<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Connecticut - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Connecticut with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:02:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Spotty showers possible through Saturday afternoon and evening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clouds will increase today as temperatures warm into the middle to upper 70s. Isolated showers will move in from the north this afternoon. A few showers could stick around through this evening and provide quick downpours in some towns. Sunday will begin with cloud cover and a couple rain drops before sunshine increases. Temperatures will only warm into the lower...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/spotty-showers-possible-through-saturday-afternoon-and-evening/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/spotty-showers-possible-through-saturday-afternoon-and-evening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11 year-old sells 3D printed items to support 9/11 fundraiser in Berlin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Landon Nguyen, an 11-year-old boy, has a big heart. He sells 3D-printed items and picks a charity each month to donate to. His journey started almost two years ago, when he saw someone sell 3D-printed dragons at The Big E in West Springfield, Mass. &ldquo;I overheard somebody ask their mom for one, and they said they couldn&rsquo;t afford it. That...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/11-year-old-sells-3d-printed-items-to-support-911-fundraiser-in-berlin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/11-year-old-sells-3d-printed-items-to-support-911-fundraiser-in-berlin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11 year-old sells 3-D printed items to support 9/11 fundraiser in Berlin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Landon Nguyen, an 11-year-old boy, has a big heart. He sells 3-D printed items and picks a charity each month to donate to. His journey started almost two years ago, when he saw someone sell 3-D printed dragons at The Big E in West Springfield, Mass. &ldquo;I overheard somebody ask their mom for one, and they said they couldn&rsquo;t afford...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/11-year-old-sells-3-d-printed-items-to-support-911-fundraiser-in-berlin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/11-year-old-sells-3-d-printed-items-to-support-911-fundraiser-in-berlin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demolition begins on New Haven's iconic Sports Haven building]]></title><description><![CDATA[For nearly 50 years, Sports Haven was a familiar sight along Long Wharf and to drivers on the I-91 and I-95 interchanges. Now, the iconic New Haven sports betting facility is being demolished. People have stopped by to watch and take pictures as parts of the building come down. For almost 50 years, Sports Haven was a destination for people...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/demolition-begins-on-new-havens-iconic-sports-haven-building/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/demolition-begins-on-new-havens-iconic-sports-haven-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two seriously injured after garbage truck crashes into river in Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were seriously injured after a garbage truck crashed into the Pequabuck River in Bristol on Friday, police said. Police were called to the crash around 11:55 a.m. The initial response found that the garbage truck was traveling north on Willis Street when it continued through the parking lot of the Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School, crossed Memorial...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/two-seriously-injured-after-garbage-truck-crashes-into-river-in-bristol/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/two-seriously-injured-after-garbage-truck-crashes-into-river-in-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 people seriously injured after garbage truck crashes into river in Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were seriously injured after a garbage truck crashed into the Pequabuck River in Bristol on Friday, police said. Police were called to the crash just before noon. The initial response found that the garbage truck was traveling north on Willis Street when it continued through the parking lot of the Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School, crossed Memorial...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-people-seriously-injured-after-garbage-truck-crashes-into-river-in-bristol/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-people-seriously-injured-after-garbage-truck-crashes-into-river-in-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4-year-old girl critically injured after being struck by Bridgeport police cruiser, city says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 4-year-old girl was hospitalized with critical injuries after she was struck by a Bridgeport police cruiser that was responding to a call Wednesday night, according to the city&rsquo;s public information officer. The crash happened around 9:36 p.m. Wednesday night on Hanover street. The officer driving the cruiser was responding to a report of a mob attacking a woman at...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/4-year-old-girl-critically-injured-after-being-struck-by-bridgeport-police-cruiser-city-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/4-year-old-girl-critically-injured-after-being-struck-by-bridgeport-police-cruiser-city-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inspector general says Bridgeport officer tried to use Taser before man shot at police through door]]></title><description><![CDATA[New details released by the Office of Inspector General show a Bridgeport police officer tried to use a Taser on a man before authorities say the man fired several shots through a door at officers, prompting another officer to return fire. Bridgeport police officers were called to Grand Street shortly after midnight on Wednesday for a report of a fight...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/inspector-general-says-bridgeport-officer-tried-to-use-taser-before-man-shot-at-police-through-door/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/inspector-general-says-bridgeport-officer-tried-to-use-taser-before-man-shot-at-police-through-door/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterbury woman accused of holding her stepson captive rejects plea offers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimberly Sullivan, the Waterbury woman accused of holding her stepson captive for decades, rejected two plea offers on Friday, putting the case on track for trial. Sullivan appeared in court Friday morning, where a judge reviewed both offers before she formally rejected them. Sullivan would have received a 30-year sentence, suspended after 20 years, followed by five years of probation...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/waterbury-woman-accused-of-holding-her-stepson-captive-rejects-plea-offers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/waterbury-woman-accused-of-holding-her-stepson-captive-rejects-plea-offers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 people displaced; 6 dogs, 1 cat rescued from fire in Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twenty people, including nine children, have been displaced after a fire at a building in Hartford on Friday morning, firefighters said. Six dogs and one cat were also rescued from the fire. Another cat is unaccounted for, and one of the dogs was treated by emergency medical services and taken to the veterinarian, according to the fire department. The Hartford...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/20-people-displaced-6-dogs-1-cat-rescued-from-fire-in-hartford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/20-people-displaced-6-dogs-1-cat-rescued-from-fire-in-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Judge, defense attorney clash during heated moment in Lindsay Clancy trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lindsay Clancy's attorney, Kevin Reddington, accused Judge William Sullivan of "glossing over" the issue of a holdout juror, leading to a heated exchange in the courtroom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/watch-judge-defense-attorney-clash-during-heated-moment-in-lindsay-clancy-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/watch-judge-defense-attorney-clash-during-heated-moment-in-lindsay-clancy-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 people displaced after fire at home in Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people have been displaced and one person was evaluated for smoke inhalation after a fire at a home in Manchester on Friday morning, firefighters said. Crews were dispatched to a home on Salem Road for a possible fire around 7:08 a.m. When they arrived, they found a basement fire and initiated a fire attack, according to firefighters. The Manchester...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/3-people-displaced-after-fire-at-home-in-manchester/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/3-people-displaced-after-fire-at-home-in-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-95 North shut down in Old Lyme due to 3-car crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part of Interstate 95 North is shut down during Friday morning&rsquo;s commute, according to Connecticut State Police. State police said a three-car crash in the area of Exit 70 in Old Lyme caused the closure. Emergency medical services are on the way for suspected injuries, according to state police. No further details were immediately available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/i-95-north-shut-down-in-old-lyme-due-to-3-car-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/i-95-north-shut-down-in-old-lyme-due-to-3-car-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindsay Clancy's attorney files emergency motion. Here's what it says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Reddington, Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney, filed an emergency motion Friday morning related to sidebars in the high-profile trial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lindsay-clancys-attorney-files-emergency-motion-heres-what-it-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lindsay-clancys-attorney-files-emergency-motion-heres-what-it-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy murder case]]></title><description><![CDATA[A deadlocked jury returned Friday for the seventh day of deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy trial, a day after the jury&rsquo;s foreperson told the judge a single juror won&rsquo;t follow the court&rsquo;s instructions about reasonable doubt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mistrial-declared-in-lindsay-clancy-murder-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mistrial-declared-in-lindsay-clancy-murder-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindsay Clancy verdict watch: Heated moment in court, jurors now deliberating]]></title><description><![CDATA[A deadlocked jury returned Friday for the seventh day of deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy trial, a day after the jury&rsquo;s foreperson told the judge a single juror won&rsquo;t follow the court&rsquo;s instructions about reasonable doubt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lindsay-clancy-verdict-watch-heated-moment-in-court-jurors-now-deliberating/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lindsay-clancy-verdict-watch-heated-moment-in-court-jurors-now-deliberating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge intends to declare mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case, first allows defense to seek emergency stay]]></title><description><![CDATA[The judge has declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case, a day after the jury&rsquo;s foreperson said that a single juror wouldn&rsquo;t follow the court&rsquo;s instructions about reasonable doubt. But he also gave the defense one hour to seek an emergency stay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/judge-intends-to-declare-mistrial-in-lindsay-clancy-case-first-allows-defense-to-seek-emergency-stay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/judge-intends-to-declare-mistrial-in-lindsay-clancy-case-first-allows-defense-to-seek-emergency-stay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case, allows defense to seek emergency stay]]></title><description><![CDATA[The judge has declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case, a day after the jury&rsquo;s foreperson said that a single juror wouldn&rsquo;t follow the court&rsquo;s instructions about reasonable doubt. But he also gave the defense one hour to seek an emergency stay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/judge-declares-mistrial-in-lindsay-clancy-case-allows-defense-to-seek-emergency-stay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/judge-declares-mistrial-in-lindsay-clancy-case-allows-defense-to-seek-emergency-stay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 dead after mobile home fire in Killingly, firefighters say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people are dead after a fire at a mobile home in Killingly on Friday morning. Fire crews in South Killingly, along with aid from Danielson, Dayville, East Killingly, Moosup, Williamsville, and East Putnam, responded to the area of Fall Brook Park around 1 a.m. When they arrived, they saw the mobile home heavily involved in fire with two occupants...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-dead-after-mobile-home-fire-in-killingly-firefighters-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-dead-after-mobile-home-fire-in-killingly-firefighters-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 dead after mobile home fire in Killingly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people are dead after a fire at a mobile home Friday morning. Fire crews responded to the area of Fall Brook Park around 1 a.m. When they arrived, they saw the mobile home heavily involved in fire with two occupants reported to be unaccounted for. The fire department said the first-arriving engine company immediately initiated fire suppression operations while...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-dead-after-mobile-home-fire-in-killingly/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-dead-after-mobile-home-fire-in-killingly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunny skies and warm temps for Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early morning showers will end before sunrise. The skies become mostly sunny and the humidity decreases. High temperatures range from 77 to 83 degrees. Tonight looks fair with temperatures in the 50s. It looks like sun to clouds tomorrow with a few passing showers, mainly east of the river with temperatures in the 70s. Saturday night looks fair and chilly...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunny-skies-and-warm-temps-for-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunny-skies-and-warm-temps-for-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunny skies and temps ranging from 77 to 83 degrees for Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early morning showers will end before sunrise. The skies become mostly sunny and the humidity decreases. High temperatures range from 77 to 83 degrees. Tonight looks fair with temperatures in the 50s. It looks like sun to clouds tomorrow with a few passing showers, mainly east of the river with temperatures in the 70s. Saturday night looks fair and chilly...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunny-skies-and-temps-ranging-from-77-to-83-degrees-for-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunny-skies-and-temps-ranging-from-77-to-83-degrees-for-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sun to clouds on Saturday with a few passing showers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tonight looks fair with temperatures in the 50s. It looks like sun to clouds tomorrow with a few passing showers, mainly east of the river with temperatures in the 70s. Saturday night looks fair and chilly with temperatures ranging from 50 to 58 degrees. Sunday&rsquo;s high temperature is 73 degrees with sunny and puffy clouds. By Sunday night temperatures can...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sun-to-clouds-on-saturday-with-a-few-passing-showers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sun-to-clouds-on-saturday-with-a-few-passing-showers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielson Fire Department resuming operations as borough council advances gear plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Danielson Fire Department is resuming operations after the borough council unanimously voted to move forward with a $64,000 plan to purchase new firefighter gear. The department had been in the midst of a 15-day pause in operations after firefighters said their needs were not being heard. The department says it has only eight usable sets of gear for more...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/danielson-fire-department-resuming-operations-as-borough-council-advances-gear-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/danielson-fire-department-resuming-operations-as-borough-council-advances-gear-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman found in burned car in Bridgeport ruled a suicide: Officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bridgeport police said the death of a woman who was found in a burned car Thursday morning was ruled a suicide. Officials said that the police department received numerous 911 calls around 11 a.m. reporting a car on fire at the entrance to Elton Rogers Woodland Park on Frenchtown Road. The location was in the north end of the city...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-found-in-burned-car-in-bridgeport-ruled-a-suicide-officials/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-found-in-burned-car-in-bridgeport-ruled-a-suicide-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body found inside burned car in Bridgeport: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bridgeport police are investigating after a dead body was found in a burned car Thursday morning. Officials said that the police department received numerous 911 calls around 11 a.m. reporting a car on fire at the entrance to Elton Rogers Woodland Park on Frenchtown Road. The location was in the north end of the city near the border with Trumbull....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/body-found-inside-burned-car-in-bridgeport-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/body-found-inside-burned-car-in-bridgeport-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Students suffer the consequences': CEA reports 271 fewer teachers, positions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 300 teachers and positions were cut in budgets, leaving schools to start the school year with fewer educators, according to data by the Connecticut Education Association (CEA). According to available data collected in June, about 97 teachers were slated to be laid off, and 174 positions were slated to be eliminated through attrition, meaning retirements and resignations. The data...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquostudents-suffer-the-consequences-cea-reports-271-fewer-teachers-positions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquostudents-suffer-the-consequences-cea-reports-271-fewer-teachers-positions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yale women's soccer athlete volunteers as a firefighter in her free time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyla Holmes is not just a senior goalkeeper for the Yale women&rsquo;s soccer team.&nbsp;Beyond that, she&rsquo;s studying biomedical engineering at the Ivy League university, is an avid coffee drinker, and is also a volunteer firefighter for the Andover Township Volunteer Fire Department in New Jersey.&nbsp; &ldquo;I&rsquo;m also a bit of an adrenaline junkie though, so anything that gets the heart...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/yale-womens-soccer-athlete-volunteers-as-a-firefighter-in-her-free-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/yale-womens-soccer-athlete-volunteers-as-a-firefighter-in-her-free-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls for change following reported immigration enforcement surge in Danbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advocates are calling for change following a reported surge of immigration enforcement in Danbury. &ldquo;They are just terrorizing our community. They are absolutely terrorizing our community,&rdquo; said Carina Bandhauer, Connecticut Students for a Dream. NBC Connecticut was there when seemingly one person of the roughly 65 people who were taken last week was detained, according to Danbury Unites for Immigrants....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/calls-for-change-following-reported-immigration-enforcement-surge-in-danbury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/calls-for-change-following-reported-immigration-enforcement-surge-in-danbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;We will not be stopping': ICE fires back at Sen. Blumenthal after Danbury forum]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement slammed Sen. Richard Blumenthal in a statement to NBC Connecticut after he held a public forum in Danbury on Thursday focused on recent immigration arrests in the city. In the statement, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson defended ICE&rsquo;s enforcement actions and sharply criticized Blumenthal. &ldquo;We would remind Senator Blumenthal, perhaps most well-known for fabricating...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquowe-will-not-be-stopping-ice-fires-back-at-sen-blumenthal-after-danbury-forum/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquowe-will-not-be-stopping-ice-fires-back-at-sen-blumenthal-after-danbury-forum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CT LIVE's Hartford Yard Goats playoff sweepstakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[CT LIVE&rsquo;s Hartford Yard Goats Playoff Sweepstakes Official Rules September 3, 2026 &ndash; September 10, 2026 PRELIMINARY INFORMATION: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A purchase will not improve your chances of winning. Void where prohibited. The CT LIVE&rsquo;s Hartford Yard Goats Playoff Sweepstakes (&ldquo;Sweepstakes&rdquo;) will begin on September 3, 2026 at 5:00 A.M. ET and end on September 10, 2026 at 11:59...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ct-lives-hartford-yard-goats-playoff-sweepstakes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ct-lives-hartford-yard-goats-playoff-sweepstakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milford police union challenges removal of Flock cameras, citing officer safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Milford Police Department Employees Union has filed a complaint with the Connecticut State Labor Department challenging Milford&rsquo;s removal of some Flock and license plate reader cameras. In the complaint, the union said that any removal of the cameras violates their union bargaining agreement on officer safety. &ldquo;The LPRS and Flock Camera Systems provide essential officer safety enhancements and features,&rdquo;...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/milford-police-union-challenges-removal-of-flock-cameras-citing-officer-safety/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/milford-police-union-challenges-removal-of-flock-cameras-citing-officer-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stunning development in Lindsay Clancy trial, jury excused for the day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial has again been ordered to continue their deliberations after telling the judge twice in recent days that they couldn&rsquo;t agree whether the Massachusetts mother is criminally responsible for killing her three children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/stunning-development-in-lindsay-clancy-trial-jury-excused-for-the-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/stunning-development-in-lindsay-clancy-trial-jury-excused-for-the-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Livestream, live updates: Judge orders Lindsay Clancy jurors to keep deliberating]]></title><description><![CDATA[The jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial has again been ordered to continue their deliberations after telling the judge twice in recent days that they couldn&rsquo;t agree whether the Massachusetts mother is criminally responsible for killing her three children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/livestream-live-updates-judge-orders-lindsay-clancy-jurors-to-keep-deliberating/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/livestream-live-updates-judge-orders-lindsay-clancy-jurors-to-keep-deliberating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Livestream, live updates: Judge orders jurors to resume deliberations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judge William Sullivan read Tuey-Rodriguez instructions to the Lindsay Clancy jury on Wednesday after they said for a second time that they were deadlocked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/livestream-live-updates-judge-orders-jurors-to-resume-deliberations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/livestream-live-updates-judge-orders-jurors-to-resume-deliberations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Livestream, live updates: Court back in session in Lindsay Clancy trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judge William Sullivan read Tuey-Rodriguez instructions to the Lindsay Clancy jury on Wednesday after they said for a second time that they were deadlocked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/livestream-live-updates-court-back-in-session-in-lindsay-clancy-trial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/livestream-live-updates-court-back-in-session-in-lindsay-clancy-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindsay Clancy verdict watch: Deadlocked jury returns as mistrial risk grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judge William Sullivan read Tuey-Rodriguez instructions to the Lindsay Clancy jury on Wednesday after they said for a second time that they were deadlocked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lindsay-clancy-verdict-watch-deadlocked-jury-returns-as-mistrial-risk-grows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lindsay-clancy-verdict-watch-deadlocked-jury-returns-as-mistrial-risk-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindsay Clancy jurors resume deliberations after judge issues new instructions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial has again been ordered to continue their deliberations after telling the judge twice in recent days that they couldn&rsquo;t agree whether the Massachusetts mother is criminally responsible for killing her three children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lindsay-clancy-jurors-resume-deliberations-after-judge-issues-new-instructions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lindsay-clancy-jurors-resume-deliberations-after-judge-issues-new-instructions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Possible isolated thunderstorms for Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Any morning showers will end, and skies will turn partly sunny. High temperatures range from the high 70s to low 80s, with &ldquo;feels-like&rdquo; temperatures near 88 degrees. An isolated thunderstorm can pop up later today. There will be a few morning showers tomorrow, and then it will clear up. Saturday will start with abundant sunshine, but clouds and a scattered...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/possible-isolated-thunderstorms-for-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/possible-isolated-thunderstorms-for-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Few showers possible Friday with a sunnier Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[There will be a few morning showers tomorrow, and then it will clear up. Saturday will start with abundant sunshine, but clouds and a scattered light shower is possible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/few-showers-possible-friday-with-a-sunnier-saturday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/few-showers-possible-friday-with-a-sunnier-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community mourns North Stonington sixth grader killed after colliding with school bus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Stonington community is mourning the death of a sixth grader who state police say was killed after colliding with a school bus while riding a bicycle. Torren O&rsquo;Grady was a sixth grader at North Stonington Elementary School. State police said O&rsquo;Grady was riding a bike when a school bus turned from Old Colony Road onto Pinecrest Road just...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/community-mourns-north-stonington-sixth-grader-killed-after-colliding-with-school-bus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/community-mourns-north-stonington-sixth-grader-killed-after-colliding-with-school-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds march, protest against ICE activity in Danbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sixty-five families have been impacted by ICE operations last week, according to the advocacy group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hundreds-march-protest-against-ice-activity-in-danbury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hundreds-march-protest-against-ice-activity-in-danbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11 arrests, 36 dirt bikes seized in New Haven following large street takeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eleven people were arrested, and 36 dirt bikes and ATVs were seized following a street takeover that started in New Haven before spreading to neighboring cities and towns, according to New Haven Police. On Wednesday, New Haven Police Chief David Zannelli was joined by Mayor Justin Elicker, Assistant Chief Manmeet Bhagtana, Captain Matt Kane of CT State Police, North Haven...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/11-arrests-36-dirt-bikes-seized-in-new-haven-following-large-street-takeover/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/11-arrests-36-dirt-bikes-seized-in-new-haven-following-large-street-takeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Haven police arrest suspect in fatal Derby Avenue shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have arrested a New Haven man in connection with the fatal shooting of a man two weeks ago. New Haven officials said 25-year-old Bailey Gottert was taken into custody on Monday, charged with murder, first-degree robbery, carrying a pistol without a permit, criminal possession of a firearm and other charges. The shooting happened on Aug. 20 on Derby Avenue....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-police-arrest-suspect-in-fatal-derby-avenue-shooting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-police-arrest-suspect-in-fatal-derby-avenue-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stolen Eastman Johnson paintings recovered nearly 50 years later in Connecticut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 50 years later, two pieces of stolen art pieces are finally back with their rightful owners. The return home is largely thanks to Sandra Germaine, the owner of the fine art auctioneers in Milford. These two pieces of art were stolen in 1978: &ldquo;Mary and her lamb&rdquo; and &ldquo;The young mother.&rdquo; Earlier this year, Brandon Levine, owner of Brandon&rsquo;s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/stolen-eastman-johnson-paintings-recovered-nearly-50-years-later-in-connecticut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/stolen-eastman-johnson-paintings-recovered-nearly-50-years-later-in-connecticut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer to Free Ride turns personal for Bank of America employee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bank of America is one of the dozens of sponsors supporting the Closer to Free Ride, the annual fundraiser for Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital. The company has been involved with the ride since 2014, but for Bank of America employee Steven Solecki, this year&rsquo;s ride is professional and personal. Solecki said Smilow Cancer Hospital will always hold...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/closer-to-free-ride-turns-personal-for-bank-of-america-employee/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/closer-to-free-ride-turns-personal-for-bank-of-america-employee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut leaders, Puerto Rican community rally support as water crisis continues on the island]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut leaders and members of the state&rsquo;s Puerto Rican community are looking for ways to help as Puerto Rico faces an ongoing water crisis that has left thousands of residents without running water for days at a time. For about a month, water rationing has been underway in parts of Puerto Rico, including areas of San Juan. More than 180,000...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-leaders-puerto-rican-community-rally-support-as-water-crisis-continues-on-the-island/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-leaders-puerto-rican-community-rally-support-as-water-crisis-continues-on-the-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International superstar Pitbull gets special police escort for Hartford concert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pitbull got a special welcome to Hartford. The Hartford Police Department&rsquo;s Traffic Division Motor Unit escorted Pitbull into Connecticut&rsquo;s capital city ahead of his concert at The Meadows Music Theatre. &ldquo;FROM THE 305 TO THE 860!&rdquo; Hartford police wrote in a Facebook post showing off the escort, referring to the area codes for Miami and the Hartford area. Pitbull, famously...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/international-superstar-pitbull-gets-special-police-escort-for-hartford-concert/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/international-superstar-pitbull-gets-special-police-escort-for-hartford-concert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man stabs his 52-year-old father in New Haven, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 52-year-old man was stabbed at Pardee Place in New Haven, and his son is accused of stabbing him, police said. New Haven police said they were dispatched to a residence in the area around 2:16 p.m. on a report of a stabbing. When they arrived, they found a 52-year-old man lying on the ground with an apparent stab wound,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-stabs-his-52-year-old-father-in-new-haven-police-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-stabs-his-52-year-old-father-in-new-haven-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[52-year-old man stabbed in New Haven, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 52-year-old man was stabbed on Pardee Place in New Haven, and a person is in custody, police said. Around 2:40 p.m., police said they were out with a stabbing on Pardee Place. They later updated and said that the victim was a 52-year-old man who has been transported to the hospital for treatment. They also said that a person...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/52-year-old-man-stabbed-in-new-haven-police-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/52-year-old-man-stabbed-in-new-haven-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gourmet popcorn brand recalled in Connecticut, New York over undeclared soy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prospector Popcorn's Belgian Chocolate Toffee flavored popcorn was recalled after the company discovered the product contains soy lecithin that was not declared on the label.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/gourmet-popcorn-brand-recalled-in-connecticut-new-york-over-undeclared-soy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/gourmet-popcorn-brand-recalled-in-connecticut-new-york-over-undeclared-soy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6th-grade student dies after being hit by bus in North Stonington, school district says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sixth-grade student has died after being hit by a bus in North Stonington on Wednesday morning, according to North Stonington Public Schools. The school district identified the student as Torren O&rsquo;Grady, a sixth grader at North Stonington Elementary School. The crash happened before the start of school on Old Colony Road, according to the district. Connecticut State Police said...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/6th-grade-student-dies-after-being-hit-by-bus-in-north-stonington-school-district-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/6th-grade-student-dies-after-being-hit-by-bus-in-north-stonington-school-district-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6th-grade North Stonington student dies after colliding with school bus: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sixth-grade student has died after colliding with a bus in North Stonington on Wednesday morning, according to officials The school district identified the student as Torren O&rsquo;Grady, a sixth grader at North Stonington Elementary School. According to state police, O&rsquo;Grady was riding his bike behind the school bus on Old Colony Road around 8:30 a.m. when the bus came...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/6th-grade-north-stonington-student-dies-after-colliding-with-school-bus-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/6th-grade-north-stonington-student-dies-after-colliding-with-school-bus-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman with knife attempted to attack Capitol Police officer in Hartford, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman with a knife attempted to attack a Capitol Police officer in Hartford on Wednesday morning, police say. A Connecticut State Capitol Police officer was conducting a high-visibility patrol at the intersection of Armory Road and Michael J. Fallon Way around 6 a.m. when a woman approached his police cruiser. Investigators said the woman attempted to stab him through...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-with-knife-attempted-to-attack-capitol-police-officer-in-hartford-police-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-with-knife-attempted-to-attack-capitol-police-officer-in-hartford-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindsay Clancy jury remains deadlocked, no verdict reached Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial told the judge Wednesday that they remain deadlocked, the second time in two days they said they were unable to come to a unanimous verdict on whether she was criminally responsible for killing her three children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lindsay-clancy-jury-remains-deadlocked-no-verdict-reached-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lindsay-clancy-jury-remains-deadlocked-no-verdict-reached-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect fired shots through door at police in Bridgeport, officer returned fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigation is underway after a suspect fired shots through a door at police officers in Bridgeport early Wednesday morning and one officer returned fire, according to police. Officers received a complaint about an active street fight involving a suspect reportedly armed with a knife in the 600 block of Grand Street around 12:10 a.m. Once in the area, police...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/suspect-fired-shots-through-door-at-police-in-bridgeport-officer-returned-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/suspect-fired-shots-through-door-at-police-in-bridgeport-officer-returned-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead after tractor-trailer collides with parked tractor-trailer on I-84 in Danbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person has died after a tractor-trailer collided with a parked tractor-trailer on Interstate 84 West in Danbury on Wednesday morning. Troopers said a tractor-trailer was parked in the right shoulder of I-84 West near the exit 1 off-ramp around 1:15 a.m. Another tractor-trailer was traveling on I-84 West near exit 1 when the driver, later identified as 41-year-old Jason...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/1-dead-after-tractor-trailer-collides-with-parked-tractor-trailer-on-i-84-in-danbury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/1-dead-after-tractor-trailer-collides-with-parked-tractor-trailer-on-i-84-in-danbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strong storms possible Wednesday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some rain will move through Connecticut tonight, but not amount to a lot of rain, nor be severe. There&rsquo;s a chance we could hear a rumble of thunder or two, particularly in the southwest part of the state. For Thursday, it will be partly sunny with scattered evening storms. Highs will be in the 80s. Friday will be fair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/strong-storms-possible-wednesday-night/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/strong-storms-possible-wednesday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cloudy and cooler today, strong storms possible tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will be cloudy and cooler Wednesday and strong storms are possible tonight. Some sun will break through from time to time. Highs will be cool in the mid 70s. Rounds of showers and thunderstorms are likely Wednesday night as humidity builds back in. Strong storms are possible. For Thursday, it will be partly sunny with scattered evening storms. Highs...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cloudy-and-cooler-today-strong-storms-possible-tonight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cloudy-and-cooler-today-strong-storms-possible-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindsay Clancy trial puts a spotlight on postpartum psychosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lindsay Clancy&rsquo;s murder trial is putting a spotlight on a rare condition called postpartum psychosis. The defense claims that Clancy suffered from postpartum psychosis, causing her to harm her three children. The Cleveland Clinic defines it as a rare and severe psychiatric emergency after childbirth that causes a complete break from reality. The condition affects 1-2 women per 1000, according...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lindsay-clancy-trial-puts-a-spotlight-on-postpartum-psychosis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lindsay-clancy-trial-puts-a-spotlight-on-postpartum-psychosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UConn marching band raising the bar ahead of football home opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[UConn&rsquo;s marching band is gearing up to bring the sound and spirit of the Huskies to Connecticut this Saturday as the football team plays its first home game of the season. Known as the &ldquo;Pride of Connecticut,&rdquo; the UConn Marching Band has been hard at work preparing its first halftime show of the football season, with students putting in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconn-marching-band-raising-the-bar-ahead-of-football-home-opener/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconn-marching-band-raising-the-bar-ahead-of-football-home-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Haven &lsquo;community staple' launches new GLP-1 menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[GLP-1 medications are becoming wildly popular, and restaurants are right behind the growing healthcare trend.&nbsp; National chains such as Shake Shack, Burger King, Chipotle, and Subway are adapting to customers&rsquo; smaller appetites.&nbsp; In New Haven, Claire&rsquo;s Corner Copia is the latest to offer a GLP-1-friendly menu, called &ldquo;The Good Little Portions for the one and only you.&rdquo;&nbsp; Claire&rsquo;s Corner Copia...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-lsquocommunity-staple-launches-new-glp-1-menu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-lsquocommunity-staple-launches-new-glp-1-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9-vehicle crash renews concerns about speeding in Connecticut work zones]]></title><description><![CDATA[A nine-vehicle crash on Interstate 291 in the South Windsor area is renewing concerns about speeding near highway work zones, as the state Department of Transportation says more than one-third of vehicles traveling through active work zones exceed the speed limit. The serious crash happened just outside a work zone and sent multiple people to the hospital. A preliminary police...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/9-vehicle-crash-renews-concerns-about-speeding-in-connecticut-work-zones/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/9-vehicle-crash-renews-concerns-about-speeding-in-connecticut-work-zones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After 6 years, Carbone's set to reopen its doors in Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the corner of Front Street in Hartford, Carbone&rsquo;s is opening back up after six years. It&rsquo;s now located at 39 Front Street, just across from the Connecticut Convention Center.&nbsp; Today, the restaurant hosted a soft opening to mark its return to Hartford. Several city leaders attended the ribbon-cutting. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve created a lounge where anyone could come in. You could...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/after-6-years-carbones-set-to-reopen-its-doors-in-hartford/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/after-6-years-carbones-set-to-reopen-its-doors-in-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver was using phone, speeding before Manchester crash that killed 4-year-old, warrant shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The driver accused of hitting and killing a 4-year-old girl in Manchester in June was using his phone and speeding before the collision, according to an arrest warrant released Monday. Investigators also said the child had gotten out of her home unattended twice in the days before the fatal collision. Toxicology testing found THC in her blood after her death,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/driver-was-using-phone-speeding-before-manchester-crash-that-killed-4-year-old-warrant-shows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/driver-was-using-phone-speeding-before-manchester-crash-that-killed-4-year-old-warrant-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Truck failed to stop for slowing traffic before I-291 crash in South Windsor, state police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A truck failed to stop for slowing traffic, causing a nine-vehicle crash on Interstate 291 in South Windsor on Monday morning, according to a crash report from Connecticut State Police. The crash happened on I-291 West near the Exit 2 on-ramp around 7:48 a.m. The crash report lists nine vehicles and 10 people involved in the crash. Fire officials initially...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/truck-failed-to-stop-for-slowing-traffic-before-i-291-crash-in-south-windsor-state-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/truck-failed-to-stop-for-slowing-traffic-before-i-291-crash-in-south-windsor-state-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18-year-old from Conn. dead after being pulled from Cape Cod pond]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cape and Islands District Attorney's Office said the 18-year-old was from Connecticut but didn't immediately release his name.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/18-year-old-from-conn-dead-after-being-pulled-from-cape-cod-pond/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/18-year-old-from-conn-dead-after-being-pulled-from-cape-cod-pond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindsay Clancy jury to keep deliberating after telling judge they're deadlocked]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was no verdict in the Lindsay Clancy trial today, but there was a major development &mdash; get the updates below.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lindsay-clancy-jury-to-keep-deliberating-after-telling-judge-theyre-deadlocked/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lindsay-clancy-jury-to-keep-deliberating-after-telling-judge-theyre-deadlocked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conn. Energy Assistance Program begins accepting applications for 2026-2027 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we prepare for temperatures to drop later this year, help is available for families in the state who may be struggling with the cost. The Connecticut Energy Assistance Program is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 season. For Connecticut residents using oil to heat their homes, prices are up around $1.50 compared to this time last year. This comes...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/conn-energy-assistance-program-begins-accepting-applications-for-2026-2027-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/conn-energy-assistance-program-begins-accepting-applications-for-2026-2027-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooler Wednesday with another round of storms possible Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Wednesday, it will be less wet and cooler with highs near 70. Another round of storms are likely Thursday before some clearing on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cooler-wednesday-with-another-round-of-storms-possible-thursday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cooler-wednesday-with-another-round-of-storms-possible-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI may offer caregivers extra support, but experts say humans remain essential]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Quinnipiac University professor and researchers at universities in Florida and Taiwan are developing an ethical roadmap for designing AI chatbots to support people experiencing stress while caring for loved ones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ai-may-offer-caregivers-extra-support-but-experts-say-humans-remain-essential/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ai-may-offer-caregivers-extra-support-but-experts-say-humans-remain-essential/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claims commissioner weighs access to DCF records in Waterbury captivity case]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a hearing Monday, attorneys for the man known as &ldquo;S&rdquo; argued they need more information from DCF before they can adequately respond to the state&rsquo;s effort to dismiss his claim.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/claims-commissioner-weighs-access-to-dcf-records-in-waterbury-captivity-case/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/claims-commissioner-weighs-access-to-dcf-records-in-waterbury-captivity-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge sentences shooter who killed man, injured New Haven police captain to 65 years in prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge sentenced a man who injured a former New Haven police officer and killed a man to 65 years in prison, with a minimum of 25 years. Albert Eaddy was convicted of murder and other charges after a trial.&nbsp;He was in court briefly Monday to waive his right to be there for the sentencing and then was escorted out.&nbsp;...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/judge-sentences-shooter-who-killed-man-injured-new-haven-police-captain-to-65-years-in-prison/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/judge-sentences-shooter-who-killed-man-injured-new-haven-police-captain-to-65-years-in-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor Swift donates $50,000 to Connecticut mother who was injured in Rhode Island crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The generous donation appeared on a GoFundMe page for Ashley Taunton, a Ledyard mother of three.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/taylor-swift-donates-50000-to-connecticut-mother-who-was-injured-in-rhode-island-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/taylor-swift-donates-50000-to-connecticut-mother-who-was-injured-in-rhode-island-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Things are very tense': Days of reported increased immigration enforcement in Danbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danbury leaders and immigrant advocates say dozens of people were detained by federal immigration authorities in the city last week, leaving many residents afraid to go to work, send their children to school or visit local businesses. After several days of reported immigration enforcement activity, advocates said Monday appeared quieter. &ldquo;We haven&rsquo;t seen the same type of activity. But things...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquothings-are-very-tense-days-of-reported-increased-immigration-enforcement-in-danbury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquothings-are-very-tense-days-of-reported-increased-immigration-enforcement-in-danbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut family uses children's book to teach kids about climate-friendly spending]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mother and daughter are hoping to help kids better understand the connection between the economy and the environment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-family-uses-childrens-book-to-teach-kids-about-climate-friendly-spending/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-family-uses-childrens-book-to-teach-kids-about-climate-friendly-spending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The disease that decimated American elms could help bring them back]]></title><description><![CDATA[The drive to save elm trees is part of a broader fight in the U.S. to try to beat back forest pests and diseases, which threaten longstanding industries such as logging and damage some of the nation's most fragile ecosystems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/the-disease-that-decimated-american-elms-could-help-bring-them-back/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/the-disease-that-decimated-american-elms-could-help-bring-them-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$5,000 reward offered after 2 cats found abandoned in Shelton parking garage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Desmond&rsquo;s Army is offering a $5,000 reward for information after two cats were found abandoned in a crate inside a Shelton parking garage and later died. The animal advocacy organization said responders were called to the parking garage at Merion Riverwalk around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday after two cats that appeared to be dead were found inside a crate. When...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/5000-reward-offered-after-2-cats-found-abandoned-in-shelton-parking-garage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/5000-reward-offered-after-2-cats-found-abandoned-in-shelton-parking-garage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 arrested in connection with fight reportedly involving bats, sticks in Waterbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four people were arrested in connection with a fight reportedly involving bats and sticks in Waterbury over the weekend. Officers were called to East Main Street shortly before 5 p.m. Sunday for reports of a large fight involving bats and sticks. Investigators believe the fight was an isolated disturbance between a group of people. The fight did not result in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/4-arrested-in-connection-with-fight-reportedly-involving-bats-sticks-in-waterbury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/4-arrested-in-connection-with-fight-reportedly-involving-bats-sticks-in-waterbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 vehicles involved in crash on I-291 in South Windsor; 3 people seriously injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight vehicles were involved in a serious crash on Interstate 291 West in South Windsor on Monday morning, leaving three people with serious injuries, firefighters said. There were nine people total in the vehicles involved in the crash, according to officials. Three people suffered serious injuries, three had minor injuries, and three declined medical attention, according to the South Windsor...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/8-vehicles-involved-in-crash-on-i-291-in-south-windsor-3-people-seriously-injured/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/8-vehicles-involved-in-crash-on-i-291-in-south-windsor-3-people-seriously-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No verdict yet in Lindsay Clancy trial. Here are key moments jurors could be considering]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past five weeks, the jury heard testimony from doctors, first responders, relatives and even Clancy&rsquo;s former husband.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/no-verdict-yet-in-lindsay-clancy-trial-here-are-key-moments-jurors-could-be-considering/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/no-verdict-yet-in-lindsay-clancy-trial-here-are-key-moments-jurors-could-be-considering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain develops by Tuesday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Tuesday morning, rain will develop and may be heavy at times. Scattered showers and a rumble of thunder are likely during the day. Isolated showers are possible Wednesday and more rain is likely Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rain-develops-by-tuesday-morning/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rain-develops-by-tuesday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Haven officials say schools are safe as alders seek inspections]]></title><description><![CDATA[The night before New Haven students return to school, some city alders are raising concerns about conditions inside several school buildings and calling for inspections of all schools citywide. The Board of Alders&rsquo; Education Committee sent a seven-page letter Friday to city agencies requesting the inspections after recent visits to schools raised concerns about mold, rodents, water damage and other...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-officials-say-schools-are-safe-as-alders-seek-inspections/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-officials-say-schools-are-safe-as-alders-seek-inspections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after crash, car fire in Voluntown]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has died after a crash and car fire in Voluntown on Sunday night. State police said a vehicle crashed into the woods and caught on fire on Beach Pond Road around 7:30 p.m. According to troopers, a man died in the crash. He was later identified as 54-year-old James R Oreowson Jr. He was extricated from the vehicle...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-dies-after-crash-car-fire-in-voluntown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-dies-after-crash-car-fire-in-voluntown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silas Deane Highway reopens in Rocky Hill after fatal motorcycle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Silas Deane Highway in Rocky Hill has reopened after a crash that killed a motorcyclist. The road was closed for several hours. Rocky Hill police said the crash involving a car and a motorcycle happened in the area of 1489 Silas Deane Highway around 3:50 p.m. The motorcycle operator was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/silas-deane-highway-reopens-in-rocky-hill-after-fatal-motorcycle-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/silas-deane-highway-reopens-in-rocky-hill-after-fatal-motorcycle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19-year-old stabbed in Enfield, multiple teens arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 19-year-old is recovering after being stabbed in Enfield early Sunday morning and multiple teens have been arrested. Officers responded to High Street and Sullivan Avenue around 1:30 a.m. for a report of an altercation involving a stabbing. According to police, the stabbing victim is 19 years old and multiple teen suspects were arrested, including the teen believed to have...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/19-year-old-stabbed-in-enfield-multiple-teens-arrested/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/19-year-old-stabbed-in-enfield-multiple-teens-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot multiple times in Bridgeport has died]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who was in critical condition after being shot multiple times in Bridgeport on Saturday night has died. Police said a 55-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds was brought to Bridgeport Hospital by private vehicle. According to investigators, he underwent emergency surgery almost immediately after he arrived and later died of his injuries. The man was later identified as...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-shot-multiple-times-in-bridgeport-has-died/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-shot-multiple-times-in-bridgeport-has-died/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Catholic school opens in New Britain]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Catholic high school officially opened its doors for the school year on Friday. The Chesterton Academy of St. Francis of Assisi moved into the building behind the church of the same in New Britain. School leaders said there was more interest in Catholic education, so opening a new school in the area was the next step. The founding...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-catholic-school-opens-in-new-britain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-catholic-school-opens-in-new-britain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozen people displaced after house fire in Naugatuck]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dozen people were displaced, and one person was injured after a fire in a multi-family house in Naugatuck on Saturday. At around 1:25 p.m., the Naugatuck fire department responded to a structure fire on High Street. Upon arrival, crews saw smoke showing from the front and second floor of the building. Everyone evacuated the building, but one person was...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dozen-people-displaced-after-house-fire-in-naugatuck/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dozen-people-displaced-after-house-fire-in-naugatuck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plainville Hot Air Balloon Festival fills the sky for 39th year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands gathered at Norton Park for the annual festival, where about a dozen balloons took flight alongside a day of entertainment and activities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/plainville-hot-air-balloon-festival-fills-the-sky-for-39th-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/plainville-hot-air-balloon-festival-fills-the-sky-for-39th-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water restored after car accident causes water main break in Waterbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[A water main break left dozens of properties without water in Waterbury on Saturday. The city said the water main break was in the 500 block of Frost Road and about 80 properties were without water service. The water was shut down at approximately 10:15 a.m. The water main break was caused after a vehicle struck a fire hydrant nearby...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/water-restored-after-car-accident-causes-water-main-break-in-waterbury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/water-restored-after-car-accident-causes-water-main-break-in-waterbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested in connection to street takeover that went through multiple Conn. towns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been arrested in connection a street takeover that went through multiple towns in Connecticut on Friday night. Police in North Haven said the street takeover went though several towns in New Haven County and included motorcycles, scooters and off-road vehicles. According to investigators, one rider fled from police, ditched his motorcycle mid-getaway and hopped on the back...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-arrested-in-connection-to-street-takeover-that-went-through-multiple-conn-towns/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-arrested-in-connection-to-street-takeover-that-went-through-multiple-conn-towns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moped rider taken to hospital after crash in Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[A moped rider was taken to the hospital after a crash in Bristol on Saturday. Police said the crash happened on Middle Street and involved a vehicle and a moped. The male moped rider was transported to the hospital to be treated for injuries, according to investigators. He is currently in stable condition. Middle Street was briefly closed in both...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/moped-rider-taken-to-hospital-after-crash-in-bristol/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/moped-rider-taken-to-hospital-after-crash-in-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies days after double shooting in New Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has died days after a double shooting in New Haven. Officials said they were notified of shots fired in the backyard of a home on Judson Avenue just after 6:30 p.m. on Thursday night. When first responders got to the scene, they found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. They were rushed to the hospital in critical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-dies-days-after-double-shooting-in-new-haven/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-dies-days-after-double-shooting-in-new-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman and man injured in overnight shooting in Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman and a man are recovering after being injured in a shooting overnight in Hartford. Officers were called to the 200 block of Barbour Street around 12:30 a.m. after getting a ShotSpotter notification. When police arrived, they said they found a woman in her 30s who had been shot. She was alert and conscious and was transported to the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-and-man-injured-in-overnight-shooting-in-hartford/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-and-man-injured-in-overnight-shooting-in-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warmer Sunday as humidity returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clouds will increase overnight as temperatures drop into the 50s and 60s. Sunday should be a couple degrees warmer as humidity values increase through the day. There is a chance for a couple showers late in the day tomorrow and into Sunday night. Monday will be mostly dry and muggy as temperatures warm into the lower 80s. Storm chances return...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warmer-sunday-as-humidity-returns/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warmer-sunday-as-humidity-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final suspect arrested in Fairfield home invasion investigation: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fairfield police have arrested the final suspect wanted in connection with a home invasion earlier in the year. Officials said 33-year-old Leon Jackson, from New Haven, was identified as a person of interest since the day of the incident on February 19. Detectives worked the investigation and learned that Jackson had fled from Connecticut down to Alabama. He was detained...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/final-suspect-arrested-in-fairfield-home-invasion-investigation-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/final-suspect-arrested-in-fairfield-home-invasion-investigation-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A growing family balances cancer treatment and newborn ahead of Closer to Free]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isabel O&rsquo;Gara got a breast cancer diagnosis and began chemotherapy while still pregnant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/a-growing-family-balances-cancer-treatment-and-newborn-ahead-of-closer-to-free/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/a-growing-family-balances-cancer-treatment-and-newborn-ahead-of-closer-to-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut reports first human case of West Nile virus this year, DPH says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Connecticut Department of Public Health has confirmed the state&rsquo;s first human case of West Nile virus this season as mosquitoes continue to test positive for the virus. The case involves a man in his 30s who lives in Middlesex County. He became sick during the first week of August, was hospitalized, and has since recovered. Laboratory testing confirmed West...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-reports-first-human-case-of-west-nile-virus-this-year-dph-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-reports-first-human-case-of-west-nile-virus-this-year-dph-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunderstorms, scattered storms expected throughout the state today]]></title><description><![CDATA[A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Fairfield and New Haven Counties until 3:15 p.m. The warning started in Fairfield County before noon, expired, and became a watch. Now a warning is back in effect in Fairfield and New Haven Counties until 3:15 p.m. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible in other parts of the state throughout the day,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/thunderstorms-scattered-storms-expected-throughout-the-state-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/thunderstorms-scattered-storms-expected-throughout-the-state-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scattered storms could bring heavy rain, damaging winds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible throughout the day, with the greatest risk for stronger storms expected across the western half of the state. A few storms this afternoon and evening could become severe, bringing the potential for heavy rainfall, damaging wind gusts, and hail. Clouds are expected to linger into tonight, which could make viewing the evening&rsquo;s lunar eclipse...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/scattered-storms-could-bring-heavy-rain-damaging-winds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/scattered-storms-could-bring-heavy-rain-damaging-winds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car fire causes backups on I-95 North in New London]]></title><description><![CDATA[I-95 Northbound in New London was closed for nearly two hours this morning after a car fire early Thursday. According to the CT DOT,&nbsp; the highway was closed between exits 83 and 85 because of a car fire. The road was closed around 5 a.m. Major traffic backups in the are expected. Seek an alternate route is possible. The road...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/car-fire-causes-backups-on-i-95-north-in-new-london/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/car-fire-causes-backups-on-i-95-north-in-new-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sister of deadly stabbing victim raises security concerns at New Haven library]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sister of a man who was fatally stabbed on the New Haven Green in Connecticut is calling for increased security, staffing, and resources at the New Haven Free Public Library after police say an argument that began inside the library escalated. Police said 37-year-old Michael Spencer was stabbed on August 12 after he asked another person to turn down...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sister-of-deadly-stabbing-victim-raises-security-concerns-at-new-haven-library/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sister-of-deadly-stabbing-victim-raises-security-concerns-at-new-haven-library/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mystic Aquarium returns young harbor seal to the ocean following rehabilitation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A young harbor seal is returning home after several weeks of rehabilitation at Mystic Aquarium. Peanut the harbor seal was seen on the New Hampshire coast by the aquarium&rsquo;s partner, Seacoast Science Center. Peanut was spotted on July 5, and the SSC team assessed that her health was poor, as she was thin, lethargic, and appeared to have signs of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mystic-aquarium-returns-young-harbor-seal-to-the-ocean-following-rehabilitation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mystic-aquarium-returns-young-harbor-seal-to-the-ocean-following-rehabilitation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut part of landmark $18B settlement with Meta ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut is part of a coalition of states that reached a landmark settlement with Meta, including up to $18 billion and a series of changes meant to protect kids.&nbsp; Attorney General William Tong (D-Connecticut) said the total is the largest settlement for a single defendant in U.S. history.&nbsp; &ldquo;We&rsquo;re making Meta pay,&rdquo; he said during a press conference in Hartford....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-part-of-landmark-18b-settlement-with-meta/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-part-of-landmark-18b-settlement-with-meta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late-spring frost and bears impact 2026 fruit crop in Connecticut]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year&rsquo;s apple and peach harvests are a little smaller this year than in previous years. There are two main culprits: late-spring freeze and bears. &ldquo;In May, it got down to the 20s, and it came out at a bad time, right? It zaps a lot of those young buds, and once we lose those buds, you have to wait...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/late-spring-frost-and-bears-impact-2026-fruit-crop-in-connecticut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/late-spring-frost-and-bears-impact-2026-fruit-crop-in-connecticut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strike averted with bus drivers in Plainfield after agreement met]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plainfield families will have an easier first day of school on Thursday after the bus drivers&rsquo; union and DATTCO reached an agreement, according to the school district. As of Wednesday afternoon, there was no update from negotiations between the union and the transportation company. But after 6:30 p.m., Plainfield Superintendent Paul Brenton said the district was told that the union...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/strike-averted-with-bus-drivers-in-plainfield-after-agreement-met/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/strike-averted-with-bus-drivers-in-plainfield-after-agreement-met/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bus drivers plan strike ahead of first day of school in Plainfield]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families in Plainfield are facing uncertainty as students return to school Thursday, with school bus drivers planning to strike just hours before the first day of classes. As of Wednesday afternoon, there was no update from negotiations between the drivers&rsquo; union and DATTCO, the company that provides bus service for the district. Unless an agreement is reached, drivers are expected...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bus-drivers-plan-strike-ahead-of-first-day-of-school-in-plainfield/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bus-drivers-plan-strike-ahead-of-first-day-of-school-in-plainfield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamont, other officials discuss recent ICE activity in Danbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Ned Lamont and other state and local officials held a news conference Wednesday afternoon in response to increased U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in the state. The conference comes after reports of ICE activity and arrests in Danbury and other Connecticut communities in recent days. Lamont was joined by U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lamont-other-officials-discuss-recent-ice-activity-in-danbury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lamont-other-officials-discuss-recent-ice-activity-in-danbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamont, other officials address recent ICE activity in Danbury; release guidance, resources for residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Ned Lamont and other state and local officials held a news conference Wednesday afternoon in response to increased U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in the state. The conference comes after reports of ICE activity and arrests in Danbury and other Connecticut communities in recent days. Lamont was joined by U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lamont-other-officials-address-recent-ice-activity-in-danbury-release-guidance-resources-for-residents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lamont-other-officials-address-recent-ice-activity-in-danbury-release-guidance-resources-for-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamont, other city officials discuss recent ICE activity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Ned Lamont and other state and local officials will hold a news conference Wednesday afternoon in response to increased U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the state. The conference comes after reports of ICE activity and arrests in Danbury and other Connecticut communities in recent days. Connecticut Students for a Dream said Tuesday that its network received firsthand...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lamont-other-city-officials-discuss-recent-ice-activity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lamont-other-city-officials-discuss-recent-ice-activity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UConn football unveils new red alternate uniforms for 2026 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[UConn football is adding a new color to its wardrobe this season. The Huskies unveiled new red alternate uniforms in a hype video on Instagram Wednesday, giving fans their first full look at the new color combination. The caption on the video was &ldquo;All you see. Is Red!&rdquo; The team also posted a photo of fifth year defensive back Jayden...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconn-football-unveils-new-red-alternate-uniforms-for-2026-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconn-football-unveils-new-red-alternate-uniforms-for-2026-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New details released in Newington shooting that left suspect dead, 2 officers hurt]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Connecticut Office of the Inspector General has released new details about a deadly exchange of gunfire in Newington that left two police officers wounded and a suspect dead following a pursuit from Hartford last week. The suspect who was killed has now been identified as 37-year-old Hector Perez. Officers in Hartford were investigating illegal activity on Fales Street and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-details-released-in-newington-shooting-that-left-suspect-dead-2-officers-hurt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-details-released-in-newington-shooting-that-left-suspect-dead-2-officers-hurt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Hartford seniors mark their last first day of school with sunrise tradition]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 6,400 students across East Hartford Public Schools headed back to class Wednesday for the first day of a new school year. At East Hartford High School, some members of the Class of 2027 started their day much earlier than most. Students gathered on the football field before dawn for the school&rsquo;s senior sunrise tradition, marking the beginning of their...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/east-hartford-seniors-mark-their-last-first-day-of-school-with-sunrise-tradition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/east-hartford-seniors-mark-their-last-first-day-of-school-with-sunrise-tradition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested in connection to deadly stabbing near library in New Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been arrested in connection to a deadly stabbing near a library in New Haven earlier this month. Officers responded to a report of two men fighting across from the New Haven Public Library on Aug. 12, 2026, around 3 p.m. When police arrived, they said they found 37-year-old Michael Spencer, of New Haven, with multiple stab wounds...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-arrested-in-connection-to-deadly-stabbing-near-library-in-new-haven/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-arrested-in-connection-to-deadly-stabbing-near-library-in-new-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of hitting 7 vehicles while fleeing from traffic stop in Middletown]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man hit several occupied vehicles and drove on the sidewalk while trying to flee from a traffic stop in Middletown on Monday, according to police. Members of the Middletown Police Street Crime Unit conducted a motor vehicle stop on Main Street on Monday near its intersection with Court Street. Police said a 60-year-old man from Plainfield pulled his vehicle...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-accused-of-hitting-7-vehicles-while-fleeing-from-traffic-stop-in-middletown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-accused-of-hitting-7-vehicles-while-fleeing-from-traffic-stop-in-middletown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews in East Lyme work to repair overnight water main break]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews in East Lyme are working to repair a water main break that occurred overnight on Wednesday morning. The break started around 12 a.m. East Lyme Water and Sewer said the upper Flanders areas will have low pressure while the tanks fill. The entire bottom of the main has blown out, and they are cutting in a new piece, according...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/crews-in-east-lyme-work-to-repair-overnight-water-main-break/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/crews-in-east-lyme-work-to-repair-overnight-water-main-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man with multiple gunshot wounds found dead in parking lot in Seymour: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigation is underway after police said a man with multiple gunshot wounds was found dead in a parking lot in Seymour early Wednesday morning. Officers received a 911 call about a man found dead in the parking lot of the Ideal Plaza on North Street around 1:15 a.m. According to investigators, a man believed to be about 40 years...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-with-multiple-gunshot-wounds-found-dead-in-parking-lot-in-seymour-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-with-multiple-gunshot-wounds-found-dead-in-parking-lot-in-seymour-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunny and slightly more humid with highs in the 80s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wednesday will be sunny and slightly more humid with highs in the 80s. It will be fair in the evening with temperatures in the 60s. Thursday will be partly sunny with late day thunderstorms likely in western Connecticut. Highs will be in the lower 80s. The thunderstorms could be strong with winds being an issue late Thursday. Isolated storms are...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunny-and-slightly-more-humid-with-highs-in-the-80s/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunny-and-slightly-more-humid-with-highs-in-the-80s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overnight humidity will begin to rise with dew points spiking tomorrow in the lower 70s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday will be partly sunny with late day thunderstorms likely in western Connecticut. Highs will be in the lower 80s. The thunderstorms could be strong with winds being an issue late Thursday. Isolated storms are likely on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/overnight-humidity-will-begin-to-rise-with-dew-points-spiking-tomorrow-in-the-lower-70s/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/overnight-humidity-will-begin-to-rise-with-dew-points-spiking-tomorrow-in-the-lower-70s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-scooter rider seriously injured in Norwalk crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[An e-scooter rider has serious injuries after a collision in Norwalk on Tuesday night. Officers responded to the intersection of Strawberry Hill Avenue and County Street around 9:11 p.m. for a report of a crash involving an e-scooter. According to police, the e-scooter rider suffered serious injuries and was taken to Norwalk Hospital for treatment. Investigators said the e-scooter rider...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/e-scooter-rider-seriously-injured-in-norwalk-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/e-scooter-rider-seriously-injured-in-norwalk-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;A tribute to her legacy': Brookfield corn maze honors Dolly Parton]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Brookfield corn maze is supporting Dolly Parton&rsquo;s children&rsquo;s literacy program with its fall festival. The owners of the corn maze at Twins BBQ Co. chose Parton to be part of the maze months ago. From a bird&rsquo;s-eye view, the maze includes Dolly&rsquo;s face and her name, followed by &ldquo;an American treasure.&rdquo; The owners, Danielle and Mike Gallop, said her...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquoa-tribute-to-her-legacy-brookfield-corn-maze-honors-dolly-parton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquoa-tribute-to-her-legacy-brookfield-corn-maze-honors-dolly-parton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielson Fire Association announces pause in operations amid fight for upgraded safety equipment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Danielson Fire Association announced Tuesday night they are entering a pause in operations for at least 15 days unless a full plan is given to replace gear. The pause in operations, a &ldquo;safety stand down,&rdquo; will go into effect at 11:59 p.m. unless the plan is announced, according to the association&rsquo;s Facebook page. &ldquo;We are currently working with our...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/danielson-fire-association-announces-pause-in-operations-amid-fight-for-upgraded-safety-equipment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/danielson-fire-association-announces-pause-in-operations-amid-fight-for-upgraded-safety-equipment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut attorney freed on bond after manslaughter conviction overturned]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Connecticut attorney convicted of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a man outside his Litchfield law office has been released from custody after an appellate court overturned his conviction. Robert Fischer Jr. was released on $50,000 bond on the condition that he does not possess a firearm or ammunition as the appellate process continues. His release comes after an...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-attorney-freed-on-bond-after-manslaughter-conviction-overturned/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-attorney-freed-on-bond-after-manslaughter-conviction-overturned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE activity reported in multiple Connecticut cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in several Connecticut communities, including Danbury, Stamford and Bridgeport, are raising concerns among residents and local officials. Eyewitnesses in Danbury reported seeing federal agents in the city and witnessing arrests in recent days. Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves said he is angry and concerned about the reported arrests and detentions and the impact they...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ice-activity-reported-in-multiple-connecticut-cities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ice-activity-reported-in-multiple-connecticut-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterbury house at center of captivity case approved for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The house at the center of a decades-long captivity case in Waterbury has been approved for sale by a court. The court has approved a buyer, a contractor, to move forward with purchasing 2 Blake Street for $165,000. The Blake Street home is where a man who goes by the name of &ldquo;S&rdquo; said his stepmother, Kimberly Sullivan, held him...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/waterbury-house-at-center-of-captivity-case-approved-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/waterbury-house-at-center-of-captivity-case-approved-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBC CT Investigates: Why did a century old business in Hamden shut down?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Connecticut manufacturing company that has operated for more than a century has closed its doors, with its longtime owner citing soaring business expenses and tariffs as key reasons for the decision.&nbsp; Leed-Himmel Industries, a custom aluminum manufacturing company based in Hamden, has been winding down operations after decades of serving customers.&nbsp; The closure did not come as a surprise...