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• Firefighters respond to house fire and car fire at the same time in North Haven

  04-07-2026 11:47
  
  Firefighters were busy in North Haven on Friday night as they had to respond to a house fire and car fire at the same time. Around 7:15 p.m., firefighters responded to a house fire on North Hill Road. Once in the area, firefighters began an aggressive interior attack on the first floor. According to fire officials, due to the location,...
  
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• Mohegan Sun announces lineup of musical icons for 30-year celebration

  07-07-2026 15:25
  
  Mohegan Sun announced the musical lineup for the its 30th Birthday Celebration in October, featuring some of music’s biggest stars. The first weekend’s performers are rock artists Alanis Morissette and the Foo Fighters, taking the stage on Friday, Oct. 2 and Sunday, Oct. 4, respectively. The following weekend is packed with performances by John Mayer, Lainey Wilson and a DJ...
  
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• New London housing project breaks ground at site of church collapse

  07-07-2026 14:53
  
  More than two years after the collapse of a historic downtown church stunned the city, construction is beginning on a new development that will bring housing and retail spaces to the site. Officials, community members, and members of the First Congregational Church gathered Tuesday for a groundbreaking ceremony at the former church property next to City Hall. The collapse of...
  
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• Family of 8 displaced, 1 hospitalized after fire at Hartford home

  07-07-2026 12:29
  
  A family of eight, which includes four children, has been displaced after a fire at a home on Canterbury Street on Tuesday morning, firefighters said. Firefighters were dispatched to the two-story home on Canterbury Street in the Blue Hills neighborhood around 7:06 a.m. for a report of a computer fire. When they arrived, they saw smoke coming from the outside...
  
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• Rock legends Styx to headline Big E closing night

  07-07-2026 12:27
  
  The Big E announced on Tuesday that classic rock legends Styx will be the closing night headliner. Styx will take on The Big E Arena on Sunday, Oct. 4. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 10 at TheBigE.com. Tickets include admission to the fair on the day of the show. The seven-member group is the talent...
  
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• Man accused of killing wife in Winsted faces judge

  07-07-2026 11:55
  
  The man accused of killing his wife in Winsted last month faced a judge for the first time in person on Tuesday. Leon Stetson, 67, appeared in Torrington Superior Court for a brief appearance. He is accused of killing his wife, Carrie Stetson. Officers responded their home on Oak Street on June 8 after one of the couple’s adult children...
  
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• Second person shot outside Waterbury nightclub has died: police

  07-07-2026 10:30
  
  A teenager who was in critical condition after a shooting outside of a nightclub in Waterbury over the weekend has died and she is the second person who died in the shooting. Officers were called to LA 42 Night Club on East Main Street for a report of shots fired around 12 a.m. Sunday. Once police were in the area,...
  
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• SNAP recipients may be eligible for replacement benefits following weekend's storms: Lamont

  07-07-2026 09:37
  
  Gov. Ned Lamont announced on Monday that SNAP recipients who experienced power outages due to the storms over the holiday weekend may be eligible for supplemental benefits. Federal regulations allow the Department of Social Services to provide supplemental benefits for replacing food that was destroyed due to fires, floods or power outages. Households must have lost power for at least...
  
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• ‘Buckling' beams at New York City high-rise under construction trigger evacuations

  07-07-2026 08:40
  
  Two structural support beams on an under-construction building in Manhattan started buckling Tuesday morning, triggering a large emergency response, officials say.
  
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• Sanders, Warren call for Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race after latest allegation

  07-07-2026 08:23
  
  Democrats are calling on Graham Platner to drop out of the Maine Senate race after a sexual assault allegation from a woman who dated him. He denies it.
  
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• Periods of showers Tuesday with chilly temperatures in the 60s

  07-07-2026 05:56
  
  We have a chilly day on tap for Tuesday with periods of showers. There will be gray skies with showery periods expected all day, especially in the northern parts of the state. It will be chilly with highs in the 60s to near 70. Skies will clear in the evening with lows in the 50s with fog. Wednesday and Thursday...
  
