehicle thefts and burglaries across the city. The move prompted New Haven police, Yale police...
  
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• 3 pets rescued from burning New Haven home

  22-08-2023 20:57
  
  Three pets were able to make it out of a New Haven home okay after it caught fire Tuesday. The flames broke out around 4:45 in the afternoon and fire officials say that they brought the fire under control just after 5. Smoke could be seen emitting from the top floor of the three-story East Street residence. Assistant Fire Chief...
  
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• Pedestrian in critical condition after New Haven crash

  22-08-2023 20:27
  
  A pedestrian is in critical condition after they were struck by a car on Whalley Avenue in New Haven Tuesday morning. The police department said they responded to an accident involving a pedestrian near the Route 15 North off-ramp at about 11 a.m. The driver told police she was traveling on Whalley Avenue when she approached a three-way intersection. After...
  
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• DCF store gets permanent location to offer school supplies and toys to families

  22-08-2023 19:56
  
  Kids across Connecticut are stuffing their backpacks with supplies, and some families are getting a little help with everything that they need at The Olive Branch in Glastonbury. The shop-like space gives out donations to families with cases with the Department of Children and Families, everything from toys, games books and now also school supplies. Headed into second grade, twins...
  
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• Hartford police are ‘running' a great distance to recruit new officers

  22-08-2023 18:40
  
  Runners from all over New England will take on a fun, but grueling challenge this Saturday. They’ll participate in the RiMaConn Relay, a 95-mile race that covers three states and 20 different towns. The race starts at 4 a.m. in Lincoln, Rhode Island and ends on Mortensen’s Riverfront Plaza in Hartford around dinnertime. Among those participating is a group of...
  
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• Man faces charges for stolen car crash that injured 10 in Meriden

  22-08-2023 18:01
  
  A man accused of causing a crash that left 10 people injured in Meriden is facing charges in connection to the incident, police said. Police said 33-year-old William Herschler, of Meriden, was arrested by warrant for a crash that happened on June 6. Herschler is accused of crashing into two cars with a stolen vehicle. He was being held at...
  
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• Child dead after being hit by car in Danbury parking lot

  22-08-2023 16:57
  
  A child has died after being struck by a car in a parking lot in Danbury Tuesday afternoon, police said. The police department said they were called to a home on Shelter Rock Road at about 2 p.m. for a reported accident involving a child. Responding officers learned that the child was hit by a car during what appears to...
  
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• Baby dead after being hit by car in Danbury parking lot

  22-08-2023 16:57
  
  A baby has died after being struck by a car in a condominium parking lot in Danbury Tuesday afternoon, police said. The police department said they were called to a home on Shelter Rock Road at about 2 p.m. for a reported accident involving a child, who is less than one year old. Responding officers learned that the child was...
  
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• Quinnipiac navigates housing shortage amid rising enrollment

  22-08-2023 16:33
  
  Students at Quinnipiac University began the move-in process this week, only for some first-years, maybe not to their permanent room. “I’m confused, but I’m content with anything,” first-year Tolu Peters said. Peters is currently one of 41 first-year students who will be living in study lounges, transformed into a dorm to handle increased enrollment this year. “I was worried for...
  
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• Multiple vehicles stolen from car dealership in Waterbury: police

  22-08-2023 16:01
  
  The Waterbury Police Department is investigating after multiple vehicles were stolen from a car dealership over the weekend. Authorities were made aware of a burglary that happened at about 2:15 a.m. at Loehman Blasius Chevrolet. Officers said four cars were stolen and were all later recovered. Police said another burglary happened in June in which two cars were stolen and...
  
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• Woman seriously injured after getting hit by car in New Haven

  22-08-2023 15:27
  
  New Haven officials said a woman has serious injuries after being hit by a car on Whalley Avenue Tuesday morning. The fire department said the woman was taken to the hospital for treatment. Authorities said the car that hit her stayed at the scene. The crash is under investigation.
  
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• Connecticut Children's to increase hourly wage of hundreds of employees

  22-08-2023 15:21
  
  Hundreds of Connecticut Children’s employees will soon see increased wages. The hospital said they plan to increase their minimum hourly wage from $15 to $18 an hour starting Oct. 6. Connecticut Children’s, located in Hartford, said the increase will directly benefit nearly one-third of their team members. “The new pay rate will directly and immediately benefit nearly one-third of Connecticut...
  
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• Federal legislation proposed to protect Coast Guard Academy cadets who file sexual assault reports

  22-08-2023 15:01
  
  Bipartisan federal legislation was introduced Tuesday that would protect cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy who report a sexual assault from being disciplined for minor collateral misconduct, such as underage drinking. The change would put the Connecticut service academy in line with policies at Department of Defense military academies. The U.S. Coast Guard is overseen by the Department of...
  
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• Inmate stabbed 2 correction officers at Garner Correctional Institute: officials

  22-08-2023 12:59
  
  An inmate at Garner Correctional Institution in Newtown stabbed two corrections officers with a sharpened toothbrush Tuesday morning, according to the state Department of Correction. The department said 35-year-old Joe Baltas, of Meriden, stabbed one correction officer in the neck and another in the torso just before 8:30 a.m. Both correction officers were rushed to a local area hospital, where...
  