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/nbc-ct-investigates-why-did-a-century-old-business-in-hamden-shut-down/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/nbc-ct-investigates-why-did-a-century-old-business-in-hamden-shut-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharks in the Sound: How a shifting ecosystem is impacting Connecticut fishermen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shark sightings have soared this summer in Long Island Sound, and Connecticut fishermen are suffering the most. One fisherman is comparing this issue to all of the bear sightings in northern Connecticut, since both species have learned traits from human actions. &ldquo;This is similar to what we&rsquo;re seeing with black bears in areas like Simsbury, Northern Connecticut now. They&rsquo;ve been...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sharks-in-the-sound-how-a-shifting-ecosystem-is-impacting-connecticut-fishermen/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sharks-in-the-sound-how-a-shifting-ecosystem-is-impacting-connecticut-fishermen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-New Haven school teacher arrested, accused of inappropriate contact with student]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former teacher at a New Haven school has been arrested and is accused of having inappropriate contact with an underage student. Police said the 50-year-old man from Milford was communicating and meeting with a Sound School student outside of school without the student&rsquo;s parents&rsquo; knowledge or consent. He was also speaking with and texting the student &ldquo;during times when...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ex-new-haven-school-teacher-arrested-accused-of-inappropriate-contact-with-student/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ex-new-haven-school-teacher-arrested-accused-of-inappropriate-contact-with-student/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 charged in Bridgeport election cases reject plea deals, head to trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two of the more notable figures in Bridgeport&rsquo;s absentee ballot scandal rejected plea deals Tuesday.&nbsp;&nbsp; Former Bridgeport Democratic Town Committee Vice Chairman Wanda Geter-Pataky and current city council member Alfredo Castillo opted to take their cases to trial, although their lawyers did not rule out reaching a deal in the future.&nbsp;&nbsp; Each defendant&nbsp;is facing dozens of charges related to elections...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-charged-in-bridgeport-election-cases-reject-plea-deals-head-to-trial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-charged-in-bridgeport-election-cases-reject-plea-deals-head-to-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hartford students get loud first-day welcome from Calling All Brothers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students arriving for the first day of school in Hartford on Tuesday were met with clapping, cheering and a tunnel of community members before they even made it through the doors. Calling All Brothers returned to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School for its annual first-day-of-school celebration, a tradition the group has continued for 11 years. Pastor AJ Johnson...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hartford-students-get-loud-first-day-welcome-from-calling-all-brothers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hartford-students-get-loud-first-day-welcome-from-calling-all-brothers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelton man who was missing for more than a week is found dead, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 73-year-old man who had been missing in Shelton for almost a week and a half was found dead on Monday, police said. Christopher Taylor was last seen in the area of Booth Hill Road and Clinton Drive on Friday, Aug. 14. He was reported missing on Sunday, Aug. 16. He was found dead on Monday after an &ldquo;extensive, multi-agency...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/shelton-man-who-was-missing-for-more-than-a-week-is-found-dead-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/shelton-man-who-was-missing-for-more-than-a-week-is-found-dead-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students in Waterbury head back to the classroom Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Across the state, thousands of students are waking up bright and early to head back to the classroom on Tuesday. In Waterbury, hundreds of students are getting ready for their first day of school. Some of last year&rsquo;s changes will be implemented this year again. Students will be expected to lock their phones away in Yonder pouches until the end...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/students-in-waterbury-head-back-to-the-classroom-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/students-in-waterbury-head-back-to-the-classroom-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pleasant Tuesday night with a mostly sunny Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another pleasant night is underway. Any clouds and showers across New England earlier today will give way to a starry sky with comfortable conditions. Wednesday looks mostly sunny with highs near 80. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible Thursday and Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/pleasant-tuesday-night-with-a-mostly-sunny-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/pleasant-tuesday-night-with-a-mostly-sunny-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-bike safety top of mind as Connecticut school year approaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[With more children riding e-bikes across Connecticut, local leaders, doctors and state police are urging families to focus on safety as pediatric injuries involving the bikes rise. Connecticut Children&rsquo;s Medical Center in Hartford saw 109 pediatric visits related to e-bike injuries last year. So far this year, the hospital has already exceeded that number. At Yale New Haven Health, pediatric...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/e-bike-safety-top-of-mind-as-connecticut-school-year-approaches/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/e-bike-safety-top-of-mind-as-connecticut-school-year-approaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Primary voting starts in Enfield primary after legal fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Primary Day has come and gone, but some Democrats in Enfield started heading to the polls Monday for one more nomination battle.&nbsp;&nbsp; The primary between Rep. John Santanella (D-Enfield) and challenger Tom Tyler was delayed until Sept. 1 because of a legal fight that, at one point, canceled the vote.&nbsp;&nbsp; Tyler secured the petition signatures to force the primary, but...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/primary-voting-starts-in-enfield-primary-after-legal-fight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/primary-voting-starts-in-enfield-primary-after-legal-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CT residents increasingly concerned about climate change, Yale survey finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Link: Climate Opinion MapsLink: Climate Opinion Factsheets The Yale Program on Climate Change Communication conducts nationwide surveys twice a year, tracking Americans&rsquo; views on climate change since 2008. The data shows a clear trend in Connecticut: More people believe climate change is happening, worry about its impacts, and support actions to address it. One survey question asks whether respondents have...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ct-residents-increasingly-concerned-about-climate-change-yale-survey-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ct-residents-increasingly-concerned-about-climate-change-yale-survey-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recent measles case confirmed as third in Connecticut this year, DPH says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Connecticut Department of Public Health announced on Monday that the state&rsquo;s third case of measles this year has been confirmed. The case involves an adult in Hartford County who recently returned to Connecticut after international travel, according to DPH. The person was hospitalized with symptoms including high fever and later developed a rash. Their vaccination status is unknown, DPH...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/recent-measles-case-confirmed-as-third-in-connecticut-this-year-dph-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/recent-measles-case-confirmed-as-third-in-connecticut-this-year-dph-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Windsor offers new property tax relief program for homeowners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some East Windsor homeowners could soon get a break on their property taxes following a recent change approved by town leaders. Last week, the Board of Selectmen voted to allow eligible homeowners to exempt 15% of their homes&rsquo; assessed value. According to town officials, qualifying residents could eventually save an average of $500 to $1,300 per year. The program is...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/east-windsor-offers-new-property-tax-relief-program-for-homeowners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/east-windsor-offers-new-property-tax-relief-program-for-homeowners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ansonia police officer arrested, charged with disorderly conduct]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ansonia Police Department has arrested one of their own after an off-duty incident earlier this month. According to a release from the Ansonia Police, Officer Denyce Ruiz, 24, was arrested on August 21 and charged with disorderly conduct in connection with an off-duty incident that occurred on August 10, 2026. The warrant was issued following a criminal investigation by...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ansonia-police-officer-arrested-charged-with-disorderly-conduct/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ansonia-police-officer-arrested-charged-with-disorderly-conduct/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallingford man killed by falling rocks in construction accident at Seymour quarry]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 41-year-old Wallingford man was killed in a construction accident at a quarry in Seymour on Monday morning, according to police. Police, firefighters, and emergency medical services responded to Haynes Quarry on Derby Avenue around 10:40 a.m. for a reported construction accident. First responders found the man unresponsive with severe injuries, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/wallingford-man-killed-by-falling-rocks-in-construction-accident-at-seymour-quarry/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/wallingford-man-killed-by-falling-rocks-in-construction-accident-at-seymour-quarry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterbury captivity case: New buyer reaches agreement to purchase 2 Blake St.]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are developments in the sale of 2 Blake Street, the Waterbury home at the center of a high-profile case where a now 33-year-old man who goes by &ldquo;S,&rdquo; says his stepmom, Kimberly Sullivan, held him captive for over two decades. Newly obtained court documents show that, as of Aug. 19, a potential buyer signed a real estate purchase contract...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/waterbury-captivity-case-new-buyer-reaches-agreement-to-purchase-2-blake-st/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/waterbury-captivity-case-new-buyer-reaches-agreement-to-purchase-2-blake-st/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hartford police investigate after man was shot in Brook Street area]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hartford Police Department is investigating a shooting in the area of Brook Street at Mather Street in Hartford on Monday afternoon. Officers responded to the area around 12:13 p.m. on Monday after they were notified by a ShotSpotter notification. When they arrived, they found a &ldquo;victim of gunfire.&rdquo; The victim, a man in his twenties, was alert and conscious...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hartford-police-investigate-after-man-was-shot-in-brook-street-area/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hartford-police-investigate-after-man-was-shot-in-brook-street-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body found in Bridgeport pond may have been in water for more than a week: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man&rsquo;s body was found in a pond at Beardsley Park on Sunday afternoon, and police said he may have been in the water for more than a week. The Bridgeport Police Department is still investigating the man&rsquo;s identity and cause of death. Two fishermen reported seeing an unresponsive body in the northern part of Bunnell&rsquo;s Pond around 3:51 p.m....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/body-found-in-bridgeport-pond-may-have-been-in-water-for-more-than-a-week-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/body-found-in-bridgeport-pond-may-have-been-in-water-for-more-than-a-week-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrant reveals conditions inside Burlington home where 3 skeletal remains were found]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newly released court documents are providing more details about what investigators found inside a Burlington home where the skeletal remains of three people were discovered in June. Each of the three skeletal remains was found supine, meaning they were lying on their backs, inside sleeping bags in different rooms of the heavily cluttered Stanwich Lane home, according to a search...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warrant-reveals-conditions-inside-burlington-home-where-3-skeletal-remains-were-found/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warrant-reveals-conditions-inside-burlington-home-where-3-skeletal-remains-were-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dirt bike rider killed in crash along train tracks in Waterbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 21-year-old man has died after a dirt bike crash near a span of train tracks in Waterbury on Sunday evening, police said. Police said they were called to a span of train tracks off of Yale Street after they received a report of a serious one-vehicle crash involving a dirt bike. When they arrived, they found 21-year-old Jose Eduardo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dirt-bike-rider-killed-in-crash-along-train-tracks-in-waterbury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dirt-bike-rider-killed-in-crash-along-train-tracks-in-waterbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50's to start the day for most spots on Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday looks the same as Monday. Humidity is on the rise by Thursday and thunderstorms are possible by Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/50s-to-start-the-day-for-most-spots-on-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/50s-to-start-the-day-for-most-spots-on-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hartford man arrested, charged in fatal stabbing of woman on Bond Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman was killed in a stabbing in the area of Bond Street in Hartford around 4 a.m., police said. When officers arrived, they found a woman unconscious with a stab wound. She was rushed to an area hospital and was pronounced dead. The woman was later identified as 32-year-old Nykole Tellado. According to officials, cameras in the area show...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hartford-man-arrested-charged-in-fatal-stabbing-of-woman-on-bond-street/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hartford-man-arrested-charged-in-fatal-stabbing-of-woman-on-bond-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runners at The Hartford Marathon Foundation's race for more than the finish line]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than one thousand runners laced up their sneakers earlier today for the Old Wethersfield 5K and 10k. For Middletown resident Joshua Berger, he didn&rsquo;t just celebrate crossing another finish line, he celebrated losing 200 pounds and gaining a new love of running. Just fifteen months ago he weighed 370 pounds. As of today he weighs 170. It&rsquo;s a 200-pound...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/runners-at-the-hartford-marathon-foundations-race-for-more-than-the-finish-line/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/runners-at-the-hartford-marathon-foundations-race-for-more-than-the-finish-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second shooting in August at Bridgeport housing complex leaves man in critical condition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bridgeport officials say a man is in critical condition after a second shooting at the P.T. Barnum Housing Complex. The 34-year-old man was shot in his car and transported to the hospital where, according to officials, he received surgery for multiple gunshot wounds and listed in critical condition. &ldquo;The department received a ShotSpotter activation of 8 rounds fired at 5:42...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/second-shooting-in-august-at-bridgeport-housing-complex-leaves-man-in-critical-condition/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/second-shooting-in-august-at-bridgeport-housing-complex-leaves-man-in-critical-condition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scattered showers and storms possible through Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moderate rain showers are moving through Connecticut this morning. Have the rain gear handy as you&rsquo;re out and about today! A few peeks of sunshine could allow for a few isolated storms to pop up this afternoon. Any storms later today would create quick, heavy downpours and localized gusty winds. Humidity and cloud cover will decrease overnight as temperatures drop...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/scattered-showers-and-storms-possible-through-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/scattered-showers-and-storms-possible-through-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect arrested, woman killed in Rocky Hill stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman is dead after sustaining serious stab wounds in Rocky Hill on Saturday night. The Rocky Hill Police Department received a report of a female victim who appeared to have serious stab wounds in a condominium complex on Concord Drive. Officers responded to the scene and began life saving measures for the victim upon arrival. The victim was transported...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/suspect-arrested-woman-killed-in-rocky-hill-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/suspect-arrested-woman-killed-in-rocky-hill-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naugatuck teacher arrested after sharing text messages with a minor]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Naugatuck teacher has been arrested after sharing multiple private messages with a minor. The Naugatuck police department was contacted by the Naugatuck board of education in early June about concerns involving a 15-year-old minor and a teacher. Upon investigation, police found that the teacher had frequent one-on-one interactions, including personal text messages over a span of several months with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/naugatuck-teacher-arrested-after-sharing-text-messages-with-a-minor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/naugatuck-teacher-arrested-after-sharing-text-messages-with-a-minor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 police officers shot, suspect dead after pursuit ends in Newington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two police officers were shot and a suspect is dead after a pursuit that started in Hartford ended in Newington overnight. Officers in Hartford were investigating illegal activity on Fales Street around 11 p.m. Friday when a male suspect fled on foot. A Hartford police officer attempted to take the suspect into custody and during the struggle, authorities said the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-police-officers-shot-suspect-dead-after-pursuit-ends-in-newington/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-police-officers-shot-suspect-dead-after-pursuit-ends-in-newington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cloudy and cooler with a few Saturday showers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures will only warm into the lower to middle 70s for your Saturday. Today is mostly cloudy with the chance for a few isolated showers. There is a better chance for rain and even a few rumbles of thunder late tonight and into early Sunday. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible through tomorrow, but the weekend will not be a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cloudy-and-cooler-with-a-few-saturday-showers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cloudy-and-cooler-with-a-few-saturday-showers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clinton PD roll out body cameras that translate foreign languages in real time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in Clinton are trying to overcome language barriers by using a new tool that&rsquo;ll help them better understand the people they serve. With the press of a button, the Axon body camera Clinton Police Sergeant Spencer Mangs is wearing records and can translate 50 languages in real time. In town, officers are using Spanish and Portuguese translation the most....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/clinton-pd-roll-out-body-cameras-that-translate-foreign-languages-in-real-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/clinton-pd-roll-out-body-cameras-that-translate-foreign-languages-in-real-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Branford plans to expand and renovate two elementary schools, close another]]></title><description><![CDATA[Branford Public Schools is planning major changes to its elementary schools as the district continues to see an increase in student enrollment. Christopher Tranberg, superintendent of Branford Public Schools, said that as part of the district&rsquo;s master facilities plan, the district will expand and renovate two elementary schools and close another once the renovations are finished. Mary Murphy and Mary...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/branford-plans-to-expand-and-renovate-two-elementary-schools-close-another/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/branford-plans-to-expand-and-renovate-two-elementary-schools-close-another/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut homeowners urged to budget now for higher heating oil costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut residents who heat their homes with oil could face significantly higher costs this winter, with prices up about $1.50 compared with this time last year. The increase comes as about half of Connecticut homes rely on heating oil, prompting energy experts to recommend that residents start budgeting now, explore payment options, and take steps to reduce their fuel consumption...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-homeowners-urged-to-budget-now-for-higher-heating-oil-costs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-homeowners-urged-to-budget-now-for-higher-heating-oil-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[41,000 HUSKY Health members impacted in second security incident this year, DSS says]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second time this year, the Connecticut Department of Social Services is notifying HUSKY Health members about a security incident involving a Medicaid provider portal. The latest incident affects approximately 41,000 HUSKY Health members after an unauthorized person accessed certain claims and payment information through a provider&rsquo;s account. The last incident happened in March, and an unauthorized user gained...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/41000-husky-health-members-impacted-in-second-security-incident-this-year-dss-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/41000-husky-health-members-impacted-in-second-security-incident-this-year-dss-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How D'Amelio's Italian Eatery Recovers from Water Main Break in Waterbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s not the first-time a water main break has left people in Connecticut without water for days. For the past week, the City of Waterbury has dealt with two water main breaks, leaving hundreds of thousands of people and businesses without water. Right near Town Plot Park lies D&rsquo;Amelio&rsquo;s Italian Eatery.&nbsp; &ldquo;It&rsquo;s Waterbury with no water.&rdquo; says Lisa Burnett, a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/how-damelios-italian-eatery-recovers-from-water-main-break-in-waterbury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/how-damelios-italian-eatery-recovers-from-water-main-break-in-waterbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race4Chase helps thousands of children carry on Sandy Hook victim's dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[What began as a mother&rsquo;s promise to honor her son has grown into a program that has helped thousands of children across the country become triathletes. Rebecca Kowalski founded Race4Chase and the CMAK Foundation after losing her son, Chase Kowalski, in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Chase was 6 years old and loved the sport of triathlon. &ldquo;After...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/race4chase-helps-thousands-of-children-carry-on-sandy-hook-victims-dream/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/race4chase-helps-thousands-of-children-carry-on-sandy-hook-victims-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 hospitalized after overnight rollover crash on I-95 in Westport]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person was taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Westport early Saturday morning. The Westport Fire Department said firefighters responded to I-95 northbound, just north of Exit 18, at around 1:30 a.m. for a reported crash with injuries. Officials said two vehicles were involved, and both sustained extensive damage. One of the cars left...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/1-hospitalized-after-overnight-rollover-crash-on-i-95-in-westport/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/1-hospitalized-after-overnight-rollover-crash-on-i-95-in-westport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recovery operation ends for 13-year-old who disappeared in West River; teen identified]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recovery operation for a 13-year-old boy who disappeared after entering the West River in New Haven has ended after three days, officials announced Saturday. Mayor Justin Elicker said crews concluded the search at 12 p.m. on Saturday after an effort that began Thursday morning. The search continued through Thursday, resumed Friday and concluded Saturday afternoon. Elicker identified him Saturday...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/recovery-operation-ends-for-13-year-old-who-disappeared-in-west-river-teen-identified/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/recovery-operation-ends-for-13-year-old-who-disappeared-in-west-river-teen-identified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Haven mayor, fire chief to give update on search for missing teen in West River]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker and Fire Chief Daniel Coughlin are expected to provide an update Saturday afternoon on the recovery effort for the teen who went missing after entering the West River on Thursday morning. The press conference is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the New Haven Fire Training Academy on Ella T. Grasso Boulevard. Officials are expected to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-mayor-fire-chief-to-give-update-on-search-for-missing-teen-in-west-river/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-mayor-fire-chief-to-give-update-on-search-for-missing-teen-in-west-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friday night Stamford fire displaces seven]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stamford Deputy Fire Chief Paul Newman says a kitchen fire in an apartment hospitalized one of the seven people displaced Friday night. According to the deputy fire chief, responders arrived to Glenbrook Road around 9:30 p.m. and quickly contained the fire in a rear basement apartment. &ldquo;7 occupants from 2 apartments were relocated by the American Red Cross. 26 firefighters...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/friday-night-stamford-fire-displaces-seven/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/friday-night-stamford-fire-displaces-seven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 hospitalized, 7 displaced after fire at Stamford apartment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stamford Deputy Fire Chief Paul Newman says a kitchen fire in an apartment hospitalized one of the seven people displaced Friday night. According to the deputy fire chief, responders arrived to Glenbrook Road around 9:30 p.m. and quickly contained the fire in a rear basement apartment. &ldquo;Seven occupants from two apartments were relocated by the American Red Cross. Twenty-six firefighters...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/1-hospitalized-7-displaced-after-fire-at-stamford-apartment/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/1-hospitalized-7-displaced-after-fire-at-stamford-apartment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two displaced after fire in Ellington on Friday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellington Volunteer Fire Department officials say two people are displaced after a fire Friday afternoon on Sprucewood Drive. They say the fire became a multi-alarm fire and requested mutual aid from the Crystal Lake Fire Department, Somers Fire Department, Ellington Ambulance, Broad Brook Fire Department, the Town of Vernon Fire Department and Tolland Fire Department. Officials say the fire was...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/two-displaced-after-fire-in-ellington-on-friday-night/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/two-displaced-after-fire-in-ellington-on-friday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friday fire displaces two in Ellington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellington Volunteer Fire Department officials say two people are displaced after a fire Friday afternoon on Sprucewood Drive. They say the fire became a multi-alarm fire and requested mutual aid from the Crystal Lake Fire Department, Somers Fire Department, Ellington Ambulance, Broad Brook Fire Department, the Town of Vernon Fire Department and Tolland Fire Department. Officials say the fire was...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/friday-fire-displaces-two-in-ellington/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/friday-fire-displaces-two-in-ellington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person injured after overnight crash in Wethersfield]]></title><description><![CDATA[State police say one person is injured after an overnight accident on I-91 in Wethersfield. They say the investigation indicates a crash involving a tractor trailer and car that closed down the right two lanes around midnight. One person is in the hospital for suspected injuries according to police. That is all the information at this time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-person-injured-after-overnight-crash-in-wethersfield/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-person-injured-after-overnight-crash-in-wethersfield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain holds off until after a muggy and cloudy weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first day of August will see temperatures warming well into the 80s. Elevated humidity values could create a heat index near 90 degrees at times today with partly to mostly cloudy skies overhead. Sunday will see a lot of cloud cover, but rain should hold off until tomorrow night. Showers and thunderstorms could lead to heavy rain at times...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rain-holds-off-until-after-a-muggy-and-cloudy-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rain-holds-off-until-after-a-muggy-and-cloudy-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-91 northbound reopens in Meriden after multi-vehicle crash shut it down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interstate 91 northbound is back open in Meriden after it was closed following a multi-vehicle crash, according to officials. State police said one driver involved was reported unconscious and trapped in one of the vehicles. The highway was closed between exits 15 and 16. It&rsquo;s unknown how many vehicles were involved or whether any other injuries were reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/i-91-northbound-reopens-in-meriden-after-multi-vehicle-crash-shut-it-down/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/i-91-northbound-reopens-in-meriden-after-multi-vehicle-crash-shut-it-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-91 northbound closed in Meriden due to multi-vehicle crash: Officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interstate 91 northbound is closed following a multi-vehicle crash, according to officials. State police said one driver involved was reported unconscious and trapped in one of the vehicles. The highway is closed between exits 15 and 16. It&rsquo;s unknown how many vehicles were involved or whether any other injuries were reported at this time. This is a developing story.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/i-91-northbound-closed-in-meriden-due-to-multi-vehicle-crash-officials/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/i-91-northbound-closed-in-meriden-due-to-multi-vehicle-crash-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 seriously injured in 7-vehicle crash that shut down I-91 North in Meriden]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person was seriously injured, and six others sustained minor injuries in a seven-vehicle crash that shut down Interstate 91 North in Meriden for about seven-and-a-half hours on Friday night, according to Connecticut State Police. State police responded to the crash on I-91 northbound just before Exit 16. A Hino refrigerated box truck rear-ended a Volvo S60, triggering a chain-reaction...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/1-seriously-injured-in-7-vehicle-crash-that-shut-down-i-91-north-in-meriden/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/1-seriously-injured-in-7-vehicle-crash-that-shut-down-i-91-north-in-meriden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead, 1 injured after shooting in Norwich]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norwich police are investigating after one person was found dead and another was injured from gunshot wounds Friday afternoon. Norwich police got several 911 calls just before noon reporting a &ldquo;disturbance involving gunfire,&rdquo; according to officials. Officers found a vehicle suspected of being involved on Maennerchor Avenue. Inside the vehicle were two adults suffering from gunshot wounds, according to officials....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/1-dead-1-injured-after-shooting-in-norwich/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/1-dead-1-injured-after-shooting-in-norwich/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead, 1 critically injured in Norwich shooting: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norwich police are investigating after one person was found dead and another was injured from gunshot wounds Friday afternoon. Norwich police got several 911 calls just before noon reporting a &ldquo;disturbance involving gunfire,&rdquo; with witnesses describing it as an attempted abduction, according to officials. A witness followed a vehicle described as a black minivan out of the area. As the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/1-dead-1-critically-injured-in-norwich-shooting-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/1-dead-1-critically-injured-in-norwich-shooting-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut doctor warns heated NeeDoh toys can cause serious burns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Connecticut burn specialist is warning parents that NeeDoh squishy toys can cause serious burns if they heat up and break, releasing a thick, sticky gel. Dr. Alisa Savetamal, Medical Director of the Connecticut Burn Center at Bridgeport Hospital, said the center has seen cases involving children who were burned by the substance after the toys were heated. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s almost...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-doctor-warns-heated-needoh-toys-can-cause-serious-burns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-doctor-warns-heated-needoh-toys-can-cause-serious-burns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14-year-old and his father arrested after 2 injured in Bridgeport shooting: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 14-year-old boy and his 46-year-old father have been arrested in connection with a double shooting that injured two other teens in Bridgeport on Thursday, police said. Officers responded to the area of Laurel Avenue and Grove Street around 4 p.m. after receiving a ShotSpotter alert for several gunshots being fired. Bridgeport&rsquo;s emergency dispatch center also received several 911 calls...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/14-year-old-and-his-father-arrested-after-2-injured-in-bridgeport-shooting-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/14-year-old-and-his-father-arrested-after-2-injured-in-bridgeport-shooting-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut college students prepare to help NASA with eclipse research in Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students from the University of Hartford and the University of Bridgeport are preparing to travel to Burgos, Spain, to assist in scientific research during the Aug. 12 solar eclipse. NASA has asked them to collect two types of data. &ldquo;On the payload, we&rsquo;re going to have an ozone sensor that is going to be tracking ozone, and then we&rsquo;re going...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-college-students-prepare-to-help-nasa-with-eclipse-research-in-spain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-college-students-prepare-to-help-nasa-with-eclipse-research-in-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut Sun center Brittney Griner files for divorce, court documents say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut Sun center Brittney Griner has filed for divorce from her wife, Cherelle, according to court documents filed Thursday in Fulton County, Georgia. The complaint for divorce and other relief states the couple married on June 18, 2018, and have been separated since July 24. It states that Griner says the marriage is &ldquo;irretrievably broken,&rdquo; with &ldquo;no hope of reconciliation,&rdquo;...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-sun-center-brittney-griner-files-for-divorce-court-documents-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-sun-center-brittney-griner-files-for-divorce-court-documents-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridgeport man arrested in Milford home invasion that killed man, wounded woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Bridgeport man has been arrested in connection with a deadly home invasion that left a 69-year-old man dead and a woman wounded in early June, police said on Friday. Stuar Lopez-Reyes, 25, of Bridgeport, was arrested in New Haven with assistance from the U.S. Marshals&rsquo; Office, according to police. He is charged with murder, murder in commission of a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bridgeport-man-arrested-in-milford-home-invasion-that-killed-man-wounded-woman/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bridgeport-man-arrested-in-milford-home-invasion-that-killed-man-wounded-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barred owl's wing becomes impaled in wires from plumbing snake in West Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[A barred owl is recovering after a rare injury involving what a Connecticut wildlife rehabilitation center says was a plumbing snake in West Hartford. A Place Called Hope, a nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation organization in Killingworth, said the owl became snagged on the tool, which it described as a plumbing snake. The organization said the bent wire at the end pierced...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/barred-owls-wing-becomes-impaled-in-wires-from-plumbing-snake-in-west-hartford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/barred-owls-wing-becomes-impaled-in-wires-from-plumbing-snake-in-west-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police ask public for help identifying elderly woman hit by car in Stamford]]></title><description><![CDATA[An elderly woman is in critical condition after being struck by a car in Stamford on Friday morning, and police said they are asking the public for help identifying her. The woman was crossing Progress Drive near Stillwater Avenue when she was struck by a 2022 Ford Escape driven by a 28-year-old Stamford resident, police said. The driver remained at...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-ask-public-for-help-identifying-elderly-woman-hit-by-car-in-stamford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-ask-public-for-help-identifying-elderly-woman-hit-by-car-in-stamford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[78-year-old woman dies after being hit by car in Stamford]]></title><description><![CDATA[An elderly woman has died after being struck by a car in Stamford on Friday morning. Carmen Illapa, 78, was crossing Progress Drive near Stillwater Avenue around 5:30 a.m. when she was struck by a 2022 Ford Escape driven by a 28-year-old Stamford resident, police said. The driver remained at the scene and spoke with responding officers, police said. Illapa...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/78-year-old-woman-dies-after-being-hit-by-car-in-stamford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/78-year-old-woman-dies-after-being-hit-by-car-in-stamford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[78-year-old woman critically injured after being hit by car in Stamford]]></title><description><![CDATA[An elderly woman is in critical condition after being struck by a car in Stamford on Friday morning. The 78-year-old woman was crossing Progress Drive near Stillwater Avenue around 5:30 a.m. when she was struck by a 2022 Ford Escape driven by a 28-year-old Stamford resident, police said. The driver remained at the scene and spoke with responding officers, police...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/78-year-old-woman-critically-injured-after-being-hit-by-car-in-stamford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/78-year-old-woman-critically-injured-after-being-hit-by-car-in-stamford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after crash in Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 64-year-old man is dead after a crash in Hartford on Thursday night. Police responded to the area of New Road around 10:03 p.m. and located a vehicle that struck the concreate barriers near a cul-de-sac, according to police. The man was found inside the vehicle suffering from serious life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital where he later...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-dies-after-crash-in-hartford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-dies-after-crash-in-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second water main break on Tompkins St. in Waterbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews in Waterbury are working to repair a second water main break on Tompkins St. after a break on the same street earlier this week left thousands without water for days. According to Waterbury Mayor Paul Pernerewski, a leak close to where the initial break was reported on Tuesday occurred early Friday morning, just after crews had repaired the first...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/second-water-main-break-on-tompkins-st-in-waterbury/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/second-water-main-break-on-tompkins-st-in-waterbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[About 15,000 Waterbury residents, businesses without water after second water main break]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 15,000 residents and businesses in Waterbury are expected to be without water service until repairs to a second water main break are completed, according to the mayor&rsquo;s office. Crews are working to repair the break on Tompkins St. after a break on the same street earlier this week left thousands without water for days. According to Waterbury Mayor...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/about-15000-waterbury-residents-businesses-without-water-after-second-water-main-break/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/about-15000-waterbury-residents-businesses-without-water-after-second-water-main-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warm and muggy weekend with next chance of rain Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tonight looks fair. There will be a nice mix of sun and clouds and highs near 90 degrees inland and lower 80s at the beaches tomorrow, Sunday looks similar as well. There is a chance of rain on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warm-and-muggy-weekend-with-next-chance-of-rain-monday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warm-and-muggy-weekend-with-next-chance-of-rain-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mostly sunny skies and warm temps for Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The early fog will give way to mostly sunny skies and warm temps. High temperatures are in the low to middle 80s, which is expected for late July. A pop-up shower is possible in the afternoon. As of now, tonight looks fair. There will be a nice mix of sun and clouds and highs near 90 degrees inland and lower...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mostly-sunny-skies-and-warm-temps-for-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mostly-sunny-skies-and-warm-temps-for-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17-year-old, 12-year-old seriously injured in Manchester moped crash: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people, a 17-year-old and a 12-year-old, are in the hospital after a crash involving a moped, Manchester police said. The crash happened just before 9 p.m. on Thursday on Center Street. Police said the two were traveling together on the moped westbound on Center Street when they crashed with a vehicle. Both of them were taken to local trauma...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/17-year-old-12-year-old-seriously-injured-in-manchester-moped-crash-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/17-year-old-12-year-old-seriously-injured-in-manchester-moped-crash-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Fat Babes CT': How one group in Connecticut is spreading body love and liberation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A social group, Fat Babes CT, is taking action to let bigger people know that being fat is okay. Megan Pitchard, founder of Fat Babes CT, said she wanted a space where &ldquo;other fat people could just be surrounded by other fat people who are not judging them.&rdquo; &ldquo;I started to look around the world, at my life, and think...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquofat-babes-ct-how-one-group-in-connecticut-is-spreading-body-love-and-liberation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquofat-babes-ct-how-one-group-in-connecticut-is-spreading-body-love-and-liberation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niantic man recovering after shark attack during Bahamas snorkeling excursion]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Niantic man is recovering after surviving a shark attack while snorkeling in the Bahamas during a trip celebrating his 40th wedding anniversary. John Schweizer was snorkeling with Caribbean reef sharks in the western Bahamas with his family last Friday when he was bitten shortly after entering the water. &ldquo;It was so fast, so immediate that you knew it happened....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/niantic-man-recovering-after-shark-attack-during-bahamas-snorkeling-excursion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/niantic-man-recovering-after-shark-attack-during-bahamas-snorkeling-excursion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York woman charged with prostitution after investigation into Canton spa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said a New York woman is facing a prostitution charge after an investigation into a spa in Canton. Canton and Simsbury police, along with detectives with the state police special investigation bureau, executed a search warrant at the Luxe Relaxation Spa House, Inc. (Canton Spa) on Thursday. The spa&rsquo;s location was on Route 44 (Albany Turnpike). The warrant was...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-york-woman-charged-with-prostitution-after-investigation-into-canton-spa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-york-woman-charged-with-prostitution-after-investigation-into-canton-spa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 50 reptiles, including venomous snakes, seized in Hamden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people are facing charges after nearly 50 reptiles were seized from a warehouse in Hamden, officials said. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)&rsquo;s EnCon police investigated a warehouse on Sherman Avenue and seized the reptiles. Officials said they seized two anacondas, 46 venomous snakes, and one water monitor lizard. The snakes include: Officials said the snakes and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/nearly-50-reptiles-including-venomous-snakes-seized-in-hamden/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/nearly-50-reptiles-including-venomous-snakes-seized-in-hamden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pediatric Smilow patient finds success in clinical trial ahead of Closer to Free]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every year, the Closer to Free Ride raises millions of dollars to support cancer patient care, research, and survivor programs at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center. And Hannah Cole is one of the patients benefiting from a life-saving clinical trial. Her journey began in May on her 10th birthday. That morning, they opened gifts and had breakfast before...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/pediatric-smilow-patient-finds-success-in-clinical-trial-ahead-of-closer-to-free/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/pediatric-smilow-patient-finds-success-in-clinical-trial-ahead-of-closer-to-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8-year-old boy rescued by Vernon police in swampy, dangerous conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 8-year-old boy is home safe with his parents in Vernon after he went missing yesterday morning. It was a swampy, wooded area around 200 yards behind Sleeping Giant Apartments where Vernon officers rescued the boy, who has autism and is nonverbal. &ldquo;We kept hearing these periodic cries; we didn&rsquo;t know where they were coming from,&rdquo; said Ofc. Dominic Marandino...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/8-year-old-boy-rescued-by-vernon-police-in-swampy-dangerous-conditions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/8-year-old-boy-rescued-by-vernon-police-in-swampy-dangerous-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electric Boat awarded massive US Navy contracts worth nearly $77 billion]]></title><description><![CDATA[General Dynamics Electric Boat has landed major defense contracts worth nearly $77 billion, a move supporters say will help secure thousands of jobs in Connecticut for years to come. The U.S. Department of Defense announced it awarded contracts for 14 new submarines, including the Navy&rsquo;s next-generation Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine and Virginia-class fast attack submarines. Much of the work will...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/electric-boat-awarded-massive-us-navy-contracts-worth-nearly-77-billion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/electric-boat-awarded-massive-us-navy-contracts-worth-nearly-77-billion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Safe Schools Summit' held to discuss ways to combat safety challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The countdown to the new school year is on. On Thursday, the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) brought together educators, school officials, and police to discuss the biggest issues schools across the state are facing. Nicole Lake, the Deputy Commissioner of DESPP, said they are constantly battling an ever-evolving threat environment. &ldquo;What students and schools are facing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquosafe-schools-summit-held-to-discuss-ways-to-combat-safety-challenges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquosafe-schools-summit-held-to-discuss-ways-to-combat-safety-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State police respond to collision involving pedestrian on I-95 in Milford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut State Police are responding to a collision involving a pedestrian on Interstate 95 North in Milford on Thursday afternoon. State police said they were notified of the crash on I-95 North between Exit 38 and 39A around 12:24 p.m. EMS and the Milford Fire Department were also dispatched to the scene, according to state police. The pedestrian&rsquo;s condition is...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-police-respond-to-collision-involving-pedestrian-on-i-95-in-milford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-police-respond-to-collision-involving-pedestrian-on-i-95-in-milford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating homicide in New Haven after man was fatally shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 33-year-old man was shot and killed in New Haven on Wednesday evening, police said. The New Haven Police Department said they were out with a shooting victim in the area of Edgewood and Yale Avenue at 9:42 p.m. On Thursday morning, police said the shooting is now a homicide investigation. The man who was killed has been identified by...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-investigating-homicide-in-new-haven-after-man-was-fatally-shot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-investigating-homicide-in-new-haven-after-man-was-fatally-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate homicide after man was shot and killed in New Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 33-year-old man was shot and killed in New Haven on Wednesday night, police said. The New Haven Police Department said officers responded to the 500 block of Edgewood Avenue at 9:26 p.m. on Wednesday after several people called and reported that someone was shot. When they arrived, they found 33-year-old Josiah Baptiste in the center median of Edgewood Avenue...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-investigate-homicide-after-man-was-shot-and-killed-in-new-haven/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-investigate-homicide-after-man-was-shot-and-killed-in-new-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Periods of rain and cooler temps for Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[There will be some showery periods and at times, the rain can get heavy this morning. Today looks humid, but we will see some cooler temperatures with highs in the 70s. It looks less active this afternoon, but a few showers are possible. As we head towards Friday it looks mostly sunny with highs in the 80s. The weekend will...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/periods-of-rain-and-cooler-temps-for-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/periods-of-rain-and-cooler-temps-for-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mostly sunny Friday with highs in the 80s]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we head towards Friday it looks mostly sunny with highs in the 80s. The weekend will feature a mix of sun and clouds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mostly-sunny-friday-with-highs-in-the-80s/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mostly-sunny-friday-with-highs-in-the-80s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search shifts to recovery operation for missing teen in New Haven's West River]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rescue operation has become a recovery operation for a 15-year-old boy who went missing after entering the West River in New Haven early Thursday morning, according to New Haven Fire Chief Dan Coughlin. Coughlin initially said the teen was 13 years old, but provided updated information around 9 a.m., saying he was born in 2011 and is 15. The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/search-shifts-to-recovery-operation-for-missing-teen-in-new-havens-west-river/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/search-shifts-to-recovery-operation-for-missing-teen-in-new-havens-west-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search for missing teen in New Haven's West River shifts to recovery operation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rescue operation has become a recovery operation for a 15-year-old boy who went missing after entering the West River in New Haven early Thursday morning, according to New Haven Fire Chief Dan Coughlin. Coughlin initially said the teen was 13 years old, but provided updated information around 9 a.m., saying he was born in 2011 and is 15. The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/search-for-missing-teen-in-new-havens-west-river-shifts-to-recovery-operation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/search-for-missing-teen-in-new-havens-west-river-shifts-to-recovery-operation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ongoing search for teen in the West River in New Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is an active search for a teenager in the West River. Fire crews responded to the scene around 4:26 a.m., as of now they have rescued a person from the water, but they are actively searching for teenager. &nbsp; Fire Chief Dan Coughlin said a man jumped into the river to rescue a teen that they saw jumping in....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ongoing-search-for-teen-in-the-west-river-in-new-haven/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ongoing-search-for-teen-in-the-west-river-in-new-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large-scale search underway for missing 13-year-old in West River in New Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large-scale search is underway Thursday morning after a 13-year-old boy went missing in the West River in New Haven. The New Haven Fire Department was called to the river around 4:26 a.m. for a report of two people in the water. When they arrived, the 13-year-old boy had jumped into the river. A family member jumped in after him...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/large-scale-search-underway-for-missing-13-year-old-in-west-river-in-new-haven/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/large-scale-search-underway-for-missing-13-year-old-in-west-river-in-new-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part-time students at Goodwin University face reduced federal loan eligibility under new law]]></title><description><![CDATA[A change to federal student loan eligibility included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could make it harder for some part-time college students in Connecticut to pay for school, with Goodwin University officials warning the impact could be significant for working adults and parents. Beginning this month, the law reduces how much part-time students can borrow through federal student...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/part-time-students-at-goodwin-university-face-reduced-federal-loan-eligibility-under-new-law/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/part-time-students-at-goodwin-university-face-reduced-federal-loan-eligibility-under-new-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;It's our future': Hartford teens participate in gun violence prevention program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hartford teens gave up a part of their summer to participate in a gun violence prevention program for several weeks. The program is a partnership between Hartford Communities That Care, Yale School of Public Health, and Project Unloaded, a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that employs young people to prevent gun violence through education, storytelling, and community action. Over six weeks, 50...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquoits-our-future-hartford-teens-participate-in-gun-violence-prevention-program/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquoits-our-future-hartford-teens-participate-in-gun-violence-prevention-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Hartford treasurer subpoenaed in federal grand jury inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hartford has received a federal subpoena tied to a grand jury investigation involving former city treasurer Carmen Sierra.&nbsp; NBC Connecticut Investigates obtained a copy of the subpoena, which asks the city for a wide range of records from the treasurer&rsquo;s office.&nbsp; The subpoena comes after a flurry of activity earlier this month, when police were called to Sierra&rsquo;s former office...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/former-hartford-treasurer-subpoenaed-in-federal-grand-jury-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/former-hartford-treasurer-subpoenaed-in-federal-grand-jury-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regulators slash Eversource storm cost recovery request by $500M]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regulators have reduced the amount of money Eversource can recover from storm costs. Eversource initially sought to recover nearly $1.4 billion in storm recovery costs between 2018 and 2023. But the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) said Eversource failed to make the case for that amount of money, and in some cases, found that the company was just not acting...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/regulators-slash-eversource-storm-cost-recovery-request-by-500m/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/regulators-slash-eversource-storm-cost-recovery-request-by-500m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterbury woman accused of holding her stepson captive plans on rejecting plea offer]]></title><description><![CDATA[An offer is on the table for the Waterbury woman accused of holding her stepson captive for over two decades. The judge offered Kimberly Sullivan 30 years behind bars, suspended after ten, with five years of probation. Sullivan&rsquo;s defense told us that the offer is a nonstarter. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t anticipate this case ending with anything involving incarceration,&rdquo; said Ioannis Kaloidis,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/waterbury-woman-accused-of-holding-her-stepson-captive-plans-on-rejecting-plea-offer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/waterbury-woman-accused-of-holding-her-stepson-captive-plans-on-rejecting-plea-offer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Marshals arrest NJ man in connection with 2021 murder in Hamden]]></title><description><![CDATA[A New Jersey man was arrested on Wednesday and is accused of murdering a man in Hamden in 2021, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. The U.S. Marshals New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 47-year-old Curtis Cole, of Camden, New Jersey, after he was identified as the suspect in the fatal shooting of 38-year-old Jonquay Morrison, of Hamden....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/us-marshals-arrest-nj-man-in-connection-with-2021-murder-in-hamden/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/us-marshals-arrest-nj-man-in-connection-with-2021-murder-in-hamden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterbury to provide bottled water to residents impacted by water main break]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Waterbury has announced it will distribute cases of bottled water on Wednesday and Thursday to households impacted by Tuesday&rsquo;s water main break on Tompkins Street. The distribution site will be located at the Municipal Stadium North Parking Lot. It will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. on both Wednesday and Thursday. Residents may receive one case...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/waterbury-to-provide-bottled-water-to-residents-impacted-by-water-main-break/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/waterbury-to-provide-bottled-water-to-residents-impacted-by-water-main-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rewards offered for info about 11 Hartford cold case homicides]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rewards are being offered for information about 11 different Hartford cold case homicides. Hartford Police said each case has a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. On Sunday, May 23, 2021, around 2 a.m. officers responded to reports of gunfire near Homestead Avenue and Woodland Street. Once police arrived at...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rewards-offered-for-info-about-11-hartford-cold-case-homicides/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rewards-offered-for-info-about-11-hartford-cold-case-homicides/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First pool of mosquitoes with West Nile virus found in Stratford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health officials have found the first pool of mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile Virus in Stratford, according to an announcement from the town&rsquo;s health department Wednesday morning. Officials said that the mosquitoes were trapped at Beaver Dam Road and Beacon Point last week. Two species of mammal-biting mosquitoes were isolated. &ldquo;It is usually around this time of year...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/first-pool-of-mosquitoes-with-west-nile-virus-found-in-stratford/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/first-pool-of-mosquitoes-with-west-nile-virus-found-in-stratford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Route 16 closed in Colchester after oversized tractor-trailer crashes into utility pole]]></title><description><![CDATA[Route 16 in Colchester is closed in both directions after an oversized tractor-trailer crashed into a utility pole on Wednesday morning, according to Connecticut State Police. State police said they were notified of a tractor-trailer vs. utility pole crash around 8:17 a.m. The &ldquo;oversized tractor-trailer&rdquo; is currently blocking the roadway, prompting officials to shut down Route 16 in both directions...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/route-16-closed-in-colchester-after-oversized-tractor-trailer-crashes-into-utility-pole/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/route-16-closed-in-colchester-after-oversized-tractor-trailer-crashes-into-utility-pole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Periods of heavy rain expected Wednesday, flooding possible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our StormTracker meteorologists are tracking periods of heavy rain moving through the state on Wednesday and flooding is possible. The very heavy rain will continue into the early afternoon with scattered downpours after that. About 1&Prime;-3&Prime; of rain is likely with higher amounts possible (5&Prime;) in western Connecticut. Flooding is possible at small rivers and poor drainage areas. Urban street...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/periods-of-heavy-rain-expected-wednesday-flooding-possible/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/periods-of-heavy-rain-expected-wednesday-flooding-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Periods of heavy rain expected Wednesday, flooding likely]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our StormTracker meteorologists are tracking periods of heavy rain moving through the state on Wednesday and flooding is likely. The very heavy rain will continue into the early afternoon with scattered downpours after that. About 1&Prime;-3&Prime; of rain is likely with higher amounts possible (5&Prime;) in western Connecticut. Flooding is possible at small rivers and poor drainage areas. Urban street...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/periods-of-heavy-rain-expected-wednesday-flooding-likely/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/periods-of-heavy-rain-expected-wednesday-flooding-likely/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leftover showers continue this evening, continue on and off Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our StormTracker meteorologists are tracking periods of heavy rain moving through the state on Wednesday, and flooding is likely. About 1&Prime;-3&Prime; of rain is likely with higher amounts possible (5&Prime;) in western Connecticut. Flooding is possible at small rivers and poor drainage areas. Urban street flooding is also possible. Leftover showers will continue this evening and will be on and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/leftover-showers-continue-this-evening-continue-on-and-off-thursday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/leftover-showers-continue-this-evening-continue-on-and-off-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flash Flood Warning in effect for parts of Hartford, Tolland counties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our StormTracker meteorologists are tracking periods of heavy rain moving through the state on Wednesday, and flooding is likely. A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for parts of Hartford and Tolland Counties until 9 p.m. The very heavy rain will continue into the early afternoon with scattered downpours after that. About 1&Prime;-3&Prime; of rain is likely with higher amounts...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/flash-flood-warning-in-effect-for-parts-of-hartford-tolland-counties/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/flash-flood-warning-in-effect-for-parts-of-hartford-tolland-counties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Innocent bystander shot in Hartford slapped with towing fees after car taken to lot]]></title><description><![CDATA[As an innocent bystander was recovering from being shot in the face in Hartford, she was also slapped with hundreds of dollars in towing fees that followed the night of the shooting. Ebone&egrave; Grandville was driving home to East Hartford from a friend&rsquo;s house in Hartford when a bullet smashed her car window. &ldquo;All I heard was the window shatter,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/innocent-bystander-shot-in-hartford-slapped-with-towing-fees-after-car-taken-to-lot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/innocent-bystander-shot-in-hartford-slapped-with-towing-fees-after-car-taken-to-lot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge sentences Hartford man who strangled the mother of his son 3 years ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge at Rockville Court has sentenced Abdul Mboob to 34 years in prison after he took a plea deal and pleaded guilty.&nbsp; Mboob killed Anastasia Paul on July 17, 2023, in her Vernon apartment. At the time, they were living together and had a son.&nbsp; She was also pregnant at the time.&nbsp; Mboob&rsquo;s arrest warrant states that he choked...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/judge-sentences-hartford-man-who-strangled-the-mother-of-his-son-3-years-ago/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/judge-sentences-hartford-man-who-strangled-the-mother-of-his-son-3-years-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family and community gather to honor 12-year-old Enfield girl found dead in March]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family members and community supporters gathered outside the courthouse Tuesday to honor a 12-year-old girl who was found dead in her Enfield home in March as her stepfather appeared in court on sexual assault charges. The girl&rsquo;s stepfather, Anthony Federline, who is charged with sexually assaulting the girl, had his court appearance continued until October. There have been&nbsp;multiple search warrants&nbsp;at...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/family-and-community-gather-to-honor-12-year-old-enfield-girl-found-dead-in-march/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/family-and-community-gather-to-honor-12-year-old-enfield-girl-found-dead-in-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[34 dogs, 17 birds, 1 monkey found in Enfield home: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Enfield and Wethersfield police departments executed a search and seizure warrant at an Enfield home on Tuesday, leading to the discovery of approximately 34 dogs, 17 exotic birds and one Capuchin monkey. According to police, the warrant was executed in connection to a 2025 robbery in Wethersfield. Several state departments, including the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/34-dogs-17-birds-1-monkey-found-in-enfield-home-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/34-dogs-17-birds-1-monkey-found-in-enfield-home-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meriden police make human trafficking arrest after finding two juveniles in a hotel room]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Meriden Police Department announced on Tuesday the arrest of a woman earlier this month after two underage girls were found in a hotel room advertised online for commercial sexual services. Police said the department initially launched an investigation following a report of a missing juvenile. During the investigation, detectives found two underage girls in the company of the 24-year-old...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/meriden-police-make-human-trafficking-arrest-after-finding-two-juveniles-in-a-hotel-room/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/meriden-police-make-human-trafficking-arrest-after-finding-two-juveniles-in-a-hotel-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother of Enfield 12-year-old who was found dead files for divorce from Anthony Federline]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mother of the Enfield 12-year-old girl whose death remains under investigation has filed for divorce from her husband, Anthony Federline, who is charged with sexually assaulting the child. The 12-year-old girl was found dead in her home on Elm Street on March 18. Anthony Federline is her stepfather. According to divorce papers filed in Hartford Superior Court on June...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mother-of-enfield-12-year-old-who-was-found-dead-files-for-divorce-from-anthony-federline/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mother-of-enfield-12-year-old-who-was-found-dead-files-for-divorce-from-anthony-federline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuesday's &lsquo;Weird Al' Yankovic show in Bridgeport rescheduled due to weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Weird Al&rdquo; Yankovic was set to perform at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport on Tuesday night, but the show has been rescheduled due to &ldquo;inclement weather.&rdquo; Scattered showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain are possible after 3 p.m. in the western part of the state. Thunderstorms are likely for the entire state overnight into Wednesday. The show was supposed...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/tuesdays-lsquoweird-al-yankovic-show-in-bridgeport-rescheduled-due-to-weather/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/tuesdays-lsquoweird-al-yankovic-show-in-bridgeport-rescheduled-due-to-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Several road closures in Bridgeport due to heavy rainfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bridgeport Police Department announced several road closures that began at noon on Tuesday due to heavy rainfall and expected flooding. The following roads will be closed until conditions improve and are safe to reopen:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/several-road-closures-in-bridgeport-due-to-heavy-rainfall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/several-road-closures-in-bridgeport-due-to-heavy-rainfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swimming areas in two state parks close following DEEP testing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rocky Neck State Park&rsquo;s west beach and Wadsworth Fields State Park have been closed following testing by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. DEEP performs weekly tests of various beaches and swimming areas in state parks for the presence of certain indicator bacteria. While indicator bacteria are not disease-causing pathogens, public health and environmental authorities say they are used...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/swimming-areas-in-two-state-parks-close-following-deep-testing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/swimming-areas-in-two-state-parks-close-following-deep-testing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of state warns about scam email impersonating state business registry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas is warning businesses across the state about a phishing email impersonating the Connecticut Business Registry, designed to steal sensitive information. Thomas said the &ldquo;malicious email&rdquo; appears to come from the Connecticut Business Registry and includes a DottedSign link prompting recipients to view and sign a digital document. The link can trick users into revealing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/secretary-of-state-warns-about-scam-email-impersonating-state-business-registry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/secretary-of-state-warns-about-scam-email-impersonating-state-business-registry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NJ initiative targeting online child predators leads to 8 arrests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials arrested eight men from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut as part of an initiative that targeted online child predators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/nj-initiative-targeting-online-child-predators-leads-to-8-arrests/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/nj-initiative-targeting-online-child-predators-leads-to-8-arrests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in East Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health officials confirmed Tuesday that two more mosquitoes have tested positive for the West Nile virus, this time in East Haven. Officials confirmed Connecticut&rsquo;s first case of West Nile this year on July 7, reporting that a mosquito trapped in Milford tested positive for the virus. The East Haven mosquitoes were trapped in the Kenneth Street area on July 16,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mosquitoes-test-positive-for-west-nile-virus-in-east-haven/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mosquitoes-test-positive-for-west-nile-virus-in-east-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist dies after colliding with vehicle on Route 66 in Marlborough]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorcyclist has died after colliding with a vehicle on Route 66 in Marlborough on Monday night. Emergency crews responded to a crash involving a motorcycle at the intersection of Route 66 and Saner Road around 6 p.m. Investigators 39-year-old John Russell Forbes 4th, of East Hampton, was driving a motorcycle eastbound behind a Chevrolet Silverado. As the Chevrolet Silverado...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcyclist-dies-after-colliding-with-vehicle-on-route-66-in-marlborough/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcyclist-dies-after-colliding-with-vehicle-on-route-66-in-marlborough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Significant water main break' impacting multiple neighborhoods in Waterbury: city officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[A water main break is impacting multiple neighborhoods in Waterbury and crews are starting to make repairs on Tuesday morning. The water main break happened on Tompkins Street near WF Kaynor Technical High School around 4:45 a.m. The water department is assessing the extent of the damage and is beginning repairs. The city said due to the location of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquosignificant-water-main-break-impacting-multiple-neighborhoods-in-waterbury-city-officials/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquosignificant-water-main-break-impacting-multiple-neighborhoods-in-waterbury-city-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man found shot inside of car in Bridgeport has died: city officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who was found shot inside of a car in Bridgeport on Monday night has died, according to city officials. Dispatchers received multiple 911 calls about gunfire and a man bleeding inside of a car on Catherine Street around 6:45 p.m. Responding officers said they found 18-year-old Leon Richardson in the driver&rsquo;s seat of a Honda with a head...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-found-shot-inside-of-car-in-bridgeport-has-died-city-officials/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-found-shot-inside-of-car-in-bridgeport-has-died-city-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunderstorms possible in parts of Conn. this afternoon, Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our StormTracker meteorologists are thunderstorms that are possible in parts of the state this afternoon and Wednesday. Tuesday is mostly cloudy and very humid. Highs will be near 77. Scattered showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain are possible after 3 p.m. in the western part of the state. Showers and thunderstorms are likely for the entire state overnight into Wednesday....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/thunderstorms-possible-in-parts-of-conn-this-afternoon-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/thunderstorms-possible-in-parts-of-conn-this-afternoon-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Showers and thunderstorms expected overnight into Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our StormTracker meteorologists are thunderstorms that are possible in parts of the state this afternoon and Wednesday. Tuesday is mostly cloudy and very humid. Highs will be near 77. Scattered showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain are possible after 3 p.m. in the western part of the state. Showers and thunderstorms are likely for the entire state overnight into Wednesday....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/showers-and-thunderstorms-expected-overnight-into-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/showers-and-thunderstorms-expected-overnight-into-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist killed in crash on Route 189 in Granby]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorcyclist has died after a crash on Route 189 in Granby Sunday night. Officers were called to a report of a crash on Route 189 and Peck Orchard Road involving a motorcycle and a vehicle around 5:45 p.m. Once in the area, police said they found a severely injured motorcyclist. He was transported to Hartford Hospital by LifeStar and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-on-route-189-in-granby/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-on-route-189-in-granby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harwinton discusses pause on data centers, battery storage facilities and solar]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the expansion of artificial intelligence, there&rsquo;s a growing need for data centers. The zoning commission in Harwinton weighed the pros and cons Monday evening. The town currently doesn&rsquo;t have any zoning regulations on data centers, battery storage facilities, or solar. But after a few inquiries on building that tech, the zoning commission decided to talk about the possibility of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/harwinton-discusses-pause-on-data-centers-battery-storage-facilities-and-solar/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/harwinton-discusses-pause-on-data-centers-battery-storage-facilities-and-solar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kensington volunteer fire captain seeks life-saving kidney donation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A volunteer fire captain in Berlin is asking for the community&rsquo;s help as he waits for a life-saving kidney transplant. Captain Donald &ldquo;DJ&rdquo; Pavasaris of Kensington Fire Rescue was diagnosed with kidney disease about a year and a half ago. While he continues serving in an administrative role, Pavasaris said the only way he can return to active firefighting is...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/kensington-volunteer-fire-captain-seeks-life-saving-kidney-donation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/kensington-volunteer-fire-captain-seeks-life-saving-kidney-donation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holy Land restoration almost complete in Waterbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;ve ever driven through Waterbury on I-84, you&rsquo;ve probably seen a giant cross overlooking the city at Holy Land. Holy Land used to be a Bible theme park. It&rsquo;s been mostly unattended since it closed in the 80s, oly Land used to be a Bible theme park that opened in the 1950s. It closed in the 80s and has...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/holy-land-restoration-almost-complete-in-waterbury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/holy-land-restoration-almost-complete-in-waterbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmington murder suspect searched &lsquo;Does God forgive murderers' before deadly shooting: Warrant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman charged with killing a man in Farmington earlier this year allegedly searched online for the phrase &ldquo;Does God forgive murderers?&rdquo; on the morning of the fatal shooting, according to newly released court documents. Police say Cynthia Martinez, 27, shot and killed Derick Mercado-Labonte, 29, near Talcott Forest Road in March. According to court documents, that was one of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/farmington-murder-suspect-searched-lsquodoes-god-forgive-murderers-before-deadly-shooting-warrant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/farmington-murder-suspect-searched-lsquodoes-god-forgive-murderers-before-deadly-shooting-warrant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans advance for climate resilience hubs in Hartford, New Haven, and Bridgeport]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Hartford&rsquo;s Swift Factory, the North Hartford Partnership recently selected consultants who will assess climate risks, conduct site analyses, engage community members, and identify funding opportunities for the proposed hubs. The resilience hubs are intended to serve some of Connecticut&rsquo;s most climate-vulnerable neighborhoods, providing resources before, during, and after extreme weather events. &ldquo;This is about 10,000 square feet of space...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/plans-advance-for-climate-resilience-hubs-in-hartford-new-haven-and-bridgeport/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/plans-advance-for-climate-resilience-hubs-in-hartford-new-haven-and-bridgeport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4-year-old boy dies after falling from 10th-floor window in Stamford: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 4-year-old boy died after falling from a 10th-floor apartment window in Stamford on Sunday evening, Stamford police said. A Stamford Police Department patrol supervisor was flagged down by a group of women on Prospect Street around 7:21 p.m. The women reported that a child had fallen from an apartment window, according to police. Officers responded along with Stamford Fire...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/4-year-old-boy-dies-after-falling-from-10th-floor-window-in-stamford-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/4-year-old-boy-dies-after-falling-from-10th-floor-window-in-stamford-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community asked for help identifying truck allegedly involved in egging convent in Haddam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you recognize this truck? The community is being asked for help identifying a truck that has allegedly been involved in egging a convent in Haddam multiple times over the last few years. Town officials said they hope someone in the community can identify the white truck and/or individuals involved that have repeatedly driven by a local convent and egged...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/community-asked-for-help-identifying-truck-allegedly-involved-in-egging-convent-in-haddam/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/community-asked-for-help-identifying-truck-allegedly-involved-in-egging-convent-in-haddam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[About 30 cats killed in house fire in Danielson, chief says]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 30 cats and six people were inside a home that caught fire in Danielson on Monday morning, Danielson Fire Department Chief Keven McNeill said. Most of the cats died in the fire, officials said. Firefighters were dispatched to a reported working structure fire on Hawkins Street around 6:43 a.m. When they arrived, they found heavy fire in the front...