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• Child Found Dead In Torrington

  06-06-2017 21:42
  (Torrington, Conn./CBS Connecticut) – Police in Torrington say they’re investigating the untimely death of a 15-month-old child.
  The 911 call came in just before 11:00 this morning to a home on South Main Street police said.
  A woman told them her son was unresponsive and needed help.
  Police and first responders arrived and the child was rushed to Charlotte Hungerford Hospital where he later died.
  According to investigators, it appears the child was found unresponsive in the bathtub.
  
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• Warm temps and low humidity for Monday

  20-07-2026 07:31
  
  It will be sunny and warm today. Humidity will be low and there will be some light wind. The high temperature today will be 82 degrees. It will be partly cloudy tonight with some smoke and humidity. As for tomorrow, there could be a few strong storms in the afternoon and evening, with temperatures in the upper 70s. Wednesday looks...
  
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• 1 hospitalized and 1 firefighter sustained minor burns after fire in Middletown

  20-07-2026 06:11
  
  One person was hospitalized and a firefighter sustained minor burns after a fire in Middletown on Sunday night. The Westfield fire department responded to a fire on East Street around 8:21 p.m. Four people were able to evacuate during the fire. While one person was sent to the hospital, the others were not injured. The cause of the fire is...
  
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• Third alarm fire displaces two families in Stamford

  19-07-2026 23:18
  
  Two families are displaced after a third alarm fire at a condominium unit in Stamford on Sunday. Just before 8 p.m., the Stamford Fire Department responded to Oakwoods Place Condominiums after multiple calls about a fully involved fire. Upon arrival, crews encountered heavy flames and immediately requested a second alarm. As crews were battling the fire, the flames extended into...
  
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• I-91 Northbound Closed in North Haven due to Motorcycle accident

  19-07-2026 19:48
  
  I-91 Northbound in North Haven is closed after a motorcycle accident on Sunday evening. At around 7:18 p.m., Connecticut State Police reported that a motorcycle accident occurred by Exit 12 on I-91 Northbound. Police are reporting that there are life threatening injuries. The highway is closed in the area of the accident. Police are encouraging drivers to seek alternate routes.
  
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• Frisbie's celebrates National Ice Cream Day with 24 straight hours of scoops

  19-07-2026 15:55
  
  National Ice Cream Day meant around-the-clock service at Frisbie’s Dairy Barn on Sunday. The New Britain-based ice cream shop celebrated the day by staying open for 24 consecutive hours, a tradition that began at its original location six years ago. But this year, all six Frisbie’s Dairy Barn locations participated in the event the first time—four locations in Connecticut and...
  
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• ConnectiCon wraps up biggest convention yet in Hartford

  19-07-2026 15:51
  
  Thousands of fans of anime, gaming, comics, and pop culture filled the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford this weekend as ConnectiCon wrapped up what organizers called its biggest convention yet. The four-day event brought together more than 20,000 attendees, along with artists, voice actors, and other industry professionals from around the world. For Keava Bonner and Alex Zavalos, the convention...
  
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• Shooting investigation ongoing in Meriden Sunday

  19-07-2026 14:00
  
  Meriden police say an investigation is ongoing after a shooting occurred at a home on Sagamore Road Sunday morning. Police say they received reports of an active domestic violence situation and, after arriving on scene, an officer involved shooting occurred. That is all the information at this time as the Inspector General’s Office, Connecticut State Police and State Attorney’s Office...
  
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• Police involved in shooting in Meriden Sunday morning

  19-07-2026 14:00
  
  Meriden police say an investigation is ongoing after a shooting occurred at a home on Sagamore Road Sunday morning. Police say they received reports of an active domestic violence situation and, after arriving on scene, an officer involved shooting occurred. That is all the information at this time as the Inspector General’s Office, Connecticut State Police and State Attorney’s Office...
  
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• Meriden police shoot suspect in fatal baseball bat attack

  19-07-2026 14:00
  
  Meriden police say an investigation is ongoing after a shooting occurred at a home on Sagamore Road Sunday morning. At around 10 a.m. on Sunday, police say they received reports of an active domestic violence situation involving some type of weapon. Upon arrival to the scene, officers observed a male violently striking a victim to the head with a baseball...
  
