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• Notable Sports Props & Gimmicks

  21-11-2017 16:55
  by Rob Joyce
  Miami is basically back to being “The U”. Undefeated, ranked third in the nation and in prime position to compete for a national championship, one of college football’s premier program during the 1980s through the early 2000s is back with the big boys. And with Hurricanes football comes the swagger that helped define their program’s personality. This year it’s in the form of a gaudy piece of jewelry: the “turnover chain”.
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• Teen charged with vandalizing menorah on North Haven town green

  08-01-2026 13:09 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Police have arrested a 15-year-old in connection with vandalism to a menorah on the town green. Officers responded to the green on Tuesday for a report the menorah had been damaged, according to police. Detectives began an investigation into whether the damage was an intentional act or had been caused some other way. After investigating, they determined the menorah was...
  
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• Police investigating suspicious death in New Haven

  08-01-2026 12:43 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Police are investigating a suspicious death in New Haven. Officers responded to Yale New Haven Hospital around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday for what was originally reported as a person who walked in with a gunshot wound. Once officers arrived, they determined that the man had been brought to the hospital by ambulance after being found unconscious at a motel on Pond...
  
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• Hamden animal shelter gets major donation to help meet growing need

  08-01-2026 11:40 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  For years now, animal shelters in Connecticut have struggled to keep up with the constantly growing need in the community. Now, one no-kill shelter is getting a significant donation, allowing them to help more animals. “It’s just something that we never saw coming. So, it’s so exciting to think about the possibilities of what the end product will be,” said...
  
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• Join us at Dunkin' Park Jan. 15 for the NBC & Telemundo CT blood drive

  08-01-2026 11:16 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  This year, we are joining forces again with the American Red Cross and the Hartford Yard Goats to invite you to join us for our blood drive on Thursday, January 15, at Dunkin’ Park at 1214 Main Street in Hartford between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. There will be free parking at 426 Ann Uccello parking lot. January is National...
  
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• Did you feel it? Earthquake rattles Moodus on Wednesday

  08-01-2026 10:13 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Moodus has a long history of seismic activity, the latest event happening on Wednesday. A 1.9 magnitude earthquake rattled Moodus at 5:36 p.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake happened almost a year after another one in the area. A 1.8 magnitude earthquake was reported on January 18, 2025. This latest earthquake was one of two in New...
  
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• Bullet shot through wall kills person in home next door in Danbury

  08-01-2026 08:38 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  One person is dead after a shooting in a Danbury. Officers were called to townhouse on Lake Avenue just after 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Police said a firearm was discharged inside the townhouse with a single round that traveled through a wall striking a neighbor inside their home. The victim was pronounced deceased at the hospital. According to police, the...
  
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• January thaw continues for Thursday

  08-01-2026 05:50 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  There will be some areas of black ice this morning with temperatures around 26 to 33 degrees. As the day goes on, today will be sunny with a nice thaw. High temperatures can range from 42 to 49 degrees. Tonight looks fair with temperatures in the 20s-30s. Tomorrow looks cloudy with a few showers developing in the afternoon with highs...
  
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• No. 4 UConn rallies past Providence late for 103-98 victory in overtime

  07-01-2026 22:50 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Braylon Mullins scored eight of his career-high 24 points in overtime and fourth-ranked UConn rallied past Providence 103-98 for its 11th consecutive victory. Silas Demary Jr. had 23 points, 15 assists and five steals for the Huskies, who trailed by 11 with under three minutes remaining in regulation. But they went on a 9-0 run and then tied it at 89 on a putback by Tarris Reed Jr. with 13 seconds left. Alex Karaban also scored 23 for UConn, which shot 18 of 32 from 3-point range. Reed had 20 po
  
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• Strong, Fudd star as top-ranked UConn rolls past St. John's for 32nd consecutive victory

  07-01-2026 21:46 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Sarah Strong scored 19 of her 24 points in the first half as No. 1 UConn topped visiting St. John’s 88-43 to extend its winning streak to 32 games. Azzi Fudd had 16 points and extended her streak of consecutive made free throws to 34. KK Arnold added 11 points and Blanca Quinonez had 14 points for UConn (16-0, 7-0 in the Big East), which had 23 steals and won its 45th consecutive Big East regular-season game. Beautiful Waheed had 14 points for St. John’s (13-4, 3-3) and Sa’Mya
  
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• Mimi Torres-Garcia estate's lawsuit against state to move to Farmington probate court, judge rules

  07-01-2026 20:42 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  New steps have been taken in the pursuit of a lawsuit against the state, in connection with the death of 11-year-old Jacqueline “Mimi” Torres-Garcia. On Wednesday, those connected to Mimi’s estate appeared in probate court. Mimi’s mother, Karla, was not in attendance. Karla’s been charged with murder in connection with Mimi’s death. The judge, Hon. Bill Rivera, noted for the...
  