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/about-30-cats-killed-in-house-fire-in-danielson-chief-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/about-30-cats-killed-in-house-fire-in-danielson-chief-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[30 cats and 6 people were inside home that caught fire in Danielson, chief says]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 30 cats and six people were inside a home that caught fire in Danielson on Monday morning, Danielson Fire Department Chief Kevin McNeill said. Firefighters were dispatched to a reported working structure fire on Hawkins Street around 6:43 a.m. When they arrived, they found heavy fire in the front of the home. The call initially came in as a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/30-cats-and-6-people-were-inside-home-that-caught-fire-in-danielson-chief-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/30-cats-and-6-people-were-inside-home-that-caught-fire-in-danielson-chief-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tweed New Haven Airport reaches 5 million passengers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tweed New Haven Airport announced it is welcoming its 5 millionth passenger this month, less than a year after it reached 4 million passengers. The airport launched expanded commercial service in 2021. Since then, Tweed reached 1 million passengers in 2023 and 4 million in 2025. Since it&rsquo;s expansion in 2021, Tweed now offers nonstop service to 34 destinations throughout...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/tweed-new-haven-airport-reaches-5-million-passengers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/tweed-new-haven-airport-reaches-5-million-passengers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serious injuries reported in motorcycle crash on I-95 South in Fairfield]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serious injuries were reported in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 95 South in Fairfield on Sunday night. Troopers responded to a report of a motorcycle crash on the highway near exit 22 around 10:30 p.m. According to state police, serious injuries were reported and the accident reconstruction team responded to the scene. The highway was closed for about four hours...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/serious-injuries-reported-in-motorcycle-crash-on-i-95-south-in-fairfield/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/serious-injuries-reported-in-motorcycle-crash-on-i-95-south-in-fairfield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train collides with unoccupied car in Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[A train collided with an unoccupied car in Hartford early Monday morning. Dispatchers received reports of a collision involving a train and a car near Reserve Road around 1:30 a.m. According to police, the train was found about two miles north of the area with a 2003 Honda Accord affixed to the front. The vehicle was reportedly unoccupied at the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/train-collides-with-unoccupied-car-in-hartford/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/train-collides-with-unoccupied-car-in-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect in Litchfield County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect in Litchfield County until 8:15 p.m. The storm may include 60 mph winds and quarter-sized hail. Monday is a little muggy with partly sunny skies and temperatures in the 70s and 80s. Isolated storms are possible in western Connecticut this afternoon and evening. Clouds will increase tonight as temperatures only cool into the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/severe-thunderstorm-warning-in-effect-in-litchfield-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/severe-thunderstorm-warning-in-effect-in-litchfield-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isolated storms possible Monday before heavy rain develops this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday is a little muggy with partly sunny skies and temperatures in the 70s and 80s. Isolated storms are possible in western Connecticut this afternoon and evening. Clouds will increase tonight as temperatures only cool into the 60s. Heavy rain develops through Tuesday and sticks around through Wednesday. Two to four inches of rain could fall across parts of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/isolated-storms-possible-monday-before-heavy-rain-develops-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/isolated-storms-possible-monday-before-heavy-rain-develops-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rain expected for Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clouds will increase tonight as temperatures only cool into the 60s. Heavy rain develops through Tuesday and sticks around through Wednesday. Two to four inches of rain could fall across parts of the state before we dry out Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/heavy-rain-expected-for-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/heavy-rain-expected-for-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group renews call for justice in police shooting of Hartford man]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a renewed call for justice for a Hartford man who was shot and killed by police back in February. Political activists held a vigil to bring attention to his case at Bushnell Park Sunday evening. &ldquo;If people forget about these cases, these incredible cases of police brutality, where people die in their own home, people who just need...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/group-renews-call-for-justice-in-police-shooting-of-hartford-man/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/group-renews-call-for-justice-in-police-shooting-of-hartford-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USA BMX New England Nationals bring riders of all ages to Trumbull]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of BMX riders from across the United States and Canada raced in Trumbull this weekend as the USA BMX New England Nationals returned to one of the sport&rsquo;s longest-running tracks. The event brought competitors of all ages to Trumbull BMX to earn points toward the overall USA BMX National Championship standings. &ldquo;Pretty historic track,&rdquo; said Austin Cabral, USA BMX&rsquo;s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/usa-bmx-new-england-nationals-bring-riders-of-all-ages-to-trumbull/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/usa-bmx-new-england-nationals-bring-riders-of-all-ages-to-trumbull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 critically injured after being ejected from motorcycle during crash in Torrington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people are critically injured after being ejected from a motorcycle during a crash in Torrington on Saturday night. Emergency crews responded to a motorcycle crash on Winsted Road (State Route 800) near Sinkhole Bridge around 7:08 p.m. First responders determined that a motorcycle traveling southbound lost control, went off the road and ejected both the driver and passenger. One...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-critically-injured-after-being-ejected-from-motorcycle-during-crash-in-torrington/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-critically-injured-after-being-ejected-from-motorcycle-during-crash-in-torrington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen arrested in connection to purse snatching outside East Haven grocery store]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teenager has been arrested in connection to a purse snatching that happened outside of a grocery store in East Haven on Saturday. Officers were called to the ShopRite plaza around 2:15 p.m. for reports that a woman had been assaulted during the theft of her purse. The woman reportedly suffered minor injuries after being knocked to the ground and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/teen-arrested-in-connection-to-purse-snatching-outside-east-haven-grocery-store/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/teen-arrested-in-connection-to-purse-snatching-outside-east-haven-grocery-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver has life-threatening injuries after crashing into trees in Wolcott: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver has life-threatening injuries after losing control of their vehicle and crashing into multiple trees in Wolcott on Saturday night, police said. Officers were called to Andrews Road around 11:40 p.m. for a report of a single vehicle crash. In the area, police said they found that the driver had been ejected from the vehicle after it struck a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/driver-has-life-threatening-injuries-after-crashing-into-trees-in-wolcott-police/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/driver-has-life-threatening-injuries-after-crashing-into-trees-in-wolcott-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officers rescue 2 people from water near pier in New London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police officers are being credited with rescuing two people who were in the water near a pier in New London early Sunday morning. New London police officers were patrolling the downtown area around 1:40 a.m. when they learned that two people were in the water near the pier at the end of the Bank Street Connector. The officers immediately responded...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/officers-rescue-2-people-from-water-near-pier-in-new-london/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/officers-rescue-2-people-from-water-near-pier-in-new-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist &lsquo;significantly burned' in crash on Route 66 in Marlborough: FD]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorcyclist is significantly burned after a crash on Route 66 in Marlborough overnight, according to the fire department. Firefighters responded to a motorcycle accident with fire on Route 66 at the intersection of North Main Street and South Main Street around 12:15 a.m. Once crews arrived, first responders and bystanders found two people on fire. The flames were rapidly...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcyclist-lsquosignificantly-burned-in-crash-on-route-66-in-marlborough-fd/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcyclist-lsquosignificantly-burned-in-crash-on-route-66-in-marlborough-fd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beautiful stretch of weather ends after Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures will warm into the 70s and 80s again today with plenty of sunshine, low humidity and calm winds. We&rsquo;ll cool into the 50s and 60s again tonight before humidity increases through Monday. A few showers and storms are possible in western Connecticut tomorrow evening. The bulk of the rain will fall through Tuesday, Wednesday and even into Thursday. Heavy...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/beautiful-stretch-of-weather-ends-after-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/beautiful-stretch-of-weather-ends-after-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conn. Dept. of Correction officer arrested in connection to suspected DUI stop in Plainfield]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Connecticut Department of Correction officer has been arrested in connection to a suspected DUI stop in Plainfield early Saturday morning. An officer on patrol near Plainfield High School reportedly saw a Mazda swerve then enter the adjacent parking lot around 1:30 a.m. Police said the driver of the Mazda was believed to be under the influence of alcohol and/or...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/conn-dept-of-correction-officer-arrested-in-connection-to-suspected-dui-stop-in-plainfield/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/conn-dept-of-correction-officer-arrested-in-connection-to-suspected-dui-stop-in-plainfield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moped rider killed in hit-and-run crash in Waterbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[A moped rider has died after a hit-and-run in Waterbury on Saturday morning. Officers responded to the intersection of Meriden Road and Southmayd Road around 2 a.m. for a report of a serious hit-and-run accident involving a moped. Once in the area, police said a man with severe injuries was found on the ground and a moped was down in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/moped-rider-killed-in-hit-and-run-crash-in-waterbury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/moped-rider-killed-in-hit-and-run-crash-in-waterbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westport police warn of jury duty phone scam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Westport police are warning residents about a phone scam that falsely claims to be about jury duty. The police department says it has recently received several inquiries and complaints about a phone scam with someone falsely claiming to be Officer Brian McCarthy. According to police, the caller tells victims that they missed jury duty and attempts to convince them that...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/westport-police-warn-of-jury-duty-phone-scam/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/westport-police-warn-of-jury-duty-phone-scam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut teen with rare blood disorder surprised with Banana Ball tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Banana Ball fans packed a Hartford Dunkin&rsquo; Saturday morning as players from the Party Animals and Indianapolis Clowns kicked off the final day of their Connecticut stop with a public meet-and-greet. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., players served customers behind the counter, signed autographs, posed for photos and danced with fans. Chompers, the Hartford Yard Goats mascot, and Peanuts,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-teen-with-rare-blood-disorder-surprised-with-banana-ball-tickets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-teen-with-rare-blood-disorder-surprised-with-banana-ball-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman dead, man injured in motorcycle crash on I-384 East in Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman is dead and a man is injured after a motorcycle crash on Interstate 384 East in Manchester late Friday night. State police said a 22-year-old man from Manchester was driving a motorcycle on I-384 East around 11:20 p.m. when he hit the back of a Chevrolet Equinox that was in front of him. After the crash, investigators said...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-dead-man-injured-in-motorcycle-crash-on-i-384-east-in-manchester/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-dead-man-injured-in-motorcycle-crash-on-i-384-east-in-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman injured in stabbing at Hartford apartment building]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman is injured after a stabbing at an apartment building in Hartford. Police said a woman in her 60s was stabbed at an apartment on Woodland Street. Her injuries are described as non-life threatening. The investigation is active and ongoing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-injured-in-stabbing-at-hartford-apartment-building/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-injured-in-stabbing-at-hartford-apartment-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunshine and low humidity continue through the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plentiful sunshine, low humidity, and calm winds continue through the last weekend of July with high temperatures in the 70s and 80s. Temperatures over the next few nights will drop into the 50s again tonight and Sunday night. Humidity levels will slightly increase through Monday ahead of our next chance for storms by Tuesday. Heavy rain will be possible at...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunshine-and-low-humidity-continue-through-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunshine-and-low-humidity-continue-through-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Haven police investigating fatal scooter crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Haven police are investigating how a man was fatally injured while riding a scooter on Thursday. Officers were called to the area of Ella T Grasso Boulevard and Plymouth Street around 9:30 p.m. on the report of a man in the road. When first responders got to the scene, they found a man in his 20s or 30s in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-police-investigating-fatal-scooter-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-police-investigating-fatal-scooter-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Wallingford PTO treasurer reportedly stole $15K from Scholastic Book Fair: Warrant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Wallingford PTO treasurer is under arrest after thousands of dollars meant for students is gone. Erika Vitale was in charge of the money as the former co-treasurer for Highland Yalesville Elementary School&rsquo;s PTO. That PTO funds two of the elementary schools in the district. But $22,000 was missing from the account, according to Vitale&rsquo;s arrest warrant. The discovery...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/former-wallingford-pto-treasurer-reportedly-stole-15k-from-scholastic-book-fair-warrant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/former-wallingford-pto-treasurer-reportedly-stole-15k-from-scholastic-book-fair-warrant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge allows for state to try Raul Valle on amended charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Judge has cleared the way for the state to try Raul Valle on amended charges connected to the death of a Fairfield Prep student. This time last year, a jury found Valle not guilty of murder in the stabbing death of Jimmy McGrath at a Shelton house party. But the jury deadlocked on lesser charges of reckless manslaughter and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/judge-allows-for-state-to-try-raul-valle-on-amended-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/judge-allows-for-state-to-try-raul-valle-on-amended-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UConn survey finds childcare unaffordable for over half of Connecticut families]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new study from the University of Connecticut&nbsp;found&nbsp;53% of families say childcare is unaffordable.&nbsp;&nbsp; The survey, done in partnership with the Office of Early Childhood, found 30% of families are either on a waitlist or&nbsp;can&rsquo;t&nbsp;find care providers in their area.&nbsp;&nbsp; Connecticut is preparing to make big investments in childcare, including offering free childcare starting in 2027 for families earning less...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconn-survey-finds-childcare-unaffordable-for-over-half-of-connecticut-families/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconn-survey-finds-childcare-unaffordable-for-over-half-of-connecticut-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman charged in fatal crash that took the life of off-duty Bridgeport officer, passenger]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Stamford woman faces multiple charges in connection with a fatal Danbury crash. Danbury officials said investigators worked with the Stamford and Bridgeport police departments to arrest 27-year-old Melissa Ramirez on Friday. The crash happened on Sugar Hollow Road on July 13 when 38-year-old Cooper Whiteside and his passenger, 34-year-old Brittany Islami, were riding on a motorcycle. Officials said they...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-charged-in-fatal-crash-that-took-the-life-of-off-duty-bridgeport-officer-passenger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-charged-in-fatal-crash-that-took-the-life-of-off-duty-bridgeport-officer-passenger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Questions mount over former Ansonia mayor's city credit card spending as investigation continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Questions are growing over how government-issued credit cards have been used by public officials in Connecticut, with former Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti now facing scrutiny over thousands of dollars in charges made on a city credit card. After NBC Connecticut obtained eight years of city credit card statements through a Freedom of Information request, records showed Cassetti charged about $70,000...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/questions-mount-over-former-ansonia-mayors-city-credit-card-spending-as-investigation-continues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/questions-mount-over-former-ansonia-mayors-city-credit-card-spending-as-investigation-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Documents shed light on how Hartford ex-treasurer spent city money using her purchasing card]]></title><description><![CDATA[New documents obtained by NBC Connecticut from 2024, 2025, and 2026 are shedding light on how former Hartford Treasurer Carmen Sierra used her city purchasing card, or &ldquo;P-Card.&rdquo;. Documents covering spending in the three-year period show more than $10,000 was spent using city money on luxury hotels for what appears to be professional conferences. The purchases were categorized in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/documents-shed-light-on-how-hartford-ex-treasurer-spent-city-money-using-her-purchasing-card/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/documents-shed-light-on-how-hartford-ex-treasurer-spent-city-money-using-her-purchasing-card/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derby man arrested in Cadillac Ranch incident now accused in explosive attack: Warrant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Derby man who was one of eight men arrested after a fight and shooting at the Cadillac Ranch in Southington last week is now accused of throwing an explosive device into the motorcycle repair shop owned by one of the victims from that incident, according to an arrest warrant. The 48-year-old man was arrested again on Thursday and is...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/derby-man-arrested-in-cadillac-ranch-incident-now-accused-in-explosive-attack-warrant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/derby-man-arrested-in-cadillac-ranch-incident-now-accused-in-explosive-attack-warrant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scrap metal catches fire at Hartford Metal Solutions, fire chief says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A scrap metal fire at a Hartford business is now under control after firefighters responded Friday morning, according to the Hartford Fire Department. Firefighters were called to Hartford Metal Solutions at 295 Huyshope Ave. around 9:10 a.m. after receiving a report of a scrap metal fire, firefighters said. When they arrived, they found a working fire with heavy smoke in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/scrap-metal-catches-fire-at-hartford-metal-solutions-fire-chief-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/scrap-metal-catches-fire-at-hartford-metal-solutions-fire-chief-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 injured after overnight shooting in Hartford, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men were listed in critical condition after a shooting in Hartford in the early morning hours on Friday, Hartford Police Lt. Aaron Boisvert said. Boisvert said officers were called to an area hospital around 2 a.m. after two men with gunshot wounds were dropped off in private vehicles. The first was a man in his 20s, who was listed...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-injured-after-overnight-shooting-in-hartford-police-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-injured-after-overnight-shooting-in-hartford-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunshine and low humidity continue through Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures will warm into the 70s and 80s again today with calm winds, low humidity, and plentiful sunshine. The 50s return tonight with a few clouds overhead, especially to the southeast. Inland areas will warm into the 80s this weekend; the shoreline should top out in the 70s. Monday will feel a little more humid before showers and thunderstorms return...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunshine-and-low-humidity-continue-through-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunshine-and-low-humidity-continue-through-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beautiful weekend ahead before more showers, storms next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 50s return tonight with a few clouds overhead, especially to the southeast. Inland areas will warm into the 80s this weekend; the shoreline should top out in the 70s. Monday will feel a little more humid before showers and thunderstorms return by Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/beautiful-weekend-ahead-before-more-showers-storms-next-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/beautiful-weekend-ahead-before-more-showers-storms-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banana Ball brings fans, entertainment back to Connecticut for Hartford series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Banana Ball returned to Connecticut this week, bringing its signature mix of baseball and entertainment back to Dunkin&rsquo; Park in Hartford for the first time in three years. The Indianapolis Clowns defeated the Party Animals in the opening game of a three-game series Wednesday night, rallying for a walk-off win in the ninth inning on a hit by former Boston...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/banana-ball-brings-fans-entertainment-back-to-connecticut-for-hartford-series/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/banana-ball-brings-fans-entertainment-back-to-connecticut-for-hartford-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOT makes safety upgrades to New Britain CT Fastrak station]]></title><description><![CDATA[The state Department of Transportation (CT DOT) announced safety upgrades to the CT Fastrak station in downtown New Britain. State police said there have been 900 incidents across all the CT Fastrak stations over the past year, including assaults, domestic disturbances, medical calls, and drug deals. &ldquo;You see people getting high, using drugs, soliciting for money, that kind of stuff;...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dot-makes-safety-upgrades-to-new-britain-ct-fastrak-station/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dot-makes-safety-upgrades-to-new-britain-ct-fastrak-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Around 80 residents displaced, 3 taken to the hospital after fire rips through Danbury apartment building]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 80 residents have been displaced after a two-alarm fire ripped through a Danbury apartment building, officials said. Danbury first responders were called around 4:15 p.m. Thursday on the report of a fire. Officials said there was conflicting information regarding the exact address, but when firefighters arrived at the scene, they found a heavy fire. Crews escalated the response to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/around-80-residents-displaced-3-taken-to-the-hospital-after-fire-rips-through-danbury-apartment-building/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/around-80-residents-displaced-3-taken-to-the-hospital-after-fire-rips-through-danbury-apartment-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Haven neighbors, city leaders urge DCP to not renew nightclub liquor permit ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A nightclub in New Haven might have to shut its doors pending a decision by the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) to renew the nightclub&rsquo;s liquor license. The remonstrance hearing involving Secrets Nightclub was prompted by a neighbor-led petition that Alder Christine Kim later submitted to the state DCP Liquor Control Division.&nbsp; Neighbors listed quality-of-life concerns including liquor violations, disorderly...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-neighbors-city-leaders-urge-dcp-to-not-renew-nightclub-liquor-permit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-neighbors-city-leaders-urge-dcp-to-not-renew-nightclub-liquor-permit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Branford Closer to Free rider prepares for his eighth ride, first as a survivor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long before Smilow Cancer Hospital opened, there was another center for cancer treatment. It&rsquo;s where Stephen Kobak&rsquo;s father was treated for pancreatic cancer. &ldquo;My father got treated at the Father McGivney Cancer Center,&rdquo; Kobak said. &ldquo;And it was it was very good. He got very good treatment, but there wasn&rsquo;t a lot of research and things going on.&rdquo; His father,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/branford-closer-to-free-rider-prepares-for-his-eighth-ride-first-as-a-survivor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/branford-closer-to-free-rider-prepares-for-his-eighth-ride-first-as-a-survivor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gov. Lamont signs DCF reform bill into law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Ned Lamont signed a sweeping Department of Children and Families (DCF) reform bill into law Thursday that aims to bring more transparency, accountability and support to the agency. &ldquo;Public Act 26-26 is a step in the right direction,&rdquo; said Child Advocate Christina Ghio. &ldquo;By creating a legislative oversight body, the Act establishes a framework for meaningful oversight of DCF.&rdquo;...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/gov-lamont-signs-dcf-reform-bill-into-law/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/gov-lamont-signs-dcf-reform-bill-into-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury selection in Lindsay Clancy trial complete, opening statements Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jury selection was completed Thursday in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Duxbury, Massachusetts, mother who strangled her three children while undergoing medical treatment for psychiatric problems that developed after she gave birth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/jury-selection-in-lindsay-clancy-trial-complete-opening-statements-monday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/jury-selection-in-lindsay-clancy-trial-complete-opening-statements-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dirt bike rider critically injured after crash with car in Waterbury: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 18-year-old from Waterbury is in critical condition after a crash between a car and a dirt bike, Waterbury officials said. The crash happened Wednesday afternoon on Thomaston Avenue. Police said the dirt bike crashed into the car, and the car&rsquo;s occupants were uninjured. The dirt bike operator was taken to the hospital for life-threatening injuries, police said, and remains...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dirt-bike-rider-critically-injured-after-crash-with-car-in-waterbury-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dirt-bike-rider-critically-injured-after-crash-with-car-in-waterbury-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New London fire marshal highlights 6 recent fires and how to stay safe through prevention]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s been a busy week for firefighters in New London after six fires broke out across the city, burning homes, sheds and even boats. The city&rsquo;s fire marshal, David Heiney, said some of the fires could have been preventable. On July 13, a fire broke out in a kitchen on Hope Street. &ldquo;That fire was caused by unattended cooking,&rdquo; Heiney...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-london-fire-marshal-highlights-6-recent-fires-and-how-to-stay-safe-through-prevention/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-london-fire-marshal-highlights-6-recent-fires-and-how-to-stay-safe-through-prevention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supervisor arrested after woman froze to death at Windsor Locks nursing home faced prior charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of a 93-year-old woman who froze to death after wandering out of a Windsor Locks nursing home and lawmakers are calling for changes to background check and hiring policies after court records revealed one of the former employees charged in the case is facing sexual assault charges. Two former employees of Bickford Health Care Center are facing charges...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/supervisor-arrested-after-woman-froze-to-death-at-windsor-locks-nursing-home-faced-prior-charges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/supervisor-arrested-after-woman-froze-to-death-at-windsor-locks-nursing-home-faced-prior-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridgeport firefighters carry 39 children at daycare to safety during flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fairfield County was among the areas hit by the flash flooding that came through Connecticut on Tuesday. In Bridgeport, firefighters helped safely reunite 39 children at a daycare with their parents after floodwaters surrounded the Bright Giggles Learning Center on Thompson Street. &ldquo;Our tables and picnic tables were flipped upside down, the water kept rising up,&rdquo; said Sandrie Blanc, director...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bridgeport-firefighters-carry-39-children-at-daycare-to-safety-during-flooding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bridgeport-firefighters-carry-39-children-at-daycare-to-safety-during-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police identify victim of fatal stabbing in West Haven, suspect charged with murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have identified the suspect and the victim of a fatal stabbing in West Haven over the weekend. Officers responded to Meadowbrook Court around 5:20 p.m. on Sunday for a report of a possible stabbing. They found 35-year-old Robert Piccirillo in an apartment suffering from stab wounds. Piccirillo, of Branford, was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-identify-victim-of-fatal-stabbing-in-west-haven-suspect-charged-with-murder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-identify-victim-of-fatal-stabbing-in-west-haven-suspect-charged-with-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rain carves deep canyons into West Haven beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews are repairing significant erosion at Seaview Beach in West Haven after heavy rain from Tuesday&rsquo;s storm caused flooding and carved deep canyons there. Backhoes were working along Ocean Avenue on Wednesday to restore the beach after nearly 5 inches of rain fell in the city. According to West Haven officials, an aging drainage system carried streams of water instead...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/heavy-rain-carves-deep-canyons-into-west-haven-beach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/heavy-rain-carves-deep-canyons-into-west-haven-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newington police identify driver that struck patrol car twice Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Newington Police Department announced Wednesday that it has identified the driver that intentionally struck a patrol vehicle multiple times in an attempt to flee Tuesday afternoon. At around 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, a Newington police officer attempted a traffic stop on a white Honda Accord that had just parked near the Dollar Tree located on 40 Cedar Street. The officer...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/newington-police-identify-driver-that-struck-patrol-car-twice-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/newington-police-identify-driver-that-struck-patrol-car-twice-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews work to repair large sinkhole on Route 10 in New Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews are working to repair a large sinkhole on Route 10 in New Haven on Wednesday morning. Fire officials said the sinkhole is about 20 feet by 40 feet and is 15 feet deep. At this time, the right lane of Route 10 North is closed between Legion Avenue and MLK Boulevard. There is no estimate for when the area...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/crews-work-to-repair-large-sinkhole-on-route-10-in-new-haven/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/crews-work-to-repair-large-sinkhole-on-route-10-in-new-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girls firefighter camp in Newington inspires future women in the fire service]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than two dozen teenage girls are spending the week in Newington learning what it takes to become a firefighter through a hands-on training camp designed to encourage more young women to enter the profession. The annual Girls Future Firefighter Camp is being held at Station One of the Newington Volunteer Fire Department. Thirty campers are getting experience with firefighting...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/girls-firefighter-camp-in-newington-inspires-future-women-in-the-fire-service/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/girls-firefighter-camp-in-newington-inspires-future-women-in-the-fire-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two retired Lawrence + Memorial Hospital employees remembered after fatal New London house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re learning more about the two people who died in a house fire in New London Monday. The two who died were a married couple, Dr. Daniel Moalli and Glenna Moalli. Both were longtime employees of Lawrence + Memorial Hospital. Many from the hospital family told NBC Connecticut they are grieving these tremendous losses. Laura Tompkins, a former hospital employee,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/two-retired-lawrence-memorial-hospital-employees-remembered-after-fatal-new-london-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/two-retired-lawrence-memorial-hospital-employees-remembered-after-fatal-new-london-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beardsley Zoo employee uninjured after lightning strike in the area]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Connecticut Beardsley Zoo said a staff member taken to the hospital after a lightning strike in the area on Tuesday afternoon as strong thunderstorms moved through the area. The employee was maneuvering a chain-link fence when lightning struck, and the employee experienced contact from the electrical discharge. &ldquo;Out of an abundance of caution the employee went to the local...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/beardsley-zoo-employee-uninjured-after-lightning-strike-in-the-area/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/beardsley-zoo-employee-uninjured-after-lightning-strike-in-the-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upcoming Connecticut fairs and festivals for fall 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lebanon Country Fair &ndash; July 24-26. 122 Mack Rd., Lebanon Middlesex &amp; New Haven County 4-H Fair &ndash; July 31-Aug. 2. 24 Town House Rd., Durham Wolcott Country Fair &ndash; Aug. 7-9. 251 Munson Rd, Wolcott Tolland County 4-H Fair &ndash; Aug. 7-9. 24 Hyde Ave., Vernon North Branford Poco Festival &ndash; Aug. 7-9. 654 Foxon Rd., North Branford Hartford...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/upcoming-connecticut-fairs-and-festivals-for-fall-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/upcoming-connecticut-fairs-and-festivals-for-fall-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect who was shot by Meriden officer after fatal baseball bat attack is identified]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Connecticut Office of the Inspector General has identified the suspect who beat a man to death with a baseball bat and then was fatally shot by a Meriden police officer over the weekend. Body camera and dashcam footage from the incident was also released. Officers responded to a home on Sagamore Road around 10 a.m. on Sunday after they...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/suspect-who-was-shot-by-meriden-officer-after-fatal-baseball-bat-attack-is-identified/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/suspect-who-was-shot-by-meriden-officer-after-fatal-baseball-bat-attack-is-identified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union for Solnit youth psychiatric facility calls for lawmakers to invest $23M for additional staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union for the Solnit youth psychiatric facility in Middletown is calling for lawmakers to invest $23 million for resources and additional staffing. This comes a little over a month after Solnit workers say staffing shortages led to violent disturbances that left multiple staff members hurt. During a press conference on Tuesday, the union, SEIU Local 1199,&nbsp;called on lawmakers for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/union-for-solnit-youth-psychiatric-facility-calls-for-lawmakers-to-invest-23m-for-additional-staff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/union-for-solnit-youth-psychiatric-facility-calls-for-lawmakers-to-invest-23m-for-additional-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist repeatedly stabbed with screwdriver during &lsquo;rideout' in Southington: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorcyclist was repeatedly stabbed in the back during a &ldquo;rideout&rdquo; in Southington on Monday and two people have been arrested in connection with the assault, according to police. Officers responded to the 500 block of Main Street around 2 p.m. after getting multiple 911 calls about a large group participating in what they called a &ldquo;rideout&rdquo; with bicycles, e-bikes...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcyclist-repeatedly-stabbed-with-screwdriver-during-lsquorideout-in-southington-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcyclist-repeatedly-stabbed-with-screwdriver-during-lsquorideout-in-southington-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police identify 2 arrested in Windsor Locks nursing home resident's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two former employees of the now-closed Bickford Health Care Center in Windsor Locks who were arrested months after a 93-year-old resident with dementia wandered out of the facility and died have been identified. Registered nurse Papy Bibo, 53, of Manchester, is charged with criminally negligent homicide and tampering with physical evidence. Uchenna Obi, 46, of Newington, a certified nursing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-identify-2-arrested-in-windsor-locks-nursing-home-residents-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-identify-2-arrested-in-windsor-locks-nursing-home-residents-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman seriously injured in head-on crash on Route 156 in Lyme]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman from Massachusetts is seriously injured after a head-on crash on Route 156 in Lyme on Monday evening. State police said a 46-year-old woman from Hampden, Mass., was traveling south on Route 156 when she crossed over into the northbound lane during a right curve and collided head-on with a Dodge Ram. After the crash, the woman&rsquo;s vehicle spun...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-seriously-injured-in-head-on-crash-on-route-156-in-lyme/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-seriously-injured-in-head-on-crash-on-route-156-in-lyme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Streaking Red Sox are one win from matching 80-year-old record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eighty years ago, a Boston Red Sox team led by future Hall of Famer Ted Williams went on a 15-game winning streak early in the season that still stands as the longest in team history. The next time they play, the Red Sox can match that mark set by the 1946 club. Tuesday&rsquo;s game was postponed due to weather. Boston will face the Baltimore Orioles in a doubleheader Wednesday, with the first game at 1:35 p.m. Caleb Durbin hit a tiebreaking homer over the Green Monster with two outs in the eigh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/streaking-red-sox-are-one-win-from-matching-80-year-old-record/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/streaking-red-sox-are-one-win-from-matching-80-year-old-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist crashes into DOT vehicle at accident scene on I-91 in North Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorcyclist crashed into a state Department of Transportation vehicle after a separate crash prompted a highway closure on Interstate 91 in North Haven on Sunday. Troopers were investigating a separate serious motorcycle crash on I-91 North near exit 13 around 9 p.m. The highway was closed, and traffic was being diverted off of Exit 12. According to police, a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcyclist-crashes-into-dot-vehicle-at-accident-scene-on-i-91-in-north-haven/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcyclist-crashes-into-dot-vehicle-at-accident-scene-on-i-91-in-north-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elderly couple dies after house fire in New London]]></title><description><![CDATA[An elderly couple has died after a house fire in New London on Monday evening. Firefighters were called to the home on Chapel Drive around 11:20 p.m. While heading to the scene, fire officials said they learned that two people were trapped inside of the home. Crews at the scene said they found visible fire coming from the home. The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/elderly-couple-dies-after-house-fire-in-new-london/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/elderly-couple-dies-after-house-fire-in-new-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe weather potential ends after flooding hits Connecticut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strong storms moved through the area on Tuesday, resulting in pockets of flooding in the southwest part of the state. Parts of western Connecticut were under a tornado watch, but all alerts have ended as of this evening. A few residual rain showers will remain possible, but nothing severe. The storms produced rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/severe-weather-potential-ends-after-flooding-hits-connecticut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/severe-weather-potential-ends-after-flooding-hits-connecticut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatal domestic assault in Meriden highlights challenges of reporting adult child violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fatal domestic violence incident involving a father and son in Meriden is drawing attention to the often-overlooked issue of domestic violence between parents and their adult children. Multiple neighbors told NBC Connecticut that a son beat his father to death with a baseball bat at their home on Sagamore Road. Police responding to the scene shot the son, who...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/fatal-domestic-assault-in-meriden-highlights-challenges-of-reporting-adult-child-violence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/fatal-domestic-assault-in-meriden-highlights-challenges-of-reporting-adult-child-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 employees of Windsor Locks nursing home where 93-year-old died arrested: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two employees of a Windsor Locks nursing home where a 93-year-old walked out of the facility and died after being found in the snow have been arrested, according to police. In February, Margaret Healey, who had dementia, walked out an unlocked door at the Bickford Health Care Center in freezing temperatures in the middle of the night, according to authorities....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-employees-of-windsor-locks-nursing-home-where-93-year-old-died-arrested-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-employees-of-windsor-locks-nursing-home-where-93-year-old-died-arrested-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect shot by Meriden officer during fatal baseball bat attack has died, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/suspect-shot-by-meriden-officer-during-fatal-baseball-bat-attack-has-died-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/suspect-shot-by-meriden-officer-during-fatal-baseball-bat-attack-has-died-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CT DCF data reveals case interactions in over 2 dozen child fatalities and life-threatening cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many of Connecticut&rsquo;s most serious child abuse and neglect cases involved children whose families had previous contact with the Department of Children and Families, according to newly released state data analyzed by NBC Connecticut Investigates. The records, which cover nearly 80 child fatalities and near-fatalities from January 2025 through May 2026, show DCF determined its prior case history with the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ct-dcf-data-reveals-case-interactions-in-over-2-dozen-child-fatalities-and-life-threatening-cases/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ct-dcf-data-reveals-case-interactions-in-over-2-dozen-child-fatalities-and-life-threatening-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capped New Haven landfill now generating clean energy and lease revenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Haven is turning a former landfill into a source of renewable energy, with a new solar array now generating electricity and revenue for the city. City officials celebrated the completion of a 1,900-panel solar array built on a capped landfill. The project began producing power this month and is expected to generate about 1.4 million kilowatt-hours of electricity each...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/capped-new-haven-landfill-now-generating-clean-energy-and-lease-revenue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/capped-new-haven-landfill-now-generating-clean-energy-and-lease-revenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court filing raises new questions about DCF's handling of Waterbury captivity case]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are more questions about the Department of Children and Families&rsquo; involvement in the case of a man in Waterbury who says his stepmother held him captive for decades. NBC Connecticut obtained a motion filed by the conservator of the man known as &ldquo;S.&rdquo; The court filing accuses DCF of withholding records about its handling of the case. Last week,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/court-filing-raises-new-questions-about-dcfs-handling-of-waterbury-captivity-case/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/court-filing-raises-new-questions-about-dcfs-handling-of-waterbury-captivity-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body found along I-95 in West Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[State police are investigating the discovery of a body on the side of Interstate 95 in West Haven over the weekend. The body was found in the grass along the highway near Exit 43 just before 8 p.m. on Sunday. The State Police Western District Major Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation. There were no other details immediately available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/body-found-along-i-95-in-west-haven/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/body-found-along-i-95-in-west-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Wallingford school PTO treasurer charged with stealing $22,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have arrested the former PTO treasurer at a Wallingford elementary school after thousands of dollars disappeared. Police began an investigation in May after about $22,000 in funds for the Highland Elementary School PTO could not be accounted for. On Friday, police arrested 39-year-old Erica Vitale. She was the PTO treasurer with full access to the funds and could not...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/former-wallingford-school-pto-treasurer-charged-with-stealing-22000/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/former-wallingford-school-pto-treasurer-charged-with-stealing-22000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man fatally stabbed in West Haven apartment, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man died after being stabbed in a West Haven apartment on Sunday evening, police said. The West Haven Police Department received a call about a possible stabbing in the 200 block of Meadowbrook Court around 5:20 p.m. When they arrived, they immediately began lifesaving measures on the victim until emergency crews arrived. He was pronounced dead at the hospital....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-fatally-stabbed-in-west-haven-apartment-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-fatally-stabbed-in-west-haven-apartment-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16-year-old seriously injured after motorized scooter collides with car in Norwalk]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 16-year-old was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a motorized scooter carrying the teen and another 16-year-old collided with an SUV in Norwalk on Sunday afternoon, police said. The Norwalk Police Department received multiple 911 calls reporting the crash at the intersection of Water Street and Hanford Place around 2:54 p.m. The motorized scooter, which was carrying two 16-year-olds, collided...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/16-year-old-seriously-injured-after-motorized-scooter-collides-with-car-in-norwalk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/16-year-old-seriously-injured-after-motorized-scooter-collides-with-car-in-norwalk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash Sunday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 35-year-old motorcyclist is in critical condition after a crash on Grand Avenue in New Haven on Sunday night, New Haven police said. The New Haven Police Department was called to the 500 block of Grand Avenue around 11:40 p.m. When they arrived, they found the man, who is from Bridgeport, with serious injuries. He is in critical condition. Police...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcyclist-in-critical-condition-after-crash-sunday-night/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcyclist-in-critical-condition-after-crash-sunday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 people taken to hospital after 5-vehicle crash on I-91 in Windsor: State police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five cars were involved in a crash on Interstate 91 North in Windsor on Sunday morning after a driver &ldquo;traveling at a high rate of speed&rdquo; struck multiple cars, according to Connecticut State Police. State police said they responded to I-91 near Exit 37 around 6:49 a.m. for the crash. Four of the five cars were slowing down or stopped...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/4-people-taken-to-hospital-after-5-vehicle-crash-on-i-91-in-windsor-state-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/4-people-taken-to-hospital-after-5-vehicle-crash-on-i-91-in-windsor-state-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warm temps and low humidity for Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warm-temps-and-low-humidity-for-monday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warm-temps-and-low-humidity-for-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 hospitalized and 1 firefighter sustained minor burns after fire in Middletown]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/1-hospitalized-and-1-firefighter-sustained-minor-burns-after-fire-in-middletown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/1-hospitalized-and-1-firefighter-sustained-minor-burns-after-fire-in-middletown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third alarm fire displaces two families in Stamford]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/third-alarm-fire-displaces-two-families-in-stamford/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/third-alarm-fire-displaces-two-families-in-stamford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-91 Northbound Closed in North Haven due to Motorcycle accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/i-91-northbound-closed-in-north-haven-due-to-motorcycle-accident/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/i-91-northbound-closed-in-north-haven-due-to-motorcycle-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frisbie's celebrates National Ice Cream Day with 24 straight hours of scoops]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Ice Cream Day meant around-the-clock service at Frisbie&rsquo;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&rsquo;s Dairy Barn locations participated in the event the first time&mdash;four locations in Connecticut and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/frisbies-celebrates-national-ice-cream-day-with-24-straight-hours-of-scoops/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/frisbies-celebrates-national-ice-cream-day-with-24-straight-hours-of-scoops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ConnectiCon wraps up biggest convention yet in Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticon-wraps-up-biggest-convention-yet-in-hartford/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticon-wraps-up-biggest-convention-yet-in-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shooting investigation ongoing in Meriden Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s Office, Connecticut State Police and State Attorney&rsquo;s Office...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/shooting-investigation-ongoing-in-meriden-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/shooting-investigation-ongoing-in-meriden-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police involved in shooting in Meriden Sunday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s Office, Connecticut State Police and State Attorney&rsquo;s Office...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-involved-in-shooting-in-meriden-sunday-morning/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-involved-in-shooting-in-meriden-sunday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meriden police shoot suspect in fatal baseball bat attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/meriden-police-shoot-suspect-in-fatal-baseball-bat-attack/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/meriden-police-shoot-suspect-in-fatal-baseball-bat-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serious injuries after early morning Windsor crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[State Police say serious injuries are reported after a multi-car accident Sunday morning on interstate 91northbound. &ldquo;State police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Team (CARS) is on scene,&rdquo; police said. That is all the information at this time and the investigation is still ongoing. The road has now reopened.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/serious-injuries-after-early-morning-windsor-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/serious-injuries-after-early-morning-windsor-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beautiful Sunday and Monday before storms return Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/beautiful-sunday-and-monday-before-storms-return-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/beautiful-sunday-and-monday-before-storms-return-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four people displaced after fire in Prospect early Saturday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. &ldquo;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,&rdquo; they said....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/four-people-displaced-after-fire-in-prospect-early-saturday-morning/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/four-people-displaced-after-fire-in-prospect-early-saturday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strong to severe storms possible through Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;ll start to dry out after midnight tonight ahead of a beautiful Sunday with sunshine. Monday will also...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/strong-to-severe-storms-possible-through-saturday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/strong-to-severe-storms-possible-through-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DEEP sends crew to help Canada with wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/deep-sends-crew-to-help-canada-with-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/deep-sends-crew-to-help-canada-with-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Several people rescued from fire in New Haven apartment building]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/several-people-rescued-from-fire-in-new-haven-apartment-building/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/several-people-rescued-from-fire-in-new-haven-apartment-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utilities prepare for potential storm outages this weekend after July 4 severe weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/utilities-prepare-for-potential-storm-outages-this-weekend-after-july-4-severe-weather/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/utilities-prepare-for-potential-storm-outages-this-weekend-after-july-4-severe-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pomfret man wins $1 million on CT Lottery scratch ticket]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Pomfret man won $1 million on a CT Lottery scratch ticket he recently purchased. It&rsquo;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&rsquo;t quite believe it when he revealed the prize. &ldquo;I was scratching, then...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/pomfret-man-wins-1-million-on-ct-lottery-scratch-ticket/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/pomfret-man-wins-1-million-on-ct-lottery-scratch-ticket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracking the potential for strong thunderstorms on Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/tracking-the-potential-for-strong-thunderstorms-on-saturday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/tracking-the-potential-for-strong-thunderstorms-on-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoke decreases for Friday and tracking storms for Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/smoke-decreases-for-friday-and-tracking-storms-for-saturday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/smoke-decreases-for-friday-and-tracking-storms-for-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland baker selling cupcakes to support family of East Hampton teen]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &ldquo;Cassie&rdquo; 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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/portland-baker-selling-cupcakes-to-support-family-of-east-hampton-teen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/portland-baker-selling-cupcakes-to-support-family-of-east-hampton-teen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheshire bans e-bikes, e-scooters at Bartlem Park amid safety concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. &ldquo;Those bikes fly,&rdquo; said Sophia Chagnon of North Haven....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cheshire-bans-e-bikes-e-scooters-at-bartlem-park-amid-safety-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cheshire-bans-e-bikes-e-scooters-at-bartlem-park-amid-safety-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[68-year-old woman drowns in East Haddam]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/68-year-old-woman-drowns-in-east-haddam/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/68-year-old-woman-drowns-in-east-haddam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police report reveals former Hartford treasurer may have shredded documents at office after resignation ]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s Office received information that Sierra was in her office shredding documents....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-report-reveals-former-hartford-treasurer-may-have-shredded-documents-at-office-after-resignation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-report-reveals-former-hartford-treasurer-may-have-shredded-documents-at-office-after-resignation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police report reveals ex-Hartford treasurer may have shredded documents at office after resignation ]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s Office received information that Sierra was in her office shredding documents....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-report-reveals-ex-hartford-treasurer-may-have-shredded-documents-at-office-after-resignation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-report-reveals-ex-hartford-treasurer-may-have-shredded-documents-at-office-after-resignation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Propane truck enters Candlewood Lake in New Fairfield, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/propane-truck-enters-candlewood-lake-in-new-fairfield-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/propane-truck-enters-candlewood-lake-in-new-fairfield-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Propane truck enters Candlewood Lake in New Fairfield: DEEP]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/propane-truck-enters-candlewood-lake-in-new-fairfield-deep/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/propane-truck-enters-candlewood-lake-in-new-fairfield-deep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No leaks reported after propane truck enters Candlewood Lake in New Fairfield: DEEP]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/no-leaks-reported-after-propane-truck-enters-candlewood-lake-in-new-fairfield-deep/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/no-leaks-reported-after-propane-truck-enters-candlewood-lake-in-new-fairfield-deep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two boats catch fire at Burr's Marina in New London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two boats at Burr&rsquo;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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/two-boats-catch-fire-at-burrs-marina-in-new-london/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/two-boats-catch-fire-at-burrs-marina-in-new-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 boats caught on fire at Burr's Marina in New London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters responded to Burr&rsquo;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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-boats-caught-on-fire-at-burrs-marina-in-new-london/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-boats-caught-on-fire-at-burrs-marina-in-new-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoky skies continue for Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The smoky skies stick around for today. High temperatures are in the mid-80s. The smoke is thinner tonight into tomorrow, but there is a possibility it could return on Saturday. Some showers and thunderstorms are likely on Saturday, with nicer weather for Sunday and a possibility of smoky skies once again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/smoky-skies-continue-for-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/smoky-skies-continue-for-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoky skies clear a bit for Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The smoke is thinner tonight into Friday, but there is a possibility it could return on Saturday. Some showers and thunderstorms are likely on Saturday, with nicer weather for Sunday and a possibility of smoky skies once again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/smoky-skies-clear-a-bit-for-friday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/smoky-skies-clear-a-bit-for-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two hospitalized after second-alarm fire in New London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were hospitalized with minor injuries after a second-alarm fire on Colman Street on Wednesday night. Firefighters responded around 10:27 p.m. and encountered heavy fire showing from the first floor, second floor and attic of the two-family residence, according to officials. The fire extended to the exterior side of the adjacent two-family home. Firefighters were able to prevent the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/two-hospitalized-after-second-alarm-fire-in-new-london/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/two-hospitalized-after-second-alarm-fire-in-new-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 hospitalized, 4 displaced after second-alarm fire in New London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were hospitalized with minor injuries after a second-alarm fire on Colman Street on Wednesday night. Firefighters responded around 10:27 p.m. and encountered heavy fire showing from the first floor, second floor and attic of the two-family residence, according to officials. The fire extended to the exterior side of the adjacent two-family home. Firefighters were able to prevent the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-hospitalized-4-displaced-after-second-alarm-fire-in-new-london/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-hospitalized-4-displaced-after-second-alarm-fire-in-new-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 hospitalized, 4 displaced after second-alarm fire at home in New London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were hospitalized with minor injuries after a second-alarm fire on Colman Street on Wednesday night. Firefighters responded around 10:27 p.m. and encountered heavy fire showing from the first floor, second floor and attic of the two-family residence, according to officials. The fire extended to the exterior side of the adjacent two-family home. Firefighters were able to prevent the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-hospitalized-4-displaced-after-second-alarm-fire-at-home-in-new-london/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-hospitalized-4-displaced-after-second-alarm-fire-at-home-in-new-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two injured outside Cadillac Ranch in Southington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police responded to Cadillac Ranch for a reported shooting around 7 p.m. on Wednesday. When officers arrived, they observed a 25-year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the torso, according to police. The 23-year-old victim was transported to the hospital where he remains in critical condition. Police said, officers also located a 44-year-old male who was the victim...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/two-injured-outside-cadillac-ranch-in-southington/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/two-injured-outside-cadillac-ranch-in-southington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two injured after shooting outside Cadillac Ranch in Southington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police responded to Cadillac Ranch for a reported shooting around 7 p.m. on Wednesday. When officers arrived, they observed a 25-year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the torso, according to police. The 23-year-old victim was transported to the hospital where he remains in critical condition. Police said, officers also located a 44-year-old male who was the victim...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/two-injured-after-shooting-outside-cadillac-ranch-in-southington/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/two-injured-after-shooting-outside-cadillac-ranch-in-southington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 men injured, 8 arrested after shooting at Cadillac Ranch's &lsquo;Bike Night' in Southington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men were injured, and eight others were arrested after a shooting at a bar in Southington on Wednesday night, police said. Police were called to the Cadillac Ranch around 7 p.m. for a reported shooting. When they arrived, they found a 25-year-old man with a gunshot wound on his torso in a &ldquo;very congested crowd,&rdquo; according to police. He...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-men-injured-8-arrested-after-shooting-at-cadillac-ranchs-lsquobike-night-in-southington/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-men-injured-8-arrested-after-shooting-at-cadillac-ranchs-lsquobike-night-in-southington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 injured, 1 critically, after shooting at Cadillac Ranch bar in Southington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were injured after a shooting at a bar in Southington on Wednesday night, police said. Police were called to the Cadillac Ranch around 7 p.m. for a reported shooting. When they arrived, they found a 25-year-old man with a gunshot wound on his torso, according to police. He was sent to the hospital and is in critical condition,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-injured-1-critically-after-shooting-at-cadillac-ranch-bar-in-southington/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-injured-1-critically-after-shooting-at-cadillac-ranch-bar-in-southington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 CT towns end contracts with automated license plate reader company Flock Safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two towns are ending their contracts with Flock Safety, an Atlanta-based company that operates automated license plate readers. There are 16 Flock cameras in Windsor. Mayor Nuchette Black-Burke said all cameras are turned off, and they will be taken down by the fall. &ldquo;This tool is important; the vendor is not what we want,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;If there was another...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-ct-towns-end-contracts-with-automated-license-plate-reader-company-flock-safety/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-ct-towns-end-contracts-with-automated-license-plate-reader-company-flock-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorial grows for Bridgeport officer after fatal crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bridgeport police officers and community members are remembering Officer Cooper Whiteside after he was killed in an off-duty motorcycle crash in Danbury. Whiteside died Monday when his motorcycle collided with another vehicle. A mother of three who was riding with him also died. Outside Bridgeport Police Department headquarters, Whiteside&rsquo;s police cruiser has been turned into a memorial, surrounded by balloons...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/memorial-grows-for-bridgeport-officer-after-fatal-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/memorial-grows-for-bridgeport-officer-after-fatal-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy police presence at Cadillac Ranch in Southington]]></title><description><![CDATA[A heavy police presence is reported at the Cadillac Ranch in Southington. NBC Connecticut crews at the scene captured Southington Police Department vehicles and fire department engines. Connecticut State Police confirmed troopers with Troop H are also aiding in the investigation. According to the venue&rsquo;s website, Wednesday evening&rsquo;s event was &ldquo;bike night.&rdquo; At this time, it&rsquo;s unknown what prompted the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/heavy-police-presence-at-cadillac-ranch-in-southington/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/heavy-police-presence-at-cadillac-ranch-in-southington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State seeks to dismiss claim against DCF in Waterbury captivity case]]></title><description><![CDATA[New developments are emerging in the high-profile Waterbury captivity case involving a man known as &ldquo;S,&rdquo; who says his stepmother held him captive for more than two decades. NBC Connecticut reported in February that the initial steps to give S the option to sue the Connecticut Department of Children and Families were underway. New documents obtained by NBC Connecticut show...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-seeks-to-dismiss-claim-against-dcf-in-waterbury-captivity-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-seeks-to-dismiss-claim-against-dcf-in-waterbury-captivity-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protestors gather in Middletown following ICE shooting in Maine on Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Protestors gathered in Middletown Wednesday morning in response to the death of a 26-year-old man in Biddeford, Maine who was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Monday. An ICE spokesperson said the agents were conducting &ldquo;a targeted surveillance on the last known address of an illegal alien with a final order of removal. An illegal alien...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/protestors-gather-in-middletown-following-ice-shooting-in-maine-on-monday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/protestors-gather-in-middletown-following-ice-shooting-in-maine-on-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protesters gather in Middletown following ICE shooting in Maine on Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Protesters gathered in Middletown Wednesday morning in response to the death of a 26-year-old man in Biddeford, Maine, who was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Monday. An ICE spokesperson said the agents were conducting &ldquo;a targeted surveillance on the last known address of an illegal alien with a final order of removal. An illegal alien...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/protesters-gather-in-middletown-following-ice-shooting-in-maine-on-monday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/protesters-gather-in-middletown-following-ice-shooting-in-maine-on-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested, accused of trying to sexually assault two minors at Southbury state park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Southbury man was arrested after the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) said he attempted to sexually assault two minors while armed with a knife at Kettletown State Park in Southbury. On July 13, DEEP&rsquo;s Environmental Conservation (EnCon) Police responded to the park after receiving a report of an assault. Southbury police officers also assisted with the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-arrested-accused-of-trying-to-sexually-assault-two-minors-at-southbury-state-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-arrested-accused-of-trying-to-sexually-assault-two-minors-at-southbury-state-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 girls escape attempted sex assault at Southbury state park by throwing rocks: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 23-year-old man is accused of threatening two young girls with a knife before trying to sexually assault them at Kettletown State Park in Southbury, where police said the girls fought back with rocks before escaping and finding help from other people at the park, according to a police report. The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The Connecticut...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-girls-escape-attempted-sex-assault-at-southbury-state-park-by-throwing-rocks-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-girls-escape-attempted-sex-assault-at-southbury-state-park-by-throwing-rocks-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Willimantic police ask public to avoid certain area due to bomb threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Willimantic Police Department is asking people to avoid part of Valley Street because of an &ldquo;active alleged bomb threat,&rdquo; according to police. Police said on Wednesday morning that the public should avoid Valley Street between West Avenue and Mansfield Avenue while they investigate. The threat is under investigation. No further details were immediately available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/willimantic-police-ask-public-to-avoid-certain-area-due-to-bomb-threat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/willimantic-police-ask-public-to-avoid-certain-area-due-to-bomb-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bomb squad deems street in Willimantic safe after threat prompted road closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Willimantic Police Department asked people to avoid part of Valley Street on Wednesday morning because of an &ldquo;active alleged bomb threat,&rdquo; according to police. The scene was deemed safe by the bomb squad around noon, police said. The public was asked to avoid Valley Street between West Avenue and Mansfield Avenue while authorities investigated. The area has since reopened...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bomb-squad-deems-street-in-willimantic-safe-after-threat-prompted-road-closure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bomb-squad-deems-street-in-willimantic-safe-after-threat-prompted-road-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bomb Squad deems street in Willimantic safe after threat at assisted living facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Willimantic Police Department asked people to avoid part of Valley Street on Wednesday morning during an active bomb threat at an assisted living facility, according to police. The Hartford Bomb Squad conducted a systematic assessment and comprehensive search of the facility and determined there was no credible threat around noon, police said. Police responded to the facility at 8...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bomb-squad-deems-street-in-willimantic-safe-after-threat-at-assisted-living-facility/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bomb-squad-deems-street-in-willimantic-safe-after-threat-at-assisted-living-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoky skies and humidity for Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[We will see some smoky skies today throughout tomorrow night and it could possibly linger to Friday. High temperatures today are around 90 degrees, it feels a bit worse due to humidity this morning. The humidity will drop later today, but the smoky skies will stick around. Thursday and Friday look fair, smoky and warm as of now. By Saturday,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/smoky-skies-and-humidity-for-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/smoky-skies-and-humidity-for-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another day with thick smoke and poor air quality is expected Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[We will see some smoky skies throughout Thursday night and it could possibly linger to Friday. Thursday and Friday look fair, smoky and warm as of now. By Saturday, we could see some thunder and showers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/another-day-with-thick-smoke-and-poor-air-quality-is-expected-thursday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/another-day-with-thick-smoke-and-poor-air-quality-is-expected-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterbury makes history as first female deputy police chief is sworn in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputy Chief Nadine Amatruda has made history in the Brass City as the first woman promoted to deputy chief in the Waterbury Police Department. Amatruda was officially sworn in during a ceremony at Waterbury City Hall Tuesday, marking a milestone for both the department and the city. &ldquo;A lot of &lsquo;wows&rsquo; and I&rsquo;m super excited for this opportunity. I can&rsquo;t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/waterbury-makes-history-as-first-female-deputy-police-chief-is-sworn-in/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/waterbury-makes-history-as-first-female-deputy-police-chief-is-sworn-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 suspects charged with murder in connection with fatal 2023 shooting: New Haven police]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Haven officials have arrested two men in connection with a fatal shooting from 2023. On March 15, 2023, New Haven officers were called to the area of Dixwell Avenue and West Hazel Street on multiple reports that a man had been shot. When first responders arrived at the scene, they found 25-year-old Ramon Yates, a city resident. Yates was...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-suspects-charged-with-murder-in-connection-with-fatal-2023-shooting-new-haven-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-suspects-charged-with-murder-in-connection-with-fatal-2023-shooting-new-haven-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen rescued after jumping into Lake Zoar in Oxford: Officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 18-year-old was rescued from the water at Kettletown State Park in Oxford, officials said. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)&rsquo;s EnCon police were called to the Lake Zoar area of the park around 4:30 p.m. on the report of a possible drowning. According to officials, an 18-year-old reportedly jumped from the cliffs but then struggled to swim...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/teen-rescued-after-jumping-into-lake-zoar-in-oxford-officials/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/teen-rescued-after-jumping-into-lake-zoar-in-oxford-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two teens charged in deadly Waterbury nightclub shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterbury police have identified two 17-year-olds accused of opening fire into a crowd outside a city nightclub earlier this month, killing two people. The suspects, identified as Diondre Weaver of West Hartford and Dorien Glenn of New Britain, are charged with murder in connection with the shooting outside the LA 42 nightclub. Both are being held on $3 million bond...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/two-teens-charged-in-deadly-waterbury-nightclub-shooting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/two-teens-charged-in-deadly-waterbury-nightclub-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer survival advocate turns his mission toward the Closer to Free Ride]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sampson Ipiankama knows firsthand how deeply cancer affects individuals, families, and communities. He spent five years helping cancer patients in Nigeria navigate the challenges of diagnosis and treatment. &ldquo;They see it like a death sentence in Nigeria. And so much has needs to be done,&rdquo; he said. During that time, Ipiankama assisted &mdash; and at times advocated for &mdash; 1,200...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cancer-survival-advocate-turns-his-mission-toward-the-closer-to-free-ride/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cancer-survival-advocate-turns-his-mission-toward-the-closer-to-free-ride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Solnit South patients say troubled Connecticut facility changed their lives ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two former patients who once received treatment at Solnit South said the secure state facility in Middletown changed their lives, even as state officials worked to address ongoing concerns about staffing and programming there.&nbsp; NBC CT Investigates spoke exclusively with Amanda and ReAnn, who said they arrived at Solnit South about a decade ago after struggling with serious mental health...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/former-solnit-south-patients-saytroubled-connecticut-facility-changed-their-lives/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/former-solnit-south-patients-saytroubled-connecticut-facility-changed-their-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Terrible': Cyclosporiasis outbreak on the rise in Connecticut]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are 35 cyclosporiasis cases in Connecticut this year, nearly double the amount from last year. Experts are trying to find the source of this national outbreak. &ldquo;If you dont have it, don&rsquo;t go trying to find it,&rdquo; said Kaylee Conley of Coventry. Take it from Conley, who recently recovered from what she believes to be cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquoterrible-cyclosporiasis-outbreak-on-the-rise-in-connecticut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquoterrible-cyclosporiasis-outbreak-on-the-rise-in-connecticut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyclosporiasis outbreak sickens Connecticut residents as cases rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are 35 cyclosporiasis cases in Connecticut this year, nearly double the amount from last year. Experts are trying to find the source of this national outbreak. &ldquo;If you dont have it, don&rsquo;t go trying to find it,&rdquo; said Kaylee Conley of Coventry. Take it from Conley, who recently recovered from what she believes to be cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cyclosporiasis-outbreak-sickens-connecticut-residents-as-cases-rise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cyclosporiasis-outbreak-sickens-connecticut-residents-as-cases-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inspector general releases new details on police shooting in Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Office of the Inspector General has released new information about a police shooting in Manchester on Sunday night. Officers responded to a home on Parker Street just before 11 p.m. for a report of a domestic disturbance involving a person with a knife. A 911 caller told dispatchers 18-year-old David Cordero was out of control and was smashing things...