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• 4 people injured in ‘ambush style' shooting during game in Hartford

  07-05-2025 22:35
  
  Four people were injured in an “ambush style” shooting that took place during an outdoor game in Hartford Wednesday night. Lt. Aaron Boisvert said officers responded to a very chaotic scene with multiple shooters and guns on Nelson Street around 10 p.m. Responding officers found two people with gunshot wounds at the scene. One was unresponsive and is currently undergoing...
  
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• Filipino Catholics in CT excited for the possibility of an ‘Asian Pope Francis'

  07-05-2025 22:23
  
  One of the favorites to be the next pope is a Filipino cardinal, Luis Antonio Tagle, who’s been dubbed as the “Asian Pope Francis.” “It is a proud moment for me and my family,” Arvin Antiporda, of Rocky Hill, said. A moment many Filipinos across Connecticut are taking in with talk of Cardinal Tagle being a strong contender to be...
  
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• Burning laptop thrown out window at Southington High School

  07-05-2025 20:47
  
  A burning laptop thrown out the window at Southington High School prompted an evacuation on Wednesday. Firefighters said they were called to a reported fire in a second-floor classroom. Crews saw smoke coming from inside, and determined no one was hurt. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) was called to the scene. Authorities said the fire was...
  
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• Four CT towns ranked in the best and worst cities for basketball fans

  07-05-2025 20:27
  
  A new study ranks four CT towns in the best and worst cities for basketball fans. The study considers NBA and NCAA Division 1 leagues and ranks top performing teams, revenues and accessible stadiums. Storrs, New Haven, Fairfield and New Britain all were ranked in the study, ranking all over the list. Storrs ranks no. 1 for the best college...
  
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• 92-year-old dead after car goes into water in Stratford: police

  07-05-2025 19:43
  
  A 92-year-old man has died after his car went into the water at the Birdseye boat ramp in Stratford on Wednesday. The police department said they responded to the boat ramp around 1:30 p.m. after learning that a car drove down a boat launch and into the water. Police said they saw a gray vehicle submerged in the water. Crews...
  
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• Senate approves bill cracking down on street takeovers

  07-05-2025 18:57
  
  The Senate approved a bill that would allow cities and towns to get more aggressive in stopping street takeovers. The bill would, among other things, allow police to destroy ATVs, dirt bikes and certain other types of vehicles seized from takeovers. “I think it’s a safety issue, as you know our streets have, as the bill would suggest, have been...
  
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• Multiple officers injured following traffic stop in Groton: police

  07-05-2025 18:43
  
  Multiple police officers were injured after conducting a traffic stop in Groton on Tuesday. The police department said they responded to Mellow Avenue after getting a report of a suspicious vehicle. The car was pulled over and when an officer approached it, he smelled a strong odor of alcohol and observed a small child who wasn’t wearing a seatbelt in...
  
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• Agriculture officials urge residents to discard packages of seeds sent by mail

  07-05-2025 18:14
  
  The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAg) and the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) are urging residents to properly send or throw away any packages of unwanted seeds sent to them through the mail. CT DoAg said that the packages may be a risk to the environment. If any resident has received seeds, CT DoAg ask them to dispose of the...
  
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• GPS tracking devices proving effective for Newington police, but civil rights and legal groups push back

  07-05-2025 18:10
  
  Police departments in Connecticut are using GPS devices launched from their cruisers to track suspect vehicles that flee without having to chase them, but not everyone is in favor of the new technology. “When activated it does emit a small laser so you can get it in sight,” explained Sgt. Matthew D’Esposito with the Newington Police Department. The police technology...
  
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• GPS tracking devices prove effective for Newington PD, but civil rights and legal groups push back

  07-05-2025 18:10
  
  Police departments in Connecticut are using GPS devices launched from their cruisers to track suspect vehicles that flee without having to chase them, but not everyone is in favor of the new technology. “When activated it does emit a small laser so you can get it in sight,” explained Sgt. Matthew D’Esposito with the Newington Police Department. The police technology...
  
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• Reckless on our Roads: Need for speed

  07-05-2025 18:00
  
  Our NBC Connecticut Investigates series “Reckless On Our Roads” has examined everything from wrong-way drivers, to stop sign runners, to a community that eliminated traffic deaths eight years in a row. Transportation experts have said speed, however, accounts for a third of all traffic fatalities. In Connecticut, we have seen people driving fast for a long time, certainly during and after...
  
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• Community partners advocate for increase to Hartford Public Schools budget

  07-05-2025 17:29
  
  Mom-of-four Jessica Gonzalez will never forget the call she got in January when her 12-year-old son and a friend were shot at after throwing snowballs at cars in Hartford. “Somebody chased him down and started to shoot at both of them, unfortunately my son was the one that was shot,” Gonzalez, of Hartford, said.  Gonzalez’s son suffered two gunshot wounds...
  
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• Bread sold in Connecticut recalled due to undeclared soy

  07-05-2025 17:18
  
  Bread sold at multiple supermarkets in Connecticut is being recalled for containing soy, which isn’t listed on the label. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) and Department of Public Health (DPH) are warning shoppers about the recall, which affects Portuguese rolls and old fashion Italian bread manufactured by the International Bakery of Waterbury. The bread has been voluntarily recalled...
  