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• 6 people taken to hospital following multi-vehicle crash in Monroe

  07-07-2026 05:03
  
  Six people were taken to the hospital following a multi-vehicle crash in Monroe on Monday evening. Officers responded to a three-car crash at the intersection of Wheeler Road and Route 110 around 6:15 p.m. Investigators said a vehicle traveling north on Wheeler Road failed to stop at the stop sign and was hit by a vehicle traveling on Route 110....
  
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• July Fourth storm damages DJ trailer just days before wedding event

  07-07-2026 04:50
  
  As communities across Connecticut continue cleaning up from severe storms that swept through the state on the Fourth of July, one Torrington business owner is racing against the clock to save his livelihood. Josh Drobena, owner of 860 Events, saw the damage to his equipment trailer for the first time after a large tree limb crashed through its roof during...
  
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• Storms flood New Haven roads, delay flights at Tweed Airport

  06-07-2026 22:30
  
  Heavy rain moved through Connecticut on Monday, flooding roads in New Haven, delaying flights at Tweed New Haven Airport and prompting officials to warn drivers to avoid standing water. Some of the worst flooding was reported along Middletown Avenue, where vehicles struggled to make their way through high water and some became stranded. The road appeared more like a lake...
  
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• Branford man headed to prison for beating 12-year-old son to death, attempting to kill daughter

  06-07-2026 17:25
  
  A Branford man who beat his 12-year-old son to death with a baseball bat and tried to kill his teenage daughter was sentenced to 60 years in prison on Monday. Anthony Esposito Jr. was taken into custody on May 1, 2025, shortly after police found his son, Anthony P. Esposito dead inside the family’s condo on Hemlock Road. Prosecutors said...
  
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• Fatal shooting outside Waterbury nightclub leads to club's closure

  06-07-2026 16:23
  
  The Waterbury club where a fatal shooting happened outside over the weekend has is now closed. The permittee of the LA 42 Night Club canceled the establishment’s liquor permit, according to the Department of Consumer Protection Liquor Control Division. The club is closed, effective immediately. Officers responded to the club on East Main Street just after 12 a.m. on Sunday...
  
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• 17-year-old struck and killed by vehicle Sunday night in Tolland

  06-07-2026 13:39
  
  A 17-year-old male was struck and killed by a car Sunday night in Tolland, according to Connecticut State Police. Police said that around 10:40 p.m., a black Ford Taurus carrying three male passengers was traveling south on Crystal Lake Road near Willow Creek Drive. The victim, identified as Blake Lemire of Coventry, was standing in the roadway when he was...
  
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• Visitors can experience firework show from Ledge Lighthouse this weekend

  06-07-2026 11:32
  
  The New London Maritime Society is offering an evening trip to Ledge Lighthouse on July 11 as part of the Celebrate New London festivities. Up to 35 guests may participate in a boat trip to Ledge Lighthouse where they will experience a tour of the beacon and a firework show. Wine and snacks will be provided. The boat departs from...
  
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• Work continues on Prospect Ave. in West Hartford after ‘significant roadway failure'

  06-07-2026 10:56
  
  Work is continuing on Prospect Avenue in West Hartford after town officials said was a “significant roadway failure” on Monday. The town says the roadway failure is between 95 and 105 Prospect Avenue. While there were road closures in place on Monday, it appears the area has partially opened. One side of the road is currently closed, but vehicles are...
  
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• Man stabbed multiple times during large fight in East Haven: police

  06-07-2026 09:05
  
  A man was taken to the hospital after being stabbed multiple times during a large fight in East Haven over the weekend, according to police. Officers responded to Fiesta Bar & Grill on West Frontage Road around 11:45 p.m. on Saturday after receiving a report of a fight involving a large group of people. As officers were responding, they said...
  