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/inspector-general-releases-new-details-on-police-shooting-in-manchester/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/inspector-general-releases-new-details-on-police-shooting-in-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danbury woman charged nearly 8 years after baby found dead at Stamford recycling facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Danbury woman has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of a newborn boy whose body was found at a Stamford trash and recycling facility nearly eight years ago, according to an arrest warrant obtained by NBC Connecticut. Dominique Harrison, 28, is charged with murder with special circumstances. She was arrested on June 18 of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/danbury-woman-charged-nearly-8-years-after-baby-found-dead-at-stamford-recycling-facility/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/danbury-woman-charged-nearly-8-years-after-baby-found-dead-at-stamford-recycling-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews working to resolve water main break in Shelton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews are working on fixing a water main break affecting multiple areas in the Huntington District, according to an announcement made by the Shelton Fire Department Tuesday afternoon. The fire department said that nearby streets may experience low water pressure or an interruption in water service. The department also said to expect road or lane restrictions as a result. The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/crews-working-to-resolve-water-main-break-in-shelton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/crews-working-to-resolve-water-main-break-in-shelton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Major' water main break closes part of Huntington Road in Stratford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews are responding to a &ldquo;major water main break&rdquo; involving a 30-inch water transmission main that is affecting the north end of Stratford on Tuesday afternoon, town officials said. The water main break prompted the closure of Huntington Road to all traffic between numbers 2810 and 3300, police said. Officials ask that residents in the area stay in their homes...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquomajor-water-main-break-closes-part-of-huntington-road-in-stratford/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquomajor-water-main-break-closes-part-of-huntington-road-in-stratford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tickets available for beabadoobee's opening tour performance at Mohegan Sun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tickets for indie-pop singer beabadoobee&rsquo;s &ldquo;The Powerlines Tour&rdquo; are available now, and her opening performance is at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Filipino-British singer-songwriter kicks off her tour in Uncasville on Thursday, Oct. 1. The performance will celebrate the release of her fourth album &ldquo;Pylon,&rdquo; which comes out on Sept. 18. &ldquo;The Powerlines Tour&rdquo; follows a string of summer performances in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/tickets-available-for-beabadoobees-opening-tour-performance-at-mohegan-sun/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/tickets-available-for-beabadoobees-opening-tour-performance-at-mohegan-sun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 injured after tractor-trailer crashes into building following 2-vehicle crash in New Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people were injured late Monday night after a two-vehicle crash sent a tractor-trailer into a building on Kimberly Avenue in New Haven, fire officials said. The New Haven Fire Department responded to the crash, involving a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle, at the intersection of Kimberly Avenue and Ella T. Grasso Boulevard at 11:49 p.m. After the collision, the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/3-injured-after-tractor-trailer-crashes-into-building-following-2-vehicle-crash-in-new-haven/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/3-injured-after-tractor-trailer-crashes-into-building-following-2-vehicle-crash-in-new-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Feels-like' temps range from 100 to 105 degrees by Tuesday afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the temperatures begin to rise, a heat advisory is in effect today and tomorrow. High temperatures today are in the middle to upper 90s. &ldquo;Feels-like&rdquo; temperatures range from 100 to 105 degrees by the afternoon. It looks more of the same tomorrow and less humid on Thursday. A heat wave is possible with three straight 90 degree days. As...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquofeels-like-temps-range-from-100-to-105-degrees-by-tuesday-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquofeels-like-temps-range-from-100-to-105-degrees-by-tuesday-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Head Advisory continues into Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Heat Advisory is in effect through Wednesday. It looks more of the same for Wednesday but less humid on Thursday. Another potentially thicker round of smoke moves in for Wednesday afternoon, causing filtered sunshine and temperatures to remain in the upper 80s and low 90s. Some of this smoke is expected to settle near the surface. This will cause...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/head-advisory-continues-into-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/head-advisory-continues-into-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Feels-like” temps range from 100 to 105 degrees by Tuesday afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the temperatures begin to rise, a heat advisory is in effect today and tomorrow. High temperatures today are in the middle to upper 90s. &ldquo;Feels-like&rdquo; temperatures range from 100 to 105 degrees by the afternoon. It looks more of the same tomorrow and less humid on Thursday. A heat wave is possible with three straight 90 degree days. As...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/feels-like-temps-range-from-100-to-105-degrees-by-tuesday-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/feels-like-temps-range-from-100-to-105-degrees-by-tuesday-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windsor playground damaged by fire as officials investigate cause]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fire damaged the playground at Poquonock School in Windsor on Monday afternoon, prompting an investigation by Windsor police and fire investigators into what caused the blaze. Windsor Public Schools said there were no students or district programs at the school when the fire happened, and no one was hurt. The district is now working with Windsor police and has...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/windsor-playground-damaged-by-fire-as-officials-investigate-cause/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/windsor-playground-damaged-by-fire-as-officials-investigate-cause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water safety tips after busy weekend on Connecticut's waterways]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s been a busy weekend for first responders on Connecticut&rsquo;s waterways. A man died in a Jet Ski accident in Chester, a boat hit something in the New London area of Long Island Sound, and a teenager died after having a medical emergency and falling off a paddleboard on Crystal Pond in Eastford. The teen was pulled out of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/water-safety-tips-after-busy-weekend-on-connecticuts-waterways/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/water-safety-tips-after-busy-weekend-on-connecticuts-waterways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[El Niño is strengthening. What it means for winter in Connecticut]]></title><description><![CDATA[The warmer-than-average ocean temperatures across the Pacific (near the equator) are coming true, after months of predictions. Climate scientists have been monitoring this area of the globe, because it usually brings significant weather impacts to the United States. &ldquo;El Ni&ntilde;o is really ramping up right now. It&rsquo;s quite impressive,&rdquo; said Dr. Kim Cobb, Professor of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/el-nio-is-strengthening-what-it-means-for-winter-in-connecticut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/el-nio-is-strengthening-what-it-means-for-winter-in-connecticut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Off-duty Bridgeport police officer, one other killed in motorcycle crash in Danbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were killed, one of whom was a Bridgeport police officer, in a motorcycle crash in Danbury on Monday. It happened around 2:45 a.m. on Sugar Hollow Road, according to police. The motorcycle was traveling southbound when it collided with a Jeep Compass, police said. The motorcycle&rsquo;s operator, 38-year-old Cooper Whiteside, and his passenger, 34-year-old Brittany Islami, were both...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/off-duty-bridgeport-police-officer-one-other-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-in-danbury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/off-duty-bridgeport-police-officer-one-other-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-in-danbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 killed in motorcycle crash in Danbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were killed in a motorcycle crash in Danbury on Monday. It happened around 2:45 a.m. on Sugar Hollow Road, according to police. The motorcycle was traveling southbound when it collided with a Jeep Compass, police said. The motorcycle&rsquo;s operator, 38-year-old Cooper Whiteside, and his passenger, 34-year-old Brittany Islami, were both pronounced dead at the scene. Whiteside was a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-in-danbury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-in-danbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three correctional officers sent to hospital after being assaulted by an inmate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three staff members at the state&rsquo;s Department of Correction sought treatment at a hospital after being assaulted by an inmate Monday morning. According to officials, the incarcerated individual began verbally threatening a Correctional Healthcare staff member following a routine medical exam. Correctional staff members responded to the incident and the inmate became combative. Several staff members were assaulted, officials said....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/three-correctional-officers-sent-to-hospital-after-being-assaulted-by-an-inmate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/three-correctional-officers-sent-to-hospital-after-being-assaulted-by-an-inmate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exit closure marks milestone in $700M Meriden highway project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers traveling through one of Connecticut&rsquo;s busiest highway interchanges will need to adjust to a major traffic change this week as a long-running construction project in Meriden reaches a significant milestone. The Connecticut Department of Transportation&rsquo;s reconfiguration of the Interstate 91, Route 15 and Interstate 691 interchange is entering a new phase with the permanent closure of Exit 17 on...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/exit-closure-marks-milestone-in-700m-meriden-highway-project/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/exit-closure-marks-milestone-in-700m-meriden-highway-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamont approves $25K reward in 2011 fatal drive-by shooting cold case in New Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Ned Lamont has approved a request for a $25,000 reward for information that can lead to an arrest in the unsolved death of a man in New Haven in 2011. Robert Lee McArthur was fatally shot while sitting in the driver&rsquo;s seat of his vehicle, waiting in traffic on Kimberly Avenue near Ella T. Grasso Boulevard on June 7,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lamont-approves-25k-reward-in-2011-fatal-drive-by-shooting-cold-case-in-new-haven/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lamont-approves-25k-reward-in-2011-fatal-drive-by-shooting-cold-case-in-new-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seymour police seeking public's help in car burglaries investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Seymour Police Department is seeking the public&rsquo;s help in gathering information regarding a series of car burglaries that took place early Monday morning between midnight and 2:30 a.m. The burglaries took place in the areas of Mead Farm Road, Bungay Road, Canfield Road, Mountain Road, Peach Farm Road and Botsford Road, according to police. Police said one vehicle was...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/seymour-police-seeking-publics-help-in-car-burglaries-investigation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/seymour-police-seeking-publics-help-in-car-burglaries-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman dies after tire detaches from pickup truck, crashes through her windshield on I-95 in Milford]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 24-year-old Stratford woman was killed after a tire flew off of a pickup truck traveling on I-95 and struck her car on Sunday night in Milford, Connecticut State Police said. It happened around 10:23 p.m. on I-95 South near Exit 41 and next to the Milford Service Plaza, according to state police. Catherine Paliaia was driving a Toyota RAV4...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-dies-after-tire-detaches-from-pickup-truck-crashes-through-her-windshield-on-i-95-in-milford/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-dies-after-tire-detaches-from-pickup-truck-crashes-through-her-windshield-on-i-95-in-milford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[35 cases of cyclosporiasis confirmed in Connecticut: DPH]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Connecticut Department of Public Health announced on Monday that 12 more cases of cyclosporiasis have been confirmed in Connecticut since July 1, bringing the state&rsquo;s total-to-date up to 35. Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness that is contracted by consuming food or water containing the Cyclospora parasite. The most common symptom is watery diarrhea, though some people may not not...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/35-cases-of-cyclosporiasis-confirmed-in-connecticut-dph/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/35-cases-of-cyclosporiasis-confirmed-in-connecticut-dph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 teens charged with murder in shooting that killed 2 outside Waterbury nightclub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two teenagers are facing several charges, including murder, in connection with a shooting outside of a nightclub in Waterbury earlier this month that left two people dead, police said. Officers were called to LA 42 Night Club on East Main Street for a report of shots fired around 12 a.m. on July 5. Once police were in the area, they...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-teens-charged-with-murder-in-shooting-that-killed-2-outside-waterbury-nightclub/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-teens-charged-with-murder-in-shooting-that-killed-2-outside-waterbury-nightclub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inspector general says Manchester officer was justified in October I-84 shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Office of the Inspector General concluded on Monday that a Manchester police officer was legally justified when he shot a driver who fired shots at officers during a pursuit on I-84 West in October, according to a report. Officer Kyle Busse&rsquo;s use of deadly force was &ldquo;objectively reasonable&rdquo; after the 39-year-old driver fired six shots at pursuing officers on...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/inspector-general-says-manchester-officer-was-justified-in-october-i-84-shooting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/inspector-general-says-manchester-officer-was-justified-in-october-i-84-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Face the Facts: DPH commissioner discusses Connecticut's vaccine strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Hydeck: Between the challenges of losing federal funding and shifting guidance from Health and Human Services Department in Washington, Connecticut and other northeastern states are trying a different approach when it comes to vaccine guidance. It includes a partnership with other New England states and dozens of medical organizations. And now Connecticut also has a new campaign helping families...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/face-the-facts-dph-commissioner-discusses-connecticuts-vaccine-strategy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/face-the-facts-dph-commissioner-discusses-connecticuts-vaccine-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18-year-old shot by Manchester police officer, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 18-year-old man was shot by a Manchester police officer while police were responding to a domestic incident on Sunday night, police said. Officers were dispatched around 10:58 p.m. to a home in Manchester for a report of an active domestic disturbance. The person who called said the suspect was armed with a knife, according to the Manchester Police Department....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/18-year-old-shot-by-manchester-police-officer-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/18-year-old-shot-by-manchester-police-officer-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18-year-old shot by Manchester officer as police responded to domestic incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 18-year-old man was shot by a Manchester police officer while police were responding to a domestic incident on Sunday night, police said. Officers were dispatched around 10:58 p.m. to a home in Manchester for a report of an active domestic disturbance. The person who called said the suspect was armed with a knife, according to the Manchester Police Department....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/18-year-old-shot-by-manchester-officer-as-police-responded-to-domestic-incident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/18-year-old-shot-by-manchester-officer-as-police-responded-to-domestic-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scooter operator dies after car crash in Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[A scooter operator has died after a car crash in Hartford on Sunday. Police responded to the area of New Britain Avenue and Stone Street around 3 p.m. for the accident. The scooter operator was a 53-year-old man and was pronounced dead by on scene medical personal. Police said all involved parties remained on scene and are cooperating with investigators....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/scooter-operator-dies-after-car-crash-in-hartford/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/scooter-operator-dies-after-car-crash-in-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15-year-old paddleboarder dies following medical emergency in Eastford]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 15-year-old East Hampton girl has died after officials say she suffered a medical emergency while paddleboarding in Eastford Sunday afternoon. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) says that this all unfolded at Crystal Pond and that the girl was pulled from the water by a good Samaritan. She received medical treatment ashore before being taken to Day...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/15-year-old-paddleboarder-dies-following-medical-emergency-in-eastford/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/15-year-old-paddleboarder-dies-following-medical-emergency-in-eastford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15-year-old paddleboarder dies following apparent medical emergency in Eastford]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 15-year-old East Hampton girl has died after officials say she appeared to have experienced a medical emergency while paddleboarding in Eastford Sunday afternoon. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) says that this all unfolded at Crystal Pond and that the girl was pulled from the water by a good Samaritan. She received medical treatment ashore before being...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/15-year-old-paddleboarder-dies-following-apparent-medical-emergency-in-eastford/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/15-year-old-paddleboarder-dies-following-apparent-medical-emergency-in-eastford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serious accident in Danbury closes South Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danbury Police say a serious accident on South Street which will remain closed for an extended period of time. They say the accident involves a telephone pole with wires down. This is all the information at this time and the incident is still being investigated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/serious-accident-in-danbury-closes-south-street/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/serious-accident-in-danbury-closes-south-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist flown to hospital by Life Star after accident in Thomaston]]></title><description><![CDATA[State Police say Route 8 southbound in the area of exit 40 in Thomaston is shut down due to a serious accident involving a motorcyclist. The driver is being flown to the hospital by Life Star and the investigation is still ongoing. That is all the information at this time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcyclist-flown-to-hospital-by-life-star-after-accident-in-thomaston/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcyclist-flown-to-hospital-by-life-star-after-accident-in-thomaston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Plate Kitchen closed after Sunday morning fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The West Hartford Fire Department says Blue Plate Kitchen is closed after they responded to a fire Sunday morning. They say after investigating a small fire was found in a storage closet and there was smoke throughout the restaurant. According to officials, the sprinklers extinguished most of the fire but Float 41, a neighboring business, was also affected. &ldquo;The West...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/blue-plate-kitchen-closed-after-sunday-morning-fire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/blue-plate-kitchen-closed-after-sunday-morning-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunny Sunday with low humidity, heat builds back in this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday is seeing a lot of sunshine, low humidity, calm winds and high temperatures in the 80s. Monday will warm a little more into the 80s with a few clouds, but lower humidity should stick around. By Tuesday, the heat and humidity increase, leading to a heat index near the triple digits. Highs will be well into the 90s for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunny-sunday-with-low-humidity-heat-builds-back-in-this-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunny-sunday-with-low-humidity-heat-builds-back-in-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moped rider dead following early morning crash in Middlebury]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 18-year-old scooter rider has died after colliding with a pickup truck early Saturday morning. It happened around 12:30 on Middlebury Road in front of the Dunkin Donuts Plaza. Middlebury Police say the driver of the moped, identified as 18-year-old David Young, died after being transported to Waterbury Hospital. Young had just graduated high school this past school year, according...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/moped-rider-dead-following-early-morning-crash-in-middlebury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/moped-rider-dead-following-early-morning-crash-in-middlebury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moped driver dead following early morning crash in Middlebury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middlebury First Selectman Jennifer Mahr says a moped driver is dead after an accident involving a truck on Middlebury Road early Saturday morning. She says the driver of moped died after being transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. &ldquo;Region 15 will be announcing support services for affected students shortly. As a mother of my own recent PHS grad, I...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/moped-driver-dead-following-early-morning-crash-in-middlebury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/moped-driver-dead-following-early-morning-crash-in-middlebury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moped driver dead after early morning crash in Middlebury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middlebury First Selectman Jennifer Mahr says a moped driver is dead after an accident involving a truck on Middlebury Road early Saturday morning. She says the driver of moped died after being transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. &ldquo;Region 15 will be announcing support services for affected students shortly. As a mother of my own recent PHS grad, I...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/moped-driver-dead-after-early-morning-crash-in-middlebury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/moped-driver-dead-after-early-morning-crash-in-middlebury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Haven man dead after Saturday morning crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Haven police say a 34-year-old New Haven resident is dead after an early morning crash on State Street. They say police were dispatched to the 600 block of State Street where officers found a three-wheeled motorcycle crashed into the gate of a building with a male under it. &ldquo;The initial investigation showed the motorcycle was traveling south on State...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-man-dead-after-saturday-morning-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-man-dead-after-saturday-morning-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illegal fireworks investigation leads to arrest in Cromwell]]></title><description><![CDATA[An employee at Cloud World Smoke Shop is under arrest after an investigation Friday, Cromwell police say. They say they assisted the Fire Marshall&rsquo;s Office with the investigation on the sale of illegal fireworks at the smoke shop. Five different types of illegal fireworks, 1,756 small nitrous oxide canisters, 35 large nitrous oxide canisters, several pounds of marijuana packaged for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/illegal-fireworks-investigation-leads-to-arrest-in-cromwell/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/illegal-fireworks-investigation-leads-to-arrest-in-cromwell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielson man charged in a 2022 sexual assault investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[State police say a Danielson man was arrested Thursday for a sexual assault incident that occurred in Killingly, 2022. 64-year-old Roberto Gonzalez is being charged with first-degree sexual assault, unlawful restraint and third-degree assault. Investigators say they located a sexual assault kit and a recorded phone call where they say Gonzalez made statements to the victim about the incident. Gonzalez...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/danielson-man-charged-in-a-2022-sexual-assault-investigation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/danielson-man-charged-in-a-2022-sexual-assault-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielson man arrested for a 2020 sexual assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[State police say a Danielson man was arrested Thursday for a sexual assault incident that occurred in Killingly, 2020. 64-year-old Roberto Gonzalez is being charged with first-degree sexual assault, unlawful restraint and third-degree assault. Investigators say they located a sexual assault kit and a recorded phone call where they say Gonzalez made statements to the victim about the incident. Gonzalez...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/danielson-man-arrested-for-a-2020-sexual-assault/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/danielson-man-arrested-for-a-2020-sexual-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clouds decrease through a less humid weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures will warm into the 70s and 80s this afternoon as clouds and humidity decrease. A few spot showers are possible again today, but most of that activity should stay to our south. Clearer skies will lead us through tonight as temperatures drop into the 50s and 60s. Sunday is sunny and seasonal with high temperatures in the lower to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/clouds-decrease-through-a-less-humid-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/clouds-decrease-through-a-less-humid-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Several shoreline-area communities under boil water order after E. coli detected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Folks across multiple towns in the southeastern part of the state are being asked to boil their water after bacteria was detected. According to the Connecticut Water Company, E. coli was found during the company&rsquo;s routine testing at one of their, what was described as, sample points in Essex. Those who live in Haddam, Deep River, Essex, Chester, Old Saybrook,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/several-shoreline-area-communities-under-boil-water-order-after-e-coli-detected/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/several-shoreline-area-communities-under-boil-water-order-after-e-coli-detected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boil water order for several shoreline-area communities lifted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Folks across multiple towns in the southeastern part of the state are now able to drink their tap water after bacteria was detected. According to the Connecticut Water Company, E. coli was found Friday during the company&rsquo;s routine testing at one of their, what was described as, sample points in Essex. After testing the water more than once, official with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/boil-water-order-for-several-shoreline-area-communities-lifted/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/boil-water-order-for-several-shoreline-area-communities-lifted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest made connected to fatal March canoe accident in East Haddam]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection EnCon Police have made an arrest in connection to a fatal canoe accident in East Haddam in March. Two people were in the canoe on Lake Hayward when the canoe capsized. One was rescued by a good Samaritan, but the other went under the water. The body of 20-year-old Dominick Tocci of Woodstock...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/arrest-made-connected-to-fatal-march-canoe-accident-in-east-haddam/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/arrest-made-connected-to-fatal-march-canoe-accident-in-east-haddam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person seriously injured after being ejected from watercraft in Connecticut River]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person was seriously injured after being ejected from a watercraft on the Connecticut River in Chester on Tuesday afternoon, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) said. Around 2 p.m., the Connecticut Environmental Conservation Police responded to a personal watercraft accident in the area north of Selden Neck State Park, according to DEEP. The person was recovered by...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/person-seriously-injured-after-being-ejected-from-watercraft-in-connecticut-river/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/person-seriously-injured-after-being-ejected-from-watercraft-in-connecticut-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person dead after being ejected from jet ski on Connecticut River in Chester]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person has died after being ejected from a jet ski on the Connecticut River in Chester on Friday afternoon, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) said. Around 2 p.m., the Connecticut Environmental Conservation Police responded to a jet ski accident in the area north of Selden Neck State Park, according to DEEP. Witnesses told officers the person...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/person-dead-after-being-ejected-from-jet-ski-on-connecticut-river-in-chester/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/person-dead-after-being-ejected-from-jet-ski-on-connecticut-river-in-chester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EnCon police responding to vessel accident on Connecticut River in Chester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut Environmental Conservation Police are responding to a &ldquo;vessel accident&rdquo; on the Connecticut River in Chester, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) said. They have a boat on scene in the area north of Selden Neck State Park, according to DEEP. The number of victims and extent of the injuries are unknown, DEEP said. No further details are...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/encon-police-responding-to-vessel-accident-on-connecticut-river-in-chester/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/encon-police-responding-to-vessel-accident-on-connecticut-river-in-chester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Hampton man dead after being ejected from jet ski on CT River in Chester]]></title><description><![CDATA[An East Hampton man has died after being ejected from a jet ski on the Connecticut River in Chester on Friday afternoon, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) said. Around 2 p.m., the Connecticut Environmental Conservation Police responded to a jet ski accident in the area north of Selden Neck State Park, according to DEEP. Witnesses told officers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/east-hampton-man-dead-after-being-ejected-from-jet-ski-on-ct-river-in-chester/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/east-hampton-man-dead-after-being-ejected-from-jet-ski-on-ct-river-in-chester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman arrested, accused of murdering man in Farmington in March]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman was arrested and charged with murdering a man whose body was found behind a condominium complex in Farmington in March, police said on Friday. Cynthia Martinez, 27, was charged with murder, unlawful discharge of a firearm, tampering with evidence, and criminal use of a firearm in connection with the death of 29-year-old Derick William Mercado-Labonte of Bridgeport. On...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-arrested-accused-of-murdering-man-in-farmington-in-march/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-arrested-accused-of-murdering-man-in-farmington-in-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents pack Old Saybrook Board of Ed meeting about literacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents packed an Old Saybrook special Board of Education meeting to talk about how the district will implement recommendations to improve literacy at the elementary school. A UConn report reviewed the school&rsquo;s American reading curriculum and found there was limited spelling instruction, minimal guidance for writing instruction, and that teachers need support to achieve learning goals. Before the meeting, the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/parents-pack-old-saybrook-board-of-ed-meeting-about-literacy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/parents-pack-old-saybrook-board-of-ed-meeting-about-literacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tickets for the popular North Pole Express in Essex go on sale in early August]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Steam Train and Riverboat just announced that tickets for its North Pole Express go on sale in early August, and they tend to sell out very fast. Half- and full-premium-class cars, full- and four-seat first-class cars, and quarter-, full-, and four-seat coach-class cars are available beginning at 9 a.m. on Aug. 3 at essexsteamtrain.com. All remaining first-class and coach...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/tickets-for-the-popular-north-pole-express-in-essex-go-on-sale-in-early-august/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/tickets-for-the-popular-north-pole-express-in-essex-go-on-sale-in-early-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Torrington dog recovering after fight with black bear outside home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 2-year-old beagle mix is recovering after being seriously injured in a fight with a black bear outside his owner&rsquo;s Torrington home. Richard Hubbard said the incident happened outside while he was taking out the trash. He said he spotted a black bear near his dumpster, and his dog, Kobe, ran toward it before he could react. Hubbard said he...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/torrington-dog-recovering-after-fight-with-black-bear-outside-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/torrington-dog-recovering-after-fight-with-black-bear-outside-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Hartford treasurer addresses reports that she entered office after her retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Hartford Treasurer Carmen Sierra is pushing back after the mayor said she returned to City Hall this week following her retirement, saying she was helping staff transition and denying reports that she shredded documents. Sierra held a press conference on Friday morning, two days after Mayor Arunan Arulampulam said Hartford police escorted her from the treasurer&rsquo;s office. She said...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ex-hartford-treasurer-addresses-reports-that-she-entered-office-after-her-retirement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ex-hartford-treasurer-addresses-reports-that-she-entered-office-after-her-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A few storms possible through a humid Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elevated humidity continues through Friday with highs in the middle to upper 80s. Heat index values will lift into the 90s again this afternoon as a few isolated storms may pop up. Saturday will see temperatures in the middle 80s with slightly lower humidity and mostly cloudy skies. Abundant sunshine is expected through Sunday and Monday with temperatures still in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/a-few-storms-possible-through-a-humid-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/a-few-storms-possible-through-a-humid-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roughly 15 displaced after fire rips through multiple Waterbury buildings]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a dozen people have been forced from their homes after a large fire Thursday evening on South Main Street. Fire officials say the fire broke out around 6 and spread to multiple buildings, engulfing about one third of the block. Firefighters believe everyone was able to get out safely and are keeping a close eye on the structures....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/roughly-15-displaced-after-fire-rips-through-multiple-waterbury-buildings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/roughly-15-displaced-after-fire-rips-through-multiple-waterbury-buildings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Multiple buildings' catch fire in Waterbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews in Waterbury are working to quell a large fire that broke out Thursday evening on South Main Street. Fire officials say the fire has spread to multiple buildings, engulfing about one third of the block. The main body of the fire is contained and it&rsquo;s believed firefighters have prevented it from spreading to any other surrounding structures. Two firefighters...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquomultiple-buildings-catch-fire-in-waterbury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquomultiple-buildings-catch-fire-in-waterbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a dad's love of college football is inspiring a son's Closer to Free Ride]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Corey Blank&rsquo;s dad left Connecticut for college, he landed at Alabama and a love for the Crimson Tide was born. So, my father graduated from the University of Alabama and he raised us with as kids in Alabama gear forever,&rdquo; Blank said. &ldquo;So, being from the northeast it&rsquo;s kind of an odd piece to us and our family, but...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/how-a-dads-love-of-college-football-is-inspiring-a-sons-closer-to-free-ride/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/how-a-dads-love-of-college-football-is-inspiring-a-sons-closer-to-free-ride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dashcam video captures close call as New Haven, Hamden unveil safer crosswalks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dash camera captured a frightening close call in Middlefield this week, showing a truck apparently passing a vehicle and nearly striking a man crossing the road. The incident comes as advocates continue raising concerns about pedestrian and bicyclist safety in Connecticut. According to state data, 647 pedestrians and bicyclists have been involved in crashes so far this year, resulting...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dashcam-video-captures-close-call-as-new-haven-hamden-unveil-safer-crosswalks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dashcam-video-captures-close-call-as-new-haven-hamden-unveil-safer-crosswalks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dash cam video captures close call as New Haven, Hamden unveil safer crosswalks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dash camera captured a frightening close call in Middlefield this week, showing a truck apparently passing a vehicle and nearly striking a man crossing the road. The incident comes as advocates continue raising concerns about pedestrian and bicyclist safety in Connecticut. According to state data, 647 pedestrians and bicyclists have been involved in crashes so far this year, resulting...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dash-cam-video-captures-close-call-as-new-haven-hamden-unveil-safer-crosswalks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dash-cam-video-captures-close-call-as-new-haven-hamden-unveil-safer-crosswalks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocky Hill restaurant reopens nearly a year after fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saybrook Fish House in Rocky Hill has reopened its doors to customers after suffering a destructive fire last August. The family-owned restaurant welcomed customers back Thursday after a laundry machine fire destroyed the building 11 months ago. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve been suffering. I told them I&rsquo;d get in the back and work on construction to help them get it done quicker,&rdquo;...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rocky-hill-restaurant-reopens-nearly-a-year-after-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rocky-hill-restaurant-reopens-nearly-a-year-after-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Someone threw box with cats in it from a moving vehicle in East Hartford: Animal Control]]></title><description><![CDATA[East Hartford police and East Hartford Animal Control are investigating after someone threw a box with four kittens and two adult cats from a moving vehicle. It happened Wednesday evening in the area of Adams Street. Animal control officers were able to get the kittens and one of the adult cats. They are still working to capture the other adult...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/someone-threw-box-with-cats-in-it-from-a-moving-vehicle-in-east-hartford-animal-control/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/someone-threw-box-with-cats-in-it-from-a-moving-vehicle-in-east-hartford-animal-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Connecticut law targets double utility poles ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coverage by NBC Connecticut Investigates has helped prompt new legislation aimed at making Connecticut neighborhoods safer &mdash; and a little less cluttered &mdash; by speeding up the removal of double utility poles.&nbsp; Double poles are created when a damaged or broken utility pole is replaced, but wires and equipment remain attached to both the old pole and the new one.&nbsp;...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-connecticut-law-targets-double-utility-poles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-connecticut-law-targets-double-utility-poles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DCF&nbsp;staffers' emails breached in phishing attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBC Connecticut Investigates has learned that an agency housing some of our state&rsquo;s most sensitive information was the target of a cyber-attack in May. A Connecticut Department of Children and Families spokesperson confirms the email accounts of two DCF staffers were compromised by an &ldquo;external sophisticated phishing email.&rdquo; DCF handles thousands of cases with classified information surrounding child abuse and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dcfnbspstaffers-emails-breached-in-phishing-attack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dcfnbspstaffers-emails-breached-in-phishing-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humid with a chance of isolated thunderstorms on Thursday evening]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re watching for the chance of a few isolated thunderstorms later on Thursday evening, although current activity is more toward the South. The rest of the day is a mix of sun and clouds with some added humidity. Highs today range from 85 to 90 degrees. After the storm, it will be fair skies and slightly muggy with temperatures near...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/humid-with-a-chance-of-isolated-thunderstorms-on-thursday-evening/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/humid-with-a-chance-of-isolated-thunderstorms-on-thursday-evening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humid and a chance of thunderstorms for Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[There will be a mix of sun and clouds today with some added humidity. Highs today range from 85 to 90 degrees. There is a chance for a thunderstorm this afternoon. After the storm, it will be fair skies and slightly muggy with temperatures near 70 degrees tonight. Tomorrow looks similar with isolated thunderstorms and muggy with temperatures around 87...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/humid-and-a-chance-of-thunderstorms-for-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/humid-and-a-chance-of-thunderstorms-for-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;It's a neighborhood effort': Improvements made to Quinnipiac River Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neighbors who live in the Elm City&rsquo;s Fair Haven neighborhood might notice a change of scenery at Quinnipiac River Park. With city planning and a $250,000 state grant, the walkways were paved, water fountains were installed, and the riverbank was improved to prevent erosion. It&rsquo;s come a long way since the area was an industrial site in the 1960s. &ldquo;Decades...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquoits-a-neighborhood-effort-improvements-made-to-quinnipiac-river-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquoits-a-neighborhood-effort-improvements-made-to-quinnipiac-river-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut reports 23 cases of cyclosporiasis as health officials urge produce washing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut health officials are urging people to thoroughly wash fresh produce after the state reported 23 cases of cyclosporiasis as of July 1. The parasitic illness spreads through eating contaminated food, according to doctors. The Connecticut Department of Public Health said it has not been able to determine whether the cases are concentrated in one area and is working to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-reports-23-cases-of-cyclosporiasis-as-health-officials-urge-produce-washing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-reports-23-cases-of-cyclosporiasis-as-health-officials-urge-produce-washing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Torrington dog injured in incident with bear]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dog suffered injuries on Wednesday after an encounter with a bear in Torrington. Around 11:15 a.m., DEEP Environmental Conservation (EnCon) Police responded to a report of an incident involving a bear and a dog. According to EnCon Police, a Torrington resident was taking out his trash when a bear unexpectedly appeared from behind the dumpster. The owner dropped the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/torrington-dog-injured-in-incident-with-bear/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/torrington-dog-injured-in-incident-with-bear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Torrington dog injured after bear attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dog suffered injuries on Wednesday after being attacked by a bear in Torrington. At around 11:15 a.m., DEEP Environmental Conservation (EnCon) Police responded to a report of an incident involving a bear and a dog. According to EnCon Police, a Torrington resident was taking out his trash when a bear unexpectedly appeared from behind the dumpster. The owner dropped...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/torrington-dog-injured-after-bear-attack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/torrington-dog-injured-after-bear-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gubernatorial hopefuls slam Lamont, Eversource for storm response]]></title><description><![CDATA[As clean up continued from Saturday&rsquo;s severe storm, gubernatorial hopefuls were turning the aftermath into a political issue. Sen. Ryan Fazio (R-Greenwich), and Rep. Josh Elliott (D-Hamden) each claimed Gov. Ned Lamont and Eversource took too long to respond. Lamont said he&rsquo;s been in frequent contact since Saturday with local officials as his administration gathers information for a possible declaration...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/gubernatorial-hopefuls-slam-lamont-eversource-for-storm-response/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/gubernatorial-hopefuls-slam-lamont-eversource-for-storm-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorial grows in honor of 12-year-old found dead in Enfield home as investigation continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly four months have passed since the death of a 12-year-old girl in Enfield. Some newly released documents are shedding light on the case, but there are still many unanswered questions. As time continues and investigators keep working, community members say they are looking for ways to keep the 12-year-old girl&rsquo;s story alive. &ldquo;We don&rsquo;t want the little girl to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/memorial-grows-in-honor-of-12-year-old-found-dead-in-enfield-home-as-investigation-continues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/memorial-grows-in-honor-of-12-year-old-found-dead-in-enfield-home-as-investigation-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greenwich man arrested after authorities seize more than 20 ghost guns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Greenwich man is facing felony gun and drug charges after a multi-agency sting operation led to the seizure of 22 ghost guns, multiple other illegal firearms, and cocaine, officials said. The Westchester County District Attorney&rsquo;s Office said on Tuesday that the 49-year-old man from Greenwich was arrested after an investigation by the office&rsquo;s Criminal Investigators Squad, the FBI&rsquo;s Westchester...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/greenwich-man-arrested-after-authorities-seize-more-than-20-ghost-guns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/greenwich-man-arrested-after-authorities-seize-more-than-20-ghost-guns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Hartford treasurer reportedly accessed treasurer's office, mayor says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hartford&rsquo;s former city treasurer reportedly accessed the treasurer&rsquo;s offiice on Wednesday despite no longer working for the city, according to Mayor Arunan Arulampulam. Carmen Sierra resigned her position on Monday. After receiving reports that Sierra had accessed the office, Hartford police were called to ensure city property remained secure, according to the mayor. &ldquo;While not all facts are clear yet,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/former-hartford-treasurer-reportedly-accessed-treasurers-office-mayor-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/former-hartford-treasurer-reportedly-accessed-treasurers-office-mayor-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second person arrested in North Haven shooting that left moped rider injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Haven Police Department is continuing to investigate after a male was shot while riding a moped on Sunday night. According to police, a 20-year-old male was shot in the area of Whitney Avenue near the Hamden town line. The victim sustained non-life-threatening serious injuries and was transported to the hospital. No other information has been released. Police are...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/second-person-arrested-in-north-haven-shooting-that-left-moped-rider-injured/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/second-person-arrested-in-north-haven-shooting-that-left-moped-rider-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer screenings now covered by 2 insurance plans for Connecticut firefighters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cancer and health screenings are now covered under the State of Connecticut Employee Health Plan and the Connecticut Partnership Plan, according to a spokesperson for Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut. Any career or volunteer firefighter in the state can now receive a cancer screening at a discounted price of $349 if they are not on one of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cancer-screenings-now-covered-by-2-insurance-plans-for-connecticut-firefighters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cancer-screenings-now-covered-by-2-insurance-plans-for-connecticut-firefighters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut homelessness continues to rise as advocates warn more seniors are at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[While homelessness declined slightly nationwide this year, Connecticut is continuing to see an increase, according to a recent federal report. Data released this year from CT HMIS found that 3,410 people were staying in shelters across Connecticut, while 437 people were living unsheltered. That brings the state&rsquo;s homeless population to about 3,847 people, a slight 3% increase from last year....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-homelessness-continues-to-rise-as-advocates-warn-more-seniors-are-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-homelessness-continues-to-rise-as-advocates-warn-more-seniors-are-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Veterans Traveling Tribute to be displayed in Wethersfield later this month]]></title><description><![CDATA[The American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) will be coming to Wethersfield on July 23 to honor the names and legacy of American soldiers who lost their lives in battle. The ceremony will feature a display of walls that have over 50,000 names and images of soldiers who fought in major wars and conflicts. There will also be a new addition...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/american-veterans-traveling-tribute-to-be-displayed-in-wethersfield-later-this-month/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/american-veterans-traveling-tribute-to-be-displayed-in-wethersfield-later-this-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Animal control searching for person who left cat overnight in Seymour parking lot]]></title><description><![CDATA[A young cat was found abandoned overnight in a parking lot in Seymour on Wednesday morning, and animal control officers are asking the public to help identify the person who left him there. The male gray-and-black tabby was discovered in a parking lot in the 100 block of South Main Street around 8 a.m., after being left in a crate...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/animal-control-searching-for-person-who-left-cat-overnight-in-seymour-parking-lot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/animal-control-searching-for-person-who-left-cat-overnight-in-seymour-parking-lot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police work to ID alleged suspect in voyeurism incident at South Norwalk Train Station]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are asking for the public&rsquo;s help identifying a suspect in what they said was a voyeurism incident that happened at the South Norwalk Train Station on Tuesday. Investigators said a victim was walking up a staircase at the train station when she turned to retrieve her purse and saw an unknown man walking besides her. According to police, the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-work-to-id-alleged-suspect-in-voyeurism-incident-at-south-norwalk-train-station/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-work-to-id-alleged-suspect-in-voyeurism-incident-at-south-norwalk-train-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Several beaches closed to swimming due to potential bacteria in the water]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several Connecticut swimming areas are closed due to the potential of bacteria in the water. The heavy rain over the past few days is the reason for the concern. Swimming is prohibited at the West Beach at Rocky Neck State Park, Sherwood Island State Park, Silver Sands State Park in Milford, and Chatfield Hollow State Park in Killingworth. Water testing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/several-beaches-closed-to-swimming-due-to-potential-bacteria-in-the-water/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/several-beaches-closed-to-swimming-due-to-potential-bacteria-in-the-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Several beaches closed due to potential bacteria in the water]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several Connecticut swimming areas are closed due to the potential of bacteria in the water. The heavy rain over the past few days is the reason for the concern. Swimming is prohibited at the West Beach at Rocky Neck State Park, Sherwood Island State Park, Silver Sands State Park in Milford, and Chatfield Hollow State Park in Killingworth. Water testing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/several-beaches-closed-due-to-potential-bacteria-in-the-water/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/several-beaches-closed-due-to-potential-bacteria-in-the-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AP honors UConn great Breanna Stewart as a top player during the Top 25 poll era]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Associated Press honored Breanna Stewart before the New York Liberty&rsquo;s game Tuesday night for being one of the greatest women&rsquo;s college basketball players during the 50 years of the Top 25 poll.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ap-honors-uconn-great-breanna-stewart-as-a-top-player-during-the-top-25-poll-era/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ap-honors-uconn-great-breanna-stewart-as-a-top-player-during-the-top-25-poll-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warmth returns with highs in the 80s]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a couple of rainy days with below normal temperatures, the warmth returns on Wednesday. It will be mostly sunny and a little humid. Highs will be in the middle 80s. It will be fair in the evening with temperatures in the 60s. Thursday will be mostly sunny with an isolated thunderstorm possible in the afternoon. Highs will be in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warmth-returns-with-highs-in-the-80s/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warmth-returns-with-highs-in-the-80s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warm day on tap with highs in the 80s]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have a warm day on tap for Wednesday. It will be mostly sunny and a little humid. Highs will be in the middle 80s. It will be fair in the evening with temperatures in the 60s. Thursday will be mostly sunny with an isolated thunderstorm possible in the afternoon. Highs will be in the 80s. Friday will be humid...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warm-day-on-tap-with-highs-in-the-80s/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warm-day-on-tap-with-highs-in-the-80s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windsor Locks library funding, summer camps at risk ahead of fourth budget referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Windsor Locks voters will head to the polls July 14 for a fourth referendum on the town budget after rejecting three previous proposals, with the latest round of proposed cuts raising concerns about the future of library services and parks and recreation programs. Each time voters rejected a proposed budget, the Board of Finance made additional cuts before sending a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/windsor-locks-library-funding-summer-camps-at-risk-ahead-of-fourth-budget-referendum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/windsor-locks-library-funding-summer-camps-at-risk-ahead-of-fourth-budget-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Republicans renew push to ban transgender athletes from girls sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sparked by a recent Supreme Court ruling, a group of Connecticut Republicans is renewing their push to ban transgender athletes from high school sports. They said Tuesday that they&rsquo;ll reintroduce a bill that would require all scholastic athletes to participate based on gender assigned at birth. The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference currently allows athletes to join teams based on gender...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/republicans-renew-push-to-ban-transgender-athletes-from-girls-sports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/republicans-renew-push-to-ban-transgender-athletes-from-girls-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conn. Republicans renew push to ban transgender athletes from girls' sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sparked by a recent Supreme Court ruling, a group of Connecticut Republicans is renewing their push to ban transgender athletes from high school sports. They said Tuesday that they&rsquo;ll reintroduce a bill that would require all scholastic athletes to participate based on gender assigned at birth. The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference currently allows athletes to join teams based on gender...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/conn-republicans-renew-push-to-ban-transgender-athletes-from-girls-sports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/conn-republicans-renew-push-to-ban-transgender-athletes-from-girls-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First mosquito tests positive for West Nile virus in Connecticut this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut officials announced on Tuesday that a mosquito from Milford has tested positive for West Nile virus, becoming the first positive case in the state this year. The mosquito was trapped in Fresh Meadow Lane on June 29. A total of 230 mosquitos from 37 towns in Connecticut tested positive for West Nile virus last year. The virus is detected...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/first-mosquito-tests-positive-for-west-nile-virus-in-connecticut-this-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/first-mosquito-tests-positive-for-west-nile-virus-in-connecticut-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lethal dosage of Diphenhydramine found in system of Enfield 12-year-old girl found dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The results of a toxicology test on a 12-year-old girl who was found dead in her home in March have revealed that a lethal dosage of Diphenhydramine, also known by the trade name Benadryl, was found in her system. The investigation began after the child was found dead in her Enfield home on Elm Street on March 18. On April...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lethal-dosage-of-diphenhydramine-found-in-system-of-enfield-12-year-old-girl-found-dead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lethal-dosage-of-diphenhydramine-found-in-system-of-enfield-12-year-old-girl-found-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mohegan Sun announces lineup of musical icons for 30th birthday celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mohegan Sun announced the musical lineup for the its 30th Birthday Celebration in October, featuring some of music&rsquo;s biggest stars. The first weekend&rsquo;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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mohegan-sun-announces-lineup-of-musical-icons-for-30th-birthday-celebration/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mohegan-sun-announces-lineup-of-musical-icons-for-30th-birthday-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mohegan Sun announces lineup of musical icons for 30-year celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mohegan Sun announced the musical lineup for the its 30th Birthday Celebration in October, featuring some of music&rsquo;s biggest stars. The first weekend&rsquo;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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mohegan-sun-announces-lineup-of-musical-icons-for-30-year-celebration/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mohegan-sun-announces-lineup-of-musical-icons-for-30-year-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New London housing project breaks ground at site of church collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-london-housing-project-breaks-ground-at-site-of-church-collapse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-london-housing-project-breaks-ground-at-site-of-church-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of 8 displaced, 1 hospitalized after fire at Hartford home]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/family-of-8-displaced-1-hospitalized-after-fire-at-hartford-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/family-of-8-displaced-1-hospitalized-after-fire-at-hartford-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock legends Styx to headline Big E closing night]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rock-legends-styx-to-headline-big-e-closing-night/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rock-legends-styx-to-headline-big-e-closing-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of killing wife in Winsted faces judge]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s adult children...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-accused-of-killing-wife-in-winsted-faces-judge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-accused-of-killing-wife-in-winsted-faces-judge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second person shot outside Waterbury nightclub has died: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[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,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/second-person-shot-outside-waterbury-nightclub-has-died-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/second-person-shot-outside-waterbury-nightclub-has-died-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SNAP recipients may be eligible for replacement benefits following weekend's storms: Lamont]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/snap-recipients-may-be-eligible-for-replacement-benefits-following-weekends-storms-lamont/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/snap-recipients-may-be-eligible-for-replacement-benefits-following-weekends-storms-lamont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Buckling' beams at New York City high-rise under construction trigger evacuations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two structural support beams on an under-construction building in Manhattan started buckling Tuesday morning, triggering a large emergency response, officials say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquobuckling-beams-at-new-york-city-high-rise-under-construction-trigger-evacuations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquobuckling-beams-at-new-york-city-high-rise-under-construction-trigger-evacuations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sanders, Warren call for Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race after latest allegation]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sanders-warren-call-for-platner-to-drop-out-of-maine-senate-race-after-latest-allegation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sanders-warren-call-for-platner-to-drop-out-of-maine-senate-race-after-latest-allegation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Periods of showers Tuesday with chilly temperatures in the 60s]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/periods-of-showers-tuesday-with-chilly-temperatures-in-the-60s/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/periods-of-showers-tuesday-with-chilly-temperatures-in-the-60s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 people taken to hospital following multi-vehicle crash in Monroe]]></title><description><![CDATA[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....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/6-people-taken-to-hospital-following-multi-vehicle-crash-in-monroe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/6-people-taken-to-hospital-following-multi-vehicle-crash-in-monroe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[July Fourth storm damages DJ trailer just days before wedding event]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/july-fourth-storm-damages-dj-trailer-just-days-before-wedding-event/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/july-fourth-storm-damages-dj-trailer-just-days-before-wedding-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storms flood New Haven roads, delay flights at Tweed Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/storms-flood-new-haven-roads-delay-flights-at-tweed-airport/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/storms-flood-new-haven-roads-delay-flights-at-tweed-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Branford man headed to prison for beating 12-year-old son to death, attempting to kill daughter]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s condo on Hemlock Road. Prosecutors said...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/branford-man-headed-to-prison-for-beating-12-year-old-son-to-death-attempting-to-kill-daughter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/branford-man-headed-to-prison-for-beating-12-year-old-son-to-death-attempting-to-kill-daughter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatal shooting outside Waterbury nightclub leads to club's closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/fatal-shooting-outside-waterbury-nightclub-leads-to-clubs-closure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/fatal-shooting-outside-waterbury-nightclub-leads-to-clubs-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17-year-old struck and killed by vehicle Sunday night in Tolland]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/17-year-old-struck-and-killed-by-vehicle-sunday-night-in-tolland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/17-year-old-struck-and-killed-by-vehicle-sunday-night-in-tolland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visitors can experience firework show from Ledge Lighthouse this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/visitors-can-experience-firework-show-from-ledge-lighthouse-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/visitors-can-experience-firework-show-from-ledge-lighthouse-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work continues on Prospect Ave. in West Hartford after &lsquo;significant roadway failure']]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is continuing on Prospect Avenue in West Hartford after town officials said was a &ldquo;significant roadway failure&rdquo; 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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/work-continues-on-prospect-ave-in-west-hartford-after-lsquosignificant-roadway-failure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/work-continues-on-prospect-ave-in-west-hartford-after-lsquosignificant-roadway-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man stabbed multiple times during large fight in East Haven: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &amp; 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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-stabbed-multiple-times-during-large-fight-in-east-haven-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-stabbed-multiple-times-during-large-fight-in-east-haven-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood watch remains in effect through Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/flood-watch-remains-in-effect-through-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/flood-watch-remains-in-effect-through-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clean up continues across the state as thousands remain without power]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/clean-up-continues-across-the-state-as-thousands-remain-without-power/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/clean-up-continues-across-the-state-as-thousands-remain-without-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by car in Tolland]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/pedestrian-seriously-injured-after-being-struck-by-car-in-tolland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/pedestrian-seriously-injured-after-being-struck-by-car-in-tolland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm damage leaves Bristol homes hit by trees, power lines down]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s storm. The Bristol mayor&rsquo;s office said nearly 4,000 Eversource customers lost power. By the end of Sunday, power had...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/storm-damage-leaves-bristol-homes-hit-by-trees-power-lines-down/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/storm-damage-leaves-bristol-homes-hit-by-trees-power-lines-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Torrington is under &lsquo;Local State of Emergency', city officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Torrington is under a &ldquo;Local State of Emergency,&rdquo; 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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/city-of-torrington-is-under-lsquolocal-state-of-emergency-city-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/city-of-torrington-is-under-lsquolocal-state-of-emergency-city-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 resident and 2 firefighters transported to hospital after Portland house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/1-resident-and-2-firefighters-transported-to-hospital-after-portland-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/1-resident-and-2-firefighters-transported-to-hospital-after-portland-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead, 1 in critical condition after shooting outside Waterbury nightclub]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/1-dead-1-in-critical-condition-after-shooting-outside-waterbury-nightclub/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/1-dead-1-in-critical-condition-after-shooting-outside-waterbury-nightclub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[91-year-old woman dies in Waterbury house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/91-year-old-woman-dies-in-waterbury-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/91-year-old-woman-dies-in-waterbury-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested in connection to July 4th stabbing in Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-arrested-in-connection-to-july-4th-stabbing-in-hartford/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-arrested-in-connection-to-july-4th-stabbing-in-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood Watch issued ahead of rain late Sunday through Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/flood-watch-issued-ahead-of-rain-late-sunday-through-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/flood-watch-issued-ahead-of-rain-late-sunday-through-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands remain without power after strong storms moved through Conn. on July 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strong thunderstorms ripped through Connecticut on the Fourth of July, causing damage in multiple towns and thousands of people remain without power. At the height of the Eversource outages, there were over 95,000 customers without power. Some of the towns and cities experiencing the most outages were Harwinton, Montville, New Britain, New Fairfield, and Winchester. As of Sunday afternoon, over...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/thousands-remain-without-power-after-strong-storms-moved-through-conn-on-july-4/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/thousands-remain-without-power-after-strong-storms-moved-through-conn-on-july-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bushnell Carousel offers free rides as Hartford celebrates America's 250th]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Hartford celebrated America&rsquo;s 250th birthday Saturday, one of the city&rsquo;s oldest attractions welcomed visitors for one of the few days each year when admission is free. The Bushnell Park Carousel opened its doors at no cost as part of the city&rsquo;s Independence Day festivities, giving families a chance to experience a piece of Hartford history while escaping the summer...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bushnell-carousel-offers-free-rides-as-hartford-celebrates-americas-250th/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bushnell-carousel-offers-free-rides-as-hartford-celebrates-americas-250th/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tractor-trailer catches fire on I-84 East in Southington]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigation is underway after a tractor-trailer caught on fire on Interstate 84 East in Southington late Friday night. Firefighters responded to the highway near exit 28 for a tractor-trailer fire around 11:45 p.m. Crews in the area said they found a tractor fully involved in fire with the fire spreading to the trailer. Mutual aid was called in from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/tractor-trailer-catches-fire-on-i-84-east-in-southington/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/tractor-trailer-catches-fire-on-i-84-east-in-southington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters respond to house fire and car fire at the same time in North Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[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,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/firefighters-respond-to-house-fire-and-car-fire-at-the-same-time-in-north-haven/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/firefighters-respond-to-house-fire-and-car-fire-at-the-same-time-in-north-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bear dies after being struck by vehicle on I-84 East in West Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bear has died after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 84 East in West Hartford on Friday evening. State police said a 30-year-old man from Waterbury was traveling in the center lane of the highway near exit 41 around 9:30 p.m. when a bear ran from the left and into the center lanes. According to troopers, the man...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bear-dies-after-being-struck-by-vehicle-on-i-84-east-in-west-hartford/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bear-dies-after-being-struck-by-vehicle-on-i-84-east-in-west-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after being pulled from the water at New Haven boat ramp]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has died after being pulled from the water at a boat ramp in New Haven on Friday night. Officers responded to the Lighthouse Park boat ramp for a report of a sudden death around 8 p.m. According to police, a 25-year-old man from New Haven was pulled from the water by bystanders. He was later pronounced dead. His...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-dies-after-being-pulled-from-the-water-at-new-haven-boat-ramp/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-dies-after-being-pulled-from-the-water-at-new-haven-boat-ramp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 cats remain missing after flames rip through Manchester home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two cats remain missing after flames ripped through a home in Manchester early Saturday morning and the house has since been deemed uninhabitable. Firefighters responded to Delmont Street around 1 a.m. for a structure fire. Once crews arrived, they said they found a single-family home with heavy fire showing. The flames were brought under control within 30 minutes. According to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-cats-remain-missing-after-flames-rip-through-manchester-home/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-cats-remain-missing-after-flames-rip-through-manchester-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 men injured in separate 4th of July shootings in Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men were injured in separate Fourth of July shootings in Hartford. Officers responded to the 300 block of Woodland Street around 4:30 a.m. for a report of a person shot. When police arrived, they said they found a man in his 30s who had been shot. He was alert and conscious on scene and was transported to the hospital...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-men-injured-in-separate-4th-of-july-shootings-in-hartford/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-men-injured-in-separate-4th-of-july-shootings-in-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe storms winding down as Sunday temps expected to reach the 80s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strong thunderstorms ripped through Connecticut on the Fourth of July, causing damage in multiple towns. Temperatures will only warm into the 80s tomorrow with mostly cloudy skies and a few showers possible late in the day. Temperatures will only warm into the 80s tomorrow with mostly cloudy skies and a few showers possible late in the day. Monday and Tuesday...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/severe-storms-winding-down-as-sunday-temps-expected-to-reach-the-80s/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/severe-storms-winding-down-as-sunday-temps-expected-to-reach-the-80s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmington River popular place to beat the heat this holiday weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Farmington Valley is thriving on Friday, packed with people looking to cool off on the river. On a hot holiday weekend, there&rsquo;s only one reason why these tubers are going down the river. &ldquo;The best way to cool off,&rdquo; said Avery Beadle of Bridgeport. &ldquo;Too hot not to,&rdquo; said Clay Cowee. &ldquo;The cold water is just so refreshing,&rdquo; another...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/farmington-river-popular-place-to-beat-the-heat-this-holiday-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/farmington-river-popular-place-to-beat-the-heat-this-holiday-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters battle the heat while tackling West Hartford industrial facility fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews battled a large fire at a West Hartford industrial building Friday morning, officials said. West Hartford firefighters were called to an industrial facility on Railroad Place around 9 a.m. on the report of heavy smoke and fire. When crews arrived at the scene, they found a heavy fire in an attached storage structure, prompting a call for mutual aid...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/firefighters-battle-the-heat-while-tackling-west-hartford-industrial-facility-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/firefighters-battle-the-heat-while-tackling-west-hartford-industrial-facility-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut police pursuit data under scrutiny ]]></title><description><![CDATA[High-speed police pursuits can create serious dangers on Connecticut roads.&nbsp; Reforming the state&rsquo;s pursuit policy has been a hot topic since 2019, after a series of pursuits ended in crashes, including a head-on crash in Enfield.&nbsp; There are rules for when officers can pursue a driver, and departments are required to report each pursuit to the state.&nbsp; But NBC Connecticut...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-police-pursuit-data-under-scrutiny/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-police-pursuit-data-under-scrutiny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Several state parks, beaches close Friday due to capacity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut State Parks announced that several parks, recreation areas, and beaches are closed on Friday after reaching capacity. As of 1 p.m., the following are closed due to the parking lots being full: Connecticut continues to face excessive heat heading into the holiday weekend. For a full forecast, head here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/several-state-parks-beaches-close-friday-due-to-capacity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/several-state-parks-beaches-close-friday-due-to-capacity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Hartford restaurant owner released after detained by ICE]]></title><description><![CDATA[A West Hartford restaurant owner who was detained by ICE has been released from custody, according to Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D). Seyo Cecunjanin was taken by ICE on June 20 at a Dunkin Donuts in town, according to Rep. John Larson (D-01), prompting Blumenthal, Larson, and the community to demand his release. Cecunjanin is the owner of Portobello Restaurant on...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/west-hartford-restaurant-owner-released-after-detained-by-ice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/west-hartford-restaurant-owner-released-after-detained-by-ice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extreme heat warning extends into Saturday with storms expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[An extreme heat warning remains in effect through Saturday evening as dangerous heat and humidity push feels-like temperatures between 100 and 105 degrees. Saturday is expected to be the fifth day of the heat wave before storms arrive to help break the heat. Overall, the five days of 90+ degrees in a row is a record heat event for the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/extreme-heat-warning-extends-into-saturday-with-storms-expected/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/extreme-heat-warning-extends-into-saturday-with-storms-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal data shows shrinking labor workforce fueling  push for skilled trades training]]></title><description><![CDATA[New federal data show fewer people are working or even looking for work, a trend that business leaders say is contributing to ongoing workforce shortages in Connecticut. About 720,000 workers left their jobs last month, according to new federal data, which is the lowest level seen in nearly 50 years outside of the pandemic. The organization said the decline is...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/federal-data-shows-shrinking-labor-workforce-fueling-push-for-skilled-trades-training/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/federal-data-shows-shrinking-labor-workforce-fueling-push-for-skilled-trades-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 people displaced after 3-alarm fire in Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly two dozen people are displaced after a three-alarm fire in Hartford on Thursday, officials said. The Hartford Fire Department was called to the fire on Edgewood Street just after 5 p.m. When they arrived at the scene, they found a heavy fire involving all the porches of the three-story brick building, officials said. A second alarm was immediately requested...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/20-people-displaced-after-3-alarm-fire-in-hartford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/20-people-displaced-after-3-alarm-fire-in-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest made in hateful phone calls made to Islamic Center of Vernon: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Manchester man was charged after police said he made hateful phone calls to the Islamic Center of Vernon. Police charged 41-year-old Jason Biggar with intimidation bias/bigotry, second-degree breach of peace, and second-degree harassment. According to police, the center reported two calls. &ldquo;It was just meant to be hateful, threatening, and unfortunately, that&rsquo;s something that we&rsquo;re used to,&rdquo; Muhammad Elsabbal,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/arrest-made-in-hateful-phone-calls-made-to-islamic-center-of-vernon-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/arrest-made-in-hateful-phone-calls-made-to-islamic-center-of-vernon-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horse euthanized after multi-department, attempted rescue in East Windsor]]></title><description><![CDATA[A horse was euthanized after it got trapped in the mud for hours in East Windsor, officials said. Multiple first responders were called to Scantic Road just before 12:30 p.m. on the report of a large animal rescue. When East Windsor fire and police responders got to the scene, they found an officer and the town&rsquo;s animal control officer about...