<?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>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:31:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><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><item><title><![CDATA[Police bodycam video details interaction with Enfield girl a week before her death]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are getting a clearer picture of what happened the night a 12-year-old Enfield girl had an interaction with police a week before her death. NBC Connecticut has obtained the body camera footage from the officer who stopped the girl along Elm Street in the early morning hours of March 11. From the incident report NBC Connecticut first obtained, we...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-bodycam-video-details-interaction-with-enfield-girl-a-week-before-her-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-bodycam-video-details-interaction-with-enfield-girl-a-week-before-her-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman charged after 7 dead dogs, one dead cat found in Lebanon home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Lebanon woman was charged with several counts of animal cruelty on Wednesday after seven dead dogs and one dead cat were found in her home, according to an arrest warrant. Six 8-week-old Labrador Retriever puppies, one approximately 4-year-old Pitbull mix, and an all-black short-haired cat were found dead in Christine Banta&rsquo;s abandoned Lebanon home on April 13, the warrant...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-charged-after-7-dead-dogs-one-dead-cat-found-in-lebanon-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-charged-after-7-dead-dogs-one-dead-cat-found-in-lebanon-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local small business broken into and vandalized in Enfield]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local small business owners are out thousands of dollars and years of memories after thieves broke in and stole merchandise and damaged property in Enfield. David LaBerge and his wife recently closed their store, Second Floor Games, &nbsp;at the Enfield Square Mall and are in the process of doing inventory and moving products to their new location, Twilight Cards &amp;...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/local-small-business-broken-into-and-vandalized-in-enfield/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/local-small-business-broken-into-and-vandalized-in-enfield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearing held in Lindsay Clancy murder case as trial approaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[A court hearing was held Thursday in the case of Lindsay Clancy, the Duxbury, Massachusetts, mom accused of killing her children in 2023. The status conference began around 2:30 p.m. in Plymouth Superior Court and lasted around 30 minutes. Clancy underwent a forensic psychological evaluation from April 10-12, but prosecutors said one doctor still needs to interview her via Zoom. The reports are expected to be available around the end of May or early June. Clancy, 35, has pleaded not guilty to mu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hearing-held-in-lindsay-clancy-murder-case-as-trial-approaches/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hearing-held-in-lindsay-clancy-murder-case-as-trial-approaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearing being held in Lindsay Clancy case: Watch live]]></title><description><![CDATA[A court hearing is being held Thursday in the case of Lindsay Clancy, the Duxbury, Massachusetts, mom accused of killing her children in 2023. The status conference began around 2:30 p.m. in Plymouth Superior Court. Clancy was scheduled to undergo a forensic psychological evaluation from April 10-12, and it&rsquo;s possible the results of that evaluation could be revealed in court. You can watch the hearing live in the video player above. Clancy, 35, has pleaded not guilty to murder charges brou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hearing-being-held-in-lindsay-clancy-case-watch-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hearing-being-held-in-lindsay-clancy-case-watch-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defense attorney brings up Karen Read case during Lindsay Clancy hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A court hearing was held Thursday in the case of Lindsay Clancy, the Duxbury, Massachusetts, mom accused of killing her children in 2023. Clancy, 35, has pleaded not guilty to murder charges brought by the Plymouth District Attorney&rsquo;s Office over the 2023&nbsp;deaths of her children: 5-year-old Cora Clancy, 3-year-old Dawson Clancy, and 8-month-old Callan Clancy. Thursday&rsquo;s status conference began around 2:30 p.m. and lasted around 30 minutes. Plymouth Superior Court Judge William F.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/defense-attorney-brings-up-karen-read-case-during-lindsay-clancy-hearing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/defense-attorney-brings-up-karen-read-case-during-lindsay-clancy-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Litchfield athletes allege sexual abuse by beloved coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[People often say that growing up in a small town shapes you. In Litchfield, that idea feels almost poetic. Rolling hills stretch for miles, dense woods give way to open fields, and for the kids who grew up there, the outdoors was a way of life. &ldquo;We were kind of wild,&rdquo; John Fitterer, who grew up in Litchfield, said. &ldquo;Camping...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/former-litchfield-athletes-allege-sexual-abuse-by-beloved-coach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/former-litchfield-athletes-allege-sexual-abuse-by-beloved-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person hospitalized, dog rescued after fire in Southington]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person was hospitalized and a dog was rescued after a fire that happened Thursday morning. Fire crews were dispatched to 27 Heritage Drive around 1:10 a.m. for reports of a camper and house fire. Four people were evacuated and the fire department is still investigating the incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-person-hospitalized-dog-rescued-after-fire-in-southington/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-person-hospitalized-dog-rescued-after-fire-in-southington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two people injured after shooting in Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people are injured after a shooting that happened around 9:49 p.m. on Wednesday. Officers were dispatched to Hartford Hospital for a report of a gunshot victim arriving for treatment, according to Police. Police said the victim is a male in his twenties who was suffering from a gunshot wound. Shortly afterwards, a nineteen-year-old male arrived at the hospital also...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/two-people-injured-after-shooting-in-hartford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/two-people-injured-after-shooting-in-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warm sunshine returns Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a cold, raw, chilly, and breezy Earth Day the weather turns much warmer and brighter today. Some areas of fog have developed this morning with reduced visibilities. Today will turn mostly sunny and milder. Temperatures will quickly climb through the 40&rsquo;s and 50&rsquo;s, eventually topping out between 65-70 degrees for most of the state. &nbsp;It will be a breezy...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warm-sunshine-returns-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warm-sunshine-returns-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friday to be slightly cooler but sunny]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tonight will be partly cloudy, dry, and seasonably cool in the 30&rsquo;s and 40&rsquo;s. Tomorrow will be slightly cooler than today, but just as sunny. Highs will reach to around 60 degrees. The weekend will turn wetter, especially Saturday afternoon and night, when rain showers appear likely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/friday-to-be-slightly-cooler-but-sunny/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/friday-to-be-slightly-cooler-but-sunny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog with 900 ticks found on side of the road in Wolcott]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dog with almost 900 ticks stuck to his body was found on the side of the road in Wolcott over the weekend. The dog, named Tony, was found on Wolcott Road by two good Samaritans on Saturday. When animal control arrived on scene, they said he was only able to move a short distance before collapsing. Officers said his...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dog-with-900-ticks-found-on-side-of-the-road-in-wolcott/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dog-with-900-ticks-found-on-side-of-the-road-in-wolcott/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog with 900 ticks found near death on side of the road in Wolcott]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dog with almost 900 ticks stuck to his body was found on the side of the road in Wolcott over the weekend. The dog, named Tony, was found on Wolcott Road by two good Samaritans on Saturday. When animal control arrived on scene, they said he was only able to move a short distance before collapsing. Officers said his...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dog-with-900-ticks-found-near-death-on-side-of-the-road-in-wolcott/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dog-with-900-ticks-found-near-death-on-side-of-the-road-in-wolcott/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BrightPath announces closure of Avon daycare location]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BrightPath daycare location in Avon will close by the end of May, according to a spokesperson. The announcement comes after a former employee was arrested and charged with sexual assault. Jan Carlos Berrios-Otero, 29,&nbsp;was arrested April 1&nbsp;after an administrator of&nbsp;the&nbsp;BrightPath&nbsp;Avon Early Learning and Child Care Center&nbsp;contacted police and said she believed an incident between Berrios-Otero and a child had...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/brightpath-announces-closure-of-avon-daycare-location/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/brightpath-announces-closure-of-avon-daycare-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterbury man charged in connection with New Britain home robbery]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Waterbury man is facing numerous charges following a home robbery, New Britain police said. Officers were called to a home in the area of Vance Street and Winthrop Street around 1 a.m. on the report of a robbery and shots fired. According to an initial investigation, the attempted home invasion happened after the residents returned home. Police said that...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/waterbury-man-charged-in-connection-with-new-britain-home-robbery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/waterbury-man-charged-in-connection-with-new-britain-home-robbery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video shows 12-year-old Enfield girl when DCF got involved a week prior to her death]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBC Connecticut is continuing to learn more about the 12-year-old girl who was found dead in her Enfield home over one month ago. Police have arrested her stepfather on sexual assault charges.&nbsp;The girl&rsquo;s&nbsp;cause of death is still unknown, but NBC Connecticut has learned that DCF was involved with the family one week before her death, when she snuck out and&nbsp;went...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/video-shows-12-year-old-enfield-girl-when-dcf-got-involved-a-week-prior-to-her-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/video-shows-12-year-old-enfield-girl-when-dcf-got-involved-a-week-prior-to-her-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Britain on track to secure $5 million for flood relief project, mayor says]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez announced on Wednesday that the city remains on track to secure $5 million in transportation funds for the Allen Street flood relief project. This area has faced flooding issues for decades and the residents have pushed for the state to fund a fix for years. The Capitol Region Council of Governments&rsquo; Transportation Sub-Committee approved staff...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-britain-on-track-to-secure-5-million-for-flood-relief-project-mayor-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-britain-on-track-to-secure-5-million-for-flood-relief-project-mayor-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PURA decision to lower electric rates may not mean significant savings for customers: Eversource]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority conditionally approved decreased electric rates on Wednesday for Eversource and United Illuminating customers starting May 1. According to PURA, Eversource customers could see an approximately $30 decrease in their monthly bills and UI customers could see a monthly decrease of about $34. The decreased rates come as a result of lower public benefits charges...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/pura-decision-to-lower-electric-rates-may-not-mean-significant-savings-for-customers-eversource/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/pura-decision-to-lower-electric-rates-may-not-mean-significant-savings-for-customers-eversource/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PURA approves lower electric rates that could save customers over $30 a month]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority conditionally approved decreased electric rates on Wednesday for Eversource and United Illuminating customers starting May 1. According to PURA, Eversource customers could see an approximately $30 decrease in their monthly bills and UI customers could see a monthly decrease of about $34. The decreased rates come as a result of lower public benefits charges...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/pura-approves-lower-electric-rates-that-could-save-customers-over-30-a-month/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/pura-approves-lower-electric-rates-that-could-save-customers-over-30-a-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Logan Airport travelers might have been exposed to measles, health officials warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travelers at Boston Logan International Airport earlier this month might have been exposed to measles, health officials warned Wednesday. The Boston Public Health Commission and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health said in a press release that a person with measles visited Terminal C at Logan Airport shortly after midnight on Tuesday, April 14. The person traveled to Boston on JetBlue Airways flight 470, which departed from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at 8:54 p.m. on Monday, April 13. Hea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/logan-airport-travelers-might-have-been-exposed-to-measles-health-officials-warn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/logan-airport-travelers-might-have-been-exposed-to-measles-health-officials-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hartford police make arrest in fatal September shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Hartford man has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man in Hartford&rsquo;s North End in September 2025, according to police. Jayshawn Johnson, who was 19 at the time of the shooting, shot and killed Isaiah Ahkeen-Molina, of Hartford, just before midnight on Sept. 27, 2025, police said. Johnson was charged with murder,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hartford-police-make-arrest-in-fatal-september-shooting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hartford-police-make-arrest-in-fatal-september-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunnier, warmer Thursday with temps pushing 65-70]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sky will gradually clear tonight and with the leftover damp, cool weather, we may see additional frost develop. Tomorrow will be sunnier, warmer, and drier with high temperatures pushing to 65 to 70 degrees. We will be slightly cooler Friday behind a weak cold front and then parts of Connecticut will see rain showers on Saturday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunnier-warmer-thursday-with-temps-pushing-65-70/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunnier-warmer-thursday-with-temps-pushing-65-70/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Damp Earth Day with highs in the 40s today]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year&rsquo;s Earth Day in Connecticut will be very springlike with cool, cloudy, and damp weather conditions. If you&rsquo;re partaking in any Earth Day event, bring your rain jacket and rain boots with you to stay dry! Scattered rain showers will push across Connecticut, especially this morning, with drier weather conditions this afternoon. Temperatures will be 10-15 degrees cooler than...