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• Serious injuries after early morning Windsor crash

  19-07-2026 09:44
  
  State Police say serious injuries are reported after a multi-car accident Sunday morning on interstate 91northbound. “State police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Team (CARS) is on scene,” police said. That is all the information at this time and the investigation is still ongoing. The road has now reopened.
  
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• Beautiful Sunday and Monday before storms return Tuesday

  19-07-2026 06:11
  
  Sunday features plenty of sunshine and a nice breeze out of the northwest as most temperatures top out in the 70s. Smoke has mostly cleared out, as well. Temperatures will drop into the 50s tonight before warming into the upper 70s and lowers 80s for Monday. By Tuesday, the chance for storms returns, and rain chances will stick around through...
  
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• Four people displaced after fire in Prospect early Saturday morning

  18-07-2026 13:09
  
  Prospect Fire Department officials say they were dispatched to a home around 2:20 a.m. where they found a two-story residence with heavy fire. “Firefighters initiated an interior attack in an effort to save the structure. However, due to the volume of fire and a partial roof collapse, conditions rapidly deteriorated and operations transitioned to a defensive exterior attack,” they said....
  
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• Strong to severe storms possible through Saturday

  18-07-2026 06:34
  
  A few strong storms are possible by the midday hours, but the main round should arrive in the late afternoon and evening hours. Heavy rain, frequent lightning, strong winds and even an isolated tornado or two are all on the table today. We’ll start to dry out after midnight tonight ahead of a beautiful Sunday with sunshine. Monday will also...
  
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• DEEP sends crew to help Canada with wildfires

  17-07-2026 22:58
  
  The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Forestry Division has mobilized a crew to help with wildfires in Quebec, Canada. DEEP announced Friday that the division mobilized a six-person wildland firefighting crew to help with the fires. The six are from the Connecticut Interstate Fire Crew (CIFC) and joined wildland firefighters from Maine and New Hampshire. The crew left...
  
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• Several people rescued from fire in New Haven apartment building

  17-07-2026 17:30
  
  Several people had to be rescued from windows during an apartment fire in New Haven Friday afternoon. Firefighters responded to Donna Drive just before 2 p.m. for a reported kitchen fire and found flames on three floors of the apartment building. There were a number of residents hanging out of windows, according to fire officials. A total of seven people...
  
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• Utilities prepare for potential storm outages this weekend after July 4 severe weather

  17-07-2026 16:42
  
  Connecticut utility companies are preparing for the possibility of power outages this weekend as forecasters track storms that could bring strong winds and heavy rain across the state. The heightened preparations come just two weeks after severe storms on July 4 knocked out power to more than 100,000 customers and caused widespread damage. Norwich Public Utilities said crews are ready...
  
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• Pomfret man wins $1 million on CT Lottery scratch ticket

  17-07-2026 12:22
  
  A Pomfret man won $1 million on a CT Lottery scratch ticket he recently purchased. It’s the top prize in the $1,000,000 GOLD game. The man, who was not identified by CT Lottery, said he sometimes rubs his scratch tickets on his dog for good luck. He didn’t quite believe it when he revealed the prize. “I was scratching, then...
  
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• Tracking the potential for strong thunderstorms on Saturday

  17-07-2026 05:55
  
  Saturday turns muggy with the potential for rain and thunderstorms during the day and again in the evening. We could see a round of storms in the afternoon. A second wave of storms moves in after dinnertime. Some of the storms could be severe. The storms will bring heavy rain, strong winds, and frequent lightning. There is also a low...
  
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• Smoke decreases for Friday and tracking storms for Saturday

  17-07-2026 05:55
  
  It looks mostly sunny today as the smoke dissipates from north to south today. The highs today can range from 78 to 84 degrees with low humidity. Tonight looks fair, but tomorrow will turn muggy, smoky and stormy in the afternoon. There is a chance for heavy rain, strong storms and thick smoke. Sunday looks fair as of now.
  