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/horse-euthanized-after-multi-department-attempted-rescue-in-east-windsor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/horse-euthanized-after-multi-department-attempted-rescue-in-east-windsor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 arrested, charged in connection with selling drugs in Middletown, Portland area: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people from Middletown have been arrested and charged in connection with the ongoing sale of narcotics in the city and in Portland, police said. Middletown detectives served three search warrants on Thursday at two area homes and a Portland business, officials said. The warrants came about after months of investigation into the sale of drugs in the area, according...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/3-arrested-charged-in-connection-with-selling-drugs-in-middletown-portland-area-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/3-arrested-charged-in-connection-with-selling-drugs-in-middletown-portland-area-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut's Catholic community remembers beloved priest killed in West Hartford crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;His gift in my mind was the gift of attention,&rdquo; David Cinquegrani of the Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center said. That&rsquo;s how David Cinquegrani describes his longtime friend and colleague, Father Terry Kristofak. He said that Kristofak was a priest for the people, guiding parishioners of all ages, classes and identities. Kristofak was as much an animal lover as he...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticuts-catholic-community-remembers-beloved-priest-killed-in-west-hartford-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticuts-catholic-community-remembers-beloved-priest-killed-in-west-hartford-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOC says it will invest more than $1.2 million into air conditioning at Somers facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Connecticut Department of Correction announced on Thursday that it will invest more than $1.2 million into large-scale air conditioning units at the Osborn Correctional Institution in Somers. The announcement comes on a day when feels-like temperatures are expected to be as high as 115 degrees. A total of 18 industrial-grade air conditioners will be installed at the facility. The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/doc-says-it-will-invest-more-than-12-million-into-air-conditioning-at-somers-facility/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/doc-says-it-will-invest-more-than-12-million-into-air-conditioning-at-somers-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 300 Tolland residents without power amid dangerous heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 300 Tolland residents are without power on Thursday morning as temperatures climb toward 100 degrees. The Tolland Fire Department said a tree had pulled down primary and secondary wires on Sugar Hill Road, causing the outage. As of 11 a.m., 324 Eversource customers did not have power, according to the utility&rsquo;s outage map. Firefighters said Sugar Hill Road...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/more-than-300-tolland-residents-without-power-amid-dangerous-heat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/more-than-300-tolland-residents-without-power-amid-dangerous-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Onion's new parody of Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families]]></title><description><![CDATA[The families of those killed in the Sandy Hook school shooting will indirectly receive money from Alex Jones after a billion-dollar defamation verdict.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/the-onions-new-parody-of-infowars-starts-with-100000-to-sandy-hook-families/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/the-onions-new-parody-of-infowars-starts-with-100000-to-sandy-hook-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd return to Connecticut as Dallas Wings visit Sun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two UConn legends are returning to Connecticut on Thursday night. But this time, they&rsquo;re wearing Dallas Wings jerseys. Back-to-back No. 1 overall picks Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd are back at People&rsquo;s Bank Arena as the Wings take on the Connecticut Sun tonight. The last time Bueckers and Fudd shared the court as Huskies, they won a national championship. Now...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/paige-bueckers-azzi-fudd-return-to-connecticut-as-dallas-wings-visit-sun/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/paige-bueckers-azzi-fudd-return-to-connecticut-as-dallas-wings-visit-sun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local priest dies after crashing car into tree in West Hartford, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 85-year-old priest has died after he crashed his car into a tree in West Hartford on Wednesday afternoon, police said. Police received a report that a car went into the woods near Simsbury Road and Tumblebrook Lane around 2:41 p.m. The West Hartford Police Department responded, along with the West Hartford Fire Department and AMR medical personnel. The driver,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/local-priest-dies-after-crashing-car-into-tree-in-west-hartford-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/local-priest-dies-after-crashing-car-into-tree-in-west-hartford-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victims identified in Hartford double homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have identified the two victims who died following a large fight in the Frog Hollow section of Hartford Wednesday evening. According to officials, police were notified by citizens of a large fight that happened on Madison Street near Zion Cemetery just after 7 p.m. When officers got to the scene, they found a man in his 30s unresponsive and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/victims-identified-in-hartford-double-homicide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/victims-identified-in-hartford-double-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dangerous heat and humidity continue with relief still days away]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dangerous stretch of heat and humidity will continue through Saturday, with high temperatures over 100 degrees. Temperatures are expected to reach 102 degrees Thursday, with feel-like temperatures climbing as high as 115 degrees. An isolated thunderstorm is possible. Friday will bring more of the same, with oppressive heat, high humidity, and the chance for a few thunderstorms. Saturday remains...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dangerous-heat-and-humidity-continue-with-relief-still-days-away/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dangerous-heat-and-humidity-continue-with-relief-still-days-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dangerous heat and humidity continue, relief still days away]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dangerous stretch of heat and humidity will continue through Saturday, with high temperatures over 100 degrees. Temperatures are expected to reach 102 degrees Thursday, with feel-like temperatures climbing as high as 115 degrees. An isolated thunderstorm is possible. Friday will bring more of the same, with oppressive heat, high humidity, and the chance for a few thunderstorms. Saturday remains...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dangerous-heat-and-humidity-continue-relief-still-days-away-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dangerous-heat-and-humidity-continue-relief-still-days-away-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dangerous heat and humidity continue , relief still days away]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dangerous stretch of heat and humidity will continue through Saturday, with high temperatures over 100 degrees. Temperatures are expected to reach 102 degrees Thursday, with feel-like temperatures climbing as high as 115 degrees. An isolated thunderstorm is possible. Friday will bring more of the same, with oppressive heat, high humidity, and the chance for a few thunderstorms. Saturday remains...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dangerous-heat-and-humidity-continue-relief-still-days-away/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dangerous-heat-and-humidity-continue-relief-still-days-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocky Hill considers speed and red-light cameras to improve road safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rocky Hill is considering adding speed and red-light enforcement cameras as town leaders look for ways to address ongoing traffic safety concerns. Officials held a public meeting Wednesday to hear from residents as they weigh whether to move forward with the proposal, which they said is still in the early stages. Town Council member Zach Van Luling said officials have...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rocky-hill-considers-speed-and-red-light-cameras-to-improve-road-safety/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rocky-hill-considers-speed-and-red-light-cameras-to-improve-road-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating double homicide in Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating a double homicide in the Frog Hollow section of Hartford, officials said. According to officials, police were notified by citizens of a large fight that happened on Madison Street near Zion Cemetery just after 7 p.m. When officers got to the scene, they found a man in his 30s unresponsive and suffering from a stab wound. The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-investigating-double-homicide-in-hartford/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-investigating-double-homicide-in-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DCF responds after NBC Connecticut Investigates report on Solnit staffing concerns ]]></title><description><![CDATA[An NBC Connecticut Investigates report has prompted action from the Department of Children and Families, according to the union&nbsp;representing&nbsp;employees at the Solnit youth psychiatric facility in Middletown.&nbsp; Last week, Chief Investigator Len Besthoff&nbsp;reported on&nbsp;two violent incidents at Solnit&rsquo;s hospital that left more than a half dozen employees on workers&rsquo; compensation, according to their union.&nbsp; Now, NBC Connecticut Investigates has learned...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dcf-responds-after-nbc-connecticut-investigates-report-on-solnit-staffing-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dcf-responds-after-nbc-connecticut-investigates-report-on-solnit-staffing-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second fare increase now in effect for rail riders across Connecticut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut rail riders are paying more to travel beginning July 1, as a 5% fare increase takes effect across the state&rsquo;s rail service. The increase is the second of two fare hikes, with the first taking effect last fall. The Connecticut Department of Transportation said the increase is a response to rising costs to operate the rail lines and is...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/second-fare-increase-now-in-effect-for-rail-riders-across-connecticut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/second-fare-increase-now-in-effect-for-rail-riders-across-connecticut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MTA buses to replace Waterbury Branch trains starting July 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro-North announced Wednesday that buses will replace Waterbury Branch trains between Bridgeport and Waterbury starting Monday, July 20. The replacement will last approximately 10 months as upgrades are done on the Derby-Shelton, Ansonia, Beacon Falls and Seymour stations. Travelers are advised to allot extra travel time as buses toward Bridgeport are scheduled to leave earlier than the scheduled train times....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mta-buses-to-replace-waterbury-branch-trains-starting-july-20/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mta-buses-to-replace-waterbury-branch-trains-starting-july-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Connecticut beaches closed for swimming amid extreme heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beaches in Stratford and Clinton are closed to swimmers for at least the remainder of Wednesday. These closures come as temperatures exceed 100 degrees across the state for the next several days. The Stratford Health Department said that Stratford beaches are closed for swimming due to rainfall exceeding one inch and may reopen on Thursday depending on Wednesday&rsquo;s weather. Swimming...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/two-connecticut-beaches-closed-for-swimming-amid-extreme-heat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/two-connecticut-beaches-closed-for-swimming-amid-extreme-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing teen from Mass. found safe after being reported missing near Conn. border]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Massachusetts teenager who was reported missing on Tuesday morning near the Connecticut state line was found safe on Wednesday afternoon, Connecticut State Police said. The 16-year-old boy, Mateo, who is nonverbal and has Down syndrome, and his two dogs, a boxer and a pitbull, were reported missing in Monson, Massachusetts, at 8:13 a.m. on Tuesday. Connecticut State Police said...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/missing-teen-from-mass-found-safe-after-being-reported-missing-near-conn-border/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/missing-teen-from-mass-found-safe-after-being-reported-missing-near-conn-border/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mass. police search for missing teen last seen walking toward Connecticut]]></title><description><![CDATA[A search for a missing 16-year-old boy and two dogs is set to resume Wednesday after they were reported missing in Monson, Massachusetts, near the Connecticut state line, police said. Westcomm Regional Dispatch in Western Massachusetts received a call on Tuesday regarding the missing teen and two family dogs, according to the Monson Police Department. His name is Mateo, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mass-police-search-for-missing-teen-last-seen-walking-toward-connecticut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mass-police-search-for-missing-teen-last-seen-walking-toward-connecticut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three dogs found tied to a tree and abandoned in Brainard Park Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enfield police responded to a report early Tuesday morning of three dogs tied up and abandoned at Brainard Park. Police said all three dogs appear to be male bully mixes under the age of two. Police also said the dogs appear to be in good health and weight. Anyone who recognizes the dogs or knows the owners is asked to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/three-dogs-found-tied-to-a-tree-and-abandoned-in-brainard-park-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/three-dogs-found-tied-to-a-tree-and-abandoned-in-brainard-park-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House fire closes Park Road in West Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[A house fire has closed a section of Park Road in West Hartford on Wednesday morning. Emergency crews are at the home in the 500 block of Park Road. Multiple fire trucks can be seen in the area. At this time, town officials said Park Road is closed from Trout Brook Drive to Raymond Road. Residents are urged to avoid...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/house-fire-closes-park-road-in-west-hartford/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/house-fire-closes-park-road-in-west-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 person suffers serious burns in West Hartford house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person suffered serious burns during a house fire in West Hartford on Wednesday morning. Firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire in the 500 block of Park Road shortly before 9 a.m. Once crews arrived, they said they found smoke coming from the attic of a single-family, two-story home. Fire officials said there was active fire on...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/1-person-suffers-serious-burns-in-west-hartford-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/1-person-suffers-serious-burns-in-west-hartford-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 teens seriously injured in scooter crash in Bridgeport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two teenagers are recovering from serious injuries after a scooter crash in Bridgeport on Tuesday evening. The crash involving a scooter and a minivan happened at Island Brook Avenue Extension and Chopsey Hill Road around 5 p.m. According to police, a 15-year-old teenager who was on the scooter was rushed into emergency surgery and is reportedly in critical condition. A...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-teens-seriously-injured-in-scooter-crash-in-bridgeport/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-teens-seriously-injured-in-scooter-crash-in-bridgeport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 4 displaced after fire rips through Waterbury home]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least four people are displaced after a fire ripped through a home in Waterbury on Tuesday night. When fire crews arrived, they said they found heavy flames at the home on Hitchcock Road. Fire officials said there&rsquo;s significant damage to one unit, extending into a second. At least four adults are currently displaced, but investigators say they expect more....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/at-least-4-displaced-after-fire-rips-through-waterbury-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/at-least-4-displaced-after-fire-rips-through-waterbury-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Very hot day on tap with feels-like temps over 100]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have a very hot day on tap for Wednesday with feels-like temperatures over 100 degrees. It will be sunny and hot with highs in the 90s. There will also be high humidity. The feels-like temperatures will be over 100. Heat index values will likely be between 105 and 112 on the hottest days of Wednesday through Friday. The hot...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/very-hot-day-on-tap-with-feels-like-temps-over-100/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/very-hot-day-on-tap-with-feels-like-temps-over-100/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Tolland, Windham counties]]></title><description><![CDATA[A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for parts of northern Tolland and Windham counties until 1 a.m. Heat index values will likely be between 105 and 112 on the hottest days of Wednesday through Friday. The hot weather will continue into the weekend with an extreme heat warning in effect through Saturday. There are also chances for rain on...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/severe-thunderstorm-warning-for-parts-of-tolland-windham-counties/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/severe-thunderstorm-warning-for-parts-of-tolland-windham-counties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Litchfield, Hartford, and Tolland counties]]></title><description><![CDATA[A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for parts of northern Litchfield, Hartford, and Tolland counties until midnight. Heat index values will likely be between 105 and 112 on the hottest days of Wednesday through Friday. The hot weather will continue into the weekend with an extreme heat warning in effect through Saturday. There are also chances for rain on...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/severe-thunderstorm-warning-for-parts-of-litchfield-hartford-and-tolland-counties/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/severe-thunderstorm-warning-for-parts-of-litchfield-hartford-and-tolland-counties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat, humidity continue Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heat index values will likely be between 105 and 112 on the hottest days of Wednesday through Friday. The hot weather will continue into the weekend with an extreme heat warning in effect through Saturday. There are also chances for rain on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Cooling centers are opening across the state as officials urge residents to stay hydrated...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/heat-humidity-continue-thursday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/heat-humidity-continue-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut activates extreme heat protocol as dangerous temperatures move in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cooling centers are opening across the state as officials urge residents to stay hydrated and check on vulnerable neighbors during the prolonged heat wave. Governor Ned Lamont has activated Connecticut&rsquo;s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol as a prolonged stretch of dangerous heat is expected to impact the state through at least Sunday evening. The protocol took effect at noon Tuesday and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-activates-extreme-heat-protocol-as-dangerous-temperatures-move-in/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-activates-extreme-heat-protocol-as-dangerous-temperatures-move-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health experts urge hydration as extreme heat protocol remains in effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut&rsquo;s extreme heat protocol is in effect through Sunday as a midweek heat wave brings dangerously high temperatures, opening public cooling centers across the state and prompting experts to urge residents to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged time outdoors. The protocol includes public cooling centers, such as the Hartford Downtown Library. According to the United Way of Connecticut, there are...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/health-experts-urge-hydration-as-extreme-heat-protocol-remains-in-effect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/health-experts-urge-hydration-as-extreme-heat-protocol-remains-in-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aquarion announces completion of ownership transition, closure of sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sale has closed for Aquarion, completing its ownership transition to the Southern Connecticut Water Authority, the company announced Tuesday. The sale occurred months after Attorney General William Tong called for it to be paused, citing &ldquo;math errors.&rdquo; In April, Tong and the consumer counsel said that the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) missed out on nearly $500 million in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/aquarion-announces-completion-of-ownership-transition-closure-of-sale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/aquarion-announces-completion-of-ownership-transition-closure-of-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aquarion announces completion of ownership transation, closure of sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sale has closed for Aquarion, completing its ownership transition to the Southern Connecticut Water Authority, the company announced Tuesday. The sale occurred months after Attorney General William Tong called for it to be paused, citing &ldquo;math errors.&rdquo; In April, Tong and the consumer counsel said that the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) missed out on nearly $500 million in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/aquarion-announces-completion-of-ownership-transation-closure-of-sale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/aquarion-announces-completion-of-ownership-transation-closure-of-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Connecticut laws take effect July 1. Here's what to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 80 new Connecticut laws take effect tomorrow, July 1, including changes to housing, school safety and artificial intelligence. Here are some of the biggest changes taking effect Tuesday. Some of the biggest changes taking effect are tied to the sweeping housing bill approved during a special legislative session last fall. Beginning July 1, towns will face new limits...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-connecticut-laws-take-effect-july-1-heres-what-to-know/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-connecticut-laws-take-effect-july-1-heres-what-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic Hindinger Farm in Hamden up for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[After more than&nbsp;130&nbsp;years, a community staple in Hamden is for sale. Hindinger Farm is the&nbsp;latest in Connecticut to move onto a new chapter, and as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. But, it will be open for the rest of the year. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re looking forward to a new chapter in our lives,&rdquo; said Elizabeth Hindinger,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/historic-hindinger-farm-in-hamden-up-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/historic-hindinger-farm-in-hamden-up-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four arrested Monday after Vernon roadway fight involving a machete]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four people were arrested Monday afternoon after police responded to a roadway fight involving a machete and a shovel in Vernon. Police responded to a report of a fight near 32 Vernon Avenue, where they found multiple parties involved in the disturbance. EMS arrived on scene to evaluate those involved, but everyone refused medical treatment, according to police. Police arrested...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/four-arrested-monday-after-vernon-roadway-fight-involving-a-machete/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/four-arrested-monday-after-vernon-roadway-fight-involving-a-machete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court will consider whether laws known as assault weapons bans violate the Second Amendment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Supreme Court that has expanded gun rights will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles, often called assault weapons, violate the Second Amendment. The justices said Tuesday they will take up an appeal asking the court to strike down bans on the AR-15 and similar semiautomatic firearms in the Chicago area and Connecticut. Similar bans are in place in about a dozen states, covering major cities like New York, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. A national assault weapons ban expired in 2004]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/supreme-court-will-consider-whether-laws-known-as-assault-weapons-bans-violate-the-second-amendment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/supreme-court-will-consider-whether-laws-known-as-assault-weapons-bans-violate-the-second-amendment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court will consider striking down assault weapons bans, in Connecticut and the Chicago-area]]></title><description><![CDATA[The justices said Tuesday they will take up an appeal asking the court to strike down bans on the AR-15 and similar semiautomatic firearms in the Chicago area and Connecticut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/supreme-court-will-consider-striking-down-assault-weapons-bans-in-connecticut-and-the-chicago-area/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/supreme-court-will-consider-striking-down-assault-weapons-bans-in-connecticut-and-the-chicago-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court to consider whether Connecticut's assault weapons ban violates Second Amendment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Supreme Court that has expanded gun rights will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles often called assault weapons violate the Second Amendment. The justices said Tuesday they will take up an appeal asking the court to strike down bans on the AR-15 and similar semiautomatic firearms in the Chicago area and Connecticut. Similar bans are in place in about a dozen states, covering major cities like New York, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. A national assault weapons ban expired in 2004.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/supreme-court-to-consider-whether-connecticuts-assault-weapons-ban-violates-second-amendment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/supreme-court-to-consider-whether-connecticuts-assault-weapons-ban-violates-second-amendment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Haven bar's liquor permit suspended due to overcrowding, service after hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bar in West Haven where a shooting happened in October was served a liquor permit suspension on Monday. Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli signed a liquor permit suspension order for Two Thirteen Bar and Grill on Saw Mill Road due to a pattern of overcrowding, after-hours service, and a history of required police intervention at the premises, with the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/west-haven-bars-liquor-permit-suspended-due-to-overcrowding-service-after-hours/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/west-haven-bars-liquor-permit-suspended-due-to-overcrowding-service-after-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Haven bar's liquor permit suspended after officials allege overcrowding, after-hours service]]></title><description><![CDATA[A West Haven bar where a deadly shooting happened in October has had its liquor permit suspended indefinitely after state officials said it has a pattern of overcrowding, after-hours service, and violent incidents. Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli signed a summary suspension order Monday for Two Thirteen Bar and Grill on Saw Mill Road, saying the establishment poses a risk...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/west-haven-bars-liquor-permit-suspended-after-officials-allege-overcrowding-after-hours-service/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/west-haven-bars-liquor-permit-suspended-after-officials-allege-overcrowding-after-hours-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Very warm Tuesday, intense heat and thick humidity expected starting Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have a very warm day on tap for Tuesday before intense heat and thick humidity moves in starting Wednesday. Highs on Tuesday will approach 90 and the humidity will be noticeable, but not oppressive. A few showers and thunderstorms are possible in the evening and overnight. Starting Wednesday, there will be intense heat and thick humidity with temperatures between...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/very-warm-tuesday-intense-heat-and-thick-humidity-expected-starting-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/very-warm-tuesday-intense-heat-and-thick-humidity-expected-starting-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for part of Hartford, Tolland counties]]></title><description><![CDATA[A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for northwestern Tolland County and northeastern Hartford County until 7: 45 p.m. There is the potential for 60 mph winds We have a very warm day on tap for Tuesday before intense heat and thick humidity moves in starting Wednesday. Highs on Tuesday will approach 90 and the humidity will be noticeable, but...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/severe-thunderstorm-warning-in-effect-for-part-of-hartford-tolland-counties/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/severe-thunderstorm-warning-in-effect-for-part-of-hartford-tolland-counties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for part of Hartford, Litchfield counties]]></title><description><![CDATA[A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for northwestern Hartford County until 7 p.m. There is the potential for 60 mph winds and penny-sized hail. There is also a severe thunderstorm warning for part of Litchfield County until 7 p.m., with 60mph wind potential and quarter-sized hail. We have a very warm day on tap for Tuesday before intense heat...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/severe-thunderstorm-warning-in-effect-for-part-of-hartford-litchfield-counties/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/severe-thunderstorm-warning-in-effect-for-part-of-hartford-litchfield-counties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy humidity, intense heat moving in for Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have a very warm day on tap for Tuesday before intense heat and thick humidity moves in starting Wednesday. Highs on Tuesday will approach 90 and the humidity will be noticeable, but not oppressive. A few showers and thunderstorms are possible in the evening and overnight. Starting Wednesday, there will be intense heat and thick humidity with temperatures between...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/heavy-humidity-intense-heat-moving-in-for-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/heavy-humidity-intense-heat-moving-in-for-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 males apprehended, search for possible additional suspects continues in Trumbull]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two males have been apprehended and the search for possible additional suspects is continuing in Trumbull on Tuesday, according to police. Trumbull police said they helped with the search for several men in a stolen car who were suspected of being involved in a shooting Monday afternoon in Bridgeport. Officers said they spotted the car after 7:30 p.m. Monday and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-males-apprehended-search-for-possible-additional-suspects-continues-in-trumbull/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-males-apprehended-search-for-possible-additional-suspects-continues-in-trumbull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 males apprehended, search for 2 &lsquo;armed and dangerous' suspects continues in Trumbull]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two males have been apprehended and the search for two additional armed and dangerous suspects is continuing in Trumbull on Tuesday, according to police. Investigators said officers were actively searching for four male suspects who are considered armed and dangerous on Monday night. The search was in the area of Booth Hill Road, Columbine Avenue and White Plains Road. Around...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-males-apprehended-search-for-2-lsquoarmed-and-dangerous-suspects-continues-in-trumbull/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-males-apprehended-search-for-2-lsquoarmed-and-dangerous-suspects-continues-in-trumbull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 males apprehended in Trumbull, search for possible additional suspects continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two males connected to a shooting in Bridgeport have been apprehended and the search for possible additional suspects in Trumbull is continuing on Tuesday, according to police. Bridgeport police received a ShotSpotter activation of eight rounds fired in the 450 block of Trumbull Avenue around 2:30 p.m. on Monday. The Bridgeport Police Fusion Center reviewed video footage and identified a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-males-apprehended-in-trumbull-search-for-possible-additional-suspects-continues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-males-apprehended-in-trumbull-search-for-possible-additional-suspects-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 local CT food businesses present dishes and pitch at showcase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifteen small Connecticut food and drink businesses presented their dishes and business plans at a special showcase on Monday. The showcase was at CitySeed on James Street in New Haven. The event was the culmination of a 12-week-program designed to take their company to the next level. Nonprofits CitySeed and Reset have supported early-stage food entrepreneurs in the past. This...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/15-local-ct-food-businesses-present-dishes-and-pitch-at-showcase/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/15-local-ct-food-businesses-present-dishes-and-pitch-at-showcase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Katherine Colon's family marks her birthday while continuing to call for accountability in New Britain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of Katherine Colon marked what would have been her 43rd birthday by honoring her legacy and renewing calls for accountability nearly three years after she was struck and killed by a New Britain police cruiser. Colon died after being struck by a New Britain police cruiser in September 2023. Her family continues to demand justice while celebrating the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/katherine-colons-family-marks-her-birthday-while-continuing-to-call-for-accountability-in-new-britain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/katherine-colons-family-marks-her-birthday-while-continuing-to-call-for-accountability-in-new-britain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Jackpotting' crew stole over $500,000 from ATMs along I-95 in Connecticut, FBI says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBI said it arrested four men who allegedly stole tens of thousands at a time from ATMs at rest stops along I-95 in Connecticut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquojackpotting-crew-stole-over-500000-from-atms-along-i-95-in-connecticut-fbi-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquojackpotting-crew-stole-over-500000-from-atms-along-i-95-in-connecticut-fbi-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamont proposes free college-level class for high schoolers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Ned Lamont promised Monday to offer all high school students one free online class from Charter Oak State College.&nbsp;&nbsp; He said the idea, the latest pledge for his re-election campaign, would help students earn college credit for free before they&nbsp;graduate&nbsp;high school.&nbsp;&nbsp; &ldquo;It&rsquo;s going to save you a lot of money and give you a peek around the corner of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lamont-proposes-free-college-level-class-for-high-schoolers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lamont-proposes-free-college-level-class-for-high-schoolers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawmakers and community demand answers after West Hartford restaurant owner detained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Democratic lawmakers are demanding answers after the reported detention of a West Hartford restaurant owner by immigration agents, saying they have been unable to determine why he is being held. The owner of Portobello Restaurant on Park Road in West Hartford, Sead Cecunjanin, was reportedly taken into custody last week. According to the office of U.S. Rep. John Larson, Cecunjanin...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lawmakers-and-community-demand-answers-after-west-hartford-restaurant-owner-detained/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lawmakers-and-community-demand-answers-after-west-hartford-restaurant-owner-detained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tractor-trailer overturns in Salisbury, spilling beer cans onto roadway]]></title><description><![CDATA[A commercial tractor-trailer carrying beer overturned early Monday morning in Salisbury, spilling its cargo onto the roadway and forcing Route 44 to close for several hours as crews worked to clear the scene, Connecticut State Police said. Troopers responded to the crash at approximately 5:39 a.m. on Route 44 near Twin Lakes Road, according to state police. The tractor-trailer veered...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/tractor-trailer-overturns-in-salisbury-spilling-beer-cans-onto-roadway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/tractor-trailer-overturns-in-salisbury-spilling-beer-cans-onto-roadway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body camera video released in shooting involving New Britain police officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Office of the Inspector General has released police body camera footage of a shooting last week that involved a New Britain officer and injured a 17-year-old. The New Britain Police Department received calls regarding shots fired on Union Street around 2:54 p.m. on Wednesday. When officers arrived, they found numerous spent shell casings in the street and bullet holes...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/body-camera-video-released-in-shooting-involving-new-britain-police-officer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/body-camera-video-released-in-shooting-involving-new-britain-police-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamont activates extreme hot weather protocol as dangerous heat is expected this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governor Ned Lamont has activated Connecticut&rsquo;s extreme hot weather protocol as dangerously high temperatures and humidity are expected through the Fourth of July weekend. Lamont announced Monday that the protocol will take effect at 12 p.m. on Tuesday and remain in effect through at least 6 p.m. on Sunday. An Extreme Heat Watch has been issued for most of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lamont-activates-extreme-hot-weather-protocol-as-dangerous-heat-is-expected-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lamont-activates-extreme-hot-weather-protocol-as-dangerous-heat-is-expected-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DPH confirms state's second measles case, first in a vaccinated adult]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Connecticut Department of Public Health has confirmed the state&rsquo;s second case of measles in 2026, this time in a vaccinated Hartford County adult following testing conducted over the weekend. DPH said the individual had already received two doses of the MMR vaccine, which combines vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella into a single injection. DPH said the testing yielded...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dph-confirms-states-second-measles-case-first-in-a-vaccinated-adult/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dph-confirms-states-second-measles-case-first-in-a-vaccinated-adult/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman charged with animal cruelty in connection to deaths of 6 dogs in Coventry]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman has been charged with animal cruelty in connection to the deaths of multiple dogs in Coventry. Police arrested 45-year-old Anai Martinez-Cortes, of Coventry, on Thursday on an arrest warrant. An investigation began in April when police said it was discovered that seven dogs were left inside an approximate four by six foot wooden structure with little to no...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-charged-with-animal-cruelty-in-connection-to-deaths-of-6-dogs-in-coventry/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-charged-with-animal-cruelty-in-connection-to-deaths-of-6-dogs-in-coventry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Viktor Hovland wins Travelers in Monday playoff when Scheffler misses short birdie putt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Viktor Hovland capped off a gritty rally when he made a 7-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole Monday morning and won the Travelers Championship when Scottie Scheffler missed a 4-foot birdie putt. Scheffler had to make an 8-foot par in near darkness Sunday night to force the playoff at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell. They returned for one...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/viktor-hovland-wins-travelers-in-monday-playoff-when-scheffler-misses-short-birdie-putt/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/viktor-hovland-wins-travelers-in-monday-playoff-when-scheffler-misses-short-birdie-putt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Viktor Hovland wins 75th Travelers Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Viktor Hovland has won the 75th Travelers Championship. The sudden-death playoff was in Cromwell on Monday morning after Sunday&rsquo;s rain had delayed the competition, and it ended in a tie. Scottie Scheffler and Hovland both finished on Sunday at 21 under par and played the 18th&nbsp;hole until someone won. Scheffler made an 8-foot par putt on the 18th hole Sunday...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/viktor-hovland-wins-75th-travelers-championship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/viktor-hovland-wins-75th-travelers-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman shot while in her vehicle in Hartford: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman is recovering after being shot while inside of her vehicle in Hartford, police said. Officers were called to the 1500 block of Main Street around 2 a.m. for a ShotSpotter activation. According to police, once they arrived, they found a woman in her 30s with a non-life threatening gunshot wound. She was transported to the hospital for treatment....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-shot-while-in-her-vehicle-in-hartford-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-shot-while-in-her-vehicle-in-hartford-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist seriously injured after hitting vehicle on Route 4 in Farmington]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorcyclist has serious injuries after hitting a vehicle from behind on Route 4 in Farmington on Sunday afternoon. Officers responded to a collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle on Route 4 near River Road around 4 p.m. Investigators said the motorcyclist hit a slowing/stopped vehicle from behind. According to police, the motorcyclist, identified as a 67-year-old male from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcyclist-seriously-injured-after-hitting-vehicle-on-route-4-in-farmington/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcyclist-seriously-injured-after-hitting-vehicle-on-route-4-in-farmington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of stabbing someone inside New Haven apartment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is accused of stabbing someone inside of an apartment in New Haven on Friday and has been arrested. Officers were called to the corner of Howard Avenue and First Street around 9 a.m. for a report of a stabbing. Police said they later determined the stabbing happened in an apartment in the 300 block of Howard Avenue. According...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-accused-of-stabbing-someone-inside-new-haven-apartment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-accused-of-stabbing-someone-inside-new-haven-apartment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warm Monday, tracking possibly dangerous heat for later in the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Monday! We have a warm day on tap and our StormTracker meteorologists are tracking possibly dangerous heat for later in the week. Thick fog in the morning will give way to abundant sunshine. It will be a top 10 summer day on Monday with highs in the upper 80s. Intense heat and humidity will race in as the week...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warm-monday-tracking-possibly-dangerous-heat-for-later-in-the-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warm-monday-tracking-possibly-dangerous-heat-for-later-in-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;I really miss you': Hartford's anti-violence group holds 21st Remembrance Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Hartford-based anti-violence organization held its 21st annual Remembrance Day at Sigourney Park Sunday evening. Mothers United Against Violence (MUAV), a group that aims to help families who have been impacted by gun violence, hosted families to remember and honor loved ones. &ldquo;We want people to know that, yes, you loved your loved one, but they&rsquo;re never going to be...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquoi-really-miss-you-hartfords-anti-violence-group-holds-21st-remembrance-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquoi-really-miss-you-hartfords-anti-violence-group-holds-21st-remembrance-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scheffler makes clutch putt to force Monday playoff against Hovland in Travelers Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler celebrated as though he won and it must have felt that way. He made an 8-foot par putt on the 18th hole to force a playoff with Viktor Hovland at the Travelers Championship. That will have to wait until Monday. The final round was stopped for 90 minutes because of storms at the TPC River Highlands. Hovland had three straight birdies to catch Scheffler and they finished with three pars. The delay meant it was too dark to contest even one playoff hole. That means they will return]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/scheffler-makes-clutch-putt-to-force-monday-playoff-against-hovland-in-travelers-championship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/scheffler-makes-clutch-putt-to-force-monday-playoff-against-hovland-in-travelers-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Play suspended at Travelers Championship due to weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Play was suspended in the final round of the Travelers Championshp Sunday due to weather. A storm developed over the TPC River Highlands in Cromwell late in the afternoon as the leaders of the tournament were still on the course. It first began as rain, but then lightning forced the delay. When play was suspended, Scottie Scheffler was at 21-under...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/play-suspended-at-travelers-championship-due-to-weather/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/play-suspended-at-travelers-championship-due-to-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Route 4 closed in Norwalk after a motorcycle accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Route 4 near river road is currently closed as police continue to investigate a motorcycle accident that occurred on Sunday afternoon. At around 4 p.m. the Farmington Police Department responded to a report for a motorcycle vs. motor vehicle accident. According to police, the motorcycle hit a slowing/stopped vehicle from behind. The two occupants in the vehicle were transported to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/route-4-closed-in-norwalk-after-a-motorcycle-accident/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/route-4-closed-in-norwalk-after-a-motorcycle-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Jahana Hayes released from hospital after health scare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Representative Jahana Hayes has been released from the hospital after a health scare last week. In a video posted to Facebook on Sunday, she said she was leaving St. Mary&rsquo;s Hospital where she was admitted for the last two days. &ldquo;On Friday, I felt like I was dizzy while shopping, I was out getting phones at the mall and felt...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rep-jahana-hayes-released-from-hospital-after-health-scare/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rep-jahana-hayes-released-from-hospital-after-health-scare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers plant pollinator garden for beautification project in East Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 25 volunteers spent Sunday morning planting flowers and improving a park in East Hartford as part of an effort to support pollinators and beautify the community. The International WeLoveU Foundation hosted its Pollinator Beautification Day at Emma and Nicholas DePietro Park. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re in our phase one beautification day,&rdquo; volunteer Leila Hurst said. Volunteers like Leila planted flowers, spread...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/volunteers-plant-pollinator-garden-for-beautification-project-in-east-hartford/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/volunteers-plant-pollinator-garden-for-beautification-project-in-east-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver who crashed into river in Bethel rescued by police, nearby homeowner]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver who crashed into the river in Bethel last week is recovering after being rescued by police officers and a nearby homeowner. Members of the Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Company responded to a vehicle that had left the road and overturned into a river on Friday. Before EMS arrived, fire officials said the patient was extricated by responding police...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/driver-who-crashed-into-river-in-bethel-rescued-by-police-nearby-homeowner/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/driver-who-crashed-into-river-in-bethel-rescued-by-police-nearby-homeowner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist critically injured in Hartford crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorcyclist is in critical condition after a crash in Hartford early Sunday morning. Officers responded to Coventry Street at Woodstock Street around 4 a.m. for a report of a motorcycle crash with serious injuries. Once in the area, police said they found a 45-year-old man in the road with a crashed motorcycle nearby. According to police, the motorcyclist was...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcyclist-critically-injured-in-hartford-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcyclist-critically-injured-in-hartford-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 people displaced in West Hartford apartment fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dozen people are displaced after an apartment fire in West Hartford on Saturday evening. Firefighters responded to a reported structure fire in the 900 block of Farmington Avenue around 7:52 p.m. Once crews arrived, they said they saw alarms and sprinkler systems active with smoke coming from the third floor of a four-story apartment building. It was reported that...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/12-people-displaced-in-west-hartford-apartment-fire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/12-people-displaced-in-west-hartford-apartment-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 injured in early morning shooting in Bridgeport]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person is injured after an early morning shooting in Bridgeport on Sunday. Officers responded to the 400 block of Union Avenue around 4 a.m. for a ShotSpotter activation of 15 rounds. According to police, one person was transported to Bridgeport Hospital by private vehicle with a gunshot wound. Their condition is unknown at this time. The investigation is active...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/1-injured-in-early-morning-shooting-in-bridgeport/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/1-injured-in-early-morning-shooting-in-bridgeport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isolated showers possible on a muggy Sunday afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday is a bit muggy with a chance for a few isolated showers this afternoon. Temperatures will warm into the upper 70s and lower 80s, which is average for late June. Mostly sunny skies are expected on Monday with temperatures jumping into the middle to upper 80s. Humidity values will increase through Tuesday with a heat index in the 90s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/isolated-showers-possible-on-a-muggy-sunday-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/isolated-showers-possible-on-a-muggy-sunday-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hovland flips the script on Scheffler and takes the lead at Travelers Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Viktor Hovland waited until the final hole to take the lead over Scottie Scheffler in the Travelers Championship. The Norwegian star was one shot behind until hitting a sand wedge to 6 feet on the 18th hole for a 64. Scheffler three-putted from 25 feet on the fringe and made bogey. Hovland has plenty of support at the TPC River Highlands from a contingent of jersey-wearing fans who were at the World Cup in Boston the day before. The next closest players to Hovland are five back. But he says Sund]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hovland-flips-the-script-on-scheffler-and-takes-the-lead-at-travelers-championship/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hovland-flips-the-script-on-scheffler-and-takes-the-lead-at-travelers-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 11 people injured after duck boat rolls over in Cambridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Boston duck boat overturned on a Cambridge boat ramp while being towed. Fire Department said 11 people taken to hospitals with minor injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/at-least-11-people-injured-after-duck-boat-rolls-over-in-cambridge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/at-least-11-people-injured-after-duck-boat-rolls-over-in-cambridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two people dead after a head-on collision in Chaplin]]></title><description><![CDATA[State police say two people are dead in Chaplin after a late night accident on Friday involving two cars. They say that troopers were dispatched to 17 Willimantic Road when they found one of the drivers out their vehicle with injuries. According to police, both passengers in the vehicles were also found dead on scene with the other driver also...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/two-people-dead-after-a-head-on-collision-in-chaplin/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/two-people-dead-after-a-head-on-collision-in-chaplin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ellington man killed in wrong-way crash on I-91 South in Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man from Ellington has died after a wrong-way crash on Interstate 91 South in Hartford early Saturday morning. State police said 22-year-old Colby James David Upson, of Ellington, was traveling the wrong way on I-91 and was going north in the southbound lanes when he collided with another vehicle. Upson became separated from his motorcycle after the crash and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ellington-man-killed-in-wrong-way-crash-on-i-91-south-in-hartford/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ellington-man-killed-in-wrong-way-crash-on-i-91-south-in-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vernon man killed in crash on I-291 West in South Windsor]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Vernon man has died after a crash on Interstate 291 West in South Windsor on Friday. State police said a Bloomfield man was driving between the exit 2 off and on ramp around 3 p.m. while a Vernon man was traveling behind him. According to state police, the Vernon man collided into the back of the Bloomfield man&rsquo;s vehicle....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/vernon-man-killed-in-crash-on-i-291-west-in-south-windsor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/vernon-man-killed-in-crash-on-i-291-west-in-south-windsor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Puppy wrapped in garbage bag found abandoned in East Windsor dumpster]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigation is underway after a puppy wrapped in a garbage bag was found abandoned in a dumpster in East Windsor. Police said the puppy is approximately 13 weeks old and has been lovingly nicknamed Oscar by the department. The puppy was transported to an emergency veterinary hospital. According to police, Oscar suffered significant injuries and will require eye surgery...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/puppy-wrapped-in-garbage-bag-found-abandoned-in-east-windsor-dumpster/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/puppy-wrapped-in-garbage-bag-found-abandoned-in-east-windsor-dumpster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Tee Connecticut awards scholarships during Travelers Championship weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Travelers Championship brings some of golf&rsquo;s biggest names to Connecticut each year, but for First Tee Connecticut, the tournament is also an opportunity to invest in the next generation of golfers. The organization held its 18th annual First Tee Breakfast on Saturday at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, bringing together student scholars, donors, community partners and supporters of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/first-tee-connecticut-awards-scholarships-during-travelers-championship-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/first-tee-connecticut-awards-scholarships-during-travelers-championship-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitten trapped in pipe rescued by Rocky Hill Animal Control, firefighters]]></title><description><![CDATA[A kitten who was trapped in a pipe in Rocky Hill on Saturday has been rescued, thanks to some firefighters and animal control. Firefighters were called to Overlook Terrace around 8:30 a.m. for a report of an animal trapped in a pipe. The animal was later determined to be a small kitten. Emergency crews said the kitten was approximately four...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/kitten-trapped-in-pipe-rescued-by-rocky-hill-animal-control-firefighters/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/kitten-trapped-in-pipe-rescued-by-rocky-hill-animal-control-firefighters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person reported missing found dead in Brookfield]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person who was reported missing late Friday night in Brookfield has been found dead. Police received a report of a missing person around 11 p.m. As officers were searching the area, they said they found an ATV off of the roadway and in the woods on Candlewood Shores Road. According to investigators, the sole occupant of the ATV was...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/person-reported-missing-found-dead-in-brookfield/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/person-reported-missing-found-dead-in-brookfield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seasonal Saturday with a few showers to the south]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures will warm into the upper 70s and lower 80s this afternoon with mostly cloudy skies and a few showers to the south. The shoreline has a better chance for a few showers today, but all of the state could see a few isolated showers on Sunday afternoon. Temperatures will lift into the upper 80s on Monday and Tuesday with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/seasonal-saturday-with-a-few-showers-to-the-south/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/seasonal-saturday-with-a-few-showers-to-the-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Together in eternity': Brothers killed outside West Haven bar remembered at vigil]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hundred people mourned the loss of two brothers at a vigil at West Haven Beach Friday evening. Miguel and Dravere Blake were shot outside the Muzeum Sports Bar N Grill on Saturday when a fight escalated. A third person was also hurt. Police are still looking for the shooter, as a family mourns two lives lost. &ldquo;I personally have...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquotogether-in-eternity-brothers-killed-outside-west-haven-bar-remembered-at-vigil/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquotogether-in-eternity-brothers-killed-outside-west-haven-bar-remembered-at-vigil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinnipiac women's rugby players seek injunction to keep varsity status; decision in judges hands]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal judge is expected to issue a written decision by next Tuesday on whether Quinnipiac University must temporarily maintain its women&rsquo;s varsity rugby team while a lawsuit challenging the program&rsquo;s elimination moves forward. The lawsuit, filed by 23 current and future Quinnipiac women&rsquo;s rugby players, alleges the university violated Title IX by eliminating opportunities for women&rsquo;s rugby players. The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/quinnipiac-womens-rugby-players-seek-injunction-to-keep-varsity-status-decision-in-judges-hands/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/quinnipiac-womens-rugby-players-seek-injunction-to-keep-varsity-status-decision-in-judges-hands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CT DOC releases video 8 years after inmate death]]></title><description><![CDATA[A newly released video shows the moments leading up to the death of an inmate in&nbsp;Newtown&nbsp;in 2018.&nbsp; Correction officers said&nbsp;J&rsquo;Allen&nbsp;Jones&nbsp;started fighting them as&nbsp;they were moving him to&nbsp;the medical unit&nbsp;inside Garner Correctional.&nbsp; A redacted version of the surveillance video was just released. In the video, you can see Jones in handcuffs walking with officers. He ends up&nbsp;in a cell.&nbsp;Officers&nbsp;performed&nbsp;CPR.&nbsp;&nbsp; J]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ct-doc-releases-video-8-years-after-inmate-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ct-doc-releases-video-8-years-after-inmate-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board of Regents recieves 2,000 page report on how to fix state colleges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Chancellor Terrence Cheng suggests that the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities adopt &ldquo;north star goals,&rdquo;&nbsp;focus on workforce development, and find new revenue.&nbsp;&nbsp; The findings are part of a 2,000-page report released Friday&nbsp;after&nbsp;the CSCU system&nbsp;received&nbsp;it from&nbsp;Cheng.&nbsp;&nbsp; NBC Connecticut used AI tools that suggest Cheng used AI to write at least 80% of the report.&nbsp;&nbsp; Cheng&rsquo;s time as chancellor&nbsp;came to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/board-of-regents-recieves-2000-page-report-on-how-to-fix-state-colleges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/board-of-regents-recieves-2000-page-report-on-how-to-fix-state-colleges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler misses out on another sub-60 round and posts 60 for early target at Travelers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler was 25 feet away from his second sub-60 round on the PGA Tour. The world's No. 1 player missed a birdie putt on the final hole of the Travelers Championship and had to settle for a 60. He was trying to join Jim Furyk as the only players with two sub-60s rounds in tour history. Furyk shot 58 at the Travelers in 2016 to go along with a 59 at the BMW Championship in 2013. Scheffler shot 59 as a PGA Tour rookie in 2020 at the TPC Boston in The Northern Trust. Scheffler was at 16-un]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/scottie-scheffler-misses-out-on-another-sub-60-round-and-posts-60-for-early-target-at-travelers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/scottie-scheffler-misses-out-on-another-sub-60-round-and-posts-60-for-early-target-at-travelers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested, accused of sexually assaulting minor near Wilton High School]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was arrested this week after a minor was allegedly sexually assaulted while jogging near Wilton High School on Sunday, according to police. Wilton police said officers responded to the high school around 10:55 a.m. on Sunday after receiving a report that a minor had been sexually assaulted while running in the area of Allen&rsquo;s Meadows, which is next...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-arrested-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-minor-near-wilton-high-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-arrested-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-minor-near-wilton-high-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18-year-old dies in crash on I-395 ramp in Waterford]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 18-year-old Norwich woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash on the Montville Connector on-ramp to Interstate 395 North in Waterford on Thursday night, Connecticut State Police said. The crash happened around 5:24 p.m. about three-tenths of a mile onto the ramp, according to state police. State police said a 2006 Lexus ES 330, driven by 18-year-old Leilani Robinson, was...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/18-year-old-dies-in-crash-on-i-395-ramp-in-waterford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/18-year-old-dies-in-crash-on-i-395-ramp-in-waterford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police seize illegally operated ATVs, dirt bikes in Norwich]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norwich police and state police seized several illegal ATVs on Thursday. The agencies conducted a targeted operation after seeing a surge of illegally operated ATVs, dirt bikes, scooters, and mini-bikes, according to Norwich police. Officers focused on violations that were posing a danger to the operators of the motorized bikes, pedestrians, and other motorists. In all, they seized six motorized...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-seize-illegally-operated-atvs-dirt-bikes-in-norwich/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-seize-illegally-operated-atvs-dirt-bikes-in-norwich/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muggy conditions before weekend sunshine]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is the chance for a pop-up thunderstorm later today, especially across northeastern Connecticut. Clouds build back in tonight, with mostly cloudy skies expected to linger into Friday. A few showers are possible Friday morning, mainly across southern Connecticut, before conditions gradually begin to improve. Clearing will continue slowly into Saturday night. By Sunday, brighter weather returns with mostly sunny...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/muggy-conditions-before-weekend-sunshine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/muggy-conditions-before-weekend-sunshine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning rain moves out, muggy conditions before weekend sunshine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rain from the morning hours will move out quickly, giving way to improving conditions later today. As the wet weather exits, some breaks of sunshine are expected to develop. Temperatures will warm up, and it will feel muggy for much of the afternoon, with several hours of humid conditions in place. There is also the chance for a pop-up thunderstorm...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/morning-rain-moves-out-muggy-conditions-before-weekend-sunshine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/morning-rain-moves-out-muggy-conditions-before-weekend-sunshine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conditions improve into Saturday with bright weather to finish the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clouds build back in tonight, with mostly cloudy skies expected to linger into Friday. A few showers are possible Saturday morning, mainly across southern Connecticut, before conditions gradually begin to improve. Clearing will continue slowly into Saturday night. By Sunday, brighter weather returns with mostly sunny skies and a much more pleasant finish to the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/conditions-improve-into-saturday-with-bright-weather-to-finish-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/conditions-improve-into-saturday-with-bright-weather-to-finish-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 Connecticut mosques receive hateful phone calls, police investigating says Muslim rights group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mosque leaders at the Islamic Center of Vernon received a voicemail Saturday that they say was anti-Muslim. &ldquo;It was just meant to be hateful, threatening, and unfortunately, that&rsquo;s something that we&rsquo;re used to,&rdquo; Muhammad Elsabbal, a member of the mosque, said. &ldquo;We will continue to combat that. We&rsquo;re a strong and resilient community. Elsabbal said they&rsquo;ve seen Muslim hate in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-connecticut-mosques-receive-hateful-phone-calls-police-investigating-says-muslim-rights-group/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-connecticut-mosques-receive-hateful-phone-calls-police-investigating-says-muslim-rights-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut non-profits plan relief for Venezuela after back-to-back earthquakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venezuelan organizations across Connecticut are mobilizing relief efforts after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing at least 164 people and injuring nearly 1,000 others. The earthquakes, measuring magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, struck just 40 seconds apart Wednesday night near San Felipe, the capital of Yaracuy state, causing widespread destruction across the country&rsquo;s northern region. For many Venezuelans living in Connecticut,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-non-profits-plan-relief-for-venezuela-after-back-to-back-earthquakes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-non-profits-plan-relief-for-venezuela-after-back-to-back-earthquakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workers say violent disturbances followed staffing shortages at CT youth psychiatric facility ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Solnit workers say violent disturbances followed staffing warnings at the Middletown youth psychiatric facility&nbsp; NBC Connecticut Investigates is looking into safety concerns at the Solnit Children&rsquo;s Center South Campus in Middletown after workers say two violent disturbances left multiple staff members hurt.&nbsp; More than half a dozen employees have gone out on workers&rsquo; comp due to the incidents, according to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/workers-say-violent-disturbances-followed-staffing-shortages-at-ct-youth-psychiatric-facility/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/workers-say-violent-disturbances-followed-staffing-shortages-at-ct-youth-psychiatric-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State police searching for more potential victims of domestic violence in Burlington murder case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut State Police are asking additional potential victims of domestic violence to come forward as they continue investigating the murder case against Burlington resident Cole Werhan. Werhan, 28, was arrested this week and charged in connection with the death of 26-year-old Janina Brooke Murphy of Massachusetts. Investigators said Murphy died at the end of March after police were called to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-police-searching-for-more-potential-victims-of-domestic-violence-in-burlington-murder-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-police-searching-for-more-potential-victims-of-domestic-violence-in-burlington-murder-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State police search for more potential victims of domestic violence in Burlington murder case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut State Police are asking additional potential victims of domestic violence to come forward as they continue investigating the murder case against Burlington resident Cole Werhan. Werhan, 28, was arrested this week and charged in connection with the death of 26-year-old Janina Brooke Murphy of Massachusetts. Investigators said Murphy died at the end of March after police were called to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-police-search-for-more-potential-victims-of-domestic-violence-in-burlington-murder-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-police-search-for-more-potential-victims-of-domestic-violence-in-burlington-murder-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State police for more potential victims of domestic violence in Burlington murder case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut State Police are asking additional potential victims of domestic violence to come forward as they continue investigating the murder case against Burlington resident Cole Werhan. Werhan, 28, was arrested this week and charged in connection with the death of 26-year-old Janina Brooke Murphy of Massachusetts. Investigators said Murphy died at the end of March after police were called to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-police-for-more-potential-victims-of-domestic-violence-in-burlington-murder-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-police-for-more-potential-victims-of-domestic-violence-in-burlington-murder-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kayak, canoe and paddleboard rentals now available at Connecticut state parks]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;ve ever wanted to try kayaking, canoeing, or paddleboarding, but don&rsquo;t want to commit to buying the equipment, this summer is the perfect time to try. The state is offering rentals for these vessels at state parks throughout Connecticut. On a sunny summer day, Mt. Tom State Park is packed with people looking to cool off. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m gonna have...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/kayak-canoe-and-paddleboard-rentals-now-available-at-connecticut-state-parks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/kayak-canoe-and-paddleboard-rentals-now-available-at-connecticut-state-parks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dead after climbing onto Metro-North train roof and being electrocuted in Fairfield]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person has died after an incident on a Metro-North train in Fairfield on Thursday. Metro-North police responded to the Southport station for a disorderly person around 1:30 p.m. Arriving officers learned there was a confrontation on the train, and one of those involved climbed between two train cars and onto the top of one of the cars, according to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-dead-after-climbing-onto-metro-north-train-roof-and-being-electrocuted-in-fairfield/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-dead-after-climbing-onto-metro-north-train-roof-and-being-electrocuted-in-fairfield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;The Path Forward':&nbsp;An immigration journey&nbsp;from&nbsp;Burundi to&nbsp;Connecticut&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[When NBC Connecticut&nbsp;has&nbsp;reported on the federal crackdown on illegal immigration, one response&nbsp;has&nbsp;kept appearing in the comment sections: &ldquo;Just do it the right way.&rdquo;&nbsp; NBC Connecticut Investigates examined what that phrase&nbsp;actually meant&nbsp;by following the legal immigration journey of Nadia&nbsp;Niyogushima, a woman who moved to the United States from Burundi, one of the world&rsquo;s poorest countries.&nbsp; For&nbsp;Niyogushima, the process began i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquothe-path-forwardnbspan-immigration-journeynbspfromnbspburundi-tonbspconnecticutnbspnbsp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquothe-path-forwardnbspan-immigration-journeynbspfromnbspburundi-tonbspconnecticutnbspnbsp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheshire orchard closes after 75 years in business]]></title><description><![CDATA[A longtime Cheshire orchard has announced its closing for good. In a message shared with customers, the family that owns Drazen Orchards said it is now permanently closed and will not reopen for the foreseeable future. The orchard has been open since 1951. The Drazen family said the decision was difficult, citing rising operating costs, the physical demands of running...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cheshire-orchard-closes-after-75-years-in-business/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cheshire-orchard-closes-after-75-years-in-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lovers Leap State Park in New Milford reopens after closing for missing person investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A reported missing person was found dead at Lovers Leap State on Thursday morning, prompting the park to close, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) said. The park reopened around 2:15 p.m., DEEP said. The park is closed as DEEP&rsquo;s Environmental Conservation (EnCon) Police and New Milford police investigate the incident. DEEP said it received a report...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lovers-leap-state-park-in-new-milford-reopens-after-closing-for-missing-person-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lovers-leap-state-park-in-new-milford-reopens-after-closing-for-missing-person-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warm day ahead before chances of storms overnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mix of sunshine and clouds will take over this afternoon as temperatures climb into the lower 80s, accompanied by comfortable, low humidity. A chance for showers and thunderstorms develop after midnight and last into Friday morning. By Friday, conditions improve with a mix of sun and clouds and highs near 80 degrees. Looking ahead to the weekend, we should...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warm-day-ahead-before-chances-of-storms-overnight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warm-day-ahead-before-chances-of-storms-overnight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 injured, 1 arrested in shooting involving New Britain police officer: Officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person was injured and another taken into custody following a shooting involving an officer in New Britain, officials said. Around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, New Britain officers received information on suspects connected to an earlier shots-fired incident in the Union Street area. An officer then found one of the suspects matching the description near the Red Roof Inn, walking...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/1-injured-1-arrested-in-shooting-involving-new-britain-police-officer-officials/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/1-injured-1-arrested-in-shooting-involving-new-britain-police-officer-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conn. delegation angry at Trump's canceled federal housing bill signing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut&rsquo;s delegation expressed anger and frustration after President Trump canceled the signing of a bipartisan federal housing bill on Wednesday. &ldquo;Holding housing hostage for this voter suppression bill is totally unacceptable,&rdquo; Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D) said. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m angry because the solution here is within grasp and the president has created a needless, reckless problem that members of his own party...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/conn-delegation-angry-at-trumps-canceled-federal-housing-bill-signing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/conn-delegation-angry-at-trumps-canceled-federal-housing-bill-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Hartford is tackling the years-long issue of sewage flooding in homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) said Wednesday&nbsp;it&rsquo;s&nbsp;making major progress on a project meant to stop sewage from flowing into homes in Hartford&rsquo;s North End.&nbsp;&nbsp; The MDC said&nbsp;it&rsquo;s&nbsp;spent $30 million, from an available $170 million, to repair homes and replace pipes.&nbsp;&nbsp; It&rsquo;s&nbsp;something residents have said is sorely needed for a long time.&nbsp;&nbsp; &ldquo;This has really inspired the residents that government can...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/how-hartford-is-tackling-the-years-long-issue-of-sewage-flooding-in-homes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/how-hartford-is-tackling-the-years-long-issue-of-sewage-flooding-in-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrant reveals new details in case against Burlington man charged with murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cole Werhan, 28, was arrested Tuesday and charged with murder in the death of 26-year-old Janina Brooke Murphy, who was found dead at his home Claire Hill Road home on March 29.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warrant-reveals-new-details-in-case-against-burlington-man-charged-with-murder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warrant-reveals-new-details-in-case-against-burlington-man-charged-with-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Trumbull middle school teacher arrested, accused of inappropriate conduct with student]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former middle school teacher in Trumbull was arrested on Tuesday and is accused of exchanging inappropriate text messages with a 13-year-old boy, police said. The 34-year-old man from Milford taught at Madison Middle School, according to police. He turned himself into Trumbull police and was charged with risk of injury to a child. An investigation into the man began...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ex-trumbull-middle-school-teacher-arrested-accused-of-inappropriate-conduct-with-student/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ex-trumbull-middle-school-teacher-arrested-accused-of-inappropriate-conduct-with-student/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enfield man arrested after shooting at a vehicle on Route 9 that had 2 children on board]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Enfield man was arrested on June 18 following an incident in which he fired multiple gunshots at a vehicle on Route 9 that had an 8-year-old and 3-year old in the backseat, according to Connecticut State Police. State police responded to a call on the evening of June 6 about an active shooting on Route 9 South near Exit...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/enfield-man-arrested-after-shooting-at-a-vehicle-on-route-9-that-had-2-children-on-board/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/enfield-man-arrested-after-shooting-at-a-vehicle-on-route-9-that-had-2-children-on-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shooting and attempted robbery in New Britain leaves one victim injured: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries after being shot Wednesday morning during an attempted robbery in New Britain, according to police. New Britain police officers responded to a report of shots fired on Alexander Road around 5:15 a.m. Police said information they gathered on the scene suggested that an attempted robbery occurred when two men approached the victim as he was...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/shooting-and-attempted-robbery-in-new-britain-leaves-one-victim-injured-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/shooting-and-attempted-robbery-in-new-britain-leaves-one-victim-injured-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Haven orders cease-and-desist for bar where 2 brothers were fatally shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fatal shooting outside a West Haven bar that left two brothers dead and another person injured on Saturday stemmed from an altercation that began inside the bar and escalated outside of it, police said at a press conference on Wednesday. West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer also announced on Wednesday that the city has issued a cease-and-desist order to the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/west-haven-orders-cease-and-desist-for-bar-where-2-brothers-were-fatally-shot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/west-haven-orders-cease-and-desist-for-bar-where-2-brothers-were-fatally-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mix of sun and clouds Thursday with isolated storms possible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skies turn fair overnight, with lows falling near 60 degrees. It will be a comfortable night with low humidity. A mix of sun and clouds returns, along with continued warm temperatures near 80 degrees. A few isolated storms could develop in the evening hours. Looking ahead to the weekend, scattered showers are possible, but there is still uncertainty about how...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mix-of-sun-and-clouds-thursday-with-isolated-storms-possible/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mix-of-sun-and-clouds-thursday-with-isolated-storms-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer EBT program to give out $4.2 million to Connecticut families]]></title><description><![CDATA[The state is distributing millions of dollars to families with children to help cover the cost of meals during the summer. Children are the hungriest during the summer, according to Jason Jakubowski, the head of Connecticut Foodshare. While school is out, they don&rsquo;t have access to the meals they normally do. The state&rsquo;s summer EBT program provides an additional one-time...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/summer-ebt-program-to-give-out-42-million-to-connecticut-families/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/summer-ebt-program-to-give-out-42-million-to-connecticut-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged in fatal Bridgeport stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Bridgeport man is charged with the fatal stabbing of a woman. Police charged 52-year-old Johnnie Newkirk, who was arrested Tuesday, with murder and tampering with evidence in connection with the fatal stabbing of 41-year-old Willesha Riddick. The stabbing happened on June 9 at a rooming house. Police said the two lived in separate rooms at the house. Riddick was...