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• Rain Returns Sunday, Tracking Winter Weather Tuesday

  29-11-2025 06:45 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Tonight we’ll see increasing clouds as temperatures will drop into the 20s and 30s ahead of a briefly dry start to Sunday. Rain returns by the late-morning hours tomorrow. A few snowflakes could mix in over NW CT, but we should mainly see just a cold rain across the state before it ends early Sunday night. Rain moves out Sunday...
  
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• Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT's alleged role in Greenwich murder-suicide

  11-12-2025 09:53 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  The heirs of an 83-year-old Connecticut woman are suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI and its business partner Microsoft for wrongful death. They claim the artificial intelligence chatbot intensified her son’s “paranoid delusions” and helped direct them at his mother before he killed her. Police said Stein-Erik Soelberg, 56, a former tech industry worker, fatally beat and strangled his mother, Suzanne Adams, and killed himself in early August. The lawsuit claims OpenAI designed a defect
  
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• Gusty winds increase for Thursday

  11-12-2025 06:18 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  There are some areas of black ice early this morning. The rest of the day looks clear skies, gusty winds and falling temperatures. Today will be sunny and cold. A wind advisory is in place starting at 10 a.m. today, ending at 10 a.m. tomorrow. The highs are in the mid to high 30s. Tomorrow is going to be cold...
  
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• Cold with gusty winds for Thursday

  11-12-2025 06:18 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Thursday is clear and bright with gusty winds and falling temperatures. A wind advisory is in place starting at 10 a.m. today, ending at 10 a.m. tomorrow. The highs are in the mid to high 30s, but winds 10-25 mph will make it feel colder. Tomorrow is going to be cold with high temperatures ranging from 30-35. Saturday looks fair...
  
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• Families donate toys to DCF at Southington High School's WinterFest

  10-12-2025 21:22 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Children had the opportunity to experience the spirit of giving at an event at Southington High School Wednesday night. The third annual WinterFest was in the school’s cafeteria. High schoolers invited their classmates from the elementary and middle schools to get into the holiday spirit by doing arts and crafts, decorating cookies and taking pictures with Santa. To participate in...
  
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• Child becomes Connecticut's first case of measles in more than four years: DPH

  10-12-2025 18:11 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Connecticut has its first case of measles in more than four years, according to the Department of Public Health. The case is in an unvaccinated Fairfield County child under the age of 10, the department said in a news release. The child recently travelled internationally and began showing symptoms of measles several days later, they said. The symptoms included a...
  
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• Four times in one week, drivers ended up on train tracks instead of roads

  10-12-2025 17:30 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Four times in just one week around Thanksgiving, drivers in Connecticut ended up on railroad tracks instead of the road. It caused delays and even a completely destroyed car. Fortunately, nobody was injured, said CTDOT Supervising Rail Officer Rob Bradway. “It can be motorists who are unfamiliar with the area, people who are visiting friends and families for the holidays...
  
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• Hartford hottest housing market in U.S. in 2026: report

  10-12-2025 17:21 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Could the Hartford area be the hottest housing market in the U.S. next year? A new ranking is out and two regions in our state landed in the top ten. Let’s break down the Top Housing Markets in the U.S. for 2026 according to Realtor.com. Landing at number one was Hartford – West Hartford – and East Hartford. And then...
  
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• CT family searches for a kidney while raising awareness about kidney disease

  10-12-2025 16:47 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Richard Williams is a two-time kidney cancer survivor, but after years battling the disease, he now has another battle to overcome. Williams has Stage 5 kidney disease and has been on the kidney transplant list for two years. “I was diagnosed with kidney cancer for the first time at the age of 35 years old. Right now, I’m 52, so...
  
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• What's old is new. Xfinity Theatre rebrands as Meadows Music Theatre

  10-12-2025 16:25 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  If you have great memories of going to concerts at The Meadows in Hartford, get ready to go back in time. The Xfinity Theatre has rebranded itself as the Meadows Music Theatre. It’s not clear why the venue, which is owned by Live Nation, went back to it’s original name. The venue’s website and some of its social media accounts...
  