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• Keanu Reeves and Dogstar coming to Toad's Place

  22-08-2023 11:49
  
  Keanu Reeves and his band, Dogstar, are coming to Connecticut in the fall, just days after the release of their new album. “Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees.” Dogstar will be performing at Toad’s Place on Oct. 11. The show will be at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets for the public go on sale Friday...
  
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• Cyberattack continues to impact ECHN and Waterbury Health

  22-08-2023 09:48
  
  A systemwide IT outage caused by a cyberattack continues to affect Eastern Connecticut Health Network and Waterbury HEALTH. Both health networks are owned by Los Angeles-based Prospect Medical, which is experiencing a system-wide outage because of the cyberattack. The ECHN website says the following services and locations are closed until further notice: Because of the ongoing system-wide outage, ECHN has...
  
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• I-691 east in Meriden reopens following multi-vehicle crash

  22-08-2023 08:08
  
  Interstate 691 east in Meriden has fully reopened after a multi-vehicle crash briefly closed the area on Tuesday morning. Three vehicles were reportedly involved in the crash. The highway was closed between exits 1B and 1A. It has since reopened. It’s unclear if anyone was injured.
  
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• School counselor, child psychologist offer mental health advice ahead of new year

  22-08-2023 05:51
  
  Children and teens have been struggling with anxiety and depression for years, but the COVID pandemic exacerbated it, according to Dr. Melissa Santos, the division head of pediatric psychology at Connecticut Children’s. There are several physical signs of stress parents should be aware of, Santos said. “For some kids it’s acting out, for some kids it’s being sad, for some...
  
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• School counselor and child psychologist offer advice on mental health ahead of school year

  22-08-2023 05:51
  
  Children and teens have been struggling with anxiety and depression for years, but the COVID pandemic exacerbated it, according to Dr. Melissa Santos, the division head of pediatric psychology at Connecticut Children’s. There are several physical signs of stress parents should be aware of, Santos said. “For some kids it’s acting out, for some kids it’s being sad, for some...
  
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• SILVER ALERT: 8-year-old boy reported missing from Bridgeport

  22-08-2023 05:39
  
  A Silver Alert has been issued for an 8-year-old boy who is missing from Bridgeport. State police said Shamar Augustine was last seen on Thursday. It’s unclear what he was wearing when he was last seen. He has black hair and brown eyes, weighs 120 pounds and is 4-foot 8-inches tall. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bridgeport...
  
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• Lower humidity and cooler temps Tuesday

  22-08-2023 05:33
  
  Happy Tuesday! There will be clearing skies today with low humidity. Temperatures will be in the upper 70s to about 80 degrees. Temperatures will remain on the cooler side this week with highs only reaching the mid 70s. The next chance for rain will come Thursday night through Friday with a few isolated showers left over for Saturday morning.
  
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• Lower humidity and cooler temps again on Wednesday

  22-08-2023 05:33
  
  We saw clearing skies today with low humidity Tuesday. Temperatures were in the upper 70s to about 80 degrees. Low humidity remains for Tuesday night and into Wednesday, too! Temperatures will remain on the cooler side this week with highs only reaching the mid-70s. The next chance for rain will come Thursday night through Friday with a few isolated showers...
  
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• There's still time to share your input on future of electric vehicle regulations in CT

  22-08-2023 05:29
  
  A public hearing was held Tuesday about the future of electric vehicles in Connecticut and if you didn’t get a chance to attend, there’s still time to share your thoughts. Republican lawmakers are pushing back on the announcement of Connecticut joining the California Clean Air Regulations. The standards would ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles starting in 2035. The...
  
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• Public hearing underway about future of electric vehicle regulations in CT

  22-08-2023 05:29
  
  A public hearing is underway on Tuesday about the future of electric vehicles in Connecticut. Republican lawmakers are pushing back on the announcement of Connecticut joining the California Clean Air Regulations. The standards would ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles starting in 2035. The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is holding the hearing where they will take...
  
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• Public hearing to be held as Conn. lawmakers decide future of electric vehicle regulations

  22-08-2023 05:29
  
  A public hearing will be held on Tuesday as Republican lawmakers are pushing back on the announcement of Connecticut joining the California Clean Air Regulations. The standards would ban the sale of new gas powered vehicles starting in 2035. The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is holding the hearing where they will take questions and comments on the...
  
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• Public hearing to be held about future of electric vehicle regulations in CT

  22-08-2023 05:29
  
  A public hearing will be held on Tuesday as Republican lawmakers are pushing back on the announcement of Connecticut joining the California Clean Air Regulations. The standards would ban the sale of new gas powered vehicles starting in 2035. The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is holding the hearing where they will take questions and comments on the...
  
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• Over 150 Waterbury senior housing apartments without water after leak in water line

  22-08-2023 04:59
  
  Over 150 senior housing apartments in Waterbury are without water after a leak in the water line. Firefighters said the water line broke at Nottingham Tower Apartments around 8 p.m. Monday. It is estimated that about 160 units are without water. All of the tenants are 62 years of age and older. Water has been shut off to the building....
  
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