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-charged-in-fatal-bridgeport-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-charged-in-fatal-bridgeport-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roblox rolls out new safety features amid concerns about child safety on platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[The gaming platform, Roblox, has rolled out new safety features following concerns about children using the platform. One of those concerns came from Connecticut&rsquo;s Attorney General, who is now investigating the company, calling it a &ldquo;predators&rsquo; playground.&rdquo; But Roblox said the new update is meant to help protect young users. One of those users is 11-year-old Lukas Hendricks, the son...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/roblox-rolls-out-new-safety-features-amid-concerns-about-child-safety-on-platform/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/roblox-rolls-out-new-safety-features-amid-concerns-about-child-safety-on-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State report shows violent, property crimes both decreased]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crime continued to fall in Connecticut, driven by declines in both&nbsp;violent&nbsp;and property&nbsp;crimes, according to a new report.&nbsp; The report, released Monday by the Department of Emergency Services and&nbsp;Public Protection (DESPP), said crimes against people fell by 7.4% and crimes against property dropped by 16.4%.&nbsp; Those two categories of crimes collectively account for&nbsp;the majority&nbsp;of offenses tracked in the report.&nbsp; &ldquo;I really...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-report-shows-violent-property-crimes-both-decreased/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-report-shows-violent-property-crimes-both-decreased/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[QU Women's Rugby seeking an injunction as lawsuit gets underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[143/80 characters The legal battle between the Quinnipiac Women&rsquo;s Rugby team and the university is now underway. In April, Quinnipiac demoted the varsity team to a club team and announced it would be replaced with a men&rsquo;s distance track team.&nbsp;They cited Title IX compliance and fiscal sustainability as their reasons for the choice. In response, a lawsuit was brought forth...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/qu-womens-rugby-seeking-an-injunction-as-lawsuit-gets-underway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/qu-womens-rugby-seeking-an-injunction-as-lawsuit-gets-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cat dies, another presumed dead, family displaced after house fire in Sterling]]></title><description><![CDATA[One cat has died, another is presumed dead, and a family is displaced after a fire at a house in Sterling on Tuesday morning, firefighters said. Sterling and Oneco firefighters were called to a home on Porter Pond Road in the Oneco section of Sterling around 9:40 a.m. in response to a smoke detector activation. Additional reports of smoke detectors...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cat-dies-another-presumed-dead-family-displaced-after-house-fire-in-sterling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cat-dies-another-presumed-dead-family-displaced-after-house-fire-in-sterling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[100 jobs with Delta at Bradley Airport to be eliminated in August]]></title><description><![CDATA[Approximately 100 full- and part-time positions at Bradley International Airport will be eliminated in August following the expiration of another company&rsquo;s contract with Delta Airways. According to a notice to the Connecticut Department of Labor, G2 Secure Staffing &mdash; a company that employs aviation staff in airports across the country &mdash; will no longer provide ground handling support to Delta...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/100-jobs-with-delta-at-bradley-airport-to-be-eliminated-in-august/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/100-jobs-with-delta-at-bradley-airport-to-be-eliminated-in-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goose sells shirts to benefit family of Niantic man who died after fall at concert]]></title><description><![CDATA[The band Goose is selling t-shirts to raise money for the family of a Niantic man who died after falling from a balcony at Madison Square Garden during the band&rsquo;s concert Saturday night. In an Instagram post, the Connecticut-based band said its &ldquo;BIG LOVE&rdquo; t-shirt is available for pre-order on its website and that all proceeds will benefit a GoFundMe...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/goose-sells-shirts-to-benefit-family-of-niantic-man-who-died-after-fall-at-concert/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/goose-sells-shirts-to-benefit-family-of-niantic-man-who-died-after-fall-at-concert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods makes first public appearance since DUI arrest in Florida at Travelers Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods was seen at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell on Tuesday, making his first public appearance since he was charged with a DUI in Florida in March. Woods was the first to speak at a news conference at TPC River Highlands, and gave introduction to Brian Rolapp, Chief Executive Officer of the PGA Tour. &ldquo;How do we build the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/tiger-woods-makes-first-public-appearance-since-dui-arrest-in-florida-at-travelers-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/tiger-woods-makes-first-public-appearance-since-dui-arrest-in-florida-at-travelers-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body of second missing fisherman found after week-long recovery effort: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[The body of a second missing fisherman was found on a beach near Shoreline Drive in Stratford on Saturday morning after a week-long search and recovery operation. The fisherman, identified by the Fairfield Police Department as 34-year-old Kwahiwi Edwards of Queens, N.Y., was reported missing on Saturday, June 13 after he and another fisherman were stranded on the reef at...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/body-of-second-missing-fisherman-found-after-week-long-recovery-effort-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/body-of-second-missing-fisherman-found-after-week-long-recovery-effort-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burlington man charged with murder after woman found dead at home on Claire Hill Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has ruled the death of a woman found in Burlington in March a homicide, and a suspect is now charged with murder. Janina Brooke Murphy, 26, was found dead after Connecticut State Police responded to the area of Claire Hill Road in Burlington at approximately 11:16 p.m. on March 29 to investigate what...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/burlington-man-charged-with-murder-after-woman-found-dead-at-home-on-claire-hill-road/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/burlington-man-charged-with-murder-after-woman-found-dead-at-home-on-claire-hill-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Downed wires cause detour between Route 44 and Old Farms Road in Avon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fire has shut down Route 10 in both directions between Route 44 and Old Farms Road, causing traffic during Tuesday&rsquo;s morning commute. There is a tree down in wires and active powerlines in the road, according to Avon police. It is unclear if that is what caused the fire. The closure is impacting the intersection at Waterville Road and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/downed-wires-cause-detour-between-route-44-and-old-farms-road-in-avon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/downed-wires-cause-detour-between-route-44-and-old-farms-road-in-avon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunshine, summer warmth returns for Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunshine returns in full force by Wednesday, with warm and comfortable conditions and highs climbing into the lower 80s. Thursday looks just as pleasant, with more sunshine and seasonable warmth continuing. Looking ahead to the end of the week, there is a chance for a few showers and thunderstorms on Friday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunshine-summer-warmth-returns-for-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunshine-summer-warmth-returns-for-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Willington Animal Control search for suspect who left two dogs at I-84 rest stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two dogs were found tied to a guardrail at the Interstate 84 East truck stop in Willington on Friday, and the town&rsquo;s animal control says it is searching for who is responsible. According to Willington Animal Control, the dogs were left with a 30-pound bag of food and water dies. Animal control said that while the dogs appeared to have...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/willington-animal-control-search-for-suspect-who-left-two-dogs-at-i-84-rest-stop/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/willington-animal-control-search-for-suspect-who-left-two-dogs-at-i-84-rest-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut enters cannabis compact with the Mashantucket Pequot tribe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say Connecticut&rsquo;s cannabis compact with the Mashantucket Pequot tribe could&nbsp;benefit&nbsp;both sides.&nbsp;&nbsp; The agreement requires the tribe to follow state laws governing the adult recreational cannabis industry, but it also allows any businesses on the reservation to be part of Connecticut&rsquo;s marketplace.&nbsp;&nbsp; &ldquo;You do want to have a level playing field between cannabis&nbsp;purchased&nbsp;off the tribal property and on,&rdquo; Quinnipiac University...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-enters-cannabis-compact-with-the-mashantucket-pequot-tribe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-enters-cannabis-compact-with-the-mashantucket-pequot-tribe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain not stopping Jelly Roll and Post Malone fans from attending concert in East Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[East Hartford town officials say the Jelly Roll and Post Malone concert at Rentschler Field in East Hartford will go on rain or shine despite wet weather moving through the area on Friday. Stadium officials posted on social media that they would continue monitoring conditions but said the concert remains scheduled as planned. Rain had already been forecast for the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rain-not-stopping-jelly-roll-and-post-malone-fans-from-attending-concert-in-east-hartford/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rain-not-stopping-jelly-roll-and-post-malone-fans-from-attending-concert-in-east-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charmed by a Contractor: Our investigation and the warning from Homeland Security]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut and Massachusetts homeowners said they paid thousands of dollars to a contractor they knew simply&nbsp;as&nbsp;&ldquo;Jason,&rdquo;&nbsp;only to be left with damaged property,&nbsp;disconnected&nbsp;phone numbers and warranties they said were never honored. During a&nbsp;six-month&nbsp;investigation,&nbsp;NBC Connecticut Responds found six homeowners who&nbsp;identified&nbsp;the same man and said he&nbsp;represented&nbsp;at least five&nbsp;different&nbsp;companies tied to masonry, wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/charmed-by-acontractor-our-investigation-and-the-warning-from-homeland-security/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/charmed-by-acontractor-our-investigation-and-the-warning-from-homeland-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother, son identified as 2 of 3 skeletal remains found in Burlington home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut&rsquo;s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has identified two of the three two of the three people whose skeletal remains were discovered inside a Burlington home earlier this month. Officials said on Monday that the medical examiner, the Burlington Police Department, Connecticut State Police, and the state&rsquo;s forensic laboratory have identified the two as 22-year-old Brian Cash and 54-year-old...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mother-son-identified-as-2-of-3-skeletal-remains-found-in-burlington-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mother-son-identified-as-2-of-3-skeletal-remains-found-in-burlington-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 killed in triple shooting in New Haven, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 20-year-old from Ansonia and an 18-year-old from New Haven are dead after a triple shooting in New Haven, according to officials. Police were called to Woodward Avenue around 1:30 p.m. on Monday on the report of a shooting at the Fort Hale Gardens apartment complex. When they got to the scene, they learned that the victims had left the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-killed-in-triple-shooting-in-new-haven-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-killed-in-triple-shooting-in-new-haven-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One dead, two injured during domestic stabbing in Bridgeport]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person has died, and two others were injured after a stabbing during a domestic incident at a Bridgeport home early Monday morning, police said. Jahmar Whittingham, 44, fatally stabbed one of his family members and injured two other relatives, according to police. Police said they were called to a home on the 960 block of Laurel Avenue around 5...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-dead-two-injured-during-domestic-stabbing-in-bridgeport/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-dead-two-injured-during-domestic-stabbing-in-bridgeport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hartford man accused of stealing phones from FedEx packages in South Windsor: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Hartford man was arrested on Sunday and is accused of stealing cell phones from packages at a South Windsor FedEx facility, police said. The South Windsor Police Department said the charges stem from an incident in February 2022 at a FedEx location on Kennedy Road. An investigation by both FedEx and police determined that the 54-year-old man had opened...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hartford-man-accused-of-stealing-phones-from-fedex-packages-in-south-windsor-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hartford-man-accused-of-stealing-phones-from-fedex-packages-in-south-windsor-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grammy-nominated country singer Jo Dee Messina visits Noank seafood restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A popular country music singer enjoyed lunch at a seafood restaurant in Noank this weekend. Jo Dee Messina, who has charted six number-one singles on the Billboard country music charts and has been nominated for two Grammy Awards, visited Abbott&rsquo;s Lobster in the Rough on Saturday, the seafood restaurant shared on social media. Abbott&rsquo;s Lobster shared the following message on...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/grammy-nominated-country-singer-jo-dee-messina-visits-noank-seafood-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/grammy-nominated-country-singer-jo-dee-messina-visits-noank-seafood-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist seriously injured after colliding with pickup truck in East Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorcycle rider was seriously injured on Sunday night after the rider collided with a pickup truck and was ejected from the bike, police said. The motorcycle was traveling south on Hemingway Avenue through the intersection of Dodge Avenue when it collided with a pickup truck that was attempting to make a left turn onto Dodge Avenue from the northbound...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcyclist-seriously-injured-after-colliding-with-pickup-truck-in-east-haven/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcyclist-seriously-injured-after-colliding-with-pickup-truck-in-east-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain sticks around through first half of Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[On and off scattered showers and storms will stick with us through tonight and the first half of Tuesday. Temperatures will stay in the 70s today and tomorrow before warming back into the 80s with sunshine on Wednesday. Thursday should stay dry before another rain chance on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rain-sticks-around-through-first-half-of-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rain-sticks-around-through-first-half-of-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cape Verde's World Cup run sparks pride in Bridgeport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut&rsquo;s Cape Verdean community is celebrating another historic result at the World Cup after Cape Verde earned a draw against Uruguay, after tying tournament favorite Spain last week. The result continues a remarkable run for the &ldquo;Blue Sharks,&rdquo; who have gone unbeaten against two top-20 teams in the tournament. Supporters gathered in Bridgeport erupted in celebration after Cape Verde scored...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cape-verdes-world-cup-run-sparks-pride-in-bridgeport/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cape-verdes-world-cup-run-sparks-pride-in-bridgeport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young soccer players compete for regional titles at Northeast Presidents Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of young soccer players from across New England wrapped up four days of competition Sunday at the Northeast Presidents Cup in Simsbury. Hosted at Westminster School, the regional tournament brought together teams competing for a chance to advance to the US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup in Wichita, Kansas, later this summer. Josh Krusewski, executive director with the Connecticut...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/young-soccer-players-compete-for-regional-titles-at-northeast-presidents-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/young-soccer-players-compete-for-regional-titles-at-northeast-presidents-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist severely injured in crash in Stafford]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorcyclist was flown by LifeStar to the hospital after a serious crash in Stafford on Saturday. State police said the crash happened on Furnace Avenue. According to firefighters, the motorcyclist lost control, hit a steel guardrail and was ejected. The motorcyclist suffered severe injuries and was taken to the hospital by LifeStar, fire officials added. The cause of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcyclist-severely-injured-in-crash-in-stafford/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcyclist-severely-injured-in-crash-in-stafford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of accidentally firing bullet into occupied motel room in Stonington]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is accused of accidentally firing a bullet into an occupied motel room in Stonington on Friday night and has been arrested. Officers responded to America&rsquo;s Best Value Inn on Stonington Road around 11:45 p.m. for a report of a gunshot. Police said a caller reported that a bullet had entered an occupied neighboring room. According to police, a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-accused-of-accidentally-firing-bullet-into-occupied-motel-room-in-stonington/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-accused-of-accidentally-firing-bullet-into-occupied-motel-room-in-stonington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 dead, 1 injured in shooting near West Haven bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people have died and one other person is injured after a shooting near a bar in West Haven early Saturday morning. Officers responded to a bar in the 600 block of Campbell Avenue around 1:30 a.m. for a report of someone shot. Once police were in the area, they said they found three people who had been shot. According...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-dead-1-injured-in-shooting-near-west-haven-bar/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-dead-1-injured-in-shooting-near-west-haven-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire extensively damages Windsor Locks home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fire extensively damaged a home in Windsor Locks on Saturday morning. Firefighters responded to the structure fire on Volunteer Drive around 5 a.m. Crews have since brought the fire under control. According to fire officials, the house is uninhabitable and there is extensive damage. All of the residents of the home were able to get out safely and are...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/fire-extensively-damages-windsor-locks-home/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/fire-extensively-damages-windsor-locks-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 people, 4 dogs displaced after house fire in Hamden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight people and four dogs are displaced after a house fire in Hamden early Saturday. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire on Hobson Avenue around 4:30 a.m. Once crews arrived, they said they found smoke coming from a basement window. Crews extinguished a fire in a bedroom in the basement and rescued a small dog that was in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/8-people-4-dogs-displaced-after-house-fire-in-hamden/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/8-people-4-dogs-displaced-after-house-fire-in-hamden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridgeport police searching for man who attempted to insert skimming device at supermarket]]></title><description><![CDATA[A crime that can drain your bank account in seconds is showing up in stores, ATMs, and gas stations across Connecticut. Now, police in Bridgeport are searching for this man, accused of trying to install a card-skimming device inside&nbsp;a supermarket. Skimming is when&nbsp;criminals place&nbsp;devices on card readers, ATMs, and gas pumps to steal your credit, debit, and EBT card information....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bridgeport-police-searching-for-man-who-attempted-to-insert-skimming-device-at-supermarket/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bridgeport-police-searching-for-man-who-attempted-to-insert-skimming-device-at-supermarket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avon daycare closes as civil lawsuits and criminal investigation continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[A BrightPath daycare facility in Connecticut closed its doors for good on Friday following the arrest of a former employee accused of sexually assaulting children and amid multiple civil lawsuits against the daycare. The closure affects the BrightPath location in Avon, where former employee Jan Carlos Berrios Otero is accused of inappropriately touching 3- to 5-year-old boys during nap time,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/avon-daycare-closes-as-civil-lawsuits-and-criminal-investigation-continue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/avon-daycare-closes-as-civil-lawsuits-and-criminal-investigation-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ansonia mayor calls for investigation into misuse of funds by prior administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ansonia Mayor Frank Tyszka (D) said his administration has uncovered misuse of city-issued credit cards, vehicles, and other resources. Tyszka said he has scheduled a special Board of Alders meeting next Wednesday to hire an outside law firm to investigate the conduct. In a letter sent to the Board of Alders, Tyszka did not identify any specific employees but said...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ansonia-mayor-calls-for-investigation-into-misuse-of-funds-by-prior-administration/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ansonia-mayor-calls-for-investigation-into-misuse-of-funds-by-prior-administration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guida's Dairy plant in New Britain closing, hundreds being laid off]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major blow to Connecticut&rsquo;s dairy industry: Guida&rsquo;s Dairy in New Britain is set to close, putting more than 200 people out of work and marking the end of a nearly century-old presence in the city. The plant, which opened in New Britain more than 90 years ago, will shut down at the end of July. A total of 205...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/guidas-dairy-plant-in-new-britain-closing-hundreds-being-laid-off/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/guidas-dairy-plant-in-new-britain-closing-hundreds-being-laid-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gov. Lamont announces interim chair for Board of Regents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Ned Lamont announced a new interim chair of the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education. Lamont selected Ari Santiago of West Hartford, who was appointed by the governor as a member of the board since 2020. Santiago serves as the vice chair of the board&rsquo;s finance and infrastructure committee and as a member of the technology committee. The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/gov-lamont-announces-interim-chair-for-board-of-regents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/gov-lamont-announces-interim-chair-for-board-of-regents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unauthorized user gained access to 22,500 Hartford HealthCare accounts, DSS says]]></title><description><![CDATA[An &ldquo;unauthorized third party&rdquo; gained access to approximately 22,500 Hartford HealthCare-related accounts through Connecticut&rsquo;s Medicaid provider portal, according to the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) and Gainwell Technologies. DSS and Gainwell, which provides agent and account administration services for the Connecticut Medicaid program, HUSKY, learned about the incident on March 25 and launched an investigation. They said the user...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/unauthorized-user-gained-access-to-22500-hartford-healthcare-accounts-dss-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/unauthorized-user-gained-access-to-22500-hartford-healthcare-accounts-dss-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterbury Memorial Day parade canceled due to weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterbury officials have decided to cancel the city&rsquo;s Memorial Day Parade this year due to rainy and cold weather. The parade was originally scheduled to start at 1 p.m. on Sunday on Freight Street. Rain will develop late Saturday, making for a chilly, wet Sunday with temperatures in the 50s. The city&rsquo;s Memorial Day services will still take place at...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/waterbury-memorial-day-parade-canceled-due-to-weather/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/waterbury-memorial-day-parade-canceled-due-to-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-East Lyme police chief arrested again, charged with disorderly conduct]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former police chief of the East Lyme Police Department, Michael Finkelstein, was arrested again, according to the current chief, Kevin Glenn. Officers were called to a home on Marion Drive in East Lyme for a report of a domestic dispute at 8:10 a.m. on Friday, Glenn said. They spoke with family members at the home and arrested 55-year-old Finkelstein...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ex-east-lyme-police-chief-arrested-again-charged-with-disorderly-conduct/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ex-east-lyme-police-chief-arrested-again-charged-with-disorderly-conduct/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NAACP investigates after teen found dead in Wallingford woods 20 days after Feb. crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Connecticut National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, or NAACP, is investigating after it learned that a 17-year-old&rsquo;s body was found in the woods 20 days after a crash on Route 15 sparked a multi-agency search in February. The body of 17-year-old Khasir Jennette was found Feb. 21 along the banks of the Quinnipiac River near the Wallingford...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/naacp-investigates-after-teen-found-dead-in-wallingford-woods-20-days-after-feb-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/naacp-investigates-after-teen-found-dead-in-wallingford-woods-20-days-after-feb-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seasonable Friday before weekend rain returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a chilly start, Friday turns partly sunny and seasonable, with highs near 70. Clouds increase overnight, with lows in the 40s and 50s. Saturday stays mostly cloudy, with rain developing in the afternoon. Highs hover near 60. Rain continues Saturday night into Sunday, when it will feel raw and chilly with highs in the 50s.&nbsp; An early shower is...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/seasonable-friday-before-weekend-rain-returns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/seasonable-friday-before-weekend-rain-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut shoppers brace for higher Memorial Day cookout costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shoppers in Connecticut, preparing for Memorial Day weekend cookouts, are feeling the impact of rising grocery prices as food costs continue climbing nationwide. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, food prices are up about 3.2% over the last 12 months, affecting popular barbecue staples like beef, hot dogs, and produce. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s just too much. I mean, I&rsquo;m not happy...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-shoppers-brace-for-higher-memorial-day-cookout-costs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-shoppers-brace-for-higher-memorial-day-cookout-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conn. gubernatorial candidates react to Eversource's double-digit rate request]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eversource&rsquo;s request for&nbsp;a 11% hike in electricity rates&nbsp;likely solidifies&nbsp;energy prices as a key issue in the race for&nbsp;governor.&nbsp;&nbsp; Gov. Ned Lamont (D-Connecticut) and challengers from both parties said they would hold Eversource accountable and stand up for ratepayers.&nbsp;&nbsp; Eversource filed a letter of intent on Wednesday, indicating the utility will formally file and open a rate review case, likely in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/conn-gubernatorial-candidates-react-to-eversources-double-digit-rate-request/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/conn-gubernatorial-candidates-react-to-eversources-double-digit-rate-request/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOC investigating death of inmate at Osborn Correctional Institution in Somers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Connecticut Department of Correction says it is investigating the death of a 62-year-old inmate at the Osborn Correctional Institution in Somers. At 8:13 a.m. on Thursday, a medical emergency code was called for an inmate who was housed in the infirmary and in respiratory distress, the DOC said. Staff immediately began life-saving measures, paramedics arrived, and the man, Daniel...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/doc-investigating-death-of-inmate-at-osborn-correctional-institution-in-somers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/doc-investigating-death-of-inmate-at-osborn-correctional-institution-in-somers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Haven ensemble preserves Chinese and Taiwanese folk music traditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Audiences across Connecticut are discovering Chinese and Taiwanese folk traditions through performances by the New Haven Chinese Cultural Cooperative, a volunteer ensemble dedicated to sharing culture through music. The group performs traditional folk pieces across the state, using instruments deeply rooted in Chinese and Taiwanese musical traditions, introducing audiences to sounds and styles many may not have experienced before. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-ensemble-preserves-chinese-and-taiwanese-folk-music-traditions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-ensemble-preserves-chinese-and-taiwanese-folk-music-traditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We tested silver coins bought on eBay, and they were all fake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six coin collectors from across our state told NBC Connecticut Responds they have seen counterfeits popping up on eBay, potentially leaving unsuspecting buyers scammed out of hundreds of dollars. They asked the Responds team to investigate, and the problem was easy to find. Our team identified four eBay listings described as 1oz bullion Silver Eagle coins. Everything about the listings...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/we-tested-silver-coins-bought-on-ebay-and-they-were-all-fake/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/we-tested-silver-coins-bought-on-ebay-and-they-were-all-fake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ashford man charged after breaking into woman's apartment naked: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is under arrest after a frightening incident at an apartment in Ashford. According to state police, a woman woke up on her couch around 2:25 p.m. on Wednesday to find a man naked and masturbating above her. She was able to shove the man out of her apartment and immediately called 911. She told police that she met...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ashford-man-charged-after-breaking-into-womans-apartment-naked-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ashford-man-charged-after-breaking-into-womans-apartment-naked-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broken wheel caused Mansfield train derailment in February: DOT report]]></title><description><![CDATA[A broken wheel caused several train cars of a 41-car train to become derailed in Mansfield in February, according to a report from the Department of Transportation. On Feb. 5, a train carrying liquefied petroleum gas derailed near Route 32 in Mansfield. Thirteen train cars became detached, and 10 of them derailed. Some rolled onto their sides and landed in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/broken-wheel-caused-mansfield-train-derailment-in-february-dot-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/broken-wheel-caused-mansfield-train-derailment-in-february-dot-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cool temperatures stick around before a wet weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skies clear tonight with lows in the 40s. Friday turns partly sunny with highs near 70. Clouds increase Saturday, with rain slowly spreading west to east in the afternoon &mdash; though northeast Connecticut may stay mostly dry. Highs remain in the 60s. Sunday looks wetter, with periods of rain and cooler temps in the 50s to low 60s. Conditions begin...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cool-temperatures-stick-around-before-a-wet-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cool-temperatures-stick-around-before-a-wet-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 people displaced, dog rescued after 2-alarm fire in Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six families &mdash; a total of 15 adults and four children &mdash; were displaced after a fire spread through two multi-family buildings in Hartford early Thursday morning, firefighters said. Crews were called to 40-42 Bedford St. around 3:09 a.m. for reports of a fire at the multi-family home located in the city&rsquo;s Clay Arsenal neighborhood, according to District Chief Mario...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/19-people-displaced-dog-rescued-after-2-alarm-fire-in-hartford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/19-people-displaced-dog-rescued-after-2-alarm-fire-in-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water transmission breaks in Thomaston, part of Waterbury water system: Mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[A water transmission line has ruptured in Thomaston, one mile from the Waterbury line, according to Waterbury Mayor Paul Pernerewski, Jr. The line is part of Waterbury&rsquo;s water system. According to the mayor&rsquo;s office, the break is 50 feet from a section of pipe that was repaired after it also broke late last month. Pernerewski said that no residents or...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/water-transmission-breaks-in-thomaston-part-of-waterbury-water-system-mayor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/water-transmission-breaks-in-thomaston-part-of-waterbury-water-system-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatal Bloomfield fire raises questions as Blue Hills Fire District faces separate investigation ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Questions remain about the emergency response to a fatal house fire in Bloomfield on Tuesday that left an elderly woman dead.&nbsp;&nbsp; The fire happened on Blue Hills Avenue, where crews found heavy flames coming from the upper floors of the home.&nbsp;&nbsp; NBC Connecticut has also learned that Bloomfield officials have been investigating the Blue Hills Fire District for months over...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/fatal-bloomfield-fire-raises-questions-as-blue-hills-fire-district-faces-separate-investigation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/fatal-bloomfield-fire-raises-questions-as-blue-hills-fire-district-faces-separate-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of killing sister in East Haven faces judge]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re learning more&nbsp;information about the killing of a woman in East Haven last week. Today, her brother went before a judge, charged with her death. According to court documents, the victim, Donna Caponera, had Alzheimer&rsquo;s. Her brother, Sean McCormack, who is accused of killing her, was also her full-time caretaker. Court documents say on May 16, dispatchers received a 911...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-accused-of-killing-sister-in-east-haven-faces-judge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-accused-of-killing-sister-in-east-haven-faces-judge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After devastating fire, community rallies around damaged Harwinton businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a devastating fire overnight on Wednesday in Harwinton, the tight-knit community is rallying around several damaged businesses. They&rsquo;re closed for now, but owners are already promising to rebuild. These are popular businesses in this small town, some of which have been here for decades. Many people stopped by on Wednesday, stunned by the damage to a pizza shop, a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/after-devastating-fire-community-rallies-around-damaged-harwinton-businesses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/after-devastating-fire-community-rallies-around-damaged-harwinton-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eversource proposes an 11% rate increase for Connecticut customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time in almost a decade, Eversource is seeking an electric rate increase, the utility said on Wednesday. The proposal could raise electric rates by an average of 11% across all customer classes and approximately 13% for residential customers beginning July 1, 2027, according to the company. &ldquo;Today we submitted a letter of intent (LOI) to file a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/eversource-proposes-an-11-rate-increase-for-connecticut-customers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/eversource-proposes-an-11-rate-increase-for-connecticut-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump tells Coast Guard graduates they will &lsquo;be tested' in their military careers]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump has returned to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy to give the commencement address at the Connecticut school. He told cadets on Wednesday that they show &ldquo;unbelievable heroism and exceptional selflessness&rdquo; but will &ldquo;be tested further&rdquo; as they embark on their military careers. Trump&rsquo;s remarks to the class of 2026 were the first time he has given a commencement speech at one of the nation&rsquo;s military academies after sending U.S. troops to fight t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/trump-tells-coast-guard-graduates-they-will-lsquobe-tested-in-their-military-careers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/trump-tells-coast-guard-graduates-they-will-lsquobe-tested-in-their-military-careers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 hospitalized after house fire in Hamden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were sent to the hospital on Tuesday night after a fire spread through a Hamden home, firefighters said. They were transported for smoke inhalation and are both expected to be fully recovered, according to firefighters. Crews were called to a home on Winnett Street at 9:32 p.m. and arrived at 9:35 p.m. They found heavy fire and smoke...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-hospitalized-after-house-fire-in-hamden/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-hospitalized-after-house-fire-in-hamden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rhode Island man killed in crash on I-95 South in Madison]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Rhode Island man has died after a crash on Interstate 95 South in Madison on Tuesday afternoon. State police said 28-year-old Joseph Baez, of Providence, Rhode Island; was driving on the highway near exit 60 around 1:45 p.m. when he rear-ended a vehicle in front of him. Baez was transported to Yale New Haven Hospital and later died of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rhode-island-man-killed-in-crash-on-i-95-south-in-madison/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rhode-island-man-killed-in-crash-on-i-95-south-in-madison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank dies at age 86]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Rep. Barney Frank, D-Massachusetts, has died at the age of 86.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/former-massachusetts-rep-barney-frank-dies-at-age-86/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/former-massachusetts-rep-barney-frank-dies-at-age-86/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple Harwinton businesses closed for &lsquo;foreseeable future' after fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple businesses in a Harwinton plaza are closed for the foreseeable future after an overnight fire damaged them, firefighters said. Firefighters were called to a shopping plaza on 157 Litchfield Road, commonly known as Route 118, around 2 a.m. on Wednesday after a state trooper saw smoke coming from the building, according to firefighters. Daily Mart, Hometown Pizza, and 5...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/multiple-harwinton-businesses-closed-for-lsquoforeseeable-future-after-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/multiple-harwinton-businesses-closed-for-lsquoforeseeable-future-after-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump delivers commencement address at U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump is in Connecticut on Wednesday for the 145th Commencement of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London. A White House spokesperson said President Trump will be congratulating the cadets on their hard work and dedication as they get ready to commit to serving our country on the front lines. The event began at 11 a.m. at...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/trump-delivers-commencement-address-at-us-coast-guard-academy-in-new-london/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/trump-delivers-commencement-address-at-us-coast-guard-academy-in-new-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog killed in fire at multi-family home in New Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dog has died after a fire at a multi-family home in New Haven on Wednesday morning. Firefighters were called to the three-family home on Ferry Street around 4 a.m. Crews there said they found heavy fire on the third floor. The flames have since been brought under control. According to fire officials one dog has died. No other injuries...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dog-killed-in-fire-at-multi-family-home-in-new-haven/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dog-killed-in-fire-at-multi-family-home-in-new-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search ongoing for &lsquo;armed and dangerous' shooting suspect in Middletown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are continuing to search for a suspect they say is armed and dangerous after a shooting in Middletown on Tuesday night. Police said 29-year-old Christopher Robert Lane allegedly discharged a gun on Westlake Drive around 4:45 p.m. following a dispute involving occupants in a vehicle. The victim was not struck and was able to flee the area safely. According...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/search-ongoing-for-lsquoarmed-and-dangerous-shooting-suspect-in-middletown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/search-ongoing-for-lsquoarmed-and-dangerous-shooting-suspect-in-middletown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Showers possible overnight into Thursday, temps cool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another batch of rain will develop overnight into the morning on Thursday. Any rain that is around will move out in the morning and temperatures will be much cooler. Highs will be in the 60s. Friday looks fair with highs staying in the 60s. Rain returns for the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/showers-possible-overnight-into-thursday-temps-cool/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 04:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/showers-possible-overnight-into-thursday-temps-cool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salem Little League honors beloved coach with field dedication]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Little League field in Salem now carries the name of a beloved coach and father who died in a plane crash near Washington, D.C., last year. Salem Little League officially dedicated &ldquo;Crafton Field&rdquo; over the weekend in honor of Casey Crafton, a longtime coach remembered for mentoring children both on and off the baseball diamond. Salem Little League president...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/salem-little-league-honors-beloved-coach-with-field-dedication/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/salem-little-league-honors-beloved-coach-with-field-dedication/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norwalk police arrest man in connection with fatal hit-and-run]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Bridgeport man is facing a number of charges in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash last year, police said. Police arrested 30-year-old Edwin Francisco-Bonilla on Monday in connection with the crash. The fatal crash happened on Nov. 19, 2025. Police were called to the intersection of Van Buren Avenue and Bedford Avenue on reports that a pedestrian had been...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/norwalk-police-arrest-man-in-connection-with-fatal-hit-and-run/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/norwalk-police-arrest-man-in-connection-with-fatal-hit-and-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DEEP announces temporary alcohol ban at 10 recreational areas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beginning May 20, there will be an alcohol ban at 10 state recreation areas. This ban will last until August 17. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced that the ban will take place at the following places: DEEP said the alcohol ban is due to increased crowding and alcohol consumption, which have led to unruly behavior, property...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/deep-announces-temporary-alcohol-ban-at-10-recreational-areas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/deep-announces-temporary-alcohol-ban-at-10-recreational-areas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man killed in Glastonbury crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is dead after a crash in Glastonbury on Tuesday afternoon, police said. The crash happened around 2:45 p.m. in the area of Hebron Avenue and Glenwood Road. First responders were called in response to the report of a crash with injuries. When police arrived at the scene, they found an 84-year-old man driving one of the vehicles. He...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-killed-in-glastonbury-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-killed-in-glastonbury-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middletown police search for possible armed suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[A shelter-in-place has been lifted for part of Middletown as police investigate a shooting. Police said the order has been lifted for East Street and Westlake Drive. Investigators continue to search the areas of Industrial Park and Atkins Street, and said residents should expect a heavy police presence. Police said a shooting happened Tuesday afternoon, and at this time, investigators...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/middletown-police-search-for-possible-armed-suspect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/middletown-police-search-for-possible-armed-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newington man charged as fugitive in connection to 1986 homicide in Virginia Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Newington man has been arrested and charged as a fugitive from justice connected to a 1986 sexual assault and homicide in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Charles Barry, 66, was taken into custody on Monday, according to Newington police. The arrest was made in coordination with the Virginia Beach Police Department. According to police in Virginia Beach, Barry has been indicted...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/newington-man-charged-as-fugitive-in-connection-to-1986-homicide-in-virginia-beach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/newington-man-charged-as-fugitive-in-connection-to-1986-homicide-in-virginia-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridgeport's waterfront development to open in June, secures local coffee shop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new luxury waterfront development in Bridgeport is set to open its doors in June. The August at Steelepointe Harbor will include 420 luxury apartments with a wide range of on-site amenities, including a large gym, a sauna, a dog park, an outdoor hot tub, a saltwater pool, a pickleball court, and Frenchie&rsquo;s Coffee Shop, all on site.&nbsp; Ryan Cronk,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bridgeports-waterfront-development-to-open-in-june-secures-local-coffee-shop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bridgeports-waterfront-development-to-open-in-june-secures-local-coffee-shop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local leaders react to charges brought against former Hartford police officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Civil rights leaders and advocates in Connecticut are supporting the manslaughter charge filed against former Hartford police officer Joseph Magnano in the fatal shooting of Steven Jones earlier this year. The reaction comes after the Office of the Inspector General released a 53-page report recommending charges against Magnano in the February shooting on Blue Hills Avenue in Hartford. Investigators concluded...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/local-leaders-react-to-charges-brought-against-former-hartford-police-officer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/local-leaders-react-to-charges-brought-against-former-hartford-police-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman killed in fire in Bloomfield]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman died in a fire at a home in Bloomfield on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to a home on Blue Hills Avenue around 2:30 p.m. and found heavy fire coming from the upper floors, according to police. Firefighters helped evacuate the building. The fire was still burning an hour after the first 911 call, hampering rescue efforts, police...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-killed-in-fire-in-bloomfield/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-killed-in-fire-in-bloomfield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested, accused of threatening Mayor of Norwich, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was arrested on Friday and is accused of making threatening comments on social media toward Norwich Mayor Swarnjit Singh, police said. Police said they were notified about the comments on Thursday and conducted an investigation. They secured an arrest warrant on Friday for a 65-year-old man from New London. Singh said the FBI in New Haven notified Norwich...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-arrested-accused-of-threatening-mayor-of-norwich-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-arrested-accused-of-threatening-mayor-of-norwich-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exciting pup-date from Mystic Aquarium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mystic Aquarium has an exciting pup-date to share! A harbor seal pup was born on Thursday, May 14. Born to Pearl, the male pup weighed approximately 29 pounds at birth. According to the aquarium, mom and son are both healthy and happy. They are getting acclimated and establishing their mother-pup bond behind the scenes. The aquarium promises more updates are...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/exciting-pup-date-from-mystic-aquarium/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/exciting-pup-date-from-mystic-aquarium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge denies sale of Waterbury house tied to captivity case]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Waterbury Probate Court this morning, a judge heard Kimberly Sullivan&rsquo;s case to open and sell the estate of her late husband, Kregg Sullivan, at 2 Blake Street in Waterbury. NBC Connecticut was the only media outlet in person in court. This house is at the center of a high-profile case, where a now 33-year-old man who goes by the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/judge-denies-sale-of-waterbury-house-tied-to-captivity-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/judge-denies-sale-of-waterbury-house-tied-to-captivity-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some schools dismissing early due to extreme heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some schools are dismissing early because of the heat on Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s inland today. Bristol schools are dismissing early and canceling PM Pre-K. AM Pre-K dismissed at 10:55 a.m. Full-day Pre-K will dismiss at 1:15 p.m. K-5 schools are also dismissing at 1:15 p.m. Middle schools and K-8 schools are dismissing at 12:41...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/some-schools-dismissing-early-due-to-extreme-heat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/some-schools-dismissing-early-due-to-extreme-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second species of shark now hunting for seals off Mass. beaches, experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warmer weather is here, and more people are planning to head to the beach. But just a reminder that we&rsquo;re not the only ones returning for the season. Sharks are too. And experts say they are preparing for a busy summer. Experts are using technology like camera tags to record important data, giving researchers a sharks eye view of the world. And drones are being deployed as acoustic tags which ping every minute, letting researchers track their movements, where they hang out and with whom. T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/second-species-of-shark-now-hunting-for-seals-off-mass-beaches-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/second-species-of-shark-now-hunting-for-seals-off-mass-beaches-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm warnings expire, heat to continue on Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[We officially have a heat wave, with the third day in a row of 90-plus degree temperatures. It is the fifth-earliest heat wave on record in Connecticut. It looks like the heat will stick around tomorrow with highs around 90 degrees. There is a better chance of a strong and or severe thunderstorm tomorrow. By Thursday it will cool down...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/severe-thunderstorm-warnings-expire-heat-to-continue-on-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 05:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/severe-thunderstorm-warnings-expire-heat-to-continue-on-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Maryam Khan gets Democratic endorsement in three way state senate primary race]]></title><description><![CDATA[State Rep. Maryam Khan (D-Windsor) won the Democratic Party endorsement Monday night in the race for the state Senate&rsquo;s 2nd District. She defeated incumbent Sen. Doug McCrory (D-Hartford) and Windsor Board of Education President Ayana Taylor at the party convention in Bloomfield. The closely watched race comes as McCrory continues to face questions amid an FBI investigation into funding for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rep-maryam-khan-gets-democratic-endorsement-in-three-way-state-senate-primary-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rep-maryam-khan-gets-democratic-endorsement-in-three-way-state-senate-primary-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged in fatal Farmington crash involving pick-up truck, motorcycle, school bus]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was charged with driving under the influence after a fatal crash involving a school bus, motorcycle, and a pickup truck. Farmington police said the crash happened around 4 p.m. Monday in the area of Meadow Road and Plainville Avenue (Route 177). When first responders got to the scene, they found the three vehicles. The motorcycle operator, later identified...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-charged-in-fatal-farmington-crash-involving-pick-up-truck-motorcycle-school-bus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-charged-in-fatal-farmington-crash-involving-pick-up-truck-motorcycle-school-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilot dies in small plane crash at RI airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[A small plane crashed into trees at an airport in Westerly, Rhode Island, on Monday, killing the pilot, according to a town official.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/pilot-dies-in-small-plane-crash-at-ri-airport/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/pilot-dies-in-small-plane-crash-at-ri-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chair of Connecticut Board of Regents resigns amid investigation into ex-interim chancellor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marty Guay, Chair of the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education, announced on Monday that he has submitted his resignation. The announcement comes three days after the Board of Regents released documents that revealed John Maduko, interim chancellor of Connecticut State Colleges and Universities, resigned last month amid a sexual harassment investigation. Guay issued a statement on Monday, which...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/chair-of-connecticut-board-of-regents-resigns-amid-investigation-into-ex-interim-chancellor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/chair-of-connecticut-board-of-regents-resigns-amid-investigation-into-ex-interim-chancellor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Hartford police officer charged in shooting death of Steven Jones]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Hartford police officer who shot and killed Steven Jones in February has been charged with first-degree manslaughter, according to Connecticut Inspector General Eliot D. Prescott. Joseph Magnano was arrested on Monday, Prescott said in a news release. Magnano shot Jones nine times on Friday, Feb. 27, after police were called to a home on Blue Hills Avenue for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/former-hartford-police-officer-charged-in-shooting-death-of-steven-jones/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/former-hartford-police-officer-charged-in-shooting-death-of-steven-jones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of posing as FTC agent, stealing $900K in gold coins from Trumbull resident]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 23-year-old man was arrested last week after he claimed to be a Federal Trade Commission agent and collected $900,000 in gold coins from a Trumbull resident, police said. Tushar Sharma, who is from India but currently lives in Arcadia, California, was arrested on Thursday by the Trumbull Police Department Detective Bureau and Crime Suppression Unit and the Bridgeport Police...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-accused-of-posing-as-ftc-agent-stealing-900k-in-gold-coins-from-trumbull-resident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-accused-of-posing-as-ftc-agent-stealing-900k-in-gold-coins-from-trumbull-resident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcycle rider flown to hospital by LifeStar after serious crash in East Windsor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police responded to a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle in East Windsor on Monday. It happened just before 11:15 a.m. in the area of 200 South Main Street, according to police. The motorcycle rider sustained serious injuries and was flown by LifeStar helicopter to Hartford Hospital. A regional traffic and crash reconstruction unit is investigating the accident....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcycle-rider-flown-to-hospital-by-lifestar-after-serious-crash-in-east-windsor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcycle-rider-flown-to-hospital-by-lifestar-after-serious-crash-in-east-windsor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist killed in crash in Windham]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motocyclist died after a crash in Windham on Friday. The crash happened on Route 32 near Richmond Lane just before 6 p.m. According to state police, a Ford Explorer was turnning into Apollo Pizza when the motorcycle, traveling in the opposite direction, hit the right front side of the SUV. The motorcyclist, identified as 29-year-old Devan Nolet, of Mansfield,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-in-windham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-in-windham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State police arrest 100 people in connection with alleged cockfighting ring in Tolland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut State Police released more details on Monday morning about an alleged large-scale cockfighting ring in Tolland that was discovered over the weekend. Officers made 100 arrests and investigators seized about $90,000 after they executed a search-and-seizure warrant into illegal gambling and cockfighting events being hosted at 55 Mountain Spring Road, according to state police. The Connecticut Department of Agriculture...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-police-arrest-100-people-in-connection-with-alleged-cockfighting-ring-in-tolland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-police-arrest-100-people-in-connection-with-alleged-cockfighting-ring-in-tolland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[100 arrested, 273 birds euthanized after alleged cockfighting ring found in Tolland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut State Police released more details on Monday morning about an alleged large-scale cockfighting ring in Tolland that was discovered over the weekend. Officers made 100 arrests and investigators seized about $90,000 after they executed a search-and-seizure warrant into illegal gambling and cockfighting events being hosted at 55 Mountain Spring Road, according to state police. The Connecticut Department of Agriculture...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/100-arrested-273-birds-euthanized-after-alleged-cockfighting-ring-found-in-tolland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/100-arrested-273-birds-euthanized-after-alleged-cockfighting-ring-found-in-tolland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunshine and high temperatures in the 90s on the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;ll be getting a preview of summer this week, with building heat and humidity over the next couple of days before storms bring some relief midweek. Expect plenty of sunshine across the state today with very warm temperatures. Highs will climb into the upper 80s inland, with slightly cooler readings near the shoreline thanks to a breeze off the Sound....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunshine-and-high-temperatures-in-the-90s-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 04:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunshine-and-high-temperatures-in-the-90s-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tolland neighbors surprised after large cockfighting ring raid]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 50 people were arrested after Connecticut state police uncovered what officials described as a large-scale cockfighting event in Tolland. Town Manager Brian Foley said state police discovered the operation at a secluded quarry on Mountain Spring Road. Authorities have not yet released additional details about the arrests, but Foley said they&rsquo;ll all likely face animal cruelty charges. Neighbors...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/tolland-neighbors-surprised-after-large-cockfighting-ring-raid/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/tolland-neighbors-surprised-after-large-cockfighting-ring-raid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One boy struck, another person injured in water vessel accident in Shelton]]></title><description><![CDATA[One boy was struck, and another person was injured after a water vessel accident in Shelton on Sunday. At around 4:20 p.m., the Shelton and Derby Fire Department and DEEP responded to Indian Wells State Park for a report of a water vessel accident. Upon arrival, firefighters were told that a boy was also struck by a personal watercraft. The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-boy-struck-another-person-injured-in-water-vessel-accident-in-shelton/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-boy-struck-another-person-injured-in-water-vessel-accident-in-shelton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One boy struck, another person injured in a wave runner accident in Shelton]]></title><description><![CDATA[One boy was struck, and another person was injured after a wave runner accident in Shelton on Sunday. At around 4:20 p.m., the Shelton and Derby Fire Department and DEEP responded to Indian Wells State Park for a report of a water vessel accident. Upon arrival, firefighters were told that a boy was also struck by the wave runner. The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-boy-struck-another-person-injured-in-a-wave-runner-accident-in-shelton/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-boy-struck-another-person-injured-in-a-wave-runner-accident-in-shelton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person is dead after a Saturday morning crash in Middlebury]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person died after a two-car collision on I-84 Eastbound in Middlebury on Saturday morning. At around 3:45 a.m. officers responded to I-84 Eastbound between Exits 16 and 17 for a crash. Police said that both cars were traveling in the center lane on I-84 Eastbound when the second car rear ended the car in front of them for an...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-person-is-dead-after-a-saturday-morning-crash-in-middlebury/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-person-is-dead-after-a-saturday-morning-crash-in-middlebury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person seriously injured after colliding with pole in East Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person has serious injuries after colliding with a pole in East Haven early Sunday morning. Firefighters responded to the crash early in the morning and determined someone needed to be extricated. Crews quickly removed the occupant. He or she was transported to the hospital in serious condition, according to fire officials. The cause of the crash is under investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/person-seriously-injured-after-colliding-with-pole-in-east-haven/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/person-seriously-injured-after-colliding-with-pole-in-east-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen dead, several other people injured in Waterbury crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teenager has died and several other people are injured after a two-car crash in Waterbury early Sunday morning. Officers responded to a crash on Chase Avenue around 1 a.m. Investigators said a Subaru Legacy with two passengers and a Mazda 3I with two passengers collided. One of the people in the Mazda, later identified as 18-year-old Luis Cisneros Fletes,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/teen-dead-several-other-people-injured-in-waterbury-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/teen-dead-several-other-people-injured-in-waterbury-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scooter rider killed in collision with vehicle in Bridgeport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have identified a scooter rider that was killed in a collision with a vehicle in Bridgeport over the weekend. Officers were called to the 1200 block of Huntington Turnpike around 8:45 p.m. for a report of a crash with injuries. Dispatchers later reported that there was a collision between a car and a motorcycle with at least one unresponsive...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/scooter-rider-killed-in-collision-with-vehicle-in-bridgeport/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/scooter-rider-killed-in-collision-with-vehicle-in-bridgeport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian struck, killed on I-395 North in Norwich]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 395 North in Norwich early Sunday morning. Firefighters were called to I-395 North by the exit 11 on-ramp around 3 a.m. for a report of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian. Once state police arrived, they started CPR and the area was closed. The pedestrian was...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/pedestrian-struck-killed-on-i-395-north-in-norwich/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/pedestrian-struck-killed-on-i-395-north-in-norwich/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 people injured, multiple dogs killed in East Hartford house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people were taken to the hospital and multiple dogs died after a house fire in East Hartford on Sunday morning. Firefighters were called to a home on Whiting Road around 1:15 a.m. for a report of a structure fire. When crews arrived, they said they found a single-family home with heavy fire on the second floor. According to the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/3-people-injured-multiple-dogs-killed-in-east-hartford-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/3-people-injured-multiple-dogs-killed-in-east-hartford-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large scale cockfighting ring under investigation in Tolland]]></title><description><![CDATA[A criminal investigation has been launched after a large-scale cock fighting event was discovered in Tolland. According to Brian Foley, Tolland Town Manager and former member of the Hartford Police Department, Connecticut State Police and the Connecticut Department of Agriculture conducted a criminal investigation operation as the result of intelligence gathering. &nbsp;A cockfighting event was discovered at a dormant quarry...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/large-scale-cockfighting-ring-under-investigation-in-tolland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/large-scale-cockfighting-ring-under-investigation-in-tolland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunday warms into the 80s, 90s return Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mostly sunny skies persist through Sunday as temperatures warm into the 80s for much of the state. Westerly winds could gust up to 25 miles per hour through the day. High temperatures will be in the 80s again for Monday before lifting into the 90s on Tuesday and Wednesday. Humidity will also increase on Tuesday and Wednesday, so we could...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunday-warms-into-the-80s-90s-return-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunday-warms-into-the-80s-90s-return-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple injuries suffered after six-car crash in Branford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple people suffered injuries after a six-car crash on I-95 Southbound in Branford on Saturday. Emergency crews responded to I-95 Southbound between Exits 56 and 55 for a crash involving six vehicles and six patients. A vehicle hit stopped traffic while at a high rate of speed, causing the chain-reaction crash according to the Branford Fire Department. Six people were...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/multiple-injuries-suffered-after-six-car-crash-in-branford/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/multiple-injuries-suffered-after-six-car-crash-in-branford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating fatal crash in New Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person is dead after a car crash in New Haven on Saturday. Officers responded to the 600 block of Woodward Avenue for a report of a crash around 1:30 p.m. Once in the area, police said they found the rear seat passenger, identified as an 18-year-old male from Bridgeport, on the ground. The driver, identified as a 20-year-old female...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-investigating-fatal-crash-in-new-haven/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-investigating-fatal-crash-in-new-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State police investigation underway in Tolland]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Connecticut State Police investigation is underway in Tolland on Saturday. State police said their Bureau of Special Investigations is conducting an investigation. Spring Mountain Road is closed between Route 74 (Tolland Stage Road) and Elizabeth Lane. Anyone nearby is urged to avoid the area. According to state police, the area is contained and there is no threat to the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-police-investigation-underway-in-tolland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-police-investigation-underway-in-tolland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gov. Lamont secures Democratic endorsement, still faces primary ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Ned Lamont secured the Democratic endorsement Saturday but still must face a primary challenge, something rare for an incumbent governor in Connecticut.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/gov-lamont-secures-democratic-endorsement-still-faces-primary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/gov-lamont-secures-democratic-endorsement-still-faces-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested in connection to woman found dead in East Haven home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been arrested in connection to a woman that was found dead inside of a home in East Haven on Friday. Police received a 911 call around 5:30 p.m., but no one was heard on the line. Officials said the call originated from a home on Edgemere Road. When officers got to the scene, they found a man,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-arrested-in-connection-to-woman-found-dead-in-east-haven-home/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-arrested-in-connection-to-woman-found-dead-in-east-haven-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sen. Ryan Fazio wins Republican endorsement in race for governor, McCaughey concedes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sen. Ryan Fazio unanimously won the Republican endorsement in the race for governor Saturday, a victory made possible by Erin Stewart&rsquo;s abrupt departure.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sen-ryan-fazio-wins-republican-endorsement-in-race-for-governor-mccaughey-concedes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 10:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sen-ryan-fazio-wins-republican-endorsement-in-race-for-governor-mccaughey-concedes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 teens taken to hospital following Harwinton crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two teenagers were taken to the hospital following a crash in Harwinton early Saturday morning. State police said a 19-year-old female from Bristol was driving north on Route 72 shortly before 3 a.m. when she hit the guardrail and then multiple trees in the shoulder. She was transported to Waterbury Hospital to be treated for minor injuries. Her passenger, a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-teens-taken-to-hospital-following-harwinton-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-teens-taken-to-hospital-following-harwinton-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-91 North in Cromwell reopens after serious crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interstate 91 North in Cromwell has reopened after a serious crash on Saturday morning. The highway was closed between exits 22 and 23, according to CTRoads. The right and center lanes of the highway were also closed between exits 21 and 22. The entire highway has since fully reopened. State police said one person was taken to the hospital and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/i-91-north-in-cromwell-reopens-after-serious-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 09:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/i-91-north-in-cromwell-reopens-after-serious-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot and killed outside of Bridgeport bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was shot and killed outside of a bar in Bridgeport early Saturday morning. City officials said 25-year-old Jerome Roshaun Alexander left a bar at the intersection of Beechwood Avenue and Howard Avenue shortly after 1 a.m. As he was leaving, investigators said multiple people outside opened fire and hit Alexander. He was transported to St. Vincent&rsquo;s Hospital where...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-shot-and-killed-outside-of-bridgeport-bar/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-shot-and-killed-outside-of-bridgeport-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunny and 70s for Saturday as warming trend gets underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday will feature plenty of sunshine and temperatures warming into the 70s for much of Connecticut. Areas along the shoreline may be a little cooler as a southwesterly breeze picks up through the day. Skies will be partly cloudy tonight with the chance for a few spot showers as temperatures only cool into the 50s and 60s. High temperatures will...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunny-and-70s-for-saturday-as-warming-trend-gets-underway/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunny-and-70s-for-saturday-as-warming-trend-gets-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doctors warn about ticks ahead of peak season in Connecticut]]></title><description><![CDATA[A beautiful weekend for Connecticut is coming up, but if you&rsquo;re spending some time, watch out for ticks. There are at least five tick species in the state, which means more pathogens and a wider spread, potentially increasing the risk of illness, according to experts at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. In a letter to families in the Avon school...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/doctors-warn-about-ticks-ahead-of-peak-season-in-connecticut/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/doctors-warn-about-ticks-ahead-of-peak-season-in-connecticut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman found dead in East Haven home, suspect detained: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is in custody after a woman was found dead inside an East Haven home on Friday, police said. Police received a 911 call around 5:30 p.m., but no one was heard on the line. Officials said the call originated from a home on Edgemere Road. When officers got to the scene, they found a man sitting on the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-found-dead-in-east-haven-home-suspect-detained-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-found-dead-in-east-haven-home-suspect-detained-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[89-year-old Winsted woman killed in crash on Route 44 in New Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 89-year-old woman from Winsted has died after a crash on Route 44 in New Hartford on Friday afternoon. State police said a tractor-trailer was traveling eastbound on Route 44 around 1:40 p.m. at the same time 89-yea-rold Carolyn Mattson, of Winsted, was stopped in a Toyota Corolla near the Dollar General commercial lot. Investigators believe Mattson left the commercial...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/89-year-old-winsted-woman-killed-in-crash-on-route-44-in-new-hartford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/89-year-old-winsted-woman-killed-in-crash-on-route-44-in-new-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Killingly residents wary as Amazon looks to build mega warehouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon is looking to turn roughly 1.3 million square feet of land into a 24/7 warehouse in Killingly. The proposal has been entered, and the town of Killingly is accepting public comments. The proposal includes 60 loading docks, 430 trailer parking spaces, and 930 other parking spaces.&nbsp;Two entrances would be off Westcott Rd. If the warehouse is approved, Killingly resident...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/killingly-residents-wary-as-amazon-looks-to-build-mega-warehouse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/killingly-residents-wary-as-amazon-looks-to-build-mega-warehouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CSCU interim chancellor resigned amid sexual harassment investigation, documents show]]></title><description><![CDATA[New documents show the interim chancellor of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities who resigned last month did so amid a sexual harassment investigation. The documents, released by the CSCU Board of Regents, show complaints made by an employee about the conduct of John Maduko towards her for approximately a two-year period. The woman detailed text messages and conversations with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cscu-interim-chancellor-resigned-amid-sexual-harassment-investigation-documents-show/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cscu-interim-chancellor-resigned-amid-sexual-harassment-investigation-documents-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global experts look to Connecticut as crumbling foundations crisis spreads  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week in Mystic, researchers, engineers, and advocates from multiple countries gathered at a UConn conference to compare findings on crumbling concrete&nbsp;foundations&nbsp;and basements&nbsp;and study how Connecticut responded when homeowners here began discovering severe structural damage.&nbsp;&nbsp; Though the problem was&nbsp;identified&nbsp;elsewhere first, it gained new prominence in Connecticut as a hidden threat beneath homes and has&nbsp;increased international awareness.&nbsp;&nb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/global-experts-look-to-connecticut-as-crumbling-foundations-crisis-spreads/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/global-experts-look-to-connecticut-as-crumbling-foundations-crisis-spreads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ohio murder suspect arrested after fleeing police in Meriden, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man with an active arrest warrant for murder in Ohio was arrested on Tuesday in Meriden after police said he fled from officers investigating a shooting on the Meriden Green near Mill Street. Members of the Meriden Police Department&rsquo;s Crime Suppression Unit saw a man walking in the area of Pratt Street and Mill Street who matched the description...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ohio-murder-suspect-arrested-after-fleeing-police-in-meriden-police-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 08:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ohio-murder-suspect-arrested-after-fleeing-police-in-meriden-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot on Weston Street in Hartford overnight Friday: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was hospitalized after being shot on Weston Street in Hartford in the early hours of Friday morning, police said. The Hartford Police Department was dispatched to 100 Weston St. around 3:15 a.m. for a report of a shooting, according to police. When they arrived, they found a man in his forties with a gunshot wound. He was transported...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-shot-on-weston-street-in-hartford-overnight-friday-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-shot-on-weston-street-in-hartford-overnight-friday-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beautiful weekend on deck for Connecticut before a hot start to next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday is, in Bob Maxon&rsquo;s words, &ldquo;simply amazing.&rdquo; Sunshine returns in full force, with highs climbing into the upper 70s inland &mdash; a noticeable warm-up from the week. Sunday will be partly sunny after a possible morning shower, then turning quite warm with highs reaching into the 80s. It&rsquo;s a steady climb in temperatures, making for a great stretch of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/beautiful-weekend-on-deck-for-connecticut-before-a-hot-start-to-next-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/beautiful-weekend-on-deck-for-connecticut-before-a-hot-start-to-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fourth civil case brought against Avon daycare tied to allegations of child sexual assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fourth civil lawsuit has been filed against Busy Bees, the parent company of the BrightPath Avon Early Learning and Child Care Center, amid an ongoing investigation into allegations of sexual assault by a former employee. The latest lawsuit was filed the same day a hearing was scheduled in the first civil case connected to the allegations at the Avon...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/fourth-civil-case-brought-against-avon-daycare-tied-to-allegations-of-child-sexual-assault/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/fourth-civil-case-brought-against-avon-daycare-tied-to-allegations-of-child-sexual-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police increase presence at Westfarms after posts about takeover Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmington police say they have an increased presence at Westfarms on Saturday after learning of social media posts promoting a takeover at the mall on Saturday. They will be working in conjunction with West Hartford police on the mall property and in the surrounding area, they said in a news release. The social media posts said the takeover was planned...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-increase-presence-at-westfarms-after-posts-about-takeover-saturday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-increase-presence-at-westfarms-after-posts-about-takeover-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. DOJ accuses Yale medical school of illegally using race in admissions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Justice Department on Thursday accused Yale University of illegally considering race in admissions to its medical school &mdash; the second institution to face discrimination allegations by the federal agency this month. In June 2023, the Supreme Court ruled that colleges and universities must stop considering race in admissions, forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/us-doj-accuses-yale-medical-school-of-illegally-using-race-in-admissions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/us-doj-accuses-yale-medical-school-of-illegally-using-race-in-admissions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Haven shop expands Korean culture with new restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A longtime Korean grocery store is expanding its footprint in New Haven, as the family behind Hanmi Oriental Food and Gift Shop opens a new restaurant to share more of its culture. For nearly 30 years, Hanmi Oriental Food and Gift Shop has been a staple in New Haven&rsquo;s East Rock neighborhood, serving Korean groceries and goods to the community....