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• Towns and cities across the state are gearing up for mosquito season

  07-05-2025 16:45
  
  “We know that mosquitoes carry a lot of different diseases,” said Milford’s Director of Health, Deepa Joseph. “We want to take proactive steps to limit the interaction between mosquitoes and humans in our community.” She says April through October is a crucial time when it comes to public health and mosquitoes. On Wednesday, the city of Milford kicked off its...
  
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• Hartford police investigating fatal shooting on Capitol Avenue

  07-05-2025 16:38
  
  Police are investigating fatal shooting on Capitol Avenue in Hartford. Officers responded to the area of 1063 Capitol Avenue around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday for a report of shots fired. When they arrived, the found a man in his 20s suffering from gunshot wounds, police said. He was taken to the hopsital, where he died from his injuries. The Hartford Police...
  
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• Need a garage door fix? What to watch out for as state investigates repair scams

  07-05-2025 16:07
  
  If you need to get your garage door fixed, do your research. Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is now issuing that warning after receiving 23 consumer complaints since April of 2024. Some consumers say there was poor workmanship, and others say they weren’t given a receipt. The department’s warning message is similar to what our NBC CT Responds team...
  
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• One dead after crash in Groton

  07-05-2025 15:35
  
  Police said one person has died after a crash in Groton on Wednesday afternoon. Officers responded to Fort Hill Road around 1:22 p.m. after receiving several 911 calls reporting a serious one-car crash between Depot Road and South Road. Police said they found a vehicle that had struck a utility pole in front of 21 Fort Hill Road and an...
  
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• Washout near South Norwalk could cause delays cancelations for Metro-North service

  07-05-2025 15:13
  
  Metro-North is warning passengers on the New Haven line that they might experience delays or cancelations during the evening rush hour on Wednesday because of storm damage. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said crews are working to address a washout this week’s storms caused near South Norwalk. New Haven Line customers might experience delays of up to 15 minutes and some...
  
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• East Lyme deputy fire chief on leave amid investigation into fire-related incidents

  07-05-2025 14:52
  
  An East Lyme deputy fire chief has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into recent fire-related incidents, according to the first selectman. In a letter, First Selectman Daniel Cunningham notified Deputy Fire Chief Erik Quinn that he was placed on paid leave effective immediately. Cunningham said placing Quinn on leave was “necessary to ensure a thorough and impartial...
  
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• Wolcott police officer rescued from sinking cruiser

  07-05-2025 14:38
  
  A Wolcott police officer was rescued from his sinking cruiser after it slipped into a swollen pond on Tuesday, according to police. The officer drove to the sports complex on Spindle Hill Road around 5:45 a.m. to do a routine check of the building. Because of recent rains, water from the pond came up into the roadway, making it difficult...
  
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• Man charged with murder of woman found in New Haven cemetery

  07-05-2025 14:29
  
  Police have arrested a man who is accused of killing a woman who was found in a cemetery in New Haven on Friday. A person who was walking a dog found the body of 35-year-old Naysha Mendez, 35, near the crematorium in the Evergreen Cemetery on Ella Grasso Boulevard just before 8 p.m. Friday, according to police. She lived in...
  
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• 15-year-old and man shot in New Haven

  07-05-2025 13:55
  
  A teen and a man have been shot in New Haven, according to police. Officers have responded to the 60 block of Chamberlain Street and police said a 15-year-old young man and a 43-year-old man were shot. New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson said the man was shot in the leg and the teen was shot in the buttocks. Officials...
  
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• 100 Young Men of Color to be honored at inaugural event

  07-05-2025 11:27
  
  100 Men of Color has a goal to provide financial support for programs that support the advancement of men of color. The organization is branching out to help the younger generation to believe, achieve, and inspire. A workshop at the Men’s Warehouse in West Hartford presented these young men and award nominees with the opportunity to ready themselves for the...
  
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• Man dies days after Wallingford motorcycle crash

  07-05-2025 10:19
  
  A motorcyclist who was involved in a crash in Wallingford over the weekend has died of his injuries. Officers were called to the 1400 block of Durham Road on Saturday, around 5 p.m. for a report of a motorcycle crash. Once police arrived, they said they found 25-year-old Evan Waycott, of Wallingford. He was transported to Yale New Haven Hospital...
  
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• Three Cash5 winners hit jackpot Tuesday

  07-05-2025 08:05
  
  There were three Cash5 jackpot winners on Tuesday and each of the three winners won $55,593. The winning numbers were 3-5-6-7-15. The winning tickets were sold at Stop & Shop at 4531 Main St. in Bridgeport, Onestop Smoke & Convenience at 1515 Main St. in East Hartford and BJ`S Wholesale Club at 344 Reidville Drive in Waterbury.
  
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• What to know about the REAL ID deadline on Wednesday

  07-05-2025 04:38
  
  Wednesday is the day. If you’re flying anywhere in the U.S., your standard, state-issued ID without the gold star in the corner will no longer immediately get you through the gates at the airport. The state Department of Motor Vehicles says over 2 million people in our state have a REAL ID and 31,000 of them were processed last month....
  
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