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• Senior Paws delivers gifts to seniors in need and their pets this holiday season

  10-12-2025 15:57 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  A gift for seniors and their pets this holiday season. “It means a lot, it means the world,” said Paul Lewis, who lives at the Capitol Towers complex in the Frog Hollow section of Hartford.  He and his pup, Samantha Marie, get a helping hand from the Senior Paws program. The program partners with federally funded housing communities in Connecticut...
  
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• Water main break closes roads in Waterbury

  10-12-2025 15:07 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Crews were working to repair a water main break in Waterbury on Wednesday afternoon. It happened at the intersection of Thomaston Avenue and Manville Street, according to the mayor’s office. Thomaston Avenue will be closed between Manville Street and Boyden Street while Water Department crews work to fix the main, the mayor’s office said. Drivers are asked to avoid the...
  
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• Water main break causing service disruptions in Waterbury

  10-12-2025 15:07 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Crews were working to repair a water main break in Waterbury on Wednesday afternoon. It happened at the intersection of Thomaston Avenue and Manville Street, according to the mayor’s office. Some customers in the area may experience disruptions to their water service. How big of an area is affected has yet to be determined. The affected area could expand depending...
  
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• Killingly vs. Daniel Hand state championship football game being moved from Coast Guard Academy

  10-12-2025 14:25 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  The location of the CIAC Class SS Football Championship game between Killingly and Daniel Hand on Saturday is being moved. The game was originally scheduled to be played at the Coast Guard Academy in New London. However, parents and others raised concerns because the Coast Guard Academy is a federal military installation and all adults are required to present a...
  
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• Naugatuck Animal Control looking for homes for nearly 30 cats

  10-12-2025 13:43 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Naugatuck Animal Control is searching for people to adopt or rescue 27 cats now at their shelter. The cats were taken from an overwhelmed caregiver, according to a post on its Facebook page. The cats are in need of immediate placement, they said. The post says that they currently have a mixture of both male and female longhair cats ranging...
  
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• State police investigate untimely death in Bethlehem

  10-12-2025 11:57 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  State police are investigating an untimely death in Bethlehem. Troopers responded to Wood Creek Road around 10:30 a.m., according to state police. There was no other information immediately available.
  
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• Police release identity of remains found after deadly standoff in Stamford

  10-12-2025 11:33 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Police have released the identity of the person whose remains were found in a home after an hours-long standoff in Stamford last week. Officers responded to the home on Oaklawn Avenue on Dec. 2 after a state marshal called them concerned about her interaction with the homeowner who was being evicted. The man inside, 63-year-old Jed Parkington fired on officers...
  
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• Ball scores 19 points as No. 5 UConn beats No. 18 Florida 77-73 in Jimmy V Classic

  10-12-2025 09:44 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Solo Ball scored 19 points and No. 5 UConn earned its fourth victory over a ranked opponent already this season, beating No. 18 Florida 77-73 in the Jimmy V Classic. Alex Karaban added 13 points and Tarris Reed Jr. had 12 points and five rebounds in his return from a lingering ankle injury that caused him to miss the previous two games. Malachi Smith handed out nine assists as the Huskies shot 50% from the field in a matchup of power programs that have combined to win the past three NCAA titles.
  
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• Witnesses sought after fatal road rage incident on I-84 in West Hartford Tuesday

  10-12-2025 09:23 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  State police are looking for anyone who may have witnessed a fatal road rage incident on I-84 in West Hartford. Around 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, troopers responded to I-84 eastbound prior to Exit 44 in West Hartford for a reported road rage incident. According to police, a freightliner towing a trailer was traveling in the right lane. A box...
  
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• A mix of rain and snow develops for Wednesday

  10-12-2025 05:00 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Clouds will thicken throughout the day, and some scattered flurries are likely. Today will be breezy and a little milder. Temperatures are in the 40s inland, near 50 degrees at the shoreline and in the 30s in the hills. There will also be gusty winds from 15 to 30 mph with higher gusts at the shoreline. Periods of rain develop...
  
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• Officials urge precautions and vaccinations as flu, RSV cases rise 

  09-12-2025 18:53 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Public health officials are reminding people to take precautions as flu and RSV cases rise. New York saw an 80% spike in flu cases at the end of November, prompting Connecticut Department of Public Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani to urge people here to take steps like washing hands, staying home when sick, and wearing masks if they show symptoms. “As...
  
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• Mystic Aquarium caring for ‘cold-stunned' sea turtles rescued from New England coast

  09-12-2025 18:05 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Turtles trapped in bays around New England after being “stunned” due to plummeting temperatures are getting some assistance from experts at Mystic Aquarium. There are currently 15 stunned turtles in their care before they can be safely released in some warmer water. “These turtles are all cold-stunned, which is essentially a hypothermic state they go into,” said Sarah Callan, manager...
  
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• I-84 East in West Hartford reopens following serious crash

  09-12-2025 17:15 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  A serious crash closed Interstate 84 East in West Hartford on Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened near Exit 46, according to state police. Drivers were being diverted off of Exit 43, police said. There were injuries reported, but the extent of those injuries is not known. The highway was closed for several hours while authorities investigated the crash.
  
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• Major change coming Wednesday to ‘dangerous' East Haven intersection

  09-12-2025 16:47 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  A major change is coming Wednesday to one of East Haven’s most dangerous intersections. The town will put up barriers on the western side of Kimberly Avenue at Forbes Place, turning it into a cul-de-sac. According to an engineering report, the intersection had 76 crashes in 2022 and 2023. “Furthermore, a review of the crash diagram indicates that 44 crashes...
  
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• 2 lucky people hit huge jackpots at Mohegan Sun on the same day

  09-12-2025 16:15 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Two lucky people won big at Mohegan Sun on Thursday. What started out as a $5 bet turned into nearly $1 million. The Connecticut resident, who wasn’t identified, was playing on a Spanish 21 table in Casino of the Sky when they hit the Triple Diamond progressive jackpot for $940,658. The win came after the person was dealt a “21”,...
  
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• 100 Connecticut Air National Guard members return home after operation in Djibouti  

  09-12-2025 16:01 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  On Tuesday, members of Connecticut’s Air National Guard were greeted by family and friends at Bradley Air National Guard Base in East Granby as they welcomed them back from deployment. “I’m super excited,” said Jessica Lloyd, as she welcomed back her daughter, Sgt. Alaysia Hamilton. “This is the best birthday present ever, and I’m glad she’s home for the holidays.”...
  
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• 1 person killed in crash in Madison

  09-12-2025 15:30 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  One person was killed in a crash in Madison on Tuesday morning. It happened around 7:20 a.m. in the area of 2115 Durham Road (Route 79), according to police. The road was closed for several hours, but has since reopened. The identity of the victim has not been released, pending notification of family members, police said. Madison police and the...
  
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• Former Meriden teacher charged with sexually assaulting student

  09-12-2025 15:15 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Meriden police have arrested a former Maloney High School teacher accused of sexually assaulting a student. Ciara Picard, 39, turned herself in last week, according to police. Picard is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student at Maloney several years ago. The school district notified police as soon as it learned about the allegations, police said. The student...
  
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• Stop & Shop in Clinton to close

  09-12-2025 12:41 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  A Stop & Shop in Clinton is closing. A spokesperson said the company decided to not renew its lease for the store at 215 East Main St. The store was not meeing financial expectations, according to the spokesperson. It will stay open through the end of 2026. All employees at the Clinton store will be able to transfer to other...
  
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• ‘This is not going to end well': Inspector General releases new details on deadly Stamford standoff

  09-12-2025 12:19 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  A man who opened fire on Stamford police during an hours-long standoff last week was wearing a military uniform shirt with a Nazi insignia on it, according to the Office of the Inspector General. The incident on Dec. 2 began when a state marshal arrived at the home on Oaklawn Avenue to evict 63-year-old Jed Parkington and his wife following...
  
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