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/damp-earth-day-with-highs-in-the-40s-today/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/damp-earth-day-with-highs-in-the-40s-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families practice boarding a plane in &lsquo;Autism Flies' event at Bradley]]></title><description><![CDATA[The airport can be overwhelming for all of us and even more so for those with autism. Kids and adults on the spectrum got a chance to practice going through Bradley International Airport on Tuesday. This is the fifth time Bradley Airport and Breeze Airways have hosted &ldquo;Autism Flies,&rdquo; a free practice event organized by Autism Double-Checked, an organization that...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/families-practice-boarding-a-plane-in-lsquoautism-flies-event-at-bradley/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/families-practice-boarding-a-plane-in-lsquoautism-flies-event-at-bradley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windsor Locks father hailed as hero after dying while saving son from rip current at Florida beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[A father from Windsor Locks is being remembered as a loving father and a hero. Jason &ldquo;Jay&rdquo; DeGray, 42, drowned rescuing his son from a rip current at a Florida beach last week, and now his coworkers and friends back in Connecticut are paying tribute to him. &ldquo;He was the model of the American dad. He wanted to make sure...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/windsor-locks-father-hailed-as-hero-after-dying-while-saving-son-from-rip-current-at-florida-beach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/windsor-locks-father-hailed-as-hero-after-dying-while-saving-son-from-rip-current-at-florida-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut Senate passes AI protection, investment bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut&rsquo;s Senate passed an AI protection bill 32-4 on Tuesday. The bill&rsquo;s goal is to protect residents from AI harms and employment discrimination, while also aiming to invest in workforms programs to prepare residents for an &ldquo;AI-driven economy.&rdquo; Among the bill&rsquo;s goals, one is to hold AI chatbot companies to make &ldquo;reasonable efforts&rdquo; in detecting suicidal ideation or self-harm language...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-senate-passes-ai-protection-investment-bill/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-senate-passes-ai-protection-investment-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House Democrats approve vaccine bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Connecticut House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a bill that doubles down on a 2021 law requiring students to be vaccinated to enroll in public school.&nbsp;&nbsp; The bill would also give the state more leeway to recommend vaccines, even if CDC&nbsp;guidance no longer does.&nbsp;&nbsp; It now moves to the Senate after an 89-60 vote that saw 12 Democrats side...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/house-democrats-approve-vaccine-bill/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/house-democrats-approve-vaccine-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CT House Democrats approve vaccine bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Connecticut House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a bill that doubles down on a 2021 law requiring students to be vaccinated to enroll in public school.&nbsp;&nbsp; The bill would also give the state more leeway to recommend vaccines, even if CDC&nbsp;guidance no longer does.&nbsp;&nbsp; It now moves to the Senate after an 89-60 vote that saw 12 Democrats side...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ct-house-democrats-approve-vaccine-bill/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ct-house-democrats-approve-vaccine-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Haven man arrested after assaulting police officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man in New Haven was arrested after assaulting a police officer, an incident police say is not his first. According to New Haven police an officer was making a routine drive into the department headquarters on Tuesday when a man ran up to his car. The 23-year-old man began banging on the hood as if he needed help but...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-man-arrested-after-assaulting-police-officer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-man-arrested-after-assaulting-police-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut honors roadway workers killed on the job, urges safer driving]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut officials and highway workers are urging drivers to slow down, stay off their phones, and pay closer attention in work zones as the state honors lives lost on the job and prepares to roll out work zone speed cameras this summer. The message came during National Work Zone Awareness week in Farmington, where state leaders highlighted the dangers facing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-honors-roadway-workers-killed-on-the-job-urges-safer-driving/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-honors-roadway-workers-killed-on-the-job-urges-safer-driving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man impaled by stick at Old Furnace State Park in Killingly, DEEP says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was impaled by a stick at Old Furnace State Park in Killingly on Tuesday, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said. The 49-year-old was extricated from the woods and transferred via medical helicopter to a hospital, according to DEEP. The South Killingly Fire Department is asking the public to avoid the area as they investigate this...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-impaled-by-stick-at-old-furnace-state-park-in-killingly-deep-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-impaled-by-stick-at-old-furnace-state-park-in-killingly-deep-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amtrak won't close shoreline rail bridges during World Cup, reversing earlier proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amtrak says it will not close any railroad bridges along Connecticut&rsquo;s shoreline during the 2026 World Cup, backing away from a potential proposal that had sparked concerns from boaters, harbor officials, and marine businesses. In an email Tuesday to NBC Connecticut, Amtrak spokesperson Jason Abrams said: &ldquo;At this time, in coordination with the Coast Guard, we will not be closing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/amtrak-wont-close-shoreline-rail-bridges-during-world-cup-reversing-earlier-proposal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/amtrak-wont-close-shoreline-rail-bridges-during-world-cup-reversing-earlier-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police arrest driver accused of taking off after hitting bicyclist in New Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bicyclist was struck by a car in the area of Ella Grasso Boulevard and Printer&rsquo;s Lane in New Haven on Tuesday, according to police. Officers responded to the scene around 12:30 and found the victim suffering from serious injuries. The person was taken to the hospital and is listed in critical condition. The car took off from the scene,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-arrest-driver-accused-of-taking-off-after-hitting-bicyclist-in-new-haven/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-arrest-driver-accused-of-taking-off-after-hitting-bicyclist-in-new-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Haven police search for driver after bicyclist struck by  car that took off]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bicyclist was struck by a car in the area of Ella Grasso Boulevard and Printer&rsquo;s Lane in New Haven on Tuesday, according to police. Officers responded to the scene around 12:30 and found the victim suffering from serious injuries. The person was taken to the hospital and is listed in critical condition. The car took off from the scene...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-police-search-for-driver-after-bicyclist-struck-by-car-that-took-off/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-police-search-for-driver-after-bicyclist-struck-by-car-that-took-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bicyclist struck, seriously injured in New Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bicyclist was struck in the area of Ella Grasso Boulevard and Printer&rsquo;s lane in New Haven on Tuesday, according to police. The person sustained serious injuries, police said. Ella Grasso Boulevard is closed from Columbus Avenue to Adeline Street. There is no word on when it will reopen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bicyclist-struck-seriously-injured-in-new-haven/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bicyclist-struck-seriously-injured-in-new-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recruits get training with fire ahead of graduation from the Connecticut Fire Academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The current class from the Connecticut Fire Academy is nearing the completion of their training, but not before getting some hands-on experience with actual fire. It&rsquo;s a critical step in the academy program. Recruits spend a total of three days getting multiple simulated runs with fire, learning something with every pass. The fire is fully set up and in a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/recruits-get-training-with-fire-ahead-of-graduation-from-the-connecticut-fire-academy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/recruits-get-training-with-fire-ahead-of-graduation-from-the-connecticut-fire-academy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Vrabel addresses Dianna Russini photos and reflects on &lsquo;difficult conversations']]></title><description><![CDATA[Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel spoke publicly Tuesday for the first time since photos emerged of his interaction with NFL reporter Dianna Russini.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mike-vrabel-addresses-dianna-russini-photos-and-reflects-on-lsquodifficult-conversations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mike-vrabel-addresses-dianna-russini-photos-and-reflects-on-lsquodifficult-conversations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Criminal sentence for OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma clears the way for completing its settlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge is expected to sentence OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to forfeit $225 million to the U.S. government. The criminal sentence Tuesday will mark a major step toward the company finalizing a settlement of thousands of lawsuits it faces over the toll of opioids. The sentence is part of a 2020 deal to resolve federal criminal and civil probes. The broader settlement could become effective as soon as May 1, with the first payments rolling out to state, local and Native American tribal governmen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/criminal-sentence-for-oxycontin-maker-purdue-pharma-clears-the-way-for-completing-its-settlement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/criminal-sentence-for-oxycontin-maker-purdue-pharma-clears-the-way-for-completing-its-settlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A criminal sentence for OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma clears the way for completing its settlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge is expected to sentence OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to forfeit $225 million to the U.S. government. The criminal sentence Tuesday will mark a major step toward the company finalizing a settlement of thousands of lawsuits it faces over the toll of opioids. The sentence is part of a 2020 deal to resolve federal criminal and civil probes. The broader settlement could become effective as soon as May 1, with the first payments rolling out to state, local and Native American tribal governmen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/a-criminal-sentence-for-oxycontin-maker-purdue-pharma-clears-the-way-for-completing-its-settlement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/a-criminal-sentence-for-oxycontin-maker-purdue-pharma-clears-the-way-for-completing-its-settlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sustainability efforts at Connecticut College nationally recognized]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut College in New London is taking sustainability to a whole new level. &ldquo;We use 2017 as our sort of baseline year for reporting our emissions, and as of 2025, we have a&nbsp;14&nbsp;percent emissions reduction from that baseline,&rdquo; said Margaret Bounds, Connecticut College&rsquo;s director of sustainability. The Office of Sustainability has taken many measures to make that happen, including a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sustainability-efforts-at-connecticut-college-nationally-recognized/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sustainability-efforts-at-connecticut-college-nationally-recognized/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former archbishop of Hartford dies at 88, archdiocese says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fourth archbishop of Hartford has died, the Archdiocese of Hartford announced Tuesday morning. Archbishop Henry J. Mansell was 88 and died Tuesday morning, according to the archdiocese. On Monday night, the Rev. Monsignor James Shanley said Mansell&rsquo;s health was declining at Monsignor Bojnowski Manor in New Britain. Mansell became archbishop of Hartford in December 2003 and was ordained a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/former-archbishop-of-hartford-dies-at-88-archdiocese-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/former-archbishop-of-hartford-dies-at-88-archdiocese-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wednesday will be cloud with chance of a rain or snow shower]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tonight, will be cloudy with the chance of a rain or snow shower. Earth Day is tomorrow. The weather is looking a bit gloomy with lots of clouds, light rain showers, and high temperatures near 50 degrees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/wednesday-will-be-cloud-with-chance-of-a-rain-or-snow-shower/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/wednesday-will-be-cloud-with-chance-of-a-rain-or-snow-shower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slow warm-up after cold start on Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[You&rsquo;ll need to bundle up when heading out today! Temperatures have tumbled into the low 30&rsquo;s, and even mid 20&rsquo;s, across parts of Connecticut. One week ago today, the temperature reached around 85 degrees in the Hartford area. Tuesday morning, the temperature dropped to 27 at Bradley Airport. That tied a record for this date in 1961. Nonetheless, today will...