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-shop-expands-korean-culture-with-new-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-shop-expands-korean-culture-with-new-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart suspends campaign for governor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former New Britain mayor&nbsp;Erin Stewart has announced that she is suspending her campaign for governor on Thursday, moments after new details were released about her personal spending on a city credit card. &ldquo;Today, I am announcing that I am suspending my campaign for Governor of Connecticut effective immediately. The continued allegations from New Britain City Hall have understandably taken over...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ex-new-britain-mayor-erin-stewart-suspends-campaign-for-governor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ex-new-britain-mayor-erin-stewart-suspends-campaign-for-governor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$2 million winning lottery ticket sold in Higganum]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man won $2 million on a lottery ticket sold in Higganum, CT Lottery said on Wednesday. The ticket was sold at the Mobil gas station at 1016 Killingworth Road, according to CT Lottery. The $30 Fabulous Fortune ticket was number 14. The top prize for that ticket was $2 million. &ldquo;Believe it or not, it all started with a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-million-winning-lottery-ticket-sold-in-higganum/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-million-winning-lottery-ticket-sold-in-higganum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman dead, 3 hurt after boat crashes into Logan airport pier in Boston Harbor]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person is dead, three others remain hospitalized after a boat crashed overnight in Boston Harbor. Elizabeth Dankert of Andover was IDed as victim.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-dead-3-hurt-after-boat-crashes-into-logan-airport-pier-in-boston-harbor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-dead-3-hurt-after-boat-crashes-into-logan-airport-pier-in-boston-harbor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friday will see a scattered shower before warming up for the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[It looks like there will be less rain tonight, but it will remain cloudy. Tomorrow looks cloudy with some sun and a scattered shower or two. There could also be a chilly breeze with temperatures in the 50s. By Saturday it will be much warmer and mostly sunny with temperatures in the 70s. There could be a passing sprinkle by...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/friday-will-see-a-scattered-shower-before-warming-up-for-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 05:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/friday-will-see-a-scattered-shower-before-warming-up-for-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterbury food pantry demand triples as inflation, SNAP eligibility changes strain family budgets]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Connecticut, rising gas and grocery prices, along with a drop in SNAP enrollment, are driving more families to rely on food pantries, with one pantry in Waterbury seeing demand nearly triple in recent months. At Restoring Strength in Communities Outreach Ministry in Waterbury, more people are turning to the pantry to help make ends meet as inflation continues to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/waterbury-food-pantry-demand-triples-as-inflation-snap-eligibility-changes-strain-family-budgets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/waterbury-food-pantry-demand-triples-as-inflation-snap-eligibility-changes-strain-family-budgets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Haven mayor ordered by court to not speak publicly on wrongful conviction case]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker was ordered by a federal judge not to speak publicly about a wrongful-conviction case against the city, following comments he made to the press. The case centers around a 1990 double murder involving police misconduct and one of the two men who were convicted. Stefon Morant spent 21 years in prison until he was released...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-mayor-ordered-by-court-to-not-speak-publicly-on-wrongful-conviction-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-mayor-ordered-by-court-to-not-speak-publicly-on-wrongful-conviction-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNBA, NBA approve sale of Connecticut Sun to new owner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WNBA and NBA have officially approved the sale and relocation of the Connecticut Sun to Houston, the leagues announced Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/wnba-nba-approve-sale-of-connecticut-sun-to-new-owner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/wnba-nba-approve-sale-of-connecticut-sun-to-new-owner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Board of Regents seek new chancellor, some call for bigger reforms for CSCU]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Board of Regents looks for a new chancellor, some lawmakers say now is the time for dramatic changes to the&nbsp;Connecticut State Colleges and Universities&nbsp;(CSCU) system.&nbsp;&nbsp; The board was slated for a 5 p.m. special meeting on Wednesday, with a discussion on both an interim chancellor and a search for a permanent leader.&nbsp;&nbsp; The post is vacant because former...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/as-board-of-regents-seek-new-chancellor-some-call-for-bigger-reformsfor-cscu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/as-board-of-regents-seek-new-chancellor-some-call-for-bigger-reformsfor-cscu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State trooper arrested, charged with computer crime]]></title><description><![CDATA[A state trooper was arrested on Wednesday and charged with a computer crime. Trooper First Class Marwing Pena turned himself in to Troop I. He is charged with computer crime in the third degree, which is a Class D felony. State police did not release infomation on what Pena is accused of doing, but according to Connecticut general statutes, a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-trooper-arrested-charged-with-computer-crime/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-trooper-arrested-charged-with-computer-crime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mystic eyes summer boost as higher costs keep travelers closer to home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rising gas prices and airfare could push more people to rethink summer travel, with some opting for closer, more affordable destinations. That shift could benefit places like Mystic, where local leaders and business owners hope to see an uptick in visitors. As Mystic prepares for peak season, visitors are already arriving. Mary and Rich Kurka, visiting from Chicago, are exploring...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mystic-eyes-summer-boost-as-higher-costs-keep-travelers-closer-to-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mystic-eyes-summer-boost-as-higher-costs-keep-travelers-closer-to-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agreement reached to sell house where Waterbury man says he was held captive for decades]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBC Connecticut has obtained documents that show&nbsp;an agreement has been reached to sell the house in Waterbury where a man says he was held captive by his stepmother for two decades. The house, located at 2 Blake Street in Waterbury, is being sold for $110,000, court documents stated. A now 33-year-old man who goes by &lsquo;S&rsquo; says he was held...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/agreement-reached-to-sell-house-where-waterbury-man-says-he-was-held-captive-for-decades/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/agreement-reached-to-sell-house-where-waterbury-man-says-he-was-held-captive-for-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DPH identifies Connecticut's first case of clade I mpox]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Connecticut Department of Public Health announced Wednesday that it has identified the state&rsquo;s first case of clade I mpox. The person with the case of mpox recently traveled to Western Europe, where the virus is currently spreading, according to DPH. The virus has primarily affected gay and bisexual men. DPH is urging people at risk to get vaccinated ahead...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dph-identifies-connecticuts-first-case-of-clade-i-mpox/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dph-identifies-connecticuts-first-case-of-clade-i-mpox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trial wraps in suit against DCF over death of baby thrown from Middletown bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trial has wrapped in a negligence lawsuit against Connecticut&rsquo;s Department of Children and Families over the death of 7-month-old Aaden Moreno, who was killed after his father threw him from the Arrigoni Bridge in Middletown in 2015. Aaden&rsquo;s family sued the state, arguing DCF should have done more to protect the baby before his father, Tony Moreno, was set...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/trial-wraps-in-suit-against-dcf-over-death-of-baby-thrown-from-middletown-bridge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/trial-wraps-in-suit-against-dcf-over-death-of-baby-thrown-from-middletown-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masked men fire shots at Windsor boutique, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three masked gunmen fired several shots at Runitup Boutique in Windsor in the early hours of Wednesday morning, police said. The Windsor Police Department said it received a call from the business owner, John Gibson, around 8 a.m. Wednesday, who said he discovered gunshot damage on the outside of his building on Windsor Avenue. &ldquo;I said to myself, &lsquo;Who did...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/masked-men-fire-shots-at-windsor-boutique-police-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/masked-men-fire-shots-at-windsor-boutique-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[82-year-old man on e-bike hit by van and seriously injured in Groton]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 82-year-old man on an e-bike was hit by a van and seriously injured in Groton on Tuesday afternoon. It happened on Allyn Street in the area of Whitehall Lane just before 4:30 p.m., according to police. Officers found the victim unconscious in the roadway. According to police, the victim was riding the e-bike as the van was driving in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/82-year-old-man-on-e-bike-hit-by-van-and-seriously-injured-in-groton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/82-year-old-man-on-e-bike-hit-by-van-and-seriously-injured-in-groton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcycle rider seriously injured after being hit by car in Vernon, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorcycle rider was seriously injured on Tuesday after he was hit by a car on the Hartford Turnpike in Vernon, police said. The Vernon Police Department was called to the area of 14 Hartford Turnpike around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday after they received a report of a serious motor vehicle vs. motorcycle crash, according to police. When they arrived with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcycle-rider-seriously-injured-after-being-hit-by-car-in-vernon-police-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcycle-rider-seriously-injured-after-being-hit-by-car-in-vernon-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular New Haven nightclub announces its shutting down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rumaj Nightclub on Crown Street in New Haven is closing its doors for good this weekend, the business announced on Instagram last Wednesday. &ldquo;After 4 unforgettable years, Rumaj Nightclub will officially be closing our doors on May 17th. &#10084;&#65039;,&rdquo; the nightclub wrote. &ldquo;What started as an idea turned into thousands of memories, friendships, late nights, celebrations, and moments we&rsquo;ll never...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/popular-new-haven-nightclub-announces-its-shutting-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/popular-new-haven-nightclub-announces-its-shutting-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reward offered for info about emaciated dog found in Wallingford]]></title><description><![CDATA[A reward is being offered for information about a emaciated dog that was found in Wallingford. Wallingford Animal Control said the female dog was picked up on Highland Avenue. Investigators are looking for information about the dog&rsquo;s identity and where she may have come from. According to animal control, Desmond&rsquo;s Army is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/reward-offered-for-info-about-emaciated-dog-found-in-wallingford/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/reward-offered-for-info-about-emaciated-dog-found-in-wallingford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free live outdoor music series comes to Hartford this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A free live outdoor music series is coming to Downtown Hartford this summer. The series entitled &ldquo;Street Sounds&rdquo; will feature R&amp;B, soul, hip-hop, indie rock and folk music. Every Thursday night from June 4 through Aug. 13, musicians will play original music on the corner of Main Street and Asylum Street. A full list of performers can be found here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/free-live-outdoor-music-series-comes-to-hartford-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 08:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/free-live-outdoor-music-series-comes-to-hartford-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue skies and sunshine for Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[There will be plenty of sunshine today with high temperatures in the mid-60s. By tonight the clouds will roll in and tomorrow looks gray with a chance of showers with highs in the low 60s. There could be periods of rain developing overnight tomorrow into Thursday. The rain could get locally heavy at times. Thursday looks chilly, windy and wet...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/blue-skies-and-sunshine-for-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/blue-skies-and-sunshine-for-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterbury rally highlights push for universal childcare in Connecticut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut parents, childcare workers, and advocates gathered in Waterbury on Monday, calling for universal childcare and urging lawmakers to take action as rising costs strain families. Dozens rallied on the Waterbury Green as part of a nationwide push to make childcare more accessible and affordable. Supporters said universal childcare would provide critical relief for working families and strengthen the economy....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/waterbury-rally-highlights-push-for-universal-childcare-in-connecticut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/waterbury-rally-highlights-push-for-universal-childcare-in-connecticut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Hartford mayor Luke Bronin wins Democratic endorsement over Rep. Larson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Hartford mayor Luke Bronin has officially won the Democratic endorsement for the CT-01 primary. He defeated 28-year incumbent Rep. John Larson, who has held his seat since 1999 and never faced a primary challenge until now. Bronin said that Connecticut Democrats made history and chose a path of &ldquo;new energy and new leadership.&rdquo; &ldquo;I respect John Larson deeply, but...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/former-hartford-mayor-luke-bronin-wins-democratic-endorsement-over-rep-larson/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/former-hartford-mayor-luke-bronin-wins-democratic-endorsement-over-rep-larson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erin Stewart faces questions as documents detail use of city purchase card while New Britain mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erin Stewart is facing questions about how she used a city-issued credit card while mayor of New Britain.&nbsp;&nbsp; NBC Connecticut obtained&nbsp;expense reports, through a Freedom of Information Act request,&nbsp;detailing how she issued the card, also called a P-Card.&nbsp;&nbsp; The documents, first reported by the Hartford Courant, show purchases for clothing, party&nbsp;invitations,&nbsp;and a trip to Washington, D.C., prompting questions as she&nbsp;seeks&nbsp;to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/erin-stewart-faces-questions-as-documents-detail-use-of-city-purchase-cardwhile-new-britain-mayor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/erin-stewart-faces-questions-as-documents-detail-use-of-city-purchase-cardwhile-new-britain-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trial over wrongful conviction hears starkly different accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal trial in Connecticut over a wrongful conviction lawsuit against the New Haven Police Department featured sharply conflicting testimony Monday, as a former detective denied allegations of misconduct tied to a 1990 double murder case. Stefon Morant, who spent more than two decades in prison, is suing the city after his conviction was overturned. The case, being heard in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/trial-over-wrongful-conviction-hears-starkly-different-accounts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/trial-over-wrongful-conviction-hears-starkly-different-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blumenthal pushes to lift federal gas tax as prices rise amid Iran conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[As tensions continue between the United States and Iran, negotiations to end the conflict remain stalled, with both sides rejecting recent proposals. Iranian state media reported the United States is focused on security and shipping traffic in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, without addressing nuclear weapons. President Donald Trump said those concerns remain a priority and warned the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/blumenthal-pushes-to-lift-federal-gas-tax-as-prices-rise-amid-iran-conflict/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/blumenthal-pushes-to-lift-federal-gas-tax-as-prices-rise-amid-iran-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inspector general says August police shooting that killed woman in Bozrah was justified]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Office of the Inspector General concluded on Monday that two Connecticut state troopers who shot and killed a woman in Bozrah in August 2025 were justified. On August 9, 2025, 39-year-old Amanda Williams was fatally shot by trooper Noah Blanchette. Trooper Brett Cook also fired a round at Williams, according to the inspector general&rsquo;s report. The troopers were responding...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/inspector-general-says-august-police-shooting-that-killed-woman-in-bozrah-was-justified/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/inspector-general-says-august-police-shooting-that-killed-woman-in-bozrah-was-justified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 killed in fiery crash on Route 15 in Stratford on Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people were killed in a crash on the Merritt Parkway in Stratford on Sunday morning. According to state police, three cars were traveling in the right lane of Route 15 South around 4:50 a.m. when the third car in line, a Lexus, slammed into the back of a Honda Civic, which then collided with the Chrysler 200 ahead of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/3-killed-in-fiery-crash-on-route-15-in-stratford-on-sunday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 09:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/3-killed-in-fiery-crash-on-route-15-in-stratford-on-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcycle driver injured after crash in Cromwell]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorcycle driver was injured after a crash with a car on Route 372 near the I-91 on and off ramps in Cromwell, police said. A car was exiting a gas station across the street around 6:30 p.m. Sunday and attempting to enter the I-91 on-ramp when it collided with an oncoming motorcycle, according to preliminary information from police. The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcycle-driver-injured-after-crash-in-cromwell/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 09:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcycle-driver-injured-after-crash-in-cromwell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17-year-old boy dies after motorcycle crash in Hartford last week]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 17-year-old boy was hospitalized and later died after a motorcycle crash in Hartford last Tuesday, police said. Hartford police were called to the intersection of Franklin Avenue at Standish Street on May 5 around 6 p.m. for a report of a serious motor vehicle vs. motorcycle crash. When officers arrived, they found the motorcycle driver, 17-year-old Elijah Santiago, unresponsive....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/17-year-old-boy-dies-after-motorcycle-crash-in-hartford-last-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/17-year-old-boy-dies-after-motorcycle-crash-in-hartford-last-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niall Horan will make a tour stop in Hartford next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Singer-songwriter Niall Horan will be performing in Hartford in April 2027. The former member of One Direction just announced his &ldquo;Dinner Party Live On Tour&rdquo; tour, which includes a stop at PeoplesBank Arena on April 13. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets, which go on sale Tuesday at 10 a.m. and end Thursday at 10 p.m. Details can...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/niall-horan-will-make-a-tour-stop-in-hartford-next-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 08:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/niall-horan-will-make-a-tour-stop-in-hartford-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunny and cooler temps to start the work week]]></title><description><![CDATA[There will be a fair amount of sunshine today. We will have some cooler high temperatures in the lower to mid-60s compared to yesterday&rsquo;s low 70s. Tonight looks fair with temperatures in the 40s. The sunshine will stick around tomorrow with highs ranging from 60-65 degrees. Rain could develop for Wednesday, and there could be some showers on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunny-and-cooler-temps-to-start-the-work-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 05:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunny-and-cooler-temps-to-start-the-work-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunny and cooler temps on tap to start the work week]]></title><description><![CDATA[There will be a fair amount of sunshine today. We will have some cooler high temperatures in the lower to mid-60s compared to yesterday&rsquo;s low 70s. Tonight looks fair with temperatures in the 40s. The sunshine will stick around tomorrow with highs ranging from 60-65 degrees. Rain could develop for Wednesday, and there could be some showers on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunny-and-cooler-temps-on-tap-to-start-the-work-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 05:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunny-and-cooler-temps-on-tap-to-start-the-work-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cool weather continues into Tuesday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cool weather continues into Tuesday morning with low temperatures around 40 degrees. Tuesday will be our sunniest day of the week with highs around 65 degrees. Light showers are likely on Wednesday, but then heavier rain moves in on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cool-weather-continues-into-tuesday-morning/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 05:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cool-weather-continues-into-tuesday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen bicyclist hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in Farmington]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 13-year-old boy is hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle around 9 p.m. in Farmington on Sunday. Police were called to Farmington Avenue (Route 4) at the intersection of the I-84 off-ramp for a collision involving a motor vehicle and a bicyclist operating a Class 3 E-Bike. The bicyclist was transported to the hospital with serious...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/teen-bicyclist-hospitalized-after-being-struck-by-a-vehicle-in-farmington/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/teen-bicyclist-hospitalized-after-being-struck-by-a-vehicle-in-farmington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One dead and one hospitalized after crash in Greenwich]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person is dead and one person is hospitalized after a crash that happened just after 2 a.m. on Sunday. Police said an officer was conducting a radar enforcement on Delavan Avenue and observed a Lexus traveling eastbound at an estimated speed of 50 mph in a 25 mph zone. The officer saw the vehicle go through a red traffic...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-dead-and-one-hospitalized-after-crash-in-greenwich/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-dead-and-one-hospitalized-after-crash-in-greenwich/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother's Day rush fills Connecticut restaurants, activities statewide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut businesses saw a surge of customers on Mother&rsquo;s Day, as families filled restaurants and booked activities to celebrate. From dining rooms to candle-making shops, reservations and appointments were in high demand across the state. At The Mill on the River in South Windsor, one of the area&rsquo;s most popular restaurants, the holiday brought an especially large crowd. It&rsquo;s a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mothers-day-rush-fills-connecticut-restaurants-activities-statewide/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mothers-day-rush-fills-connecticut-restaurants-activities-statewide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family-run flower shop embraces first Mother's Day rush]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flower shops across Connecticut saw a surge of customers Sunday as families celebrated Mother&rsquo;s Day, including one Hartford business experiencing the holiday rush under new ownership for the first time. At House of Flora in Hartford, owner Elizabeth Farrell is no stranger to flowers. &ldquo;I actually have a four-year bachelor&rsquo;s degree from UConn in horticulture. My dad has the same...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/family-run-flower-shop-embraces-first-mothers-day-rush/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/family-run-flower-shop-embraces-first-mothers-day-rush/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serious injuries follow a multi-car crash in Stratford]]></title><description><![CDATA[State Police say several people have life-threatening injuries following a multi-car accident in Stratford early Sunday morning. Officials say they were dispatched to Route 15 around 4 a.m. They say the State Police Accident Reconstruction Team is on scene and Route 15 southbound is shut down. People are asked to avoid the area. That is all the information at this...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/serious-injuries-follow-a-multi-car-crash-in-stratford/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 07:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/serious-injuries-follow-a-multi-car-crash-in-stratford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warmer for Sunday with a few showers possible late]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Mother&rsquo;s Day! After morning fog, temperatures should be able to warm into the 60s and 70s this afternoon. A few showers are possible this afternoon and evening, but the rain would not be as widespread and long-lasting as yesterday. Monday will see mostly to partly cloudy skies with highs in the 60s. More sunshine is expected on Tuesday before...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warmer-for-sunday-with-a-few-showers-possible-late/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warmer-for-sunday-with-a-few-showers-possible-late/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooler Start To Workweek]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a beautiful Mother&rsquo;s Day with temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s and a few showers. Tonight a stray showers is possible but most look to stay dry. Monday will see mostly to partly cloudy skies with highs in the 60s. More sunshine is expected on Tuesday before rain chances return on Wednesday. High temperatures will be...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cooler-start-to-workweek/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cooler-start-to-workweek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooler Start To Work Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a beautiful Mother&rsquo;s Day with temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s and a few showers. Tonight a stray showers is possible but most look to stay dry. Monday will see mostly to partly cloudy skies with highs in the 60s. More sunshine is expected on Tuesday before rain chances return on Wednesday. High temperatures will be...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cooler-start-to-work-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cooler-start-to-work-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Willimantic police investigate early morning fatal shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Willimantic Police say one person is dead after a shooting occurred on Main Street around 1:45 a.m. Sunday morning. They say officers responded to an apartment and found one man suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. According to police, despite attempted life-saving measures, the victim was pronounced dead on scene. Officers are still investigating the scene but, according...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/willimantic-police-investigate-early-morning-fatal-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/willimantic-police-investigate-early-morning-fatal-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body pulled from CT River in Old Lyme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities are looking to identify a deceased person, who was found in the Connecticut River in Old Lyme Saturday afternoon. According to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), a passing boat came upon the individual in the area of the Chester-Lyme Ferry around 1. The person who was found is only being identified as an adult male and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/body-pulled-from-ct-river-in-old-lyme/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/body-pulled-from-ct-river-in-old-lyme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple people sustained life-threatening injuries after early morning crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[State Police say multiple people are in the hospital with life-threatening conditions after an early morning crash in Bethany. They say that the head-on collision occurred on Route 69. That is all the information at this time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/multiple-people-sustained-life-threatening-injuries-after-early-morning-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/multiple-people-sustained-life-threatening-injuries-after-early-morning-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple people hospitalized after a rollover accident in Willington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Willington officials say several people are hospitalized with possible serious injuries after a rollover accident early Saturday morning. They say officials found an overturned car on scene around 4 a.m. after receiving mutual aid from other first responders. The Willington Hill Fire Department, Windham Hospital Paramedics, UConn Fire Rescue and Life Star provided mutual aid to transport the patients to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/multiple-people-hospitalized-after-a-rollover-accident-in-willington/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 09:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/multiple-people-hospitalized-after-a-rollover-accident-in-willington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warmer Mother's Day, Few Rain Chances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rain chances dwindle early tonight before patchy fog sets in. Mother&rsquo;s Day is warmer with partly cloudy skies and temperatures reaching the low 70s for inland CT, 60s expected along the shore. A few showers are possible by the afternoon and evening hours. We&rsquo;ll start the workweek cool but warmer temps arrive next weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warmer-mothers-day-few-rain-chances/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warmer-mothers-day-few-rain-chances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saturday showers with highs in the 50s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures will be in the 50s for much of the state today as cloudy skies bring more rain chances. The best chance for widespread rain comes this afternoon and evening. A few rumbles of thunder are also possible at times later on your Saturday. Rain chances dwindle early tonight before patchy fog sets in. Mother&rsquo;s Day is warmer and mostly...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/saturday-showers-with-highs-in-the-50s/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/saturday-showers-with-highs-in-the-50s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norwich Public Utilities says customers will see higher bills in June due to inflation, geopolitical unrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Customers of Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) will see higher bills starting in June. The public utility entity announced this week that, due to several factors, residential and commercial customers will see the impact on their bills starting June 1. They said that due to increased costs for electricity and natural gas, NPU had to increase its purchase power adjustment and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/norwich-public-utilities-says-customers-will-see-higher-bills-in-june-due-to-inflation-geopolitical-unrest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/norwich-public-utilities-says-customers-will-see-higher-bills-in-june-due-to-inflation-geopolitical-unrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterford students learn water safety thanks to a special dog named Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer is just around the corner, and more people are starting to dust off their boats and head to the water. For many, the push is on for boating and water safety this year. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) said they have already been responding to tragedies in the water this year. They want the message out...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/waterford-students-learn-water-safety-thanks-to-a-special-dog-named-bay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/waterford-students-learn-water-safety-thanks-to-a-special-dog-named-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 killed in early morning fire in Stamford]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person died in a house fire in Stamford on Friday. Firefighters responded to the home on Woodmere Road around 4:20 a.m. and found heavy fire on the first floor. They also learned that someone was still inside the house, according to fire officials. The fire was knocked down in about nine minutes and crews then found the male victim...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/1-killed-in-early-morning-fire-in-stamford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/1-killed-in-early-morning-fire-in-stamford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DCF releases new details in investigation of 12-year-old Enfield girl's death&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut&rsquo;s Department of Children and Families has released limited new information in the case of a 12-year-old girl whose death remains under investigation.&nbsp; The girl was found dead in her bedroom in Enfield on March 18.&nbsp; Her stepfather has been charged with sexually assaulting the child.&nbsp; No one has been charged in connection with her death.&nbsp; The Office of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dcf-releases-new-details-in-investigation-of-12-year-old-enfield-girls-deathnbsp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dcf-releases-new-details-in-investigation-of-12-year-old-enfield-girls-deathnbsp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canvas cyberattack disrupts Connecticut universities amid final exams]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cyberattack on the company behind the learning management system Canvas caused widespread disruptions at colleges and high schools across the country, including in Connecticut, at a critical time during final exams. The outage, tied to a breach at Instructure, left students and faculty unable to access coursework, submit assignments or complete exams. Universities across Connecticut, including Yale University in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/canvas-cyberattack-disrupts-connecticut-universities-amid-final-exams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/canvas-cyberattack-disrupts-connecticut-universities-amid-final-exams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Avon daycare worker charged with sexual assault worked at other locations, company says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former worker at an Avon daycare charged with sexually assaulting several children also worked at other daycares, according to a message sent to parents by the company. Jan Berrios-Otero, 29, was arrested on April 1 after an administrator at the BrightPath Avon Early Learning and Child Care Center contacted police about possible inappropriate contact involving a child. Police investigated...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/former-avon-daycare-worker-charged-with-sexual-assault-worked-at-other-locations-company-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/former-avon-daycare-worker-charged-with-sexual-assault-worked-at-other-locations-company-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police make second arrest in alleged sexual abuse of dog in Meriden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meriden police have made a second arrest connected to the alleged sexual abuse of a dog. Authorities began an investigation on April 6 and arrested Kristiina Kennedy on April 30. As the investigation continued, police obtained an arrest warrant for 28-year-old Damon Mesite. He was arrested on Friday and was charged with aiding and abetting sexual assault of an animal,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-make-second-arrest-in-alleged-sexual-abuse-of-dog-in-meriden/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-make-second-arrest-in-alleged-sexual-abuse-of-dog-in-meriden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 men rescued from water hours after boat capsized off West Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were rescued after spending hours in the water when their boat capsized in Long Island Sound off of West Haven on Thursday. According to police, a person flagged down an officer and said two of his friends went out on the water around 1 p.m., but he was unable to reach them and they weren&rsquo;t answering their phones....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-men-rescued-from-water-hours-after-boat-capsized-off-west-haven/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-men-rescued-from-water-hours-after-boat-capsized-off-west-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lost dog found thanks to a loyal best friend and some firefighter muscle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remy knew he had found a new best friend when his parents brought home a Bernese Mountain Dog-Poodle mix two years ago. Panko and Remy, &nbsp;an 8-year-old German Sheperd are described as &ldquo;best pals&rdquo; by their parents Scott and Donna Brinckerhoff of Haddam. &nbsp; The two are often found close by their parents,&nbsp; never wandering beyond the boundaries of their...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lost-dog-found-thanks-to-a-loyal-best-friend-and-some-firefighter-muscle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lost-dog-found-thanks-to-a-loyal-best-friend-and-some-firefighter-muscle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain likely Saturday with cooler temps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skies clear tonight with fair conditions. Rain is likely tomorrow, especially in the afternoon, with highs between 55 and 60. Looking ahead to Mother&rsquo;s Day: partly sunny skies and seasonable conditions..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rain-likely-saturday-with-cooler-temps/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rain-likely-saturday-with-cooler-temps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooler today, rain returns before a dry Mother's Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[A few sprinkles early this morning give way to mostly sunny skies. Clouds build later, with a few quick showers possible this afternoon. Highs stay chilly, topping out in the upper 50s. Skies clear tonight with fair conditions. Rain is likely tomorrow, especially in the afternoon, with highs between 55 and 60. Looking ahead to Mother&rsquo;s Day: partly sunny skies...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cooler-today-rain-returns-before-a-dry-mothers-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cooler-today-rain-returns-before-a-dry-mothers-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doctors warn against using fake drug for weight loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weight loss drugs are almost everywhere you look, and a new one that could give you results faster might soon hit the market, but some companies are already selling it, even without FDA approval. An experimental drug called retatrutide, also known as reta or Triple-G, is in a pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly-sponsored clinical trials. Retatrutide is an injection administered once...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/doctors-warn-against-using-fake-drug-for-weight-loss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/doctors-warn-against-using-fake-drug-for-weight-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Groton police help distressed man at Gold Star Bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man in Groton is getting the mental health assistance he needs thanks to first responders. On Sunday, the Groton Emergency Communications Center was notified that a man had one leg over the top of the Gold Star Bridge&rsquo;s security barrier. Groton officers Bryan Albee and Cristopher Brillon arrived at the scene where a distressed man was found on the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/groton-police-help-distressed-man-at-gold-star-bridge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/groton-police-help-distressed-man-at-gold-star-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ridgefield's Tucker West, 3-time USA Luge Olympian, announces retirement from sliding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tucker West, who made three U.S. Olympic teams and won three World Cup luge races, formally announced his retirement from competitive sliding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ridgefields-tucker-west-3-time-usa-luge-olympian-announces-retirement-from-sliding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ridgefields-tucker-west-3-time-usa-luge-olympian-announces-retirement-from-sliding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Trump to give Coast Guard Academy commencement keynote address]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump will deliver the keynote address at the Coast Guard Academy commencement in New London this year, the Coast Guard announced on Thursday. The 145th Coast Guard Academy Commencement Exercises are scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20. President Trump last spoke at the Coast Guard Academy during his first term in 2017. Then-Secretary of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/president-trump-to-give-coast-guard-academy-commencement-keynote-address/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/president-trump-to-give-coast-guard-academy-commencement-keynote-address/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Father convicted of murdering 7-month-old son takes stand in DCF civil case]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Connecticut courtroom heard emotional testimony as a civil case revisits the 2015 death of 7-month-old Aaden Moreno, who was killed after being thrown from the Arrigoni Bridge. The child&rsquo;s father, Tony Moreno, is serving a 70-year prison sentence for murder but continues to maintain his innocence. Aaden&rsquo;s family is now suing the Department of Children and Families, arguing the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/father-convicted-of-murdering-7-month-old-son-takes-stand-in-dcf-civil-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/father-convicted-of-murdering-7-month-old-son-takes-stand-in-dcf-civil-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An honor worthy of her name: Sue Bird will be Connecticut's co-state bird each March]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a new honor worthy of her name. Basketball Hall of Famer Sue Bird will soon have the title of Connecticut state bird. That's according to a bill approved this week by the Connecticut legislature and headed to Gov. Ned Lamont's desk for his expected signature. She'll share the state bird title with the American robin every March starting next year. The Syosset, New York, native is beloved in the Constitution State. She led the University of Connecticut to two national titles in 2000 and 2002]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/an-honor-worthy-of-her-name-sue-bird-will-be-connecticuts-co-state-bird-each-march/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/an-honor-worthy-of-her-name-sue-bird-will-be-connecticuts-co-state-bird-each-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State to offer financial assistance to people who had pre-paid funeral funds stolen]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 120 people and counting in the state have had their money stolen by former funeral director Philip Pietras of Pietras Family Funeral Homes, according to police. They say he embezzled prepaid funeral funds for over a decade. Now, financial relief is on the way for people who lost their money, funded by the state. There is $1 million...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-to-offer-financial-assistance-to-people-who-had-pre-paid-funeral-funds-stolen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-to-offer-financial-assistance-to-people-who-had-pre-paid-funeral-funds-stolen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mahjong Haven connects players through culture and community across Connecticut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mahjong, a tile-based game with deep cultural roots, is gaining popularity across Connecticut, as more people look to learn and connect through play. A local group is helping introduce mahjong to new players. In New Haven, Esther Chiang is helping lead that growth through her group, Mahjong Haven, which hosts events to teach beginners and help experienced players refine their...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mahjong-haven-connects-players-through-culture-and-community-across-connecticut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mahjong-haven-connects-players-through-culture-and-community-across-connecticut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elementary school student hit by car while boarding bus in North Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[An elementary school student was hit by a car while boarding a bus in North Haven Thursday morning, according to the superintendent. It happened on Pool Road near the intersection of St. John Street. The Clintonville Elementary School student is recovering, the superintendent said in a message to the school community. It is not clear how serious the student&rsquo;s injuries...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/elementary-school-student-hit-by-car-while-boarding-bus-in-north-haven/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/elementary-school-student-hit-by-car-while-boarding-bus-in-north-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GEM Conference celebrates 100 young men of color across Connecticut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of young men from across Connecticut gathered at Southern Connecticut State University for the third annual Generationally Enhancing Males (GEM) Conference, where participants were recognized for their contributions to their communities and connected with their mentors. &ldquo;We have police chiefs coming. We have doctors, deejays, photographers, you name it, they&rsquo;re going to be here,&rdquo; said Daniel Hunt, a board...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/gem-conference-celebrates-100-young-men-of-color-across-connecticut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/gem-conference-celebrates-100-young-men-of-color-across-connecticut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man hospitalized after being trapped under farm tractor in Glastonbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was sent to the hospital after he got trapped under a farm tractor, Glastonbury Fire Department Chief Michael Thurz said. It happened on Wickham Road in Glastonbury on Thursday morning, according to Thurz. The man&rsquo;s leg was under the wheel, and he was transported to the hospital for further medical evaluation, Thurz said. No further details were provided.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-hospitalized-after-being-trapped-under-farm-tractor-in-glastonbury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-hospitalized-after-being-trapped-under-farm-tractor-in-glastonbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bus catches fire, shutting down part of I-95 in Old Saybrook]]></title><description><![CDATA[I-95 South is closed between Exits 68 and 67 in Old Saybrook after a bus caught fire, Connecticut State Police said. No injuries were reported, according to state police. The crash was reported around 7:12 a.m. on Thursday and happened about 0.4 miles before Exit 67. No further details were immediately provided.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bus-catches-fire-shutting-down-part-of-i-95-in-old-saybrook/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 07:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bus-catches-fire-shutting-down-part-of-i-95-in-old-saybrook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man hospitalized after being hit by a car in Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is hospitalized with life threatening injuries after being hit by a car on Wednesday night. Police were dispatched to the area of Main Street and Ford Street around 10:11 p.m. for the incident. According to police, a 55-year-old man was walking eastbound across Main Street in the area of the Mary Cheney Library when he was struck by...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-hospitalized-after-being-hit-by-a-car-in-manchester/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 06:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-hospitalized-after-being-hit-by-a-car-in-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Route 101 reopens after truck crashes into house in Killingly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Route 101 was closed after a truck hit a house on the Hartford Pike on Wednesday night. State police dispatch said they were called to the incident around 10:21 p.m. There is no further information regarding any injuries at this time. The road has since reopened.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/route-101-reopens-after-truck-crashes-into-house-in-killingly/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/route-101-reopens-after-truck-crashes-into-house-in-killingly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatal injuries reported after vehicle crashes into house in Killingly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fatal injuries were sustained after a vehicle crashed into a house in Killingly late Wednesday evening. According to state police, emergency crews responded to a house in the 1500 block of Hartford Tpk. in Killingly around around 10:20 p.m. after reports that a vehcile had struck a home. State police say fatal injuries were sustained but did not elaborate on...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/fatal-injuries-reported-after-vehicle-crashes-into-house-in-killingly/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/fatal-injuries-reported-after-vehicle-crashes-into-house-in-killingly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 killed after pickup crashes into home in Killingly]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Rhode Island man died when his pickup truck crashed into a house in Killingly late Wednesday night. According to state police, emergency crews responded to a house in the 1500 block of Hartford Tpk. in Killingly around around 10:20 p.m. after reports that a vehcile had struck a home. State police said 42-year-old Matthew Sherman, of Foster, Rhode Island,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/1-killed-after-pickup-crashes-into-home-in-killingly/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/1-killed-after-pickup-crashes-into-home-in-killingly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooler temps and sunny for Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The early rain will start to move out, and the skies will become mostly sunny. High temperatures will range from 60 to 65 degrees with a little breeze. Tonight looks fair. Tomorrow starts bright but clouds will develop and a scattered shower is likely in some towns but shouldn&rsquo;t last for too long. Saturday looks cloudy and there&rsquo;s a chance...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cooler-temps-and-sunny-for-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 05:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cooler-temps-and-sunny-for-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[License plate readers now at Home Depot, Lowe's Home Improvement stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[Large retailers like Home Depot and Lowe&rsquo;s are using a new tool to help prevent thefts and boost public safety. An automated license plate reader is positioned between some trees at the entrance of Lowe&rsquo;s in Newington. The camera &ldquo;automatically captures images of vehicles and their license plates, along with the date, time, and general location,&rdquo; according to the store&rsquo;s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/license-plate-readers-now-at-home-depot-lowes-home-improvement-stores/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/license-plate-readers-now-at-home-depot-lowes-home-improvement-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Torrington board of public safety advances plan to boost east side fire response times]]></title><description><![CDATA[A plan to improve fire response times on Torrington&rsquo;s east side is moving forward after the Board of Public Safety approved funding for additional staffing Wednesday. In a 5-2 vote, the board approved a request from Fire Chief David Tripp Jr. for $365,000 to staff the former Torringford Volunteer Fire Station, which closed last year. Tripp said he aims to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/torrington-board-of-public-safety-advances-plan-to-boost-east-side-fire-response-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/torrington-board-of-public-safety-advances-plan-to-boost-east-side-fire-response-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CT lawmakers pass bills on no-fault absentee ballots, solar energy in final hours of session]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Connecticut legislature wraps up its session on Wednesday, the House and Senate pass bills on absentee voting and solar farms. Connecticut voters will now be able to request no-fault absentee ballots, starting this year. Voters in the state already approved a change to the state&rsquo;s constitution to allow for the no-fault absentee ballots in 2024. The bill passed...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ct-lawmakers-pass-bills-on-no-fault-absentee-ballots-solar-energy-in-final-hours-of-session/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ct-lawmakers-pass-bills-on-no-fault-absentee-ballots-solar-energy-in-final-hours-of-session/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing person cold case solved after 25 years, says Connecticut State Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cold case for a missing Connecticut man has finally been solved after 25 years, Connecticut State Police said. On April 9, 2001, 37-year-old Brian Canfield and 44-year-old Terry Brinegar were fishing together at Sumner Falls in Hartland, Vermont. State police said the vessel overturned and both men were presumed drowned. Brinegar&rsquo;s body was found on April 24 downstream at...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/missing-person-cold-case-solved-after-25-years-says-connecticut-state-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/missing-person-cold-case-solved-after-25-years-says-connecticut-state-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Civil trial continues probe of DCF action in 7-month-old's death in Middletown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Testimony resumed Wednesday in Connecticut in a civil trial against the Department of Children and Families (DCF), where the family of Aaden Moreno argues the agency failed to protect the 7-month-old boy before his death in 2015. The lawsuit claims DCF did not take sufficient action to protect Aaden from his father, Tony Moreno, who is now serving a 70-year...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/civil-trial-continues-probe-of-dcf-action-in-7-month-olds-death-in-middletown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/civil-trial-continues-probe-of-dcf-action-in-7-month-olds-death-in-middletown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Windsor celebrates Hindu culture at Guru Vandana event]]></title><description><![CDATA[South&nbsp;Windsor was buzzing last weekend as the community gathered for a lively celebration of Hindu culture.&nbsp; Guru Vandana recognizes the teachers and mentors who guide, inspire, and uplift others through their knowledge and example.&nbsp; The observance took place at Pleasant Valley Elementary School.&nbsp; Students entertained the crowd with songs, skits, and other performances.&nbsp; Attendees also explored more facets of Hindu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/south-windsor-celebrates-hindu-culture-at-guru-vandana-event/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/south-windsor-celebrates-hindu-culture-at-guru-vandana-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman arrested in connection with 2024 death of man in Waterbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 19-year-old woman was arrested in Pennsylvania and served a warrant in Waterbury on Friday for her alleged involvement in a deadly shooting in Waterbury in 2024. Desire Aitken, who was 17 at the time, was charged with murder, robbery in the first degree, illegal discharge of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a permit, and assault in the first...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-arrested-in-connection-with-2024-death-of-man-in-waterbury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-arrested-in-connection-with-2024-death-of-man-in-waterbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New video shows view from Newark Airport as United jet hits truck on NJ Turnpike]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plane also hit a light pole on its approach to Newark Airport Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-video-shows-view-from-newark-airport-as-united-jet-hits-truck-on-nj-turnpike/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-video-shows-view-from-newark-airport-as-united-jet-hits-truck-on-nj-turnpike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newtown police say they are searching for missing 1-year-old]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Newtown Police Department is searching for a 17-month-old girl who went missing on Tuesday night. The child, Blue McGrath, is likely with her father, 33-year-old Brennan McGrath, of Newtown, police said. Her father has been uncooperative with police, DCF, and child custody orders from the court, according to police. The child is described as a white female with brown...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/newtown-police-say-they-are-searching-for-missing-1-year-old/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/newtown-police-say-they-are-searching-for-missing-1-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing 1-year-old from Newtown returned safely, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 1-year-old missing from Newtown has been returned to her mother safely, according to police. The child was with her father, who was being uncooperative with police and the Department of Children and Families, according to police. He was in violation of a temporary child custody order issued by the court, and has refused to comply with the order, police...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/missing-1-year-old-from-newtown-returned-safely-police-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/missing-1-year-old-from-newtown-returned-safely-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot, killed in Waterbury overnight, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was shot in the head in Waterbury in the early hours of Wednesday morning, police said. Waterbury police were dispatched to the 100 block of Easton Avenue for a report of shots fired at 3:14 a.m. on Wednesday, according to police. When they arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound to his head. He was pronounced...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-shot-killed-in-waterbury-overnight-police-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-shot-killed-in-waterbury-overnight-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senate approves bill banning Glock-style pistols in state after debating overnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Senate has approved a gun control bill introduced around 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday and debated by lawmakers overnight. Lawmakers debated the bill throughout the morning, which was introduced by Gov. Ned Lamont. Although automatic weapons are already illegal in Connecticut, Democrats say the bill aims to close a loophole they say allows people to easily convert handguns into machine...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/senate-approves-bill-banning-glock-style-pistols-in-state-after-debating-overnight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 08:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/senate-approves-bill-banning-glock-style-pistols-in-state-after-debating-overnight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man under arrest for murder in Beacon Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is under arrest after he called 9-1-1 to report that he killed someone in Beacon Falls. According to CT State Police, Adam Drozdowski, 44 of Beacon Falls, called police around 11:42 a.m. and told authorities that he had killed someone inside his 2nd Street home. Troopers and Beacon Falls Constables responded and detained Drozdowski. When they entered the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-under-arrest-for-murder-in-beacon-falls/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-under-arrest-for-murder-in-beacon-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of killing wife in Beacon Falls believed she was a serpent: Warrant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 44-year-old man is accused of killing his wife inside their Beacon Falls home on Tuesday, according to an arrest warrant. Police say Adam Drozdowski called dispatchers around 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday and told them he &ldquo;lost his mind&rdquo; and killed his wife around 12 a.m. He told them he hit her on the head with a metal object, according...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-accused-of-killing-wife-in-beacon-falls-believed-she-was-a-serpent-warrant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-accused-of-killing-wife-in-beacon-falls-believed-she-was-a-serpent-warrant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooler temps and showers for Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re going to see some increasing clouds this morning. High temperatures today are in the 60s. Some rain showers could develop this afternoon into tonight. It looks like it will be clearing tomorrow with temperatures in the 60s. Friday looks partly sunny with temperatures staying in the 60s. The showers will return for Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cooler-temps-and-showers-for-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 06:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cooler-temps-and-showers-for-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill to hold repeat offender landlords accountable in Connecticut in the hands of the House]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bill aimed at holding repeat-offender landlords accountable across Connecticut is advancing through the state legislature, with supporters saying it would give towns stronger enforcement tools against ongoing code violations. Senate Bill 274 has already passed the Senate and is now under consideration in the House. The proposal would require out-of-town landlords to register with local municipalities and provide contact...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bill-to-hold-repeat-offender-landlords-accountable-in-connecticut-in-the-hands-of-the-house/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bill-to-hold-repeat-offender-landlords-accountable-in-connecticut-in-the-hands-of-the-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meriden rolls back school cuts with $7.7M from state; see how much your town gets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The governor&rsquo;s office released a list of education and municipal funding each city and town is receiving from the fiscal year 2027 budget adjustment legislation. Just over $172 million in supplemental education aid and $100 million in town aid will be distributed to cities and towns. &ldquo;This is the first year we&rsquo;re bringing positions back; it&rsquo;s huge,&rdquo; Meriden Public Schools...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/meriden-rolls-back-school-cuts-with-77m-from-state-see-how-much-your-town-gets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/meriden-rolls-back-school-cuts-with-77m-from-state-see-how-much-your-town-gets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man struck by pick-up truck, left seriously injured  in Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 63-year-old man is in serious condition after he was hit by a vehicle in Hartford, fire officials said. The Hartford Fire Department was called to the crash on Windsor Street just after 3:15 p.m. Tuesday. When fire personnel arrived, they found the man pinned beneath a pick-up truck. Firefighters were able to rescue the man and treat him on...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-struck-by-pick-up-truck-left-seriously-injured-in-hartford/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-struck-by-pick-up-truck-left-seriously-injured-in-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Civil trial questions DCF actions in death of baby thrown from bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A civil trial has kicked off in Waterbury on behalf of Aaden Moreno and is examining whether the Department of Children and Families (DCF) failed to protect the 7-month-old baby before his death in 2015. The estate of Aaden and the child&rsquo;s mother are suing the state, claiming DCF was negligent in protecting the infant from his father, Tony Moreno,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/civil-trial-questions-dcf-actions-in-death-of-baby-thrown-from-bridge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/civil-trial-questions-dcf-actions-in-death-of-baby-thrown-from-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Haven swears in new police chief as former faces embezzlement charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[After months with an acting police chief, New Haven officially swore him into the top position. David Zannelli was sworn in Tuesday as chief of the New Haven Police Department during a ceremony at City Hall, following unanimous approval by the city&rsquo;s Board of Alders the night before. &ldquo;I stand before you deeply honored, humbled, and fully aware of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-swears-in-new-police-chief-as-former-faces-embezzlement-charges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-swears-in-new-police-chief-as-former-faces-embezzlement-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State police investigating untimely death in Beacon Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut State Police said they are investigating an untimely death in Beacon Falls on Tuesday. Police were called to a home on Second Street around 11:45 a.m. for a report of an untimely death, according to preliminary information from state police. The Central District Major Crime Squad is on the scene. No further details were immediately provided.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-police-investigating-untimely-death-in-beacon-falls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-police-investigating-untimely-death-in-beacon-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge denies first-time offender program for Connecticut &lsquo;super speeder'&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge has denied a first&#8209;time offender program for a man accused of riding a motorcycle at speeds topping 150 &mdash; and even approaching 200 &mdash; miles per hour on Connecticut highways.&nbsp; NBC Connecticut Investigates first broke the story last spring and has followed every development as part of its ongoing&nbsp;Reckless&nbsp;On&nbsp;Our Roads&nbsp;investigation. Now, a judge says the extreme and repeated...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/judge-denies-first-time-offender-program-for-connecticut-lsquosuper-speedernbsp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/judge-denies-first-time-offender-program-for-connecticut-lsquosuper-speedernbsp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scam texts prompt dozens to show up at Hartford court, marshals say]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 50 people went to Hartford Superior Court on Tuesday morning after receiving fraudulent text messages about supposed traffic violations that made it seem like they had to pay a fine or appear, court marshals said. The message, sent on Monday afternoon to many Connecticut residents, claimed recipients owed money for violations such as unpaid tolls, parking tickets, or...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/scam-texts-prompt-dozens-to-show-up-at-hartford-court-marshals-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/scam-texts-prompt-dozens-to-show-up-at-hartford-court-marshals-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Haven middle and high school placed on lockdown due to threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Haven High School and Middle School are placed on lockdown as police investigate a &ldquo;threat of violence,&rdquo; police said. The North Haven Police Department said they will have a heavy police presence at the school as they investigate, and people coming to school are being staged at a nearby location. &ldquo;It is important to note there has been NO...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/north-haven-middle-and-high-school-placed-on-lockdown-due-to-threat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/north-haven-middle-and-high-school-placed-on-lockdown-due-to-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Haven middle and high school dismissed early after threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Haven High School and Middle School were placed on lockdown on Tuesday afternoon as police investigated a &ldquo;threat of violence&rdquo; toward the high school, police said. Police later determined the treat was not credible and shifted away from lockdown, according to a Facebook post from the North Haven Police Department. The Board of Education decided to dismiss both the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/north-haven-middle-and-high-school-dismissed-early-after-threat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/north-haven-middle-and-high-school-dismissed-early-after-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beardsley Zoo closed on Tuesday due to &lsquo;threatening calls']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport is closed to the public today &ldquo;out of an abundance of caution&rdquo; after they received a series of threatening calls, the zoo said. The zoo is operating under emergency protocols with a temporary lock-in and lock-out procedure, and is closed to the public, according to the organization. &ldquo;The Zoo is working closely with the City...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/beardsley-zoo-closed-on-tuesday-due-to-lsquothreatening-calls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/beardsley-zoo-closed-on-tuesday-due-to-lsquothreatening-calls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sen. Blumenthal announces bill aimed at protecting children impacted by ICE]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal on Tuesday announced new legislation in New Haven aimed at protecting children affected by immigration enforcement actions involving their parents. Standing outside the U.S. District Court alongside advocates Tabitha Sookdeo of Connecticut Students for a Dream, and Sarah Eagan of the Center for Children&rsquo;s Advocacy, Blumenthal introduced the Humane Enforcement and Legal Protections (HELP) for Separated...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sen-blumenthal-announces-bill-aimed-at-protecting-children-impacted-by-ice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sen-blumenthal-announces-bill-aimed-at-protecting-children-impacted-by-ice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UConn legend and WNBA's all-time leading rebounder Tina Charles announces retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former WNBA MVP Tina Charles is retiring as the league's all-time leading rebounder and No. 2 all-time scorer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconn-legend-and-wnbas-all-time-leading-rebounder-tina-charles-announces-retirement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 10:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconn-legend-and-wnbas-all-time-leading-rebounder-tina-charles-announces-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two people hospitalized after crash on I-91 in New Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people have serious injuries after a crash that happened around 11:55 p.m. on Monday. State police said they responded to a vehicle rollover that went down an embankment on I-91 South near Exit 4. The two people were transported to an area hospital. The highway was closed for several hours and has since reopened.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/two-people-hospitalized-after-crash-on-i-91-in-new-haven/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/two-people-hospitalized-after-crash-on-i-91-in-new-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One dead, one hospitalized after crash on I-91 in New Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person has died and another was seriously injured after a crash that happened around 11:55 p.m. on Monday in New Haven. State police said they responded to a vehicle rollover that went down an embankment on I-91 South near Exit 4. The two people were transported to an area hospital, where one later died. The highway was closed for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-dead-one-hospitalized-after-crash-on-i-91-in-new-haven/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-dead-one-hospitalized-after-crash-on-i-91-in-new-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warmer temps and increasing winds for Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a chance for a quick morning shower. Skies will be sunny for most of the day. It will be breezy this morning, windy this afternoon and even windier this evening. Winds could increase to 35-45 mph gusts. High temperatures are in the low 80s inland and range from 62-70 at the shoreline. Clouds will increase tonight and showers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warmer-temps-and-increasing-winds-for-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warmer-temps-and-increasing-winds-for-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parts of the state reach 80 degrees on Tuesday afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[There were some showers this morning, but it&rsquo;s warm, sunny, and windy this afternoon. Bradley International Airport has reached 80 degrees. It was breezy this morning, windy this afternoon, and will be even windier this evening. Winds could gust to 35-45 mph. High temperatures are in the low 80s inland and range from 62-70 at the shoreline. Clouds will increase...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/parts-of-the-state-reach-80-degrees-on-tuesday-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/parts-of-the-state-reach-80-degrees-on-tuesday-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clouds increase Tuesday night with showers developing for Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clouds will increase tonight and showers will develop tomorrow which could get heavy at times with high temperatures in the 60s. As of now, it looks like it is clearing for Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/clouds-increase-tuesday-night-with-showers-developing-for-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/clouds-increase-tuesday-night-with-showers-developing-for-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milford community pushes city to pass ordinance to help combat human trafficking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Milford community members are pushing the city to create an ordinance to help combat human trafficking. The goal will be to do this through education. &ldquo;The folks here in Milford are fed up with traffickers using our town, our city, for their nefarious activities,&rdquo; said resident Elizabeth Simonetti. Those neighbors asked the Board of Aldermen during a meeting on...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/milford-community-pushes-city-to-pass-ordinance-to-help-combat-human-trafficking/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/milford-community-pushes-city-to-pass-ordinance-to-help-combat-human-trafficking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controversial homeschooling bill debated in Connecticut Senate ahead of vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[A homeschooling bill is being debated by Connecticut lawmakers on Monday night. The bill imposes tighter restrictions on parents seeking to withdraw their children from school. Lawmakers have been discussing the bill for several hours. The bill, controversial from the start, had more than 30 proposed amendments. As of 9 p.m., most have failed. The bill was made to protect...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/controversial-homeschooling-bill-debated-in-connecticut-senate-ahead-of-vote/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/controversial-homeschooling-bill-debated-in-connecticut-senate-ahead-of-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut Senate passes homeschool bill, sends to Gov. Lamont for signature]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bill that has sparked pushback from homeschooling families has passed in the Connecticut legislature and is heading to Gov. Ned Lamont&rsquo;s office for final signature. Lawmakers debated the bill and amendments for hours before voting just before midnight Monday. The bill was made to protect children from abuse in response to several big stories in the state. Those stories...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-senate-passes-homeschool-bill-sends-to-gov-lamont-for-signature/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-senate-passes-homeschool-bill-sends-to-gov-lamont-for-signature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gov. Lamont signs bill making it easier for people to sue ICE, federal law enforcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Ned Lamont signed into law a bill that, among other changes, would allow people to sue immigration agents and&nbsp;other federal law enforcement in state court.&nbsp;&nbsp; Democrats said the bill is a response to the conduct of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, which resulted in two deaths in Minnesota and sparked protests nationwide.&nbsp;&nbsp; &ldquo;There are a lot of folks...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/gov-lamont-signs-bill-making-it-easier-for-people-to-sue-ice-federal-law-enforcement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/gov-lamont-signs-bill-making-it-easier-for-people-to-sue-ice-federal-law-enforcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheshire softball pitcher dominates despite vision loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheshire softball is once again one of the teams to beat in Connecticut. The Cheshire Rams are a perfect 13-0 this season, coming off a state title and led by senior pitcher, Jenica Matos. Matos has been nearly unhittable in the circle, and her dominance is even more impressive given what she overcomes every time she takes the field. Matos...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cheshire-softball-pitcher-dominates-despite-vision-loss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cheshire-softball-pitcher-dominates-despite-vision-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of attacking, sexually assaulting minor in Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police arrested a Bloomfield man on sexual assault and several other charges after an attack in Hartford on Monday afternoon. Officers responded to an undisclosed location in the city for a report of a possible kidnapping just before 3 p.m. According to police, the 33-year-old suspect attacked a minor victim and attempted to sexually assault them. The victim fought back,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-accused-of-attacking-sexually-assaulting-minor-in-hartford/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-accused-of-attacking-sexually-assaulting-minor-in-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of Stanley Black &amp; Decker layoffs begin as New Britain factory closes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of workers at Stanley Black &amp; Decker in New Britain are facing layoffs as the company begins closing a local factory, citing reduced demand for certain measuring tapes. The layoffs, first announced several months ago, are now taking effect. In the company&rsquo;s notice to the state, about 300 workers were expected to be let go starting on Monday. Cuts...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hundreds-of-stanley-black-amp-decker-layoffs-begin-as-new-britain-factory-closes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hundreds-of-stanley-black-amp-decker-layoffs-begin-as-new-britain-factory-closes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OCME reveals cause of death for woman who wandered from Windsor Locks nursing home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has released the cause and manner of death for the 93-year-old woman who died after walking out of a Windsor Locks nursing home in February. Margaret Healy, who suffered from dementia, walked out of the Bickford Health Care Center in the overnight hours of Feb. 8 in freezing cold conditions. She was found...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ocme-reveals-cause-of-death-for-woman-who-wandered-from-windsor-locks-nursing-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ocme-reveals-cause-of-death-for-woman-who-wandered-from-windsor-locks-nursing-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire breaks out in ductwork at Concierge Apartments in Rocky Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fire broke out in ductwork at the Concierge Apartments in Rocky Hill on Monday morning. Firefighters from Rocky Hill and several other towns responded to the complex on Cold Spring Road just after 10 a.m. They located the fire in the laundry room ductwork beginning on the third floor, according to fire officials. The flames were contained to the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/fire-breaks-out-in-ductwork-at-concierge-apartments-in-rocky-hill/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/fire-breaks-out-in-ductwork-at-concierge-apartments-in-rocky-hill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut DOT delays I-95 Gold Star Bridge crossover until end of May]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut transportation officials are delaying a major traffic shift on I-95 at the Gold Star Bridge. The planned crossover in New London is now scheduled for May 30. The Connecticut Department of Transportation said the change, originally scheduled for this weekend, is being postponed to &ldquo;minimize disruptions&rdquo; during the busy Memorial Day travel period. &ldquo;Work is continuing in preparation for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-dot-delays-i-95-gold-star-bridge-crossover-until-end-of-may/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-dot-delays-i-95-gold-star-bridge-crossover-until-end-of-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legendary Yankees broadcaster John Sterling dies at 87]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Sterling, the theatrical New York Yankees broadcaster known for extravagant, individualized home run calls, has died, the team and radio station WFAN announced Monday. He was 87. Sterling had undergone heart bypass surgery this winter and after the procedure was attended by health care aides at his home in Edgewater, New Jersey. He had called 5,420 regular-season games plus...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/legendary-yankees-broadcaster-john-sterling-dies-at-87/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/legendary-yankees-broadcaster-john-sterling-dies-at-87/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mentorship, loss, and leadership: Inside a movement uplifting young men of color]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organizations across the country are preparing to recognize the next generation of leaders &mdash; young men whose stories reflect resilience, growth, and the power of guidance. At the center of that effort is the 2026 Generationally Enhancing Males (GEM) Conference, where 100 young men of color will be honored not only for academic achievement but also for perseverance and personal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mentorship-loss-and-leadership-inside-a-movement-uplifting-young-men-of-color/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 09:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mentorship-loss-and-leadership-inside-a-movement-uplifting-young-men-of-color/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person injured after crashing car into a tree in Morris]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person was hospitalized with &ldquo;traumatic injuries&rdquo; after striking a tree near Route 61 in Morris on Sunday night, firefighters said. The Morris Fire Company was dispatched to the area of County Road and Alain White Road at 10:09 p.m. by an automatic crash detection alert, according to firefighters. When they arrived, they found a Jeep Wrangler with &ldquo;significant front-end...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/person-injured-after-crashing-car-into-a-tree-in-morris/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/person-injured-after-crashing-car-into-a-tree-in-morris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warm, breezy for Tuesday with gusts up to 40 mph]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;ll be warm and breezy for Tuesday with high temperatures in the 80s inland and upper 60s near 70 at the shore. The winds will increase by Tuesday afternoon, with gusts up to 40 mph. An elevated fire danger will be in place again for the state. Showers and cooler temps will return for Wednesday through early Thursday, with high...