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• Portland baker selling cupcakes to support family of East Hampton teen

  16-07-2026 22:06
  
  A Portland baker is helping support the family of a 15-year-old East Hampton teenager who died after a medical emergency while paddleboarding in Connecticut. Cassandra “Cassie” Munson died Sunday after she fell into Crystal Pond in Eastford following a medical emergency while paddleboarding. As her family mourns, community members have raised money to help cover funeral and related expenses, with...
  
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• Cheshire bans e-bikes, e-scooters at Bartlem Park amid safety concerns

  16-07-2026 15:26
  
  E-bikes, e-scooters and other motor-assisted rideable vehicles are no longer allowed at Bartlem Park in Cheshire as town officials respond to safety concerns, complaints, and damage to park property. New signs posted throughout the popular park notify visitors of the ban, which applies to rideable vehicles equipped with a helper motor. “Those bikes fly,” said Sophia Chagnon of North Haven....
  
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• 68-year-old woman drowns in East Haddam

  16-07-2026 14:49
  
  A 68-year-old woman drowned in East Haddam on Wednesday night, Connecticut State Police said. Police were called to a home on Triangle Drive around 9:30 p.m. for a report of a possible drowning. When they arrived, the woman, Mary Tracy Shepley, was treated on scene, according to state police. Shepley was then transported to the hospital where she was pronounced...
  
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• Police report reveals former Hartford treasurer may have shredded documents at office after resignation 

  16-07-2026 12:03
  
  A Hartford Police incident report obtained by NBC Connecticut Investigates reveals former Hartford treasurer Carmen Sierra went back to her office after she resigned and may have been shredding documents. NBC Connecticut Investigates authenticated the report through law enforcement sources. The report says on July 8, the Police Chief’s Office received information that Sierra was in her office shredding documents....
  
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• Police report reveals ex-Hartford treasurer may have shredded documents at office after resignation 

  16-07-2026 12:03
  
  A Hartford Police incident report obtained by NBC Connecticut Investigates reveals former Hartford treasurer Carmen Sierra went back to her office after she resigned and may have been shredding documents. NBC Connecticut Investigates authenticated the report through law enforcement sources. The report says on July 8, the Police Chief’s Office received information that Sierra was in her office shredding documents....
  
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• Propane truck enters Candlewood Lake in New Fairfield, officials say

  16-07-2026 11:47
  
  A propane truck ended up in Candlewood Lake in New Fairfield on Thursday morning, officials said. It happened in the area of Squantz Pond Boat Launch, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) said. A preliminary investigation by Connecticut State Police indicated that the propane truck is in the water. No injuries have been reported, and the scene...
  
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• Propane truck enters Candlewood Lake in New Fairfield: DEEP

  16-07-2026 11:47
  
  A truck carrying about 2,000 gallons of propane ended up in Candlewood Lake in New Fairfield on Thursday morning, officials said. At around 9:39 a.m., the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) said it received a call regarding an incident involving a propane delivery truck that entered Candlewood Lake at a private residence. It happened in the area...
  
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• No leaks reported after propane truck enters Candlewood Lake in New Fairfield: DEEP

  16-07-2026 11:47
  
  A truck carrying about 2,000 gallons of propane ended up in Candlewood Lake in New Fairfield on Thursday morning, officials said. At around 9:39 a.m., the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) said it received a call regarding an incident involving a propane delivery truck that entered Candlewood Lake at a private residence. It happened in the area...
  
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• Two boats catch fire at Burr's Marina in New London

  16-07-2026 07:38
  
  Two boats at Burr’s Marina in New London caught fire on Thursday morning, according to New London Fire Chief Vernon Skau. Firefighters responded to the marina with the Battalion Fire Chief, and when they arrived, they saw two boats on fire at the same time, Skau said. Skau said firefighters have a standard dock line that they normally stretch, but...
  
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• 2 boats caught on fire at Burr's Marina in New London

  16-07-2026 07:38
  
  Firefighters responded to Burr’s Marina and saw two boats on fire early Thursday morning. Fire Chief Vernon Skau said when the Battalion Fire Chief arrived he saw two boats on fire at the same time. According to Fire Chief Skau, they had a standard dock line that they normally stretch, but the issue was one of the stern lines burned...
  
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