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/slow-warm-up-after-cold-start-on-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/slow-warm-up-after-cold-start-on-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near record cold low temperatures this morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[You&rsquo;ll need to bundle up when heading out today! Temperatures have tumbled into the low 30&rsquo;s, and even mid 20&rsquo;s, across parts of Connecticut. One week ago today, the temperature reached around 85 degrees in the Hartford area. This morning, we&rsquo;re hovering around 30 degrees! Nonetheless, today will be sunny and bright, so be sure to grab those sunglasses and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/near-record-cold-low-temperatures-this-morning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/near-record-cold-low-temperatures-this-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could E-15 gasoline in Connecticut help your wallet at the pump? It really depends.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration has issued a temporary emergency waiver allowing the sale of E-15 gasoline. It has more ethanol, which comes from crops like corn. E-15 gas has up to 15% ethanol, and the regular gas most of us fill up with is E-10, which is 10% ethanol. Typically, the less gasoline, the less expensive. But E-15 isn&rsquo;t for every...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/could-e-15-gasoline-in-connecticut-help-your-wallet-at-the-pump-it-really-depends/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/could-e-15-gasoline-in-connecticut-help-your-wallet-at-the-pump-it-really-depends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut State Museum honors first working dog in the U.S. Army]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet Sgt. Stubby. He was a stray off the streets of New Haven, who later became a war hero, and Connecticut is making sure his legacy lives on, a hundred years after his death. &ldquo;He was considered the first working down in the U.S. Army and helped bring a lot of National Guardsmen home safely,&rdquo; said Stf. Sgt. Ian Bradley...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-state-museum-honors-first-working-dog-in-the-us-army/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-state-museum-honors-first-working-dog-in-the-us-army/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UConn's Solo Ball will take a medical redshirt and miss next season after undergoing wrist surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and won&rsquo;t return to the Huskies until 2027-28. Ball will take a medical redshirt next season. He averaged 12.8 points per game and earned All-Big East second-team honors as the Huskies advanced to the national championship game. Coach Dan Hurley said Ball would use next season to get his wrist fully healthy and will come back as one of the best guards in America in two seasons. Ball has started all but one game over the last two seasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconns-solo-ball-will-take-a-medical-redshirt-and-miss-next-season-after-undergoing-wrist-surgery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconns-solo-ball-will-take-a-medical-redshirt-and-miss-next-season-after-undergoing-wrist-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers get ready for cold after stretch of warm weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we&nbsp;deal with a chilly stretch of weather this week, farmers are trying to navigate the ups and downs of New England spring, too. At Rogers Orchards in Southington, we&rsquo;re told there were blossoms on the peach trees a week and a half ago. But after several warm days, they&rsquo;re bursting with color, and the team hopes they stay that...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/farmers-get-ready-for-cold-after-stretch-of-warm-weather/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/farmers-get-ready-for-cold-after-stretch-of-warm-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut boaters could face hours-long bridge closures tied to World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amtrak is considering a plan that could keep several railroad bridges along the Connecticut shoreline closed for hours at a time this summer to allow for increased rail service tied to the World Cup in Boston, according to the Old Lyme Harbor Master. The proposal would affect the following railroad bridges on the dates of the World Cup matches in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-boaters-could-face-hours-long-bridge-closures-tied-to-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-boaters-could-face-hours-long-bridge-closures-tied-to-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman dies in East Haven police custody after experiencing medical event]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman died after experiencing a medical event while in custody with the East Haven Police Department on Friday evening, police said. She was taken into custody on Thursday around 7:45 p.m. Officers were dispatched to a McDonald&rsquo;s at 687 Main St. in East Haven after it was reported that two women appeared impaired or unresponsive while using the self-service...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-dies-in-east-haven-police-custody-after-experiencing-medical-event/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-dies-in-east-haven-police-custody-after-experiencing-medical-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheshire student held by ICE to be released, senator says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Cheshire high school student who was detained by ICE two weeks ago will be released from custody, according to Sen. Richard Blumenthal. Rihan, 18, who was identified by his first name by his attorney, was apprehended by ICE agents and taken to a detention facility in Massachusetts. He is from Afghanistan and legally entered the U.S. with his family...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cheshire-student-held-by-ice-to-be-released-senator-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cheshire-student-held-by-ice-to-be-released-senator-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fourth search warrant in Enfield 12-year-old's death shows investigators are searching laptop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fourth unsealed search warrant regarding the investigation into a 12-year-old girl&rsquo;s death in Enfield revealed that an HP laptop is being used as evidence in the case. The 12-year-old was found dead in the bedroom of her Enfield home on March 18. On April 2, her stepfather, Anthony Federline, was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting her. This search...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/fourth-search-warrant-in-enfield-12-year-olds-death-shows-investigators-are-searching-laptop/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/fourth-search-warrant-in-enfield-12-year-olds-death-shows-investigators-are-searching-laptop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coventry man arrested and accused of pointing gun at 9-year-old child]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 44-year-old man from Coventry was arrested on Saturday after it was reported that he pointed a handgun at a 9-year-old child, police said. Coventry police were called to the area of Armstrong Road after receiving the report. When they arrived, the man was &ldquo;uncooperative and argumentative with officers,&rdquo; according to police. He was eventually taken into custody, and the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/coventry-man-arrested-and-accused-of-pointing-gun-at-9-year-old-child/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/coventry-man-arrested-and-accused-of-pointing-gun-at-9-year-old-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mass. man found dead in NH apartment, Conn. man arrested on burglary charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man's death is being called suspicious by authorities in New Hampshire, with an investigation now underway into the circumstances of the incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mass-man-found-dead-in-nh-apartment-conn-man-arrested-on-burglary-charges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mass-man-found-dead-in-nh-apartment-conn-man-arrested-on-burglary-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frigid temperatures expected overnight and into Tuesday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week we felt record warmth across Connecticut. That was long gone as temperatures tumbled to around freezing on Monday morning. Today&rsquo;s sky cover will be mostly cloudy, plus there will be a slight breeze at times, all of which will make it feel quite chilly across the state. Temperatures will top out between 45-50 degrees today. Tonight will be...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/frigid-temperatures-expected-overnight-and-into-tuesday-morning/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/frigid-temperatures-expected-overnight-and-into-tuesday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold weather returns to begin the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week we felt record warmth across Connecticut. This morning, that&rsquo;s long gone as temperatures have tumbled to around freezing. Areas of frost will be likely this morning, and then again tomorrow morning, as temperatures hover around the freezing mark. Today&rsquo;s sky cover will be mostly cloudy, plus there will be a slight breeze at times, all of which will...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cold-weather-returns-to-begin-the-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cold-weather-returns-to-begin-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Hartford couple raising money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute running in Boston Marathon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Putting in the miles to help with the fight against cancer. A West Hartford couple will be running in the Boston Marathon to raise money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. For Kelly Horan and Tom Golembeski, there&rsquo;s nothing like running in the Boston Marathon. &ldquo;The crowds are huge and the people really kind of pull you through the race. So...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/west-hartford-couple-raising-money-for-the-dana-farber-cancer-institute-running-in-boston-marathon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/west-hartford-couple-raising-money-for-the-dana-farber-cancer-institute-running-in-boston-marathon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman seriously injured after hit-and-run Saturday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Haven Police say that a woman has serious injuries after a hit-and-run in the area of Whalley Avenue and Blake Street Saturday night. They say that police were dispatched to the area and found a 47-year-old woman that was suffering from numerous injuries. The victim was transported to the hospital where her injuries were deemed serious but non-life-threatening. They...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-seriously-injured-after-hit-and-run-saturday-night/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-seriously-injured-after-hit-and-run-saturday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One arrested after a multi-car crash in Naugatuck Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naugatuck Police say one person has been arrested after a multi-car accident on Route 63 Saturday afternoon. According to police, they responded to the area of Route 63 and Cherry Street around 1 p.m. for reports of a collision with injuries. They say a 30-year-old man from Waterbury was arrested and charged with operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, operating...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-arrested-after-a-multi-car-crash-in-naugatuck-saturday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-arrested-after-a-multi-car-crash-in-naugatuck-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soggy Sunday with cooler and breezy conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scattered showers will move across the state through much of Sunday. Widespread rain is most likely this afternoon after the cold front moves through and winds pick up. A few snowflakes may even mix in over Northwest Connecticut as temperatures drop this afternoon. Temperatures will drop from the 40s today to the 30s tonight with briefly clear skies. Mostly cloudy...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/soggy-sunday-with-cooler-and-breezy-conditions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/soggy-sunday-with-cooler-and-breezy-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patchy Frost Tonight, Hard Freeze Possible Tuesday AM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rain moves out of the state this evening with clearing skies. Temperatures will drop from the 40s today to the 30s by morning. Patchy frost will be possible so bring in those sensitive plants. A frost advisory is in place for Monday morning along the immediate shoreline. Mostly cloudy skies are expected with even a few spot showers through a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/patchy-frost-tonight-hard-freeze-possible-tuesday-am/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/patchy-frost-tonight-hard-freeze-possible-tuesday-am/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braylon Mullins announces return to UConn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freshman standout guard Braylon Mullins has announced his return to UConn men&rsquo;s basketball for the 2026-27 season. Mullins announced his return on Saturday via an Instagram post saying, &ldquo;unfinished business.&rdquo; The freshman averaged 12 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game this season. He also totaled 72 three pointers, the second-most for a freshman in UConn history. Mullins made...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/braylon-mullins-announces-return-to-uconn/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/braylon-mullins-announces-return-to-uconn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating fatal New Britain accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person is dead after being hit by a motor vehicle in New Britain on Friday evening. At around 10:50 p.m., New Britain Police responded to the intersection of Hartford Road and Village Square Drive for a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. The pedestrian was transported to the hospital, where they were later pronounced dead. The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-investigating-fatal-new-britain-accident/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-investigating-fatal-new-britain-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man fatally struck by car while searching for his stolen vehicle in New Britain]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is dead after being hit by a motor vehicle in New Britain on Friday evening. At around 10:50 p.m., New Britain Police responded to the intersection of Hartford Road and Village Square Drive for a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. The pedestrian, later identified as 38-year-old Matthew Croskey of New Britain, was transported to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-fatally-struck-by-car-while-searching-for-his-stolen-vehicle-in-new-britain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-fatally-struck-by-car-while-searching-for-his-stolen-vehicle-in-new-britain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One dead after a head-on collision Friday evening]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to state police, one person is dead after a crash in Burlington Friday evening. They say a car was traveling westbound on RT 4 near Punch Brook Rd when another car struck them in a head-on collision Police say the driver of the second vehicle was left in serious conditions and pronounced dead on scene. Both vehicles were towed...