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• Driver in double fatal New Haven crash was 13-year-old boy, officials say

  07-01-2026 19:14 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  New Haven officials said the driver behind a car that crashed while fleeing a traffic stop was a 13-year-old boy. The crash killed the boy and a young woman who was the passenger. The crash happened on Sunday just before 5 a.m. Officials said a 2019 Hyundai Elantra was driving north on Whalley Avenue near Harriston Street. Police previously tried...
  
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• People are leaving CT; here's where they're going.

  07-01-2026 18:50 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Over half of movers in Connecticut are leaving the state, according to data from U-Haul’s 2025 Growth Index. The moving company ranks Connecticut 42nd among places where people are moving, and experts say the cost of living and job opportunities play a big role. “Thirty-eight states have a lower cost of living than Connecticut,” said UNH Adjunct Economics Professor John...
  
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• Bear attempts to make den under Torrington home, prompting safety reminders from DEEP

  07-01-2026 18:25 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  A bear looking to make a den under a home in Torrington prompted calls to CT DEEP over the weekend. It happened along Chamberlain Street in the town. Neighbors in the area said this could be a resident bear that frequents the area. DEEP considers this a great time to remind people about bears’ winter habits and why people should...
  
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• Quinnipiac University aspiring sports broadcaster to intern at 2026 Winter Olympics

  07-01-2026 18:22 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  A sophomore at Quinnipiac University is getting ready to spend two weeks abroad serving as an intern at the 2026 Winter Olympics.  Jack Bergmann is enrolled in the 3+1 Journalism and Film/TV Media program in the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University. Bergmann said he learned about the internship with NBC Universal through a family friend and quickly jumped at...
  
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• Ice dancing pair that trains in Newington wins junior title for second straight year

  07-01-2026 18:14 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  A skating pair that trains in Newington won the ice dancing junior national title in St. Louis on Tuesday. It is the second year in a row they have taken the top spot. It is the second straight year winning the title for Hana Maria Aboian, 15, from Woodbridge, and her partner, Denil Veselukhin, who is originally from Russia. Their...
  
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• Access Health CT urges residents to enroll as deadline extended

  07-01-2026 18:04 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  State officials are urging people to take advantage of health insurance subsidies before the enrollment period closes at the end of the month.   Access Health Connecticut Executive Director James Michel also suggested people contact a broker, even if they selected a plan last year, to see if they qualify for enough help to afford a better plan.   “We’re going to...
  
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• UConn student chasing tornadoes in the Great Plains

  07-01-2026 17:20 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Jesse Gillett is a senior at UConn. Originally from Stafford, Gillett has chased tornadoes in the Great Plains the past two summers, and he plans to go out there again this summer. NBC Connecticut StormTracker meteorologist Steve Glazier sat down with Gillett to hear about his story. “We were driving up behind the tornado and debris was falling onto the...
  
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• Justice Department sues Connecticut and Arizona as part of effort to get voter data from the states

  07-01-2026 16:45 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Officials in Connecticut and Arizona are defending their decision to refuse a request from the U.S. Justice Department to turn over detailed voter information. The department's Civil Rights Division announced the lawsuits Tuesday, bringing to 23 the number of states it is suing to obtain the data. It also has filed suit against the District of Columbia. Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes says releasing the information would violate both state and federal law. Connecticut Attorney General W
  
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• New sports bar with familiar name set to open in Hartford

  07-01-2026 16:34 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  A new sports bar is set to open in a key spot in Hartford at the corner of Pratt and Trumbull streets. It’s a location that’s been empty for some time and it’s right across from PeoplesBank Arena. “I think it’s great. I think, I hope it thrives. So I’d love to see more industry and things build up around downtown...
  