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• Flood watch remains in effect through Tuesday

  06-07-2026 05:34
  
  Rain is expected to continue through the remainder of Monday night and into Tuesday morning The rain could be heavy at times. Most areas are expected to see 1 to 3 inches of rain, but some spots could see higher amounts. That could lead to flooding issues in some places in Connecticut. A flood watch remains in effect statewide through...
  
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• Clean up continues across the state as thousands remain without power

  06-07-2026 05:10
  
  Clean up is continuing across the state on Monday as thousands of people remain without power days after powerful storms brought down trees and powerlines. Strong storms on July 4th caused dozens of trees to fall with some hitting structures and vehicles. Several roads across Connecticut remain closed. At the height of the Eversource outages, there were over 95,000 customers...
  
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• Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by car in Tolland

  06-07-2026 04:39
  
  A pedestrian is seriously injured after being struck by a car in Tolland on Sunday night. Troopers responded to Crystal Lake Road for the collision around 10:40 p.m. According to state police, serious injuries were reported. LifeStar was requested. Crystal Lake Road remains closed as the accident reconstruction team investigates. There is no estimate for when the area will reopen.
  
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• Storm damage leaves Bristol homes hit by trees, power lines down

  05-07-2026 22:43
  
  A powerful storm brought down trees and power lines across Connecticut, damaging homes and leaving thousands without electricity as cleanup crews worked through the weekend. In Bristol, contracted crews spent Sunday clearing debris and removing fallen tree trunks after Saturday night’s storm. The Bristol mayor’s office said nearly 4,000 Eversource customers lost power. By the end of Sunday, power had...
  
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• City of Torrington is under ‘Local State of Emergency', city officials say

  05-07-2026 14:16
  
  The City of Torrington is under a “Local State of Emergency,” according to the city, after powerful storms brought down trees and powerlines on July Fourth. Torrington Mayor Molly Spino said the State of Emergency is in effect now and remains in effect until she terminates it. The mayor said all emergency services personnel, public works crews and other essential...
  
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• 1 resident and 2 firefighters transported to hospital after Portland house fire

  05-07-2026 12:02
  
  One resident and two firefighters were transported to the hospital after a house fire in Portland on July Fourth. Emergency crews were clearing out from a waster rescue around 9:15 p.m. when they noticed an active fire from fire headquarters. It appeared to be on Evergreen Avenue. A few minutes later, crews said it was determined to be a working...
  
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• 1 dead, 1 in critical condition after shooting outside Waterbury nightclub

  05-07-2026 10:25
  
  One person has died and another person is in critical condition after a shooting outside of a nightclub in Waterbury early Sunday morning. Officers were called to LA 42 Night Club on East Main Street for a report of shots fired around 12 a.m. Once police were in the area, they said there was a large gathering and evidence of...
  
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• 91-year-old woman dies in Waterbury house fire

  05-07-2026 09:34
  
  A 91-year-old woman has died after a fire at a home in Waterbury on July Fourth. Firefighters responded to the single-family home on Pinecrest Drive around 10:11 p.m. It was reported that the fire was on the upper level of the home in a closet. A caller also said there was a grandmother still in the home and that she...
  
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• Man arrested in connection to July 4th stabbing in Hartford

  05-07-2026 08:53
  
  A man has been arrested in connection to a stabbing on July 4th in Hartford. Officers were called to the 100 block of Homestead Avenue for a stabbing incident around 11:50 p.m. Once in the area, police said they found a victim in the driveway with a stab wound to his left forearm and right shoulder. He was transported to...
  
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• Flood Watch issued ahead of rain late Sunday through Tuesday

  05-07-2026 07:14
  
  After nasty storms rolled through parts of Connecticut on Saturday, temperatures are much cooler today with highs in the 70s and 80s. Skies are mostly cloudy through Sunday before showers and a few thunderstorms move back into the region this afternoon and evening. A Flood Watch is in effect across Connecticut starting tonight and through Monday and Tuesday. Widespread rainfall...
  
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