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-dead-after-a-head-on-collision-friday-evening/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-dead-after-a-head-on-collision-friday-evening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water main break closes highway in Hartford Saturday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[An exit ramp on Interstate 91 North in Hartford is closed Saturday morning due to a water main break. Exit 29A northbound is closed due to a water main break on Commerce Street in Hartford, according to Connecticut State Police and the state Department of Transportation. The break was reported at 10:45 a.m. according to the State Department of Transportation...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/water-main-break-closes-highway-in-hartford-saturday-morning/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/water-main-break-closes-highway-in-hartford-saturday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On &amp; Off Showers With Cool Temperatures Expected For Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tonight the chance for rain will increase after midnight and into early Sunday monring. On and off scattered showers will be possible throughout the day. Temperatures are expected to be cooler, only reaching the upper 40s to about 50 degrees. The workweek will begin with temperatures in the 40s, as well. With a brief shower on Monday. A reinforcement of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/on-amp-off-showers-with-cool-temperatures-expected-for-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/on-amp-off-showers-with-cool-temperatures-expected-for-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cloudy and 60s for Saturday before rain returns tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday will see a good amount of cloud cover across the state as temperatures warm into the 60s. Conditions may be a little cooler in southern and eastern Connecticut today due to an east/southeast breeze. Rain showers will move into western Connecticut before the Sunday sunrise. We&rsquo;ll see light to moderate rain showers through much of the day tomorrow with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cloudy-and-60s-for-saturday-before-rain-returns-tonight/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cloudy-and-60s-for-saturday-before-rain-returns-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bloomfield rolls back cuts to trash pickup, pool and senior service]]></title><description><![CDATA[The town of Bloomfield is rolling back proposed cuts to public services after pushback from residents. The cuts had included a 12% cut to senior services, a 95% funding reduction for the community pool program, and the elimination of trash service for residents. The cuts would have saved the town $4.6 million. At a budget public hearing on Thursday, the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bloomfield-rolls-back-cuts-to-trash-pickup-pool-and-senior-service/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bloomfield-rolls-back-cuts-to-trash-pickup-pool-and-senior-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trumbull student celebrates Ivy League acceptances; credits his single mother]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Trumbull student is celebrating being accepted to three Ivy League universities, and he credits his mother for all of his achievements.&nbsp; Ali and Rita Hassan have been inseparable since Ali was five years old.&nbsp; As a single mother, Rita said she always pushed herself to provide her son with enrichment and learning opportunities after noticing how much he loved...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/trumbull-student-celebrates-ivy-league-acceptances-credits-his-single-mother/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/trumbull-student-celebrates-ivy-league-acceptances-credits-his-single-mother/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windsor father turns loss into push for defibrillators in schools ]]></title><description><![CDATA[School districts are supposed to have plans in place for responding to sudden cardiac arrest.&nbsp;&nbsp; State law requires that districts have money for things like defibrillators, training, and other elements of the plan, though some districts still have no such document.&nbsp; Now, the American Heart Association (AHA) and some families are pushing lawmakers to include $300,000 in the budget.&nbsp;&nbsp; &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/windsor-father-turns-loss-into-push-for-defibrillators-in-schools/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/windsor-father-turns-loss-into-push-for-defibrillators-in-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird announce separation after nearly 10 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Athletes Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird announced they're separating after a nearly 10-year relationship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/megan-rapinoe-and-sue-bird-announce-separation-after-nearly-10-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/megan-rapinoe-and-sue-bird-announce-separation-after-nearly-10-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nathan Hale Homestead calls descendants of Hale family home for celebration of America 250]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut&rsquo;s own Nathan Hale is remembered as America&rsquo;s first spy during the Revolutionary War, and is regarded as an American patriot. There is a call to bring his family home to celebrate the nation&rsquo;s 250th birthday this year. &ldquo;This is the only actual image there is of Nathan Hale&hellip; it&rsquo;s a shadow portrait,&rdquo; said Anne Marie Charland, Museum Administrator of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/nathan-hale-homestead-calls-descendants-of-hale-family-home-for-celebration-of-america-250/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/nathan-hale-homestead-calls-descendants-of-hale-family-home-for-celebration-of-america-250/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17-year-old found in possession of gun in Derby home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 17-year-old was found to be in possession of a gun in a Derby home on Friday morning, police said. The gun was found while the Hamden Police Department SWAT team was executing a search warrant &mdash; related to a different firearms incident that happened in Hamden &mdash; at a multi-family residence on Water Street in Derby, according to police....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/17-year-old-found-in-possession-of-gun-in-derby-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/17-year-old-found-in-possession-of-gun-in-derby-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut rents climb as debate grows over affordable housing law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finding an apartment that doesn&rsquo;t break the bank is becoming increasingly difficult across Connecticut. The average rent statewide now sits at about $1,900 a month, according to Apartments.com. That figure is slightly higher than a year ago and ranks Connecticut as the sixth most expensive state in the country for renters. The rising cost of housing has renewed attention on...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-rents-climb-as-debate-grows-over-affordable-housing-law/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-rents-climb-as-debate-grows-over-affordable-housing-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former New Haven police chief pleads not guilty to embezzlement charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former New Haven police chief Karl Jacobson appeared before a judge Friday, accused of embezzling more than $85,000 from his own department. This all unraveled in January when an investigation into missing money led to his retirement. Now he&rsquo;s facing two counts of larceny in the first degree by defrauding a public community. Jacobson made a very brief appearance today...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/former-new-haven-police-chief-pleads-not-guilty-to-embezzlement-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/former-new-haven-police-chief-pleads-not-guilty-to-embezzlement-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man seriously injured after driving car into East Haven restaurant: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person was seriously injured after he crashed a car into a building that houses an East Haven restaurant early on Friday morning, police said. Officers from the East Haven Police Department and firefighters were called to the area of Hot Roostah Restaurant on Foxon Road in East Haven at 5:24 a.m. for a motor vehicle accident, according to police....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-seriously-injured-after-driving-car-into-east-haven-restaurant-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-seriously-injured-after-driving-car-into-east-haven-restaurant-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isolated showers and storms possible through a cooler Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible at times today. Friday will see high temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s with a calmer wind out of the north. We&rsquo;ll cool into the 40s and 50s tonight with partly cloudy skies. Mostly cloudy skies are expected through Saturday with highs in the 50s and 60s. Sunday is even cooler with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/isolated-showers-and-storms-possible-through-a-cooler-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/isolated-showers-and-storms-possible-through-a-cooler-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Education Secretary Linda McMahon speaks at Yale for first university visit in Connecticut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Education Secretary Linda McMahon spoke at Yale University on Thursday night about changes she and the Trump administration would like to see in education across the country. There was a warm welcome for McMahon on her first university visit in Connecticut since taking the job. She was invited to speak by the Buckley Institute, a conservative campus group, for a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/education-secretary-linda-mcmahon-speaks-at-yale-for-first-university-visit-in-connecticut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/education-secretary-linda-mcmahon-speaks-at-yale-for-first-university-visit-in-connecticut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person injuried after crash involving moped, vehicle in West Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Hartford police said one person was taken to the hospital after a crash involving a moped and a vehicle on Thursday night. The crash happened just before 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and New Park Avenue. Police said all involved in the crash stayed at the scene and are cooperating with the investigation. Medical aid was...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-person-injuried-after-crash-involving-moped-vehicle-in-west-hartford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-person-injuried-after-crash-involving-moped-vehicle-in-west-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person injured after crash involving moped, vehicle in West Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Hartford police said one person was taken to the hospital after a crash involving a moped and a vehicle on Thursday night. The crash happened just before 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and New Park Avenue. Police said all involved in the crash stayed at the scene and are cooperating with the investigation. Medical aid was...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-person-injured-after-crash-involving-moped-vehicle-in-west-hartford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-person-injured-after-crash-involving-moped-vehicle-in-west-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intersection of Flatbush, New Park Avenue closed after crash in West Hartford: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Hartford police said the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and New Park Avenue is closed due to a crash. They said the intersection will be closed for several hours. They did not say if there were any reported injuries at this time. Police ask drivers to avoid the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/intersection-of-flatbush-new-park-avenue-closed-after-crash-in-west-hartford-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/intersection-of-flatbush-new-park-avenue-closed-after-crash-in-west-hartford-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Britain schools fear &lsquo;catastrophe' if additional $18.9 million in funding not met]]></title><description><![CDATA[The superintendent of the Consolidated School District of New Britain said there will be catastrophic cuts to staffing and programs if the district&rsquo;s funding needs are not met next year. Tony Gasper, the superintendent, said the district needs an additional $18.9 million for the next school year to maintain current operations. You can read the CSDNB budget here. Outplaced special...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-britain-schools-fear-lsquocatastrophe-if-additional-189-million-in-funding-not-met/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-britain-schools-fear-lsquocatastrophe-if-additional-189-million-in-funding-not-met/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16-year-old charged in New Haven double-shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teenager is charged in connection with a double shooting that happened in February, New Haven police said. The shooting happened on Feb. 15 around 1 a.m. ShotSpotter notified officers of a shooting in the area of the John S. Martinez School on James Street. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a large group of people dispersing from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/16-year-old-charged-in-new-haven-double-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/16-year-old-charged-in-new-haven-double-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamont wants commission to study school funding.  Lawmakers want action now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Ned Lamont announced a new commission tasked with looking for ways to help towns with the skyrocketing cost of education. The commission will look at both how the state offers financial help and ways to help those districts keep costs down. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s an important commission on not just how much money we spend, but also how we spend it...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lamont-wants-commission-to-study-school-funding-lawmakers-want-action-now/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lamont-wants-commission-to-study-school-funding-lawmakers-want-action-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcycle crash closes Route 15 South in Wallingford]]></title><description><![CDATA[A crash involving a motorcycle has closed Route 15 South in Wallingford, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation. The crash happened near Exit 58A around 4:30 p.m. The parkway is closed from Exit 58A down to Exit 53 in North Haven. There was no immediate information on how long the southbound lanes would be shut down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcycle-crash-closes-route-15-south-in-wallingford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcycle-crash-closes-route-15-south-in-wallingford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injuries reported after motorcycle crash on Route 15 in Wallingford]]></title><description><![CDATA[A crash involving a motorcycle had closed Route 15 South in Wallingford for some time Thursday afternoon. The crash happened near Exit 58A around 4:30 p.m. The parkway was closed from Exit 58A down to Exit 53 in North Haven. State police said Troop I responded to the crash and that serious injuries were reported. At least one person was...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/injuries-reported-after-motorcycle-crash-on-route-15-in-wallingford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/injuries-reported-after-motorcycle-crash-on-route-15-in-wallingford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after entering Aetna headquarters with pistol: Hartford police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is in custody after he went into Aetna headquarters with a firearm, Hartford police said. Officers were called to the building at 151 Farmington Avenue just after 10 a.m. on the report of a suspicious man. When officers arrived at the scene, they were met by Aetna security, who had the man detained. According to officials, the man...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-arrested-after-entering-aetna-headquarters-with-pistol-hartford-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-arrested-after-entering-aetna-headquarters-with-pistol-hartford-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alleged sex assault at Avon daycare captured on video: Affidavit]]></title><description><![CDATA[An arrest affidavit is providing new details about an alleged sexual assault of a child at an Avon daycare last month. It involved a 4-year-old boy at the BrightPath Avon Early Learning and Child Care Center on Simsbury Road. According to the arrest affidavit, Jan Carlos Berrios-Otero, a worker at the daycare, was seen on video lying next to the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/alleged-sex-assault-at-avon-daycare-captured-on-video-affidavit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/alleged-sex-assault-at-avon-daycare-captured-on-video-affidavit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More kids in Connecticut are riding e-bikes. Experts say parents should be cautious]]></title><description><![CDATA[As warmer weather brings more children onto e-bikes in Connecticut, doctors, public health officials, and police departments are warning parents not to assume every bike is safe for every child. Experts say they are seeing more serious injuries tied to e-bikes in recent years, while a new state law now in effect may affect whether a child can legally ride...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/more-kids-in-connecticut-are-riding-e-bikes-experts-say-parents-should-be-cautious/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/more-kids-in-connecticut-are-riding-e-bikes-experts-say-parents-should-be-cautious/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Very warm temps and isolated storms for Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The morning gloom will fade away and it will be mostly sunny and very warm near record heat. High temperatures today will be in the low to mid 80s inland and in the 70s near the shoreline. There could be some isolated storms later today and tonight. A scattered shower or thunderstorm is possible tomorrow with highs in the 70s....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/very-warm-temps-and-isolated-storms-for-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/very-warm-temps-and-isolated-storms-for-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One dead after double tractor-trailer accident on I-84 in Vernon]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person is dead after a double tractor-trailer accident in Vernon on I-84 eastbound. State police said one tractor trailer was parked on the shoulder when it was struck by a second tractor trailer, resulting in the second vehicle becoming engulfed in flames. According to CTDOT the crash happened between exits 66 and 67 just before 11:30 p.m. The highway...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-dead-after-double-tractor-trailer-accident-on-i-84-in-vernon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-dead-after-double-tractor-trailer-accident-on-i-84-in-vernon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man wins $1 million off CT lottery ticket]]></title><description><![CDATA[What would do you if you won a million dollars&hellip;after taxes? That is the question one lucky person had already thought out shortly after winning that much money off a 200X Fourth Edition lottery ticket. According to the Connecticut Lottery, the man, who isn&rsquo;t being identified, said that he is using his winnings to finance a trip to Europe, specifically...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-wins-1-million-off-ct-lottery-ticket/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-wins-1-million-off-ct-lottery-ticket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Interim New Haven Police Chief tabbed as Stratford's top cop]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a lengthy nationwide search, the city of Stratford has named its next chief of police. Renee Dominguez, who is currently the deputy chief of police for the town of Watertown, will take over for Interim Chief of Police Paul DosSantos, a veteran of the Stratford Police Department for more than thirty years, and will be sworn in at a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/former-interim-new-haven-police-chief-tabbed-as-stratfords-top-cop/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/former-interim-new-haven-police-chief-tabbed-as-stratfords-top-cop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State trooper fired after having sex on the job, according to internal affairs report]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Connecticut State Trooper is off the job for having sex during work hours inside a state building, according to an internal affairs report. The State Office Building in Hartford is where three state police troopers worked. It houses several state offices, including the attorney general&rsquo;s. In the 58-page internal affairs memo, those officers were interviewed to address the allegations....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-trooper-fired-after-having-sex-on-the-job-according-to-internal-affairs-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-trooper-fired-after-having-sex-on-the-job-according-to-internal-affairs-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut reacts to Live Nation jury verdict finding company ran illegal monopoly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you feel like concert tickets have gotten more expensive? A jury just blamed Live Nation, the owner of Ticketmaster, ruling the company ran an illegal monopoly and overcharged fans. That verdict came down Wednesday afternoon in the high-stakes antitrust trial after more than 30 states, including Connecticut, sued. Attorney General William Tong&nbsp;praised the decision,&nbsp;saying it&rsquo;s &ldquo;&hellip;a major step in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-reacts-to-live-nation-jury-verdict-finding-company-ran-illegal-monopoly/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-reacts-to-live-nation-jury-verdict-finding-company-ran-illegal-monopoly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erin Stewart calls New Britain investigation announcement politically motivated; Gov. Lamont denies involvement]]></title><description><![CDATA[As former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart added to her campaign for governor on Wednesday, her former city released a report raising questions about her time as mayor. The report raised questions about Stewart&rsquo;s role in irregularities with tax payments. While the report was only four pages, New Britain&rsquo;s current mayor, Robert Sanchez, said it was meant to provide an...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/erin-stewart-calls-new-britain-investigation-announcement-politically-motivated-gov-lamont-denies-involvement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/erin-stewart-calls-new-britain-investigation-announcement-politically-motivated-gov-lamont-denies-involvement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Haven addresses illegal dumping on Valley Service Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Town of North Haven is working to find the people responsible for illegally dumping large items on Valley Service Road.&nbsp; First Selectman Michael Freda called the sight an &ldquo;absolute disgrace&rdquo; and said he is working with the police department to find the culprits.&nbsp; &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve got the backs of the people from North Haven. We know these people are not...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/north-haven-addresses-illegal-dumping-on-valley-service-road/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/north-haven-addresses-illegal-dumping-on-valley-service-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears are awake and here to stay, but conflicts with humans need to drop: Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears are back out in large numbers this year, and the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) just released its 2026 State of the Bears report as we head into the warm months. The main concern is human-bear conflicts. &ldquo;They come by when I&rsquo;m not around, they will get the bird feeder,&rdquo; said Ted Roth of Washington. &nbsp;He sees...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bears-are-awake-and-here-to-stay-but-conflicts-with-humans-need-to-drop-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bears-are-awake-and-here-to-stay-but-conflicts-with-humans-need-to-drop-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Apparent pipe bomb' found in vacated apartment in Hartford, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[An &ldquo;apparent pipe bomb&rdquo; was found in a recently vacated apartment on Wednesday, Hartford Police Lt. Aaron Boisvert said. Officers were called to 127 Wyllys St. just after 1 p.m. for a report of an apparent pipe bomb found. The building was evacuated as a precaution, according to Boisvert. The Hartford Police Bomb Squad responded and &ldquo;made the device safe,&rdquo;...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquoapparent-pipe-bomb-found-in-vacated-apartment-in-hartford-police-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquoapparent-pipe-bomb-found-in-vacated-apartment-in-hartford-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterbury police investigate untimely death on West Liberty Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Waterbury Police Department is actively investigating an untimely death on West Liberty Street. Officers were dispatched to an apartment on West Liberty Street at 10:07 a.m. on Wednesday for the report on an unresponsive male, according to Sgt. Joseph Morais. When they arrived, officers found an unresponsive 61-year-old man who was later pronounced dead, Morais said. Morais said the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/waterbury-police-investigate-untimely-death-on-west-liberty-street/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/waterbury-police-investigate-untimely-death-on-west-liberty-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Shame on you': Athletes, students react as Quinnipiac eliminates D1 women's rugby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinnipiac University is eliminating its varsity women&rsquo;s rugby program and replacing it with a men&rsquo;s distance track team. The university said that, at the conclusion of the current competitive cycle, the girls&rsquo; rugby team will become a club sport. The Athletic Communications Department released a statement, saying in part, &ldquo;the initiative aligns institutional resources with long-term competitive priorities, fiscal sustainability,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquoshame-on-you-athletes-students-react-as-quinnipiac-eliminates-d1-womens-rugby/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquoshame-on-you-athletes-students-react-as-quinnipiac-eliminates-d1-womens-rugby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut man among 2 who drowned in rip current at Florida beach: Firefighters]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Connecticut man and an Ohio woman drowned in a rip current off a Florida beach on Tuesday afternoon, firefighters said. The Cocoa Beach Fire Department responded around 1 p.m. to 4th Street South for a reported water rescue involving multiple people, according to firefighters. When crews arrived, they found four people in the water and began lifesaving measures for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-man-among-2-who-drowned-in-rip-current-at-florida-beach-firefighters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-man-among-2-who-drowned-in-rip-current-at-florida-beach-firefighters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunderstorms possible overnight with Thursday seeing temps well into the 80s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isolated thunderstorms will move across Connecticut overnight into early Thursday morning. Some thunderstorms will contain very heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, gusty winds, and even some small hail. The thunderstorms will move out of the state by sunrise Thursday, leaving us with a dry day ahead. Until then, some storms can bring heavy rainfall, causing ponding in low-lying areas. Widespread severe...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/thunderstorms-possible-overnight-with-thursday-seeing-temps-well-into-the-80s/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/thunderstorms-possible-overnight-with-thursday-seeing-temps-well-into-the-80s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CT Senate pass bill aimed at protecting residents from ICE, sends it to House]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut Democrats in the Senate pushed through a bill that they say protects residents from ICE agents. The bill, S.B. 397, allows residents to sue federal law enforcement in state court. It also designates churches, schools, and hospitals as protected areas. Under the bill, federal law enforcement would need a judicial warrant to enter. ICE agents and all federal law...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ct-senate-pass-bill-aimed-at-protecting-residents-from-ice-sends-it-to-house/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ct-senate-pass-bill-aimed-at-protecting-residents-from-ice-sends-it-to-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic]]></title><description><![CDATA[NFL reporter Dianna Russini has resigned from The Athletic less than a week after published photos of her and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort prompted an internal investigation at The New York Times-owned sports outlet. The New York Post last week published the photos of Vrabel and Russini at the Sedona hotel and said they were taken before the NFL owners meetings that began in Phoenix on March 29. Russini joined The Athletic in 2023 after nearly a decade at ESPN, whe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/nfl-reporter-dianna-russini-resigns-from-the-athletic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/nfl-reporter-dianna-russini-resigns-from-the-athletic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters take down blaze at Burr Pond State Park in Torrington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency crews battled a brush fire near Burr Pond State Park in Torrington on Tuesday. The fire shut down Burr Mountain Road in both directions at Winsted Road, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Firefighters from the Harwinton West Site Volunteer Fire Department were also at the scene, assisting Torrington firefighters. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/firefighters-take-down-blaze-at-burr-pond-state-park-in-torrington/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/firefighters-take-down-blaze-at-burr-pond-state-park-in-torrington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Haven landlord accused of dozens of alleged housing code violations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A New Haven landlord is facing prosecution after alleged housing code violations and a series of fires at his properties, including one that killed a man. City officials said Tuesday the landlord has 30 days to fix extensive problems at his buildings or face escalating fines and additional penalties. The action follows an investigation into more than 20 properties linked...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-landlord-accused-of-dozens-of-alleged-housing-code-violations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-landlord-accused-of-dozens-of-alleged-housing-code-violations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Department of Justice sues Connecticut, New Haven, state leaders over sanctuary policies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of Connecticut and the city of New Haven to challenge the state and city&rsquo;s sanctuary policies. Gov. Ned Lamont, Attorney General William Tong, and New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker are all named in the lawsuit, which was filed on Monday. The lawsuit, in part, targets Connecticut&rsquo;s Trust...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/department-of-justice-sues-connecticut-new-haven-state-leaders-over-sanctuary-policies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/department-of-justice-sues-connecticut-new-haven-state-leaders-over-sanctuary-policies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plymouth man arrested for voyeurism after hidden cameras found in bathroom, bedroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was arrested on Monday after hidden cameras were found in a bathroom and bedroom of his family home in Plymouth, police said. Investigators discovered that a 53-year-old man had two spyware cameras, one placed in a bathroom and one in a bedroom. The cameras alerted him whenever residents and guests entered those rooms, according to Plymouth police. The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/plymouth-man-arrested-for-voyeurism-after-hidden-cameras-found-in-bathroom-bedroom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/plymouth-man-arrested-for-voyeurism-after-hidden-cameras-found-in-bathroom-bedroom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seymour police officer accused of misappropriating $32,000 in funds, chief says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Seymour police officer has resigned after being arrested and accused of misappropriating funds totaling more than $32,000, according to Seymour Chief of Police John Bucherati. Officer Justin Quilty, who also served as president of the Seymour Police Union, was charged with larceny in the first degree following an investigation by Connecticut State Police, which revealed that $32,250.80 had been...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/seymour-police-officer-accused-of-misappropriating-32000-in-funds-chief-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/seymour-police-officer-accused-of-misappropriating-32000-in-funds-chief-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd of UConn No. 1 in WNBA draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Azzi Fudd is on her way to Dallas as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting for the former UConn star. Fudd will pair again with former Huskies teammate Paige Bueckers, who was the Wings&rsquo; No. 1 pick last year. The new collective bargaining agreement that was ratified last month gave huge pay raises to rookies. Fudd will make nearly seven-times what Bueckers earned last season as the top choice. UCLA had quite a night with five players drafted in the first round bre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dallas-wings-select-azzi-fudd-of-uconn-no-1-in-wnba-draft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dallas-wings-select-azzi-fudd-of-uconn-no-1-in-wnba-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storms over for Tuesday as warm temps stay overnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[All severe weather alerts have expired Tuesday night for Connecticut. There weren&rsquo;t any reports of severe weather on Tuesday night, but we did pick up about 0.10 inch to 0.25 inch of needed rainfall. The warm, summer-like pattern continues through Wednesday with temps again in the 80s and another chance for thunderstorms by the afternoon. The fire danger will also...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/storms-over-for-tuesday-as-warm-temps-stay-overnight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/storms-over-for-tuesday-as-warm-temps-stay-overnight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterbury man told police he &lsquo;heard voices' leading up to fatal stabbing of 80-year-old mother: Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man charged with murder in the death of his 80-year-old mother told police he had been hearing voices, according to a Waterbury police case report. Police were called to the Abbott Terrace apartments after a person (name is redacted in the report) came to check in on 80-year-old Anacelia Sepulveda. According to the report, 48-year-old Noel Sepulveda told the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/waterbury-man-told-police-he-lsquoheard-voices-leading-up-to-fatal-stabbing-of-80-year-old-mother-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/waterbury-man-told-police-he-lsquoheard-voices-leading-up-to-fatal-stabbing-of-80-year-old-mother-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hartford city council reviewing school budget, looking at possible help with $70M deficit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The school budget battle continues to play out in Hartford. The school district says there&rsquo;s still about a $75 million funding gap. The city council is now reviewing the school budget and will start exploring ways to help fill that gap. The council president says there may be room to help a little, but they can&rsquo;t cover it all. The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hartford-city-council-reviewing-school-budget-looking-at-possible-help-with-70m-deficit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hartford-city-council-reviewing-school-budget-looking-at-possible-help-with-70m-deficit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Azzi Fudd's WNBA salary? Here's how much 2026 No. 1 pick will make]]></title><description><![CDATA[UConn product Azzi Fudd went No. 1 overall to the Dallas Wings in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Here's how much she will earn as a rookie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/what-is-azzi-fudds-wnba-salary-heres-how-much-2026-no-1-pick-will-make/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/what-is-azzi-fudds-wnba-salary-heres-how-much-2026-no-1-pick-will-make/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CT lawmakers OKs $2.5M settlement to help patients at Whiting Forensic Hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[The state is close to settling a lawsuit by patients at Whiting Forensic Hospital in Middletown, who claim the state is stalling their treatment.&nbsp;&nbsp; The settlement, approved Monday by the Appropriations Committee, would require an estimated $2.5 million annually to bolster staffing at&nbsp;state-run residential programs.&nbsp;&nbsp; Supporters said the agreement is needed to ensure people can continue their treatment after being...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ct-lawmakers-oks-25m-settlement-to-help-patients-at-whiting-forensic-hospital/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ct-lawmakers-oks-25m-settlement-to-help-patients-at-whiting-forensic-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family heartbroken after stabbing death of 80-year-old woman in Waterbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of an 80-year-old woman stabbed to death in Waterbury says they are devastated by the tragic events. Police say 48-year-old Noel Sepulveda murdered his mother, Anacelia Sepulveda, on Thursday. Officers responded to an apartment on Abbott Terrace around 12:45 p.m. on Thursday for what was originally reported as a medical assist. When they arrived, they found Noel Sepulveda...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/family-heartbroken-after-stabbing-death-of-80-year-old-woman-in-waterbury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/family-heartbroken-after-stabbing-death-of-80-year-old-woman-in-waterbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enfield police report details incident one week before 12&#8209;year&#8209;old girl's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[A report obtained by NBC Connecticut Investigates shows Enfield police responded to an incident at a convenience store on March 11, one week before a 12-year-old girl was found dead in her home. The report is redacted, so it does not name the parties involved. NBC Connecticut Investigates received the document in response to a request for information about an...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/enfield-police-report-details-incident-one-week-before-128209year8209old-girls-death/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/enfield-police-report-details-incident-one-week-before-128209year8209old-girls-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speed cameras are coming to Winchester, town manager announces]]></title><description><![CDATA[The town manager of Winchester announced on Monday that the town has received approval to implement automated speed cameras. The initiative follows authorization from the Winchester Board of Selectmen and coordination with the Connecticut Department of Transportation. The town&rsquo;s comprehensive plan aims to improve safety and focuses on high-traffic areas, including Main Street (Route 44) through downtown Winsted and sections...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/speed-cameras-are-coming-to-winchester-town-manager-announces/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/speed-cameras-are-coming-to-winchester-town-manager-announces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after colliding with truck backing into a driveway in Barkhamsted: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 27-year-old man died after he drove his motorcycle into a truck backing into a driveway on East Hartland Road in Barkhamsted on Sunday, state police said. Matthew William Sherwood was driving southbound on East Hartland Road when he collided with the front end of a Kenworth truck that was backing into a driveway, according to state police. Sherwood was...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-dies-after-colliding-with-truck-backing-into-a-driveway-in-barkhamsted-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-dies-after-colliding-with-truck-backing-into-a-driveway-in-barkhamsted-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portion of Chapel Street in New Haven to become a two-way road]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of New Haven announced that the area of Chapel Street between College Street and York Street will be converted from one-way to two-way traffic starting the week of April 20. To prepare for the conversion, this area of Chapel Street will be paved starting at 7 p.m. on Monday. Parking will be prohibited in the area beginning at...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/portion-of-chapel-street-in-new-haven-to-become-a-two-way-road/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/portion-of-chapel-street-in-new-haven-to-become-a-two-way-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New warrants show evidence from digital devices being used in case where 12-year-old was found dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second and third search warrants in the investigation into the death of a 12-year-old girl in Enfield were unsealed on Monday, revealing new details into what investigators have found. The first of the three search warrants was unsealed on Thursday. The newly unsealed warrants &mdash; both dated March 20 &mdash; show more information about the Samsung cell phone and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-warrants-show-evidence-from-digital-devices-being-used-in-case-where-12-year-old-was-found-dead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-warrants-show-evidence-from-digital-devices-being-used-in-case-where-12-year-old-was-found-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warmer temperatures and a chance of scattered showers for Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[There will be a mix of sun and clouds with a slight chance of a scattered shower. High temperatures will be in the 70s inland. There could be some isolated storms tonight with temperatures in the 50s. Tomorrow looks partly sunny with high temperatures in the lower 80s. It looks cooler at the shore and there could be a risk...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warmer-temperatures-and-a-chance-of-scattered-showers-for-monday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/warmer-temperatures-and-a-chance-of-scattered-showers-for-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One injured after house fire in Hebron]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person suffered burn injuries after a fire at 3 a.m. on Monday. Fire crews were dispatched to West Street for a structure fire with an occupant possibly entrapped within the home, fire officials said. When crews arrived on scene, they found a single-family home with smoke and fire. Fire officials said an occupant self-extricated and was treated on scene...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-injured-after-house-fire-in-hebron/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-injured-after-house-fire-in-hebron/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans attend last ever Bridgeport Islanders regular season home game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saying goodbye to a team that has called Bridgeport home for more than two decades. The Bridgeport islanders played their last regular season game in the city Sunday before they move to Canada next season. As the Islanders faithful made their way inside Total Mortgage Arena, there were bittersweet emotions for Sunday&rsquo;s game against the Hartford Wolfpack. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s kind of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/fans-attend-last-ever-bridgeport-islanders-regular-season-home-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/fans-attend-last-ever-bridgeport-islanders-regular-season-home-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norwich Police investigate fatal accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norwich Police are investigating a fatal accident between a motor vehicle and a dirt bike on Sunday. At around 4 p.m., the Norwich Police Department received several calls for a serious motor vehicle accident on Taftville-Occum Road. Upon arrival, police located a serious accident between a motor vehicle and a dirt bike. The male operator of the dirt bike was...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/norwich-police-investigate-fatal-accident/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/norwich-police-investigate-fatal-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person found dead in Hartford wooded area]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person was found dead on Westland Street in Hartford on Sunday, according to Hartford Police. The person was found dead in a wooded area on Westland Street. Police said there is no foul play suspected at this time. The investigation is currently ongoing. There is no other information at this time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/person-found-dead-in-hartford-wooded-area/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/person-found-dead-in-hartford-wooded-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monroe Aldi reopens after car crashed into building Saturday evening]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Aldi in Monroe was closed over the weekend after a car hit the side of the supermarket Saturday evening. They say an 82-year-old woman crashed into the building which required the local Building and Health Departments to respond. They say only minor injuries were reported, and nobody else was hurt. The store reopened on Monday, according to the company....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/monroe-aldi-reopens-after-car-crashed-into-building-saturday-evening/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/monroe-aldi-reopens-after-car-crashed-into-building-saturday-evening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest made in New London after Saturday shooting investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[New London police say they made an arrest after investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday evening on Wall and Summer Streets. They say officers received reports of a shooting incident that occurred at a home in the area where they found an adult female suffering from a gunshot wound on her lower extremity. Police say the shooting was not a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/arrest-made-in-new-london-after-saturday-shooting-investigation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/arrest-made-in-new-london-after-saturday-shooting-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New London Police investigate a non-fatal shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New London Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Saturday afternoon. At approximately 4:23 p.m., police received a call for a female that had been shot at a residence in the area of Wall and Summer Street. Police responded and found an adult female suffering from a gunshot wound in her lower extremity. Officers quickly applied a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-london-police-investigate-a-non-fatal-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-london-police-investigate-a-non-fatal-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect arrested after Meriden stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[One suspect was arrested after a stabbing in Meriden early Saturday morning, according to Meriden Police. At approximately 4:57 a.m., the Meriden Police Department received a call about a stabbing on Summary Street. Upon arrival, officers found one victim with multiple non-fatal stab wounds. The victim was transported to the hospital. The police located the suspect, 36-year-old Chyquaan Adams, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/suspect-arrested-after-meriden-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/suspect-arrested-after-meriden-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven people displaced after structure fire in Bridgeport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bridgeport officials say that five people have been displaced after a structure fire Saturday morning. They say that the fire department responded to a fire on the 120 block of Alice Street. The fire was knocked down in 15 minutes and they say that there were no injuries reported. The American Red Cross is assisting the displacement of five adults...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/seven-people-displaced-after-structure-fire-in-bridgeport/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/seven-people-displaced-after-structure-fire-in-bridgeport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two people arrested after suspicious activity, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[East Haven police say two men have been arrested on multiple charges Friday after they were reported to have been acting suspiciously. Officials say that police were patrolling a plaza when a red Subaru traveled through the lot where two passengers were seen wearing ski masks. They say the car did not have a license plate on it and that...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/two-people-arrested-after-suspicious-activity-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/two-people-arrested-after-suspicious-activity-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen accidentally shoots himself in New Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to New Haven Police, a 16-year-old shot himself in a Brewery Square complex apartment Friday evening. They say officers responded to reports of a person shot and found a teen suffering a gunshot wound to his arm. He was transported to Yale-New Haven Hospital where police say his injuries were determined non-life-threatening. Officers say that the teen accidentally shot...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/teen-accidentally-shoots-himself-in-new-haven/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/teen-accidentally-shoots-himself-in-new-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brittney Griner to sign with Connecticut Sun, AP source says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brittney Griner is finalizing a deal to join the Connecticut Sun, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday night because contracts can&rsquo;t be signed until Saturday. The 10-time All-Star spent last season with the Atlanta Dream after playing the first 11 years of her career for Phoenix, which drafted her No. 1 in 2013. The 35-year-old Griner is from Houston and the Connecticut franchise is moving there in 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/brittney-griner-to-sign-with-connecticut-sun-ap-source-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/brittney-griner-to-sign-with-connecticut-sun-ap-source-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seasonal Sunday Then A Big Warm Up Next Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winds are calmer tonight as temperatures drop into the 30s. Sunny start to Sunday then we&rsquo;ll see increasing clouds with highs seasonal in the upper 50s. A few sprinkles are possible Sunday night. Temperatures will lift into the 70s and 80s next week. The latest StormTracker forecast can be found here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/seasonal-sunday-then-a-big-warm-up-next-week/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/seasonal-sunday-then-a-big-warm-up-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester releases rendering of new roundabout proposed for downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposed roundabout at a busy Connecticut intersection is part of a broader effort to reshape a growing destination in Manchester. The Town has shared a new rendering for a possible roundabout at Main Street and Center Street at the entrance to downtown, replacing the current traffic lights at the intersection with a design that includes bike lanes and pedestrian...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/manchester-releases-rendering-of-new-roundabout-proposed-for-downtown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/manchester-releases-rendering-of-new-roundabout-proposed-for-downtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windsor Locks nursing home closes after 93&#8209;year&#8209;old resident's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two months after a 93&#8209;year&#8209;old woman died after being found in freezing conditions, the Windsor Locks nursing home she wandered out of has shut down. State officials say all residents have now been relocated from the Bickford Health Care Center. The closure follows a state investigation into the facility and has renewed calls from lawmakers and families for stronger oversight...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/windsor-locks-nursing-home-closes-after-938209year8209old-residents-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/windsor-locks-nursing-home-closes-after-938209year8209old-residents-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With more ticks testing positive for Lyme disease earlier in the season, officials say prevention is key]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the weather warms up, health experts are warning tick season is off to an early and potentially more dangerous start. With more ticks testing positive for Lyme disease earlier in the season, officials say prevention is more important than ever. Data released this month by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station explains that they are experiencing a higher-than-average testing rate...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/with-more-ticks-testing-positive-for-lyme-disease-earlier-in-the-season-officials-say-prevention-is-key/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/with-more-ticks-testing-positive-for-lyme-disease-earlier-in-the-season-officials-say-prevention-is-key/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant owner arrested and charged with bribing victims of sexual assault: Warrant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owner of three restaurants in Connecticut has been arrested and charged with trying to cover up sexual assaults by bribing victims. He was set to face a judge in Waterbury on Thursday, but had his case continued. The warrant for his arrest indicated some of the allegations date back to 2023. A Woodbury restaurant owner was arrested and charged...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/restaurant-owner-arrested-and-charged-with-bribing-victims-of-sexual-assault-warrant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/restaurant-owner-arrested-and-charged-with-bribing-victims-of-sexual-assault-warrant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI is changing how homes are sold — and raising new questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is reshaping the way homes are bought and sold, helping turn empty lots and vacant rooms into fully realized living spaces &mdash; sometimes before construction even begins. From digital renderings of future neighborhoods to virtual staging inside listings, real estate professionals say AI is opening new possibilities for marketing properties. But critics warn the technology can also cross...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ai-is-changing-how-homes-are-sold-and-raising-new-questions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ai-is-changing-how-homes-are-sold-and-raising-new-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallingford presents new timeline, hopes to open new consolidated high school in fall 2032]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wallingford School District says it hopes to see a new high school open in about six years. That&rsquo;s according to a new timeline that the district provided to the Town Council on Wednesday night during a town budget workshop meeting. The proposal would combine the town&rsquo;s two high schools, Lyman Hall and Sheehan. During the presentation, the school district...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/wallingford-presents-new-timeline-hopes-to-open-new-consolidated-high-school-in-fall-2032/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/wallingford-presents-new-timeline-hopes-to-open-new-consolidated-high-school-in-fall-2032/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Haven man found guilty of manslaughter in 2024 fatal stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who fatally stabbed another man after an argument at a New Haven store in 2024 was found guilty of manslaughter on Monday, according to the Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice. Antwine Mike, who was 48 at the time, stabbed 47-year-old Travis James to death around 1 a.m. on June 1, 2024, after they got into an argument outside...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-man-found-guilty-of-manslaughter-in-2024-fatal-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-man-found-guilty-of-manslaughter-in-2024-fatal-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Haven man found guilty of manslaughter after fatal stabbing in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who fatally stabbed another man after an argument at a New Haven store in 2024 was found guilty of manslaughter on Monday, according to the Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice. Antwine Mike, who was 48 at the time, stabbed 47-year-old Travis James to death around 1 a.m. on June 1, 2024, after they got into an argument outside...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-man-found-guilty-of-manslaughter-after-fatal-stabbing-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-man-found-guilty-of-manslaughter-after-fatal-stabbing-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman dies after head-on collision in Norwich]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman died after her car collided head-on with a heavy-duty wrecker in Norwich on Thursday morning, police said. Police were called to the area of 704 West Thames St. around 8:17 a.m. for a report of a serious motor vehicle collision. When they got there, they saw a car hit a heavy-duty wrecker head-on, according to police. The woman,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-dies-after-head-on-collision-in-norwich/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/woman-dies-after-head-on-collision-in-norwich/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trinity International Hip-Hop Festival celebrates 20 years with free, community-based events in Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[This weekend, thousands of people are expected to head to Parkville Market in Hartford and to Trinity College for the 20th annual Trinity International Hip-Hop Festival. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s surprising how many people don&rsquo;t know anything about it,&rdquo; said Aleema Kelly, co-organizer of the Temple of Hip Hop at Trinity College. &ldquo;One of the most magical parts is that people can walk...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/trinity-international-hip-hop-festival-celebrates-20-years-with-free-community-based-events-in-hartford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/trinity-international-hip-hop-festival-celebrates-20-years-with-free-community-based-events-in-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search warrant reveals more details into investigation of 12-year-old's death in Enfield]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newly released court documents reveal more details in the investigation into a 12-year-old girl who was found dead in her Enfield home last month. Police were called to the Elm Street home on March 18 on a report of an unresponsive 12-year-old female. The child was found on the floor of a bedroom with lividity, rigor mortis, and blood and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/search-warrant-reveals-more-details-into-investigation-of-12-year-olds-death-in-enfield/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/search-warrant-reveals-more-details-into-investigation-of-12-year-olds-death-in-enfield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunshine and milder temperatures ahead for Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today there will be sunny skies and a temperature rebound. It will start off chilly in the early morning with temperatures in the 20s and 30s. As the day continues, high temperatures will be in the 50s. Fire danger is on the rise with gusty breezes this afternoon. Tomorrow looks fair with temperatures in the 60s. There is a possibility...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunshine-and-milder-temperatures-ahead-for-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/sunshine-and-milder-temperatures-ahead-for-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RI manufacturing plant explosion leaves 13 people hurt]]></title><description><![CDATA[The patients were taken to an area hospital with injuries that are not considered major after an explosion and fire in East Providence, Rhode Island.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ri-manufacturing-plant-explosion-leaves-13-people-hurt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ri-manufacturing-plant-explosion-leaves-13-people-hurt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CT Attorney General Tong wants Aquarion deal reconsidered after &lsquo;massive math error']]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said the sale of Aquarion needs to be reconsidered following a &lsquo;massive math error.&rsquo; Tong and the consumer counsel said that the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) missed out on nearly $500 million in potential rate increases. Aquarion, Eversource&rsquo;s water company, was to be sold to the South Central Connecticut Water Authority back in November...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ct-attorney-general-tong-wants-aquarion-deal-reconsidered-after-lsquomassive-math-error/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ct-attorney-general-tong-wants-aquarion-deal-reconsidered-after-lsquomassive-math-error/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tweed New Haven Airport announces new agreement on expansion framework]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut officials have reached a new framework for moving forward on a proposed east side terminal at Tweed New Haven Airport after years of conflict over the project, but the plan still faces major legal, legislative, and local hurdles. New Haven, East Haven, the airport authority, and the airport have agreed to a memorandum of understanding that lays out a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/tweed-new-haven-airport-announces-new-agreement-on-expansion-framework/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/tweed-new-haven-airport-announces-new-agreement-on-expansion-framework/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 person killed in fire in Bridgeport]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person died in a fire in Bridgeport on Tuesday night, according to city officials. Firefighters responded to Hallock Street around 9:45 p.m. and found heavy fire coming from the rear of the building. They located a victim who died from their injuries, city officials said. The identity of the victim has not been released. Bridgeport Fire Inspectors and the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/1-person-killed-in-fire-in-bridgeport/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/1-person-killed-in-fire-in-bridgeport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State questions Hartford Public Schools' reported budget shortfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The state is questioning Hartford Public Schools&rsquo; claim that the district is facing a massive budget deficit, saying its own review of the numbers tells a very different story. Hartford school leaders have said the district is staring down a more than $70 million budget shortfall. But state education officials say the math does not add up and are now...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-questions-hartford-public-schools-reported-budget-shortfall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-questions-hartford-public-schools-reported-budget-shortfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enfield officials provide timeline of investigation into 12-year-old's death as another search warrant executed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut State Police Major Crime Unit was assisting Enfield investigators, searching the home where a 12-year-old was found dead in March. The search warrant is sealed at this time, officials said, but NBC Connecticut has learned that the search warrants from the initial police investigation in March could be unsealed. Police were called to the Elm Street home on March...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/enfield-officials-provide-timeline-of-investigation-into-12-year-olds-death-as-another-search-warrant-executed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/enfield-officials-provide-timeline-of-investigation-into-12-year-olds-death-as-another-search-warrant-executed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enfield officials provide timeline of investigation into 12-year-old's death as another search warrant conducted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut State Police Major Crime Unit was assisting Enfield investigators, searching the home where a 12-year-old was found dead in March. The search warrant is sealed at this time, officials said, but NBC Connecticut has learned that the search warrants from the initial police investigation in March could be unsealed. Police were called to the Elm Street home on March...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/enfield-officials-provide-timeline-of-investigation-into-12-year-olds-death-as-another-search-warrant-conducted/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/enfield-officials-provide-timeline-of-investigation-into-12-year-olds-death-as-another-search-warrant-conducted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterbury mayor calls for action plan following fire that destroyed home, 2 cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterbury&rsquo;s mayor has called for action from several city departments in response to the fire on Bennett Avenue Monday night that destroyed a home and two cars. The crews were delayed in extinguishing the fire because the two fire hydrants on Bennett Avenue were not supplying water. Firefighters had to use a hydrant on Fairfield Avenue, which is about 0.2...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/waterbury-mayor-calls-for-action-plan-following-fire-that-destroyed-home-2-cars/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/waterbury-mayor-calls-for-action-plan-following-fire-that-destroyed-home-2-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delta and Southwest increase fees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Higher airline fees could make spring break travel more expensive as Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines roll out new checked-bag charges this week. Delta began increasing its checked-bag fees on Wednesday, and Southwest&rsquo;s changes take effect Thursday, making them the latest carriers to raise costs for travelers. The moves follow similar increases by American Airlines, United Airlines, and JetBlue....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/delta-and-southwest-increase-fees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/delta-and-southwest-increase-fees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawsuit to be filed against Avon daycare's corporate parent following sexual assault allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lawsuit is being filed on Wednesday against an Avon daycare&rsquo;s corporate parent, where an employee was arrested and charged with sexual assault and risk of injury to a child.&nbsp; Jan Carlos Berrios-Otero, 29,&nbsp;was arrested April 1&nbsp;after an administrator of&nbsp;the&nbsp;BrightPath&nbsp;Avon Early Learning and Child Care Center&nbsp;contacted police and said she believed an incident between Berrios-Otero and a child had occurred...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lawsuit-to-be-filed-against-avon-daycares-corporate-parent-following-sexual-assault-allegations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lawsuit-to-be-filed-against-avon-daycares-corporate-parent-following-sexual-assault-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawsuit to be filed against Avon daycare following sexual assault allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lawsuit is being filed on Wednesday against an&nbsp;Avon daycare where an employee was arrested and charged with sexual assault and risk of injury to a child.&nbsp; Jan Carlos Berrios-Otero, 29,&nbsp;was arrested April 1&nbsp;after an administrator of&nbsp;the&nbsp;BrightPath&nbsp;Avon Early Learning and Child Care Center&nbsp;contacted police and said she believed an incident between Berrios-Otero and a child had occurred inside the center&nbsp;on...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lawsuit-to-be-filed-against-avon-daycare-following-sexual-assault-allegations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lawsuit-to-be-filed-against-avon-daycare-following-sexual-assault-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawsuit filed against Avon daycare's corporate parent following sexual assault allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lawsuit was filed on Wednesday against an Avon daycare&rsquo;s corporate parent, where an employee was arrested and charged with sexual assault and risk of injury to a child.&nbsp; Jan Carlos Berrios-Otero, 29,&nbsp;was arrested April 1&nbsp;after an administrator of&nbsp;the&nbsp;BrightPath&nbsp;Avon Early Learning and Child Care Center&nbsp;contacted police and said she believed an incident between Berrios-Otero and a child had occurred inside...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lawsuit-filed-against-avon-daycares-corporate-parent-following-sexual-assault-allegations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lawsuit-filed-against-avon-daycares-corporate-parent-following-sexual-assault-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradley Airport expected to be busy with spring break travelers beginning Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bradley Airport is expected to be busy with spring break travelers beginning Wednesday, according to the Connecticut Airport Authority. The agency is expecting more than 139,000 passengers to travel from Bradley from Wednesday through April 19. People are urged to arrive early for their flights during the time period. The CAA suggests arriving at least 90 minutes prior to the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bradley-airport-expected-to-be-busy-with-spring-break-travelers-beginning-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bradley-airport-expected-to-be-busy-with-spring-break-travelers-beginning-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unloaded gun found in student's backpack at Middletown High School]]></title><description><![CDATA[An unloaded gun was found in a student&rsquo;s backpack at Middletown High School on Wednesday morning, the Middletown Police Department said. Officers were called to the school around 10 a.m. after they received a report that a student may have been in possession of a weapon on school grounds. A shelter-in-place was initiated while police investigated the incident, according to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/unloaded-gun-found-in-students-backpack-at-middletown-high-school/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/unloaded-gun-found-in-students-backpack-at-middletown-high-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Focaccia bread sold in Connecticut recalled due to metal fragments]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 23,000 cases of focaccia bread are being recalled because they could contain metal fragments, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The bread was distributed to Connecticut and nine other states, including Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Texas, and Virginia. Bakkover initiated the voluntary recall. The company determined the metal fragments were found in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/focaccia-bread-sold-in-connecticut-recalled-due-to-metal-fragments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/focaccia-bread-sold-in-connecticut-recalled-due-to-metal-fragments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elementary school in Plainfield closed due to water main break]]></title><description><![CDATA[An elementary school in Plainfield is closed on Wednesday due to a water main break, school officials said. Plainfield Public Schools announced on its website and Facebook page that Shepard Hill Elementary School will be closed on Wednesday morning. All other schools in the district are open and operating on their normal schedules, the district said. It was not immediately...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/elementary-school-in-plainfield-closed-due-to-water-main-break/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/elementary-school-in-plainfield-closed-due-to-water-main-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rex Heuermann admits he is the Gilgo Beach serial killer in guilty plea twist]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Long Island man is expected to plead guilty in eight murders in court today. Will Rex Heuermann make a statement?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rex-heuermann-admits-he-is-the-gilgo-beach-serial-killer-in-guilty-plea-twist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rex-heuermann-admits-he-is-the-gilgo-beach-serial-killer-in-guilty-plea-twist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another chilly start but temps will start to warm up for Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bright sun will help the temperatures rebound from a cold start. The &ldquo;feels-like&rdquo; temperatures are in the teens for some areas this morning. As the day continues, the winds will relax and high temperatures should be around 50 degrees. Tonight looks fair and not as cold as it has been. We will see some more sun and high clouds...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/another-chilly-start-but-temps-will-start-to-warm-up-for-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/another-chilly-start-but-temps-will-start-to-warm-up-for-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens attend Passover Seder held outside ICE field office in Hartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Immigration enforcement and the U.S., Israel and Iran war were some of the issues that took center stage at a Passover Seder in Hartford Tuesday evening. The sidewalk Seder was organized by the Hartford Jewish Organizing Collective. It was outside the Abraham Ribicoff Federal Building on Main Street, which holds an ICE field office. Organizers decided to have it there...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dozens-attend-passover-seder-held-outside-ice-field-office-in-hartford/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dozens-attend-passover-seder-held-outside-ice-field-office-in-hartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking a closer look at how fire hydrants maintained across Connecticut]]></title><description><![CDATA[The faulty hydrants after a recent fire in Waterbury are raising questions about how they&rsquo;re maintained and what the guidelines are. &ldquo;It was horrific, because I was sleeping and I was woken out of my sleep,&rdquo; Michele Philips, a neighbor, said. It was a scary situation for her, seeing her neighbor&rsquo;s home on fire on Bennett Street early Tuesday morning,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/taking-a-closer-look-at-how-fire-hydrants-maintained-across-connecticut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/taking-a-closer-look-at-how-fire-hydrants-maintained-across-connecticut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigators back at home where Enfield 12-year-old found dead: Officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enfield police and Connecticut State Police are back at the Elm Street home where a 12-year-old was found dead over two weeks ago. The state police Major Crime Squad is assisting Enfield investigators in conducting another search warrant inside the home, Enfield Police Chief Alaric Fox said. On the morning of March 18, police were called to a home in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/investigators-back-at-home-where-enfield-12-year-old-found-dead-officials/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/investigators-back-at-home-where-enfield-12-year-old-found-dead-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Beer Day sparks debate over local brewery struggles ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro marked National Beer Day by saying President Donald Trump&rsquo;s tariffs are squeezing the&nbsp;industry.&nbsp;&nbsp; During a visit to New England Brewing Co. In Branford, she said local breweries are struggling with tariffs on aluminum,&nbsp;hops,&nbsp;and barley.&nbsp;&nbsp; &ldquo;Beer is not a necessity, but as we talked about, it&rsquo;s a social product,&rdquo; DeLauro (D-3rd District) said.&nbsp;&nbsp; Robert Leonard, owner of NEBCO,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/national-beer-day-sparks-debate-over-local-brewery-struggles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/national-beer-day-sparks-debate-over-local-brewery-struggles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Haven welcomes new fire chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New Haven Fire Department is officially under new leadership. On Tuesday, Daniel Coughlin was sworn in as the new chief of the city&rsquo;s fire department. Coughlin had been serving as the acting chief since January after being appointed by the mayor following the retirement of longtime fire chief John Alston. He was unanimously approved by the New Haven Board...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-welcomes-new-fire-chief/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-welcomes-new-fire-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Carolina's Staley says it is time to move past her Final Four skirmish with UConn's Auriemma]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Carolina women&rsquo;s basketball coach Dawn Staley says it is time to move past her Final Four skirmish with UConn coach Geno Auriemma that became the talk of the tournament. Staley released a statement on South Carolina&rsquo;s X account on Tuesday in which she expressed her respect for Auriemma and said the two have spoken since South Carolina&rsquo;s 