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• Avelo reinforces Tweed-New Haven importance as it reshapes flight network

  07-01-2026 16:27 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Avelo Airlines is undergoing another restructuring, closing three bases nationwide while reaffirming its long-term commitment to Tweed-New Haven Airport. The budget carrier in a statement Tuesday night said New Haven will play a “defining role” in the airline’s future, even as it works to stabilize its bottom line through network streamlining and a fresh cash infusion. Tweed-New Haven Airport remains...
  
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• Water main break causes traffic issues in Hartford

  07-01-2026 13:28 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  A water main break was causing some traffic issues in Hartford on Wednesday afternoon. The incident has part of Morgan Street closed at Market Street, according to police. At one point, the break blocked access to I-84 East and I-91 on ramps from the area, but one lane has since reopened. Police urged drivers to plan for delays and find...
  
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• 20-year-old killed in crash on Route 8 in Shelton on Monday

  07-01-2026 13:09 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  A 20-year-old was killed in a crash on Route 8 in Shelton on Monday. The crash happened just after 9 a.m. on Route 8 North near Exit 12A, according to state police. The car went off the highway, hit a light pole and rolled over, police said. The driver, identified as 20-year-old Oliver Armando Cruz-Ortiz, was pronounced dead at the...
  
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• New Haven pauses informant program after theft allegations against former chief

  07-01-2026 12:45 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  New Haven has paused the police department’s confidential informant program and frozen the bank account connected to it after former police chief Karl Jacobson admitted stealing from it, according to Mayor Justin Elicker. Jacobson abruptly retired on Monday after being confronted about the theft allegations. Several officers flagged irregularities in the account and notified the three assistant chiefs in the...
  
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• Avelo Airlines ceases deportation flights as part of ‘streamlining its network'

  07-01-2026 12:02 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Avelo Airlines is ending its operations at Mesa Gateway Airport in Arizona, airline spokesperson Courtney Goff confirmed to NBC Connecticut on Wednesday. “With the closure of the Mesa base, government flying has concluded. For the record, there was never a contract with DHS, ICE or the federal government,” Goff said. The airline says it contracted with CSI Aviation to perform...
  
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• Arrest made in Christmas hit-and-run in Hartford that left 14-year-old dead

  07-01-2026 09:01 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  An arrest was made in connection to the fatal hit-and-run in Hartford on Christmas. The suspect has been identified as a 26-year-old Tyron Davis, of Manchester. Davis turned himself in on Wednesday morning, according to police. Davis is charged with second-degree manslaughter, three counts of first-degree assault, evading responsibility involving death, reckless driving, and failure to drive in a proper...
  
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• 5 cottages damaged after fire in Stratford

  07-01-2026 06:56 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Five cottages are damaged after a fire on Shoreline Drive. Stratford Fire Chief Jermaine Atkinson said they received multiple calls for a cottage fire around 3 a.m. When they arrived on scene, they saw multiple cottages engaged. He mentioned due to windy weather conditions the fire spread from one unit to another. There was a person in one of the...
  
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• Partly cloudy Wednesday night with possible icy patches on untreated surfaces

  07-01-2026 05:37 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Tonight looks partly cloudy with temperatures ranging from 26-36 degrees. There can be some icy patches on untreated surfaces. Tomorrow looks milder and partly sunny with highs ranging from 40-47 degrees. Some showers are expected to develop by Friday afternoon.
  
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• New businesses heading to West Haven's shoreline

  06-01-2026 22:28 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  New businesses are soon set to replace old, rundown buildings in West Haven. By the end of the summer, the former Savin Rock conference center is slated to become the Kelsey, a restaurant and banquet facility. Crews are currently working on the inside, according to Mayor Dorinda Borer. Next door, Jimmies of Savin Rock sits empty after it closed last...
  
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• New flu variant leads to large increase of cases in Connecticut

  06-01-2026 20:49 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  A new flu variant is causing numbers to soar this season. The latest available weekly numbers show flu cases in Connecticut are up about 42% from the same time last season. The week before saw a massive 678% increase compared to last season. “This is one of those years where we’re seeing quite a bit of flu,” Dr. Richard Martinello,...
  
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