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warm-breezy-for-tuesday-with-gusts-up-to-40-mph/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warm-breezy-for-tuesday-with-gusts-up-to-40-mph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunny and warm temps to start the work week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today looks sunny with high temperatures near 70 degrees with a gusty wind. There is an elevated brush fire danger. As the day goes on, tonight looks fair. It will be mostly sunny tomorrow with warmer temperatures and a bit of breeze. Tomorrow we could have high temperatures near 80 degrees. Rain could develop Wednesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunny-and-warm-temps-to-start-the-work-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunny-and-warm-temps-to-start-the-work-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person suffered serious injuries after a motor vehicle accident in Waterbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person has sustained serious injuries after being hit by a motor vehicle in Waterbury, according to the Waterbury Fire Department. At around 8:26 p.m. on Sunday, firefighters received a call for a serious motor vehicle accident. A person was struck by a motor vehicle in the area of East Main Street and Welton Street. The person sustained serious injuries...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-person-suffered-serious-injuries-after-a-motor-vehicle-accident-in-waterbury/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-person-suffered-serious-injuries-after-a-motor-vehicle-accident-in-waterbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of Middletown man killed in shooting remembers his life as a son and talented football player]]></title><description><![CDATA[A kind son and cousin who loved playing football. The family of Xzavier Reyes spoke Sunday as they remembered his life. Reyes was shot and killed in Middletown last week and police have already arrested and charged a 24-year-old with murder. &ldquo;There&rsquo;s been so much trauma and tragedy and just the taking of life so young,&rdquo; Shiann Jenkins, a cousin...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/family-of-middletown-man-killed-in-shooting-remembers-his-life-as-a-son-and-talented-football-player/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/family-of-middletown-man-killed-in-shooting-remembers-his-life-as-a-son-and-talented-football-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One man dead after boating-related incident in Stamford]]></title><description><![CDATA[One man was pronounced dead after a boating-related incident in Stamford on Sunday afternoon. At around 3 p.m., DEEP Environmental Conservation Police, Stamford Police and the Stamford Fire Department responded to a boating incident in the Stamford harbor. An adult male fell of his boat while tying off his mooring in the harbor. The male was rescued from the water...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-man-dead-after-boating-related-incident-in-stamford/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-man-dead-after-boating-related-incident-in-stamford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person suffered serious injuries after an ATV crash in Woodbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person has suffered serious injuries after an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) crash on Sunday. Police responded to a report of an ATV crash on Cross Brook Road in Woodbury. One person suffered serious injuries and was transported to the hospital via LIFE STAR, according to Connecticut State Police. No other information has been released.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-person-suffered-serious-injuries-after-an-atv-crash-in-woodbury/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-person-suffered-serious-injuries-after-an-atv-crash-in-woodbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A family pet is dead after Sunday morning house fire in Hamden]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family pet is dead after a Sunday morning house fire according to the Hamden Fire Department. They say crews responded to a structure fire with heavy smoke conditions and zero visibility. According to officials, they were able to gain access to the basement with an extinguisher before a second crew arrived on scene to extinguish the remaining fire. Officials...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/a-family-pet-is-dead-after-sunday-morning-house-fire-in-hamden/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/a-family-pet-is-dead-after-sunday-morning-house-fire-in-hamden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A family pet is dead after Sunday morning house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family pet is dead after a Sunday morning house fire according to the Hamden Fire Department. They say crews responded to a structure fire with heavy smoke conditions and zero visibility. According to officials, they were able to gain access to the basement with an extinguisher before a second crew arrived on scene to extinguish the remaining fire. Officials...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/a-family-pet-is-dead-after-sunday-morning-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/a-family-pet-is-dead-after-sunday-morning-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Occupant rescued after hand gets caught in a rollover crash Saturday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Stonington Fire Department says one person is in the hospital after their hand was caught under their car in a rollover crash Saturday night. They say they reported to Wintechog Hill Road where State Police advised officials that at least one patient was entrapped. According to officials, one occupant had their hand stuck under the vehicle. Crews were...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/occupant-rescued-after-hand-gets-caught-in-a-rollover-crash-saturday-night/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/occupant-rescued-after-hand-gets-caught-in-a-rollover-crash-saturday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families displaced after a multifamily home fire in Hartford early Sunday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hartford Fire Department officials say three families are displaced are a fire was reported on Edgewood Street early Sunday morning. They say crews encountered heavy fire conditions in a 3-story multifamily home. According to officials, the fire was located on the second floor, it extended to the third floor, and was exposed to a neighboring structure. There were no injuries...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/families-displaced-after-a-multifamily-home-fire-in-hartford-early-sunday-morning/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/families-displaced-after-a-multifamily-home-fire-in-hartford-early-sunday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families displaced after a multifamily home fire early Sunday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hartford Fire Department officials say three families are displaced are a fire was reported on Edgewood Street early Sunday morning. They say crews encountered heavy fire conditions in a 3-story multifamily home. According to officials, the fire was located on the second floor, it extended to the third floor, and was exposed to a neighboring structure. There were no injuries...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/families-displaced-after-a-multifamily-home-fire-early-sunday-morning/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/families-displaced-after-a-multifamily-home-fire-early-sunday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunshine and cool breeze for Sunday before workweek warm-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures remain cooler than average for the first Sunday of May. Highs are in the 50s today with partly sunny skies and northwest winds gusting up to 35 miles per hour. Winds will shift out of the southwest tonight, which will help warm us into the 60s and 70s tomorrow. Tuesday could see highs near 80 degrees for parts of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunshine-and-cool-breeze-for-sunday-before-workweek-warm-up/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 06:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunshine-and-cool-breeze-for-sunday-before-workweek-warm-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sen. Martin Looney won't seek reelection, ending 46 year legislative career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sen. President Pro Tempore Martin Looney (D-New Haven) announced on Saturday that he will not seek reelection in November. Looney has been in the General Assembly for 46 years, beginning in 1981. &ldquo;Serving the people of Connecticut in the General Assembly for 46 years has been the great privilege of my public life, and it is not a privilege I...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sen-martin-looney-wont-seek-reelection-ending-46-year-legislative-career/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sen-martin-looney-wont-seek-reelection-ending-46-year-legislative-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One family displaced, one cat dead after structure fire in Ledyard]]></title><description><![CDATA[At approximately 12:30 p.m. the Ledyard Fire Company, Gales Ferry Fire Company and Mashantucket Fire Department were dispatched to Thompson Street for a report of a deck fire that was extending to the structure. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke conditions showing from the front of the house, with flames showing from the rear going into the first floor and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-family-displaced-one-cat-dead-after-structure-fire-in-ledyard/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-family-displaced-one-cat-dead-after-structure-fire-in-ledyard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body found in the water at Stillwater State Park in Torrington]]></title><description><![CDATA[DEEP officials say an adult male was recovered from Stillwater Pond in Torrington Friday night by the Environmental Conservation Police. According to DEEP officials, EnCon police responded to the scene at around 7:30 p.m. for reports of a body recovered by Torrington police from Stillwater Pond. DEEP EnCon Police identified the body as 65-year-old Stewart Rushlow with the state medical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/body-found-in-the-water-at-stillwater-state-park-in-torrington/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/body-found-in-the-water-at-stillwater-state-park-in-torrington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twelve people are displaced after house fire in Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hartford Fire Department officials say twelve people have been displaced after a fire in a multifamily home around 8:30 a.m. Saturday morning. They say crews they arrived on scene and found a working fire on the first floor that extended to the second floor. According to officials, the fire was quickly extinguished and brought under control with no reported injuries....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/twelve-people-are-displaced-after-house-fire-in-hartford/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/twelve-people-are-displaced-after-house-fire-in-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash in East Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[East Hartford police say a motorcyclist is in serious conditions after losing control and crashing Friday night. They say officers responded to the scene and found the operator of the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when he lost control and struck a utility pole on the opposite side of the road. According to police, the driver...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcyclist-in-critical-condition-after-crash-in-east-hartford/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 08:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcyclist-in-critical-condition-after-crash-in-east-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scattered showers possible through a cloudy and cooler Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scattered showers are possible today, especially through the morning. Mostly cloudy skies and high temperatures are expected for the first Saturday of May. Skies will partially clear tonight as temperatures fall into the 30s and 40s. Sunday will see more sunshine, but temperatures will remain below average. We&rsquo;ll warm into the 70s on Monday and Tuesday before rain chances return...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/scattered-showers-possible-through-a-cloudy-and-cooler-saturday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 06:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/scattered-showers-possible-through-a-cloudy-and-cooler-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patchy Frost Possible Sunday Morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skies will partially clear tonight as temperatures fall into the 30s and 40s. A Frost Advisory will go into effect tonight into Sunday morning for Western CT until 9am. Protect those sensitive plants. Sunday will see more sunshine, but temperatures will remain below average in the upper 50s. We&rsquo;ll warm into the 70s on Monday and Tuesday before rain chances...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/patchy-frost-possible-sunday-morning/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 06:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/patchy-frost-possible-sunday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two-foot-long lobster roll &lsquo;Lobzilla' is a big hit at Madison clam shack]]></title><description><![CDATA[A two-foot-long lobster roll packed with two pounds of lobster meat, called the &ldquo;Lobzilla&rdquo; roll, is becoming a must-try for lobster lovers. The Clam Castle in Madison rolled out the monster of a meal when the restaurant opened in April. After seeing a 1.5 lb lobster roll in Maine, Gulshan Soni went to his business partner, Dave Donahue, and suggested...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/two-foot-long-lobster-roll-lsquolobzilla-is-a-big-hit-at-madison-clam-shack/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/two-foot-long-lobster-roll-lsquolobzilla-is-a-big-hit-at-madison-clam-shack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telework at DCF under fire following Child Advocate letter]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strongly worded memo raised new questions about how much work&nbsp;Department&nbsp;of Children and Families (DCF) staff were doing from home, and whether that level of teleworking was hurting child protection.&nbsp; Telework expanded during the pandemic and later became part of the state&rsquo;s labor agreement, allowing some DCF employees to work remotely up to 80% of the week. While social workers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/telework-at-dcf-under-fire-following-child-advocate-letter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/telework-at-dcf-under-fire-following-child-advocate-letter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man gets 34 years in prison in plea deal for killing Vernon woman in 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly three years since the death of 22-year-old Anastasia Paul, Abdul Mboob admitted to killing her. He accepted a plea deal for 34 years in prison after rejecting a similar deal last summer. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s definitely not possible to get closure, especially with the sentence that he was offered,&rdquo; said Jelina Paul, the victim&rsquo;s sister. &ldquo;My sister should be here; we...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-gets-34-years-in-prison-in-plea-deal-for-killing-vernon-woman-in-2023/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-gets-34-years-in-prison-in-plea-deal-for-killing-vernon-woman-in-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford man who was missing in Naugatuck State Forest found dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon), Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), and state police are searching for a missing person in the Naugatuck State Forest in Oxford, officials said. EnCon police said they began their search for 50-year-old Justin Kruger, of Oxford, just after 10 p.m. on Wednesday. Officers worked with state police and searched into the early...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/oxford-man-who-was-missing-in-naugatuck-state-forest-found-dead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/oxford-man-who-was-missing-in-naugatuck-state-forest-found-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire at Cozy Corner Restaurant closes Route 17 in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fire at the Cozy Corner Restaurant has closed both directions of Route 17 in Durham, firefighters said. Multiple 911 calls came in for a fire around 8:48 a.m., and firefighters, who were located across the street, arrived in about three minutes, said Robert Doyle, fire marshal for the town of Durham. The fire was brought under control in about...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/fire-at-cozy-corner-restaurant-closes-route-17-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/fire-at-cozy-corner-restaurant-closes-route-17-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-director of Clinton Chamber of Commerce accused of embezzling more than $100K]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former executive director of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce was arrested and is accused of misappropriating more than $100,000 in chamber funds, police said. Paul Orsini, 65, of Old Saybrook, is charged with one count of larceny in the first degree, 52 counts of filing a false sales and use tax return, four counts of filing a false income...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ex-director-of-clinton-chamber-of-commerce-accused-of-embezzling-more-than-100k/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ex-director-of-clinton-chamber-of-commerce-accused-of-embezzling-more-than-100k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Waterbury water superintendent arrested, charged with forgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former water superintendent for the City of Waterbury was arrested on Thursday night and is accused of forgery, a week after he resigned amid misconduct allegations, police said. Bradley Malay, 50, of Killingworth, is charged with two counts of forgery in the second degree. After Malay voluntarily stepped down last week, a police investigation revealed he was &ldquo;untruthful during...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/former-waterbury-water-superintendent-arrested-charged-with-forgery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/former-waterbury-water-superintendent-arrested-charged-with-forgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI investigating rise in smash and grab robberies in CT, NY and New England]]></title><description><![CDATA[An FBI agent is sharing more details about an increase in smash-and-grab robberies at jewelry stores. Assistant Special Agent in Charge Steven Shapiro said the FBI has been looking into at least 20 burglaries, robberies, or attempted robberies at jewelry stores or kiosks. These crimes happened in Connecticut, New York, and across New England between last September and February. Three...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/fbi-investigating-rise-in-smash-and-grab-robberies-in-ct-ny-and-new-england/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/fbi-investigating-rise-in-smash-and-grab-robberies-in-ct-ny-and-new-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;The Big Dog Show' art exhibition raises money for West Haven animal shelter]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new art exhibition is raising money for the animal shelter in West Haven. Twenty-one dogs made of steel popped up near Savin Rock as part of &ldquo;The Big Dog Show, created by metal dog sculptor Dale Rogers. Families and businesses sponsored the 8-foot-tall dogs, raising $5,000 for the shelter that is under the police department. The shelter is in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquothe-big-dog-show-art-exhibition-raises-money-for-west-haven-animal-shelter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquothe-big-dog-show-art-exhibition-raises-money-for-west-haven-animal-shelter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BrightPath will partially close Avon location 3 weeks before permanent closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The daycare BrightPath announced to parents that it will close two of its four buildings in Avon three weeks ahead of schedule. The daycare announced last week that the Avon location would be closing permanently on May 22, but now said two of the buildings, 7 and 8, will close on Friday, May 1. In the statement to families, BrightPath...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/brightpath-will-partially-close-avon-location-3-weeks-before-permanent-closure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/brightpath-will-partially-close-avon-location-3-weeks-before-permanent-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BrightPath will close Avon location 3 weeks before permanent closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The daycare BrightPath announced to parents that it will close two of its four buildings in Avon three weeks ahead of schedule. The daycare announced last week that the Avon location would be closing permanently on May 22, but now said two of the buildings, 7 and 8, will close on Friday, May 1. In the statement to families, BrightPath...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/brightpath-will-close-avon-location-3-weeks-before-permanent-closure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/brightpath-will-close-avon-location-3-weeks-before-permanent-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BrightPath to partially close Avon location 3 weeks before permanent closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The daycare BrightPath announced to parents that it will close two of its four buildings in Avon three weeks ahead of schedule. The daycare announced last week that the Avon location would be closing permanently on May 22, but now said two of the buildings, 7 and 8, will close on Friday, May 1. In the statement to families, BrightPath...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/brightpath-to-partially-close-avon-location-3-weeks-before-permanent-closure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/brightpath-to-partially-close-avon-location-3-weeks-before-permanent-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Haven wrongful conviction cases from the 90s move through the courts]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a growing number of wrongful conviction cases in New Haven, dating back to the 1990s. In the last year, two men &ndash; Marquis Jackson and Troy Streater &ndash; were each awarded more than $5 million in separate cases. Streater&rsquo;s is the most recent. On Friday, the state Judiciary Committee granted $5.7 million following a pardon for a 1990...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-wrongful-conviction-cases-from-the-90s-move-through-the-courts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-wrongful-conviction-cases-from-the-90s-move-through-the-courts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry set to open for 2026 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The oldest continuously operating ferry in America is set to reopen soon. On Thursday, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT) announced that the Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry will begin its 2026 season this Friday. The ferry was scheduled to open a bit earlier, but was unable to due to high water levels on the Connecticut River. The ferry will operate...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rocky-hill-glastonbury-ferry-set-to-open-for-2026-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rocky-hill-glastonbury-ferry-set-to-open-for-2026-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accused operator in 2024 fatal boat crash in Old Saybrook rejects plea deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man charged in the deaths of three in a boat crash in 2024 in Old Saybrook rejected a plea deal offered by the state on Thursday. Clayton Hackling had to decide whether he would take the plea deal of 30 years, suspended after 15, with five years probation. Hackling rejected the offer, and the case is headed toward a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/accused-operator-in-2024-fatal-boat-crash-in-old-saybrook-rejects-plea-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/accused-operator-in-2024-fatal-boat-crash-in-old-saybrook-rejects-plea-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14-year-old crashes car into a utility pole in Newtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 14-year-old crashed a car into a utility pole in the area of Cemetery Road in Newtown on Thursday, police said. The accident happened just before noon, when police were called to the area after a car was reported off the road, lying on its side, according to police. When police arrived, they learned the teen was traveling west with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/14-year-old-crashes-car-into-a-utility-pole-in-newtown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/14-year-old-crashes-car-into-a-utility-pole-in-newtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child who feared for safety died by suicide within an hour of DCF visit: Child advocate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Office of the Child Advocate has opened an investigation into the Department of Children and Families after the suicide of a child who had been visited by a DCF worker. According to a letter to DCF from Christina Ghio, the state&rsquo;s acting child advocate, the child told a DCF caseworker that they did not feel safe in their home...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/child-who-feared-for-safety-died-by-suicide-within-an-hour-of-dcf-visit-child-advocate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/child-who-feared-for-safety-died-by-suicide-within-an-hour-of-dcf-visit-child-advocate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Julian Edelman sues friend over $50M sale of business they grew]]></title><description><![CDATA[New England Patriots legend Julian Edelman is suing his former best friend and longtime business collaborator whom the retired football player says didn't share the windfall from selling a digital advertising firm he helped grow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/julian-edelman-sues-friend-over-50m-sale-of-business-they-grew/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/julian-edelman-sues-friend-over-50m-sale-of-business-they-grew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Waterbury teacher arrested a second time, accused of inappropriate contact with minors]]></title><description><![CDATA[A now-former Waterbury teacher, who was also the assistant band director, was re-arrested on Thursday on more recent accusations that he was inappropriately contacting minors, police said. Phillip Hughes, 42, of Southbury, was originally arrested in February and charged with harmful contact with a minor based on concerning messages he sent to students in December 2025. He posted his $50,000...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ex-waterbury-teacher-arrested-a-second-time-accused-of-inappropriate-contact-with-minors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ex-waterbury-teacher-arrested-a-second-time-accused-of-inappropriate-contact-with-minors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norwich Free Academy coach allegedly hit student after &lsquo;6-7' joke, leaving him with concussion: Warrant]]></title><description><![CDATA[New details were revealed on Thursday about a Norwich Free Academy math teacher and head wrestling coach who is facing criminal charges for allegedly striking a student during practice &mdash; an incident investigators say left the student with a concussion, according to an arrest warrant. The coach is charged with risk of injury to a child and assault in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/norwich-free-academy-coach-allegedly-hit-student-after-lsquo6-7-joke-leaving-him-with-concussion-warrant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/norwich-free-academy-coach-allegedly-hit-student-after-lsquo6-7-joke-leaving-him-with-concussion-warrant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EnCon police search for man in Naugatuck State Forest after vehicle found nearby]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon), Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), and state police are searching for a missing person in the Naugatuck State Forest in Oxford, officials said. EnCon police said they began their search for 50-year-old Justin Kruger, of Oxford, just after 10 p.m. on Wednesday. Officers worked with state police and searched into the early...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/encon-police-search-for-man-in-naugatuck-state-forest-after-vehicle-found-nearby/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/encon-police-search-for-man-in-naugatuck-state-forest-after-vehicle-found-nearby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman accused of sexually assaulting a dog in Meriden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meriden police have arrested a woman accused of sexually abusing a dog. Authorities began an investigation on April 6. They obtained an arrest warrant for 45-year-old Kristiina Kennedy. She turned herself in to police on Wednesday. The dog was brought to a veterinarian and was found to not have any injuries. Two cats were also taken from the home and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-a-dog-in-meriden/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-a-dog-in-meriden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-95 reopens after tractor-trailer jackknifes in Groton]]></title><description><![CDATA[A crash closed Interstate 95 South in Groton for several hours on Thursday morning. A tractor-trailer jackknifed between Exits 90 and 89, according to state police. The Department of Transportation, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, firefighters, and state police responded to the scene. There are no reports of injuries. The highway has since reopened.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/i-95-reopens-after-tractor-trailer-jackknifes-in-groton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/i-95-reopens-after-tractor-trailer-jackknifes-in-groton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Downtown Fairfield train station closed after person was struck by train, MTA says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The downtown Fairfield Metro-North train station is closed on Thursday morning after a person was struck by a train, police and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority said. The MTA posted on its website that early morning trains would be delayed after a person was struck by a train at Fairfield. Aaron Donovan, the MTA&rsquo;s deputy director of external communication, confirmed that...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/downtown-fairfield-train-station-closed-after-person-was-struck-by-train-mta-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/downtown-fairfield-train-station-closed-after-person-was-struck-by-train-mta-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olivia Rodrigo kicks off tour with two shows in Hartford this fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Popstar Olivia Rodrigo is kicking off her latest tour in Hartford this fall. The opening weekend of &ldquo;The Unraveled Tour&rdquo; will be at PeoplesBank Arena on Friday, Sept. 25 and Saturday, Sept. 26. American Express card members will have access to presale, which begins Tuesday, May 5 at 12 p.m., on OliviaRodrigo.com, and ends on Wednesday, May 6 at 10...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/olivia-rodrigo-kicks-off-tour-with-two-shows-in-hartford-this-fall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/olivia-rodrigo-kicks-off-tour-with-two-shows-in-hartford-this-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Killingly High School closed due to threat, state police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Killingly High School will be closed for the day. Around 5:59 a.m., state police said they responded to a reported threat to the school. The school is closed and on lockdown as police investigate, state police said. NBC Connecticut has reached out to the school district for more information. No further details were immediately provided.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/killingly-high-school-closed-due-to-threat-state-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/killingly-high-school-closed-due-to-threat-state-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Start to May features sunshine Friday, clouds back on Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tonight we have a near-full moon, and we should be able to see it pretty well. The sky will clear after today&rsquo;s rain and temperatures will continue to be on the cool side. Friday features sunshine returning, to be followed by clouds on Saturday. The cooler than normal weather will stick around this first weekend of May, but by Tuesday...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/start-to-may-features-sunshine-friday-clouds-back-on-saturday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/start-to-may-features-sunshine-friday-clouds-back-on-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning rain showers will wind down this afternoon, bringing a cool end to April]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scattered rain showers have been pushing across Connecticut since last night. A majority of the rain is already finished, with a few isolated rain showers remaining possible for the rest of this morning. This afternoon will turn drier and possibly slightly brighter, though the clouds will hold thick across much of the state for the daylight hours today. As a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/morning-rain-showers-will-wind-down-this-afternoon-bringing-a-cool-end-to-april/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/morning-rain-showers-will-wind-down-this-afternoon-bringing-a-cool-end-to-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clouds return for Saturday before warm up early next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cooler than normal weather will stick around this first weekend of May, but by Tuesday of next week we expect temperatures to bounce back into the 70&rsquo;s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/clouds-return-for-saturday-before-warm-up-early-next-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/clouds-return-for-saturday-before-warm-up-early-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middletown man charged with murder in fatal shooting: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Middletown man was charged with murder after a shooting Wednesday evening, police said. Officials said police received several 911 calls reporting multiple shots fired on Cooley Avenue just before 6 p.m. Callers also reported seeing a man running while holding a gun shortly after the shots were heard, according to police. When officers got to the scene, they found...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/middletown-man-charged-with-murder-in-fatal-shooting-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/middletown-man-charged-with-murder-in-fatal-shooting-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What steps parents can take if they believe their child is a victim of sexual abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The investigation into a former Avon daycare worker brings up a difficult conversation for families: How do you talk to your kids about sexual abuse, and are there warning signs you can watch for? As the case of former Avon daycare worker Jan Berrios Otero makes its way through the court system, we&rsquo;re learning more about what parents noticed. Arrest...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/what-steps-parents-can-take-if-they-believe-their-child-is-a-victim-of-sexual-abuse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/what-steps-parents-can-take-if-they-believe-their-child-is-a-victim-of-sexual-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some teachers, sports reinstated in New Britain school budget with extra state funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some teachers will get to keep their jobs in New Britain with a boost in funding from the state. Gov. Ned Lamont announced that an additional $170 million in education aid will be included in the state&rsquo;s budget. A spokesperson for the state Office of Policy and Management expects to release a list detailing how much money districts get before...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/some-teachers-sports-reinstated-in-new-britain-school-budget-with-extra-state-funding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/some-teachers-sports-reinstated-in-new-britain-school-budget-with-extra-state-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New apartments, businesses aim to reconnect Hartford's North End with downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction is complete on dozens of new apartments and commercial space near Dunkin&rsquo; Park, marking a milestone in efforts to reconnect Hartford&rsquo;s North End with downtown. The project, known as Arrowhead Caf&eacute; and Beyond, includes 45 new apartments spread across three historic buildings just steps from the ballpark. Developers say the development is a key part of a broader strategy...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-apartments-businesses-aim-to-reconnect-hartfords-north-end-with-downtown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-apartments-businesses-aim-to-reconnect-hartfords-north-end-with-downtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrants reveal disturbing new details about alleged sexual assaults at Avon daycare]]></title><description><![CDATA[New details are being revealed about a former Avon daycare worker accused of sexually assaulting multiple children at BrightPath Avon Early Learning and Child Care Center after he was arraigned in Torrington on Wednesday. Jan Carlos Berrios-Otero, 29, was first arrested April 1 after an administrator at the BrightPath Avon Early Learning and Child Care Center contacted police about possible...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warrants-reveal-disturbing-new-details-about-alleged-sexual-assaults-at-avon-daycare/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warrants-reveal-disturbing-new-details-about-alleged-sexual-assaults-at-avon-daycare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hartford Athletic goalkeeper coach tapped by Ghana for World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hartford Athletic&rsquo;s goalkeeper coach is headed to the World Cup. Dan Gaspar has been appointed the goalkeeper coach for the Ghana National Team ahead of the tournament this summer. This marks Gaspar&rsquo;s third appearance on soccer&rsquo;s biggest stage. He has previously worked with Portugal, Iran, and South Africa. Gaspar is a Hartford native who now lives in Glastonbury who...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hartford-athletic-goalkeeper-coach-tapped-by-ghana-for-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hartford-athletic-goalkeeper-coach-tapped-by-ghana-for-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anonymous tip system started in wake of Sandy Hook shooting has fielded nearly 400,000 reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group formed in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting has traveled the country trying to prevent such violence from happening. Instructors with Sandy Hook Promise have taught the nonprofit's &ldquo;Say Something&rdquo; program in thousands of schools in all 50 states. It urges students to report threatening social media posts and other warning signs to its anonymous reporting system or to trusted adults. Sandy Hook Promise says the system has fielded nearly 395,000 tips si]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/anonymous-tip-system-started-in-wake-of-sandy-hook-shooting-has-fielded-nearly-400000-reports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/anonymous-tip-system-started-in-wake-of-sandy-hook-shooting-has-fielded-nearly-400000-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surveillance video shows suspects stealing from Kay Jewelers in Wethersfield]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three men walked into a Kay Jewelers at 6 p.m. on Friday, smashed jewelry cases, and stole &ldquo;numerous jewelry items,&rdquo; police said. The men were wearing masks and all black clothing and used a hammer to smash the cases, according to police. Officers were called to the Kay Jewelers at 1055 Silas Deane Highway for a report of an active...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/surveillance-video-shows-suspects-stealing-from-kay-jewelers-in-wethersfield/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/surveillance-video-shows-suspects-stealing-from-kay-jewelers-in-wethersfield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain returns tonight after a dry, mild spell]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;ve had a warm, sunny start to the final week of April, but it&rsquo;s about to turn wetter and cooler. Our next chance of rain will arrive later tonight. Rain will last tomorrow morning, so grab the rain jacket tomorrow morning while stepping out. Tomorrow afternoon turns cooler and breezier. Friday will be cool and partly cloudy with a pop-up...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rain-returns-tonight-after-a-dry-mild-spell/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rain-returns-tonight-after-a-dry-mild-spell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate after man shot, killed in Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to police a 43-year-old man was shot and killed early Wednesday morning. Officers received a ShotSpotter notification and responded to the area of Rowe Avenue around 1:41 a.m. Police said the ShotSpotter notification recorded five shots fired during the incident. The victim was transported to an area hospital and was pronounced dead. Police identified the victim as Alfredo Cuellar...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-investigate-after-man-shot-killed-in-hartford/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-investigate-after-man-shot-killed-in-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen injured after shooting in Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teenager was injured after a shooting in Hartford on Tuesday night. Officers responded to the area of 211 Westland Street around 9:36 p.m. on a ShotSpotter notification. According to police, an area hospital reported a gunshot victim arriving for treatment. The victim is a 19-year-old female, and their injuries are non-life threatening. The Hartford Police Major Crimes and Crime...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/teen-injured-after-shooting-in-hartford/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/teen-injured-after-shooting-in-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Additional funding heading for Connecticut school districts, including $30M for Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[A multi-million-dollar boost is promised to towns and cities across the state after Democrats and Governor Ned Lamont reached an agreement Tuesday. The state&rsquo;s budget includes an additional $170 million in school funding and $100 million in municipal aid out of the state&rsquo;s Affordability Fund. &ldquo;I have heard directly from mayors, first selectmen, superintendents, students, and taxpayers across Connecticut who...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/additional-funding-heading-for-connecticut-school-districts-including-30m-for-hartford/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/additional-funding-heading-for-connecticut-school-districts-including-30m-for-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soaring fresh tomato prices impacting Greater New Haven pizzerias]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut may be the pizza capital of the world, but the price of a key ingredient has been soaring recently, and it&rsquo;s impacting the places that make our beloved apizza. At Zuppardi&rsquo;s Apizza in West Haven, a fan favorite is topped with fresh-sliced tomatoes. &ldquo;You have some texture as it cooks, it roasts. You&rsquo;re going to get those caramelized flavors....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/soaring-fresh-tomato-prices-impacting-greater-new-haven-pizzerias/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/soaring-fresh-tomato-prices-impacting-greater-new-haven-pizzerias/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested in North Carolina in connection to Middletown kidnapping investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man faces charges in connection with the kidnapping of a child and statutory rape in North Carolina in connection with an investigation from Middletown. Middletown police officials said they took a report of a missing juvenile at the beginning of April. Detectives from the Special Victims Unit began their investigation. On Monday, Middletown detectives learned that the girl may...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-arrested-in-north-carolina-in-connection-to-middletown-kidnapping-investigation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-arrested-in-north-carolina-in-connection-to-middletown-kidnapping-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CCSU looks to become a polytech school. Students, faculty have mixed reaction.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) is exploring the possibility of becoming a polytechnic institution. A polytechnic school, according to Central, would put further emphasis on research and innovation. The university said it would still focus on its liberal arts background if this change were to happen. In a statement to the Central community, President Zulma Toro said Central is &ldquo;uniquely...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ccsu-looks-to-become-a-polytech-school-students-faculty-have-mixed-reaction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ccsu-looks-to-become-a-polytech-school-students-faculty-have-mixed-reaction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10-year-old child accidentally shot in Farmington]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 10-year-old child was shot in the leg in Farmington on Tuesday. Police responded to a parking lot at 1 Forest Park drive and found the child suffering from a gunshot wound. Investigators said 19-year-old Jordan Cruz illegally had a gun and left it unattended in a car with the 10-year-old family member, according to police. The child sustained a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/10-year-old-child-accidentally-shot-in-farmington/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/10-year-old-child-accidentally-shot-in-farmington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norwich Free Academy teacher, wrestling coach charged with assault, risk of injury to child]]></title><description><![CDATA[A math teacher at Norwich Free Academy who is also the head wrestling coach has been placed on administrative leave. Head of School Dr. Nathan Quesnel sent an email to the NFA community on Monday about an alleged incident that took place during the winter sports season. He did not discuss the nature of the incident, but said the school...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/norwich-free-academy-teacher-wrestling-coach-charged-with-assault-risk-of-injury-to-child/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/norwich-free-academy-teacher-wrestling-coach-charged-with-assault-risk-of-injury-to-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man stabbed near busy shopping plaza in Bethel: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 69-year-old man was stabbed near a busy shopping plaza on Greenwood Avenue in Bethel on Tuesday morning, police said. Bethel police officers were dispatched to 208 Greenwood Ave. for a report of a stabbing around 9:30 a.m., according to Bethel Police Chief Michael J. Libertini. When they arrived, they found and administered aid to the man, who had been...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-stabbed-near-busy-shopping-plaza-in-bethel-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-stabbed-near-busy-shopping-plaza-in-bethel-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Branford police arrest convicted felon after finding cache of weapons in his home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have arrested a Branford man after finding a cache of weapons inside his home. Branford police were contacted by the Department of Homeland Security on April 21 about a suspicious package that was intercepted at John F. Kennedy International Airport. The package was shipped from China and was labeled as an automotive fuel filter. The package actually contained a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/branford-police-arrest-convicted-felon-after-finding-cache-of-weapons-in-his-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/branford-police-arrest-convicted-felon-after-finding-cache-of-weapons-in-his-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three people injured, one in critical condition after car accident in Waterbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people were injured, and one of them is in critical condition after a two-car accident in Waterbury on Monday afternoon, police said. Officers were called to the area of Long Hill Road and Wolcott Street for a serious accident involving a minivan and a sedan at 4:06 p.m. Monday, according to police. A 71-year-old passenger in the sedan was...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/three-people-injured-one-in-critical-condition-after-car-accident-in-waterbury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/three-people-injured-one-in-critical-condition-after-car-accident-in-waterbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UConn climate conference focuses on building resilience across New England]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent Earth Week conference was held at the University of Connecticut School of Law, organized and led entirely by law students. The event, titled &ldquo;The Path Forward: Regional Strategies for Climate Resilience,&rdquo; brought together students, scientists, and policymakers to discuss how states can work together to prepare for stronger storms, flooding, and other climate-related challenges facing the Northeast. &ldquo;The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconn-climate-conference-focuses-on-building-resilience-across-new-england/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconn-climate-conference-focuses-on-building-resilience-across-new-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested, charged with murder in connection with Stratford homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was arrested and charged with murder on Tuesday in connection with a homicide in Stratford on April 4, police said. Robert Kopasz, 22, was charged with murder by firearm, illegal possession of an assault weapon without a certificate, illegal violation of fire rate enhancement (machine gun), illegal possession of a high-capacity magazine, and unlawful discharge of a firearm....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-arrested-charged-with-murder-in-connection-with-stratford-homicide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-arrested-charged-with-murder-in-connection-with-stratford-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eleven people displaced and one person hospitalized after apartment fire in New Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eleven people were displaced after a fire in an apartment building around 1:47 a.m. on Tuesday. Fire officials responded to 70 Fairmount Ave. and found a fire on the first floor of the apartment building. One occupant was transported to Yale New Haven Hospital with burns, according to fire officials. It took about 45 minutes for crews to bring the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/eleven-people-displaced-and-one-person-hospitalized-after-apartment-fire-in-new-haven/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/eleven-people-displaced-and-one-person-hospitalized-after-apartment-fire-in-new-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partly cloudy Tuesday night, tracking rain tomorrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tonight will be partly cloudy and seasonably cool with low temperatures in the 40&rsquo;s Our next chance of rain will arrive late tomorrow night, after sunset primarily, with a half-inch of rain or less. The rain showers will linger into Thursday, particularly in the morning. A cool wind returns Thursday afternoon to give us a chillier start to May!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/partly-cloudy-tuesday-night-tracking-rain-tomorrow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/partly-cloudy-tuesday-night-tracking-rain-tomorrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelter-in-place issued after crews hit gas line near Route 15 in Meriden]]></title><description><![CDATA[A shelter-in-place was issued on Paddock Avenue and Barr Road in Meriden on Tuesday morning after crews working near Route 15 hit a gas line, according to fire officials. Crews hit the underground gas line during an excavation operation for the Department of Transportation&rsquo;s three-highway interchange project on I-691, I-91, and Route 15 in Meriden. Work on the project stopped...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/shelter-in-place-issued-after-crews-hit-gas-line-near-route-15-in-meriden/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/shelter-in-place-issued-after-crews-hit-gas-line-near-route-15-in-meriden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist dead after crash with FedEx truck in Newtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person is dead after a crash on Hawleyville Road in the area of North Ridge Drive in Newtown. Police received a report of an accident involving a motorcycle and a box truck both traveling on Hawleyville Road on Monday around 5:50 p.m. According to police, the operator of the motorcycle died on the scene. He was later identified as...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcyclist-dead-after-crash-with-fedex-truck-in-newtown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcyclist-dead-after-crash-with-fedex-truck-in-newtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teacher, wrestling coach at Norwich Free Academy placed on leave after alleged incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[A math teacher at Norwich Free Academy who is also the head wrestling coach has been placed on administrative leave. Head of School Dr. Nathan Quesnel sent an email to the NFA community on Monday about an alleged incident that took place during the winter sports season. He did not discuss the nature of the incident, but said the school...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/teacher-wrestling-coach-at-norwich-free-academy-placed-on-leave-after-alleged-incident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/teacher-wrestling-coach-at-norwich-free-academy-placed-on-leave-after-alleged-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paige Bueckers says it's all business with Azzi Fudd as they try to win with the Dallas Wings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers says her relationship with teammate and fellow No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd will have no effect on what they do on the court as they try to turn around a franchise with a long history of losing. Bueckers made a statement before taking questions from reporters during media day. The statement from Bueckers came 11 days after the Wings wouldn&rsquo;t let Fudd answer a question about her relationship with her former UConn teammate during Fudd&rsquo;s introductory new]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/paige-bueckers-says-its-all-business-with-azzi-fudd-as-they-try-to-win-with-the-dallas-wings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/paige-bueckers-says-its-all-business-with-azzi-fudd-as-they-try-to-win-with-the-dallas-wings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Britain schools says support counselors available following student's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Consolidated School District of New Britain announced the death of one of its students, 15-year-old Melvin Osiel Duarte Garcia. The district said on their Facebook that grief counselors and support staff would be available as needed at Duarte Garcia&rsquo;s former and current schools, Catalyst Academy and Slade Middle School. &ldquo;This loss will be felt deeply across our school community...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-britain-schools-says-support-counselors-available-following-students-death/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-britain-schools-says-support-counselors-available-following-students-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Karaban posts heartfelt message as he says goodbye to UConn]]></title><description><![CDATA[As he ends his time in Storrs, Alex Karaban has a message for UConn. The redshirt senior posted some heartfelt words on social media on Sunday. &ldquo;UConn, Words can&rsquo;t describe how much this place means to me so all I can say is, thank you. Over the past 4 years, I have gained unforgettable memories, experiences and relationships that I...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/alex-karaban-posts-heartfelt-message-as-he-says-goodbye-to-uconn/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/alex-karaban-posts-heartfelt-message-as-he-says-goodbye-to-uconn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating untimely death after woman found in North Stonington pond]]></title><description><![CDATA[State police said they are investigating an untimely death on Puttker Road in North Stonington on Monday morning. A caller reported that he woke up and his wife was missing, according to preliminary information from state police. She was later found dead in a nearby pond. Her death was untimely, police said. The incident remains active. The Connecticut State Police...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-investigating-untimely-death-after-woman-found-in-north-stonington-pond/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-investigating-untimely-death-after-woman-found-in-north-stonington-pond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunny and 70° weather on tap today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today will feature abundant sunshine across Connecticut. Temperatures will be cool in the morning hours, but warm during the afternoon. High temperatures will rise to near 70 degrees across much of the state. There will be a bit of a breeze this morning. No rain is expected today or tonight. Tonight will be clear and cool. Temperatures will fall to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunny-and-70-weather-on-tap-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunny-and-70-weather-on-tap-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenage boy shot in Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 16-year-old boy suffered a gunshot wound on Sunday evening. At around 6:07 p.m., Hartford Police responded to Garden Street for a ShotSpotter notification. While police were investigating the scene, the gunshot victim arrived to Saint Francis Hospital. The 16-year-old male was alert and conscious upon arrival at the hospital. The Hartford Police Major Crimes and Crime Scene Divisions are...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/teenage-boy-shot-in-hartford/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/teenage-boy-shot-in-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect's brother notified New London police after White House Correspondents' Dinner gunfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[New London Police say they were contacted by an individual who expressed concern about the incident that occurred at the White House Correspondents&rsquo; Association Dinner Saturday evening. That person was the brother of the suspect, Cole Allen, aa senior administration official told NBC News. He told police he wanted to share information he believed was pertinent to the incident. New...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/suspects-brother-notified-new-london-police-after-white-house-correspondents-dinner-gunfire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/suspects-brother-notified-new-london-police-after-white-house-correspondents-dinner-gunfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect's brother notified New London police after White House Correspondents' Dinner]]></title><description><![CDATA[New London Police say they were contacted by an individual who expressed concern about the incident that occurred at the White House Correspondents&rsquo; Association Dinner Saturday evening. That person was the brother of the suspect, Cole Allen, aa senior administration official told NBC News. He told police he wanted to share information he believed was pertinent to the incident. New...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/suspects-brother-notified-new-london-police-after-white-house-correspondents-dinner/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/suspects-brother-notified-new-london-police-after-white-house-correspondents-dinner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New London Police say they received information on Cole Allen's shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[New London Police say they were contacted by an individual who expressed concern about the incident that occurred at the White House Correspondents&rsquo; Association Dinner Saturday evening. They say that the reports led to the individual being interviewed by the police department and federal law enforcement. According to New London Police, the case has been turned over to federal law...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-london-police-say-they-received-information-on-cole-allens-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-london-police-say-they-received-information-on-cole-allens-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One arrested after Saturday night Westbrook crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[State Police say one person has been arrested after a crash near Route 1 and Grove Beach Road in Westbrook, Saturday night. One person was trapped in the car and minor injuries were reported, police say. According to police, one arrest was made and several wooden posts and rope were damaged in the crash. This is all the information at...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-arrested-after-saturday-night-westbrook-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-arrested-after-saturday-night-westbrook-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decreasing clouds through Sunday as temperatures warm up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rain and cloud cover will both move out of the state by the afternoon. Temperatures for the last Sunday of April will warm into the 50s and 60s. Tonight will see only a few clouds and temperatures dropping into the 30s and 40s. Monday and Tuesday are sunny and seasonal with high temperatures nearing 70 degrees. Clouds return by Wednesday...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/decreasing-clouds-through-sunday-as-temperatures-warm-up/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/decreasing-clouds-through-sunday-as-temperatures-warm-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman dies after being hit by pickup truck in Stamford]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 66-year-old woman has died after being struck by a pickup truck in Stamford on Saturday. At around 2 p.m., the Stamford Police Department responded to the area of Strawberry Hill Avenue and Colonial Road for a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. A 2014 Toyota pickup truck was traveling southbound on Strawberry Hill Avenue and made a left turn...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-dies-after-being-hit-by-pickup-truck-in-stamford/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-dies-after-being-hit-by-pickup-truck-in-stamford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person in critical condition after being hit by pickup in Stamford]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person is left in critical condition after being struck by a pickup truck in Stamford on Saturday. At around 2 p.m., the Stamford Police Department responded to the area of Strawberry Hill Avenue and Colonial Road for a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. A 2014 Toyota pickup truck was traveling southbound on Strawberry Hill Avenue and made a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-person-in-critical-condition-after-being-hit-by-pickup-in-stamford/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-person-in-critical-condition-after-being-hit-by-pickup-in-stamford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person in critical condition after a motor vehicle accident in Stamford]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person is left in critical condition after being struck by a pick-up truck in Stamford on Saturday. At around 2 p.m., the Stamford Police Department responded to the area of Strawberry Hill Avenue and Colonial Road for a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. A 2014 Toyota pick-up truck was traveling southbound on Strawberry Hill Avenue and made a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-person-in-critical-condition-after-a-motor-vehicle-accident-in-stamford/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-person-in-critical-condition-after-a-motor-vehicle-accident-in-stamford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters battle brush fire on Ragged Mountain in Southington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southington Professional Firefighters are working to extinguish a brush fire on Ragged Mountain in Southington on Saturday. Firefighters deployed a high angle rope system to help with safety and to get water down to the bottom of the cliff to extinguish the fire. There has been no other information released.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/firefighters-battle-brush-fire-on-ragged-mountain-in-southington/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/firefighters-battle-brush-fire-on-ragged-mountain-in-southington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“New driver” hits woman and child in Trumbull Saturday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trumbull police say a woman and a child in a stroller were hit Saturday morning by a &ldquo;new driver&rdquo; at the Trumbull Mall. According to police, officers arrived on scene for reports of an accident involving two pedestrians. They say that initial investigations show a new driver in training was operating a vehicle in the parking lot when the car...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-driver-hits-woman-and-child-in-trumbull-saturday-morning/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-driver-hits-woman-and-child-in-trumbull-saturday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“New driver” hits two pedestrians in Trumbull Saturday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trumbull police say a woman and a child in a stroller were hit Saturday morning by a &ldquo;new driver&rdquo; in Trumbull mall. According to police, officers arrived on scene for reports of an accident involving two pedestrians. They say that initial investigations show a new driver in training was operating a vehicle in the parking lot when the car accelerated...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-driver-hits-two-pedestrians-in-trumbull-saturday-morning/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-driver-hits-two-pedestrians-in-trumbull-saturday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kayaker rescued by first responders in Connecticut River]]></title><description><![CDATA[Old Saybrook first responders rescued a kayaker from the mouth of the Connecticut River Saturday morning. They say the kayaker was in the water for almost half an hour when officers were able to rescue and transport the victim. Old Lyme, Westbrook and DEEP were on scene for marine assistance as well.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/kayaker-rescued-by-first-responders-in-connecticut-river/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/kayaker-rescued-by-first-responders-in-connecticut-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kayaker rescued by first responder in Connecticut River]]></title><description><![CDATA[Old Saybrook first responders rescued a kayaker from the mouth of the Connecticut River Saturday morning. They say the kayaker was in the water for almost half an hour when officers were able to rescue and transport the victim. Old Lyme, Westbrook and DEEP were on scene for marine assistance as well.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/kayaker-rescued-by-first-responder-in-connecticut-river/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/kayaker-rescued-by-first-responder-in-connecticut-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State police open an investigation into New Britain tax allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez confirmed Saturday morning that State Police have opened an investigation into allegations of tax irregularities in the city. Sanchez said the investigation is an important step toward accountability. &ldquo;The opening of a Connecticut State Police investigation underscores the seriousness of what was uncovered in this report. These are significant allegations involving the public trust, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-police-open-an-investigation-into-new-britain-tax-allegations/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-police-open-an-investigation-into-new-britain-tax-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain showers slowly spread east today and tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures will warm into the 50s for much of the state unless you&rsquo;re at the shoreline or near the New York border. Rain showers will begin in southwest Connecticut this afternoon before slowly spreading to the east through the evening Much of the state will see rain tonight unless you&rsquo;re in the far northeast corner of Connecticut. A few showers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rain-showers-slowly-spread-east-today-and-tonight/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rain-showers-slowly-spread-east-today-and-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman shot to death in Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hartford police say they are investigating the death of a female on Belden Street. They say officers were dispatched to the scene Friday night and found an unresponsive woman suffering from a gunshot wound. According to police, she was pronounced dead on scene and the incident was determined to likely be domestic related. During the investigation police say they found...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-shot-to-death-in-hartford/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-shot-to-death-in-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating a suspicious death in Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hartford police say they are investigating the death of a female on Belden Street. They say officers were dispatched to the scene Friday night and found a woman suffering from injuries. According to police, she was pronounced dead on scene. The Hartford Police Major Crimes and Crime Scene Divisions responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. That is all...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-investigating-a-suspicious-death-in-hartford/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-investigating-a-suspicious-death-in-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fairfield police cancel Jennings Beach Carnival over public safety concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fairfield police announced that the Jennings Beach Carnival has been canceled for Saturday and Sunday. The department made the announcement on their Facebook page and cited public safety concerns during Friday night&rsquo;s event. According to police, officers were called in large numbers, with help from the Bridgeport Police Department, to manage &ldquo;unusually large and disorderly crowds.&rdquo; Police said the crowd...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/fairfield-police-cancel-jennings-beach-carnival-over-public-safety-concerns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/fairfield-police-cancel-jennings-beach-carnival-over-public-safety-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Human remains of missing woman found in wooded area in Chaplin]]></title><description><![CDATA[State police are investigating the discovery of human remains in a wooded area in Chaplin on Friday. The human remains were later positively identified as those of 61-year-old Anne Pappalardo, who went missing from Mansfield in October, state police said. People walking in the area near North Bedlam Road found the remains and called police just after 8 a.m. on...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/human-remains-of-missing-woman-found-in-wooded-area-in-chaplin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/human-remains-of-missing-woman-found-in-wooded-area-in-chaplin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Human remains found in wooded area in Chaplin]]></title><description><![CDATA[State police are investigating the discovery of human remains in a wooded area in Chaplin on Friday. People walking in the area near North Bedlam Road found the remains and called police just after 8 a.m. The Eastern District Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene to investigate. According to state police, preliminary information suggests the remains may be those...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/human-remains-found-in-wooded-area-in-chaplin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/human-remains-found-in-wooded-area-in-chaplin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;My head is just spinning,' customers with thousands at stake react to kitchen company closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wren Kitchens, a major kitchen cabinet retailer with showrooms in Milford and Newington and sixteen other smaller locations in Connecticut, abruptly closed Thursday. Some of these locations existed inside Home Depots. Customers and employees both said the closure occurred without warning. &ldquo;We paid them with a check, and they cashed it. And&nbsp;so&nbsp;they have&nbsp;all of&nbsp;our money. They have over $23,000 from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquomy-head-is-just-spinning-customers-with-thousands-at-stake-react-to-kitchen-company-closure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquomy-head-is-just-spinning-customers-with-thousands-at-stake-react-to-kitchen-company-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Haven property owner must $1.5 million in blight fines under new ordinance, mayor says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owner of several properties in New Haven was ordered to pay $1.5 million in fines for a row of blighted homes, marking the first major enforcement of the city&rsquo;s new anti-blight ordinance. The ruling stems from violations tied to several properties along Fitch Street, where city officials say neglect has persisted for years. Under the ordinance signed into law...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-property-owner-must-15-million-in-blight-fines-under-new-ordinance-mayor-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-property-owner-must-15-million-in-blight-fines-under-new-ordinance-mayor-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Avon daycare worker facing new charges involving more children]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former employee at an Avon daycare is facing new sexual assault charges involving children at the facility. Police began the investigation at the BrightPath Avon Early Learning and Child Care Center after an administrator contacted them about an employee possibly having inappropriate contact with a child. Jan Carlos Berrios-Otero, 29, was originally arrested on April 1 and charged with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/former-avon-daycare-worker-facing-new-charges-involving-more-children/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/former-avon-daycare-worker-facing-new-charges-involving-more-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three children, 39 dogs found in unsanitary, unsafe Ansonia home: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 40 animals, including 39 dogs, three children, and two women, were found living in an unsanitary home in Ansonia on Thursday, police said. Officers received a complaint of possible animal cruelty about the home on Schumacher Drive and obtained a search warrant. When they arrived, they found garbage, animal feces, and urine throughout the house, according to police....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/three-children-39-dogs-found-in-unsanitary-unsafe-ansonia-home-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/three-children-39-dogs-found-in-unsanitary-unsafe-ansonia-home-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 children, 39 dogs found in unsanitary, unsafe Ansonia home: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 40 animals, including 39 dogs, three children, and two women, were found living in an unsanitary home in Ansonia on Thursday, police said. Officers received a complaint of possible animal cruelty about the home on Schumacher Drive and obtained a search warrant. When they arrived, they found garbage, animal feces, and urine throughout the house, according to police....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/3-children-39-dogs-found-in-unsanitary-unsafe-ansonia-home-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/3-children-39-dogs-found-in-unsanitary-unsafe-ansonia-home-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Haven police arrest man accused of intentionally driving into crowd]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New Haven Police Department said it has arrested a 19-year-old man accused of intentionally driving his car into a crowd on College Street on April 19. The incident, captured on video, started at 1:25 a.m. on Saturday, when officers saw two men fighting in front of a nightclub, Rumaj, on Crown Street. The men were later identified as 19-year-old...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-police-arrest-man-accused-of-intentionally-driving-into-crowd/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-police-arrest-man-accused-of-intentionally-driving-into-crowd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Haven police make arrest in road rage incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have made an arrest in a road rage incident in East Haven. Officers responded to Foxon Road at Green Street on April 14 for a report of a road rage incident. When they arrived, they found a man suffering from serious facial and head injuries lying on the ground next to his vehicle. He was treated at the scene...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/east-haven-police-make-arrest-in-road-rage-incident/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/east-haven-police-make-arrest-in-road-rage-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car falls into river after North Stonington crash on Thursday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[A car fell into the Shunock River in North Stonington on Thursday night, state police said. It happened around 10 p.m. on Main Street near Wyassup Road, according to police. The driver was safely taken out of the car and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, the North Stonington Volunteer Fire Company said in a Facebook post. There was...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/car-falls-into-river-after-north-stonington-crash-on-thursday-night/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/car-falls-into-river-after-north-stonington-crash-on-thursday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Route 1 in Branford reopens after gas leak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Route 1 in Branford was shut down on Friday morning after a construction crew accidentally struck a gas line, police said. The road was closed in the area of Cumberland Farms and Mill Pond Veterinary Hospital, according to police. No injuries were reported. The gas leak was contained and the road has since reopened.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/route-1-in-branford-reopens-after-gas-leak/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/route-1-in-branford-reopens-after-gas-leak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water main break closes road in Thomaston, some areas of Waterbury impacted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews are repairing a water main break that closed SR 848 between West Hill Road and 1023 Waterbury Road in Thomaston on Friday morning, the Department of Transportation said. Officials reported the break around 6:38 a.m. on Friday. The break is in a 42-inch main transmission line that is run by Waterbury Water and sits in a section of Thomaston,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/water-main-break-closes-road-in-thomaston-some-areas-of-waterbury-impacted/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/water-main-break-closes-road-in-thomaston-some-areas-of-waterbury-impacted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water main break closes road in Thomaston]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to DOT, a water main break has closed SR 848, between West Hill Road and 1023 Waterbury Road in Thomaston. Officials reported the break around 6:38 a.m. on Friday. There is no additional information at this time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/water-main-break-closes-road-in-thomaston/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/water-main-break-closes-road-in-thomaston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple firefighters treated for exertion at Taftville fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple firefighters had to be treated at the scene for exertion after battling a duplex fire in Taftville Thursday night. According to the Taftville Fire Department,&nbsp; crews were called around 8:35 p.m. to a 2&frac12;&#8209;story wood&#8209;frame duplex at 24 North 3rd Avenue. Upon arrival, heavy flames were seen. Fire was reported on the first floor, extending up the rear of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/multiple-firefighters-treated-for-exertion-at-taftville-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/multiple-firefighters-treated-for-exertion-at-taftville-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekend mostly cloudy, seasonably cool with chance for showers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking ahead to the weekend, the overall theme will be mostly cloudy and seasonably cool. While much of the time will be dry, there is a chance for showers Saturday afternoon, especially for parts of southwest Connecticut. After dark, as temperatures drop, the rain could turn to some wet snow at higher elevations. A minor, slushy accumulation is possible. The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/weekend-mostly-cloudy-seasonably-cool-with-chance-for-showers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/weekend-mostly-cloudy-seasonably-cool-with-chance-for-showers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clouds give way to sunshine today, unsettled pattern ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Friday! Cloudy skies will start the day with some light rain possible during the morning hours. Conditions will improve later today as clouds gradually break, allowing for increasing sunshine this afternoon. High temperatures will top out around 60 degrees. Looking ahead to the weekend, the overall theme will be mostly cloudy and seasonably cool. While much of the time...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/clouds-give-way-to-sunshine-today-unsettled-pattern-ahead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/clouds-give-way-to-sunshine-today-unsettled-pattern-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As New Britain superintendent works to balance budget, mayor questions leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[The superintendent of New Britain is proposing $11.7 million in staffing and program cuts for next school year, a move the city&rsquo;s mayor and legislators describe as &ldquo;scare tactics.&rdquo; The district&rsquo;s budget calls for an additional $18.9 million to maintain current operations for the next school year. The Consolidated School District of New Britain Superintendent Tony Gasper announced $11.7 million...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/as-new-britain-superintendent-works-to-balance-budget-mayor-questions-leadership/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/as-new-britain-superintendent-works-to-balance-budget-mayor-questions-leadership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death of inmate at Hartford prison under investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Hartford man has died at the Hartford Correctional Center, officials said. His death is being investigated by the Connecticut Department of Correction. On Thursday morning, 20-year-old Jayshawn Johnson was receiving medical attention before the prison&rsquo;s medical team determined he needed care they could not provide. Johnson was taken to a nearby hospital but passed away shortly after arrival, according...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/death-of-inmate-at-hartford-prison-under-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/death-of-inmate-at-hartford-prison-under-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut Senate passes bill preserving state's vaccine standards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut&rsquo;s legislature has fully passed a bill that preserves the state&rsquo;s vaccine standards. State Sen. Saud Anwar (D-South Windsor) led the bill&rsquo;s passage as Senate Chair of the Public Health Committee. He said the bill is &ldquo;simply making sure Connecticut knows where it stands&rdquo; on vaccinations in the midst of the federal government&rsquo;s &ldquo;whiplash&rdquo; recent decision-making. &ldquo;We are not forcing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-senate-passes-bill-preserving-states-vaccine-standards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-senate-passes-bill-preserving-states-vaccine-standards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live Nation announces discounted ticket prices for various concerts in Connecticut]]></title><description><![CDATA[With concert season right around the corner, Live Nation announced its Summer of Live celebration. The week-long celebration will allow fans to purchase $30 tickets to see their favorite artists, with shows spanning genres including Pop, Hip-Hop, R&amp;B, Country, Latin, Rock, and more. A number of Connecticut venues will be participating, among them are: Early access tickets can be purchased...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/live-nation-announces-discounted-ticket-prices-for-various-concerts-in-connecticut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/live-nation-announces-discounted-ticket-prices-for-various-concerts-in-connecticut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut Democrats push homeschooling, vaccine bills in final weeks of session]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawmakers were poised Thursday to advance controversial bills on vaccines and homeschooling, as dozens of families came to the capitol on opposition.&nbsp;&nbsp; The House of Representatives began debate Thursday evening on a stripped-down version of a bill on homeschooling oversight,&nbsp;largely focusing&nbsp;on notification when families want to withdraw a child from school.&nbsp;&nbsp; The Senate, meanwhile, engaged in a lengthy debate over...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-democrats-push-homeschooling-vaccine-billsin-final-weeks-of-session/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-democrats-push-homeschooling-vaccine-billsin-final-weeks-of-session/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family-owned restaurant reopens in East Haven after car crashes into building]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family-owned restaurant in East Haven has reopened less than a week after a car crashed into the side of the building, forcing a temporary closure. The crash happened the morning of April 17 at Hot Roostah, a Jamaican restaurant on Foxon Road. The impact left visible damage to the structure, including a boarded-up wall where the vehicle struck. Owners...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/family-owned-restaurant-reopens-in-east-haven-after-car-crashes-into-building/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/family-owned-restaurant-reopens-in-east-haven-after-car-crashes-into-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterbury's water superintendent resigns over &lsquo;misconduct,' city says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The water superintendent for the City of Waterbury has resigned, according to Mayor Paul Pernerewski, Jr.&rsquo;s office. The city announced Thursday that, while investigating ongoing water flow issues, it was discovered that Bradley Malay, the city&rsquo;s water superintendent, had &ldquo;engaged in misconduct&rdquo; during his employment. The city did not elaborate on the nature of the misconduct at this time. The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/waterburys-water-superintendent-resigns-over-lsquomisconduct-city-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/waterburys-water-superintendent-resigns-over-lsquomisconduct-city-says/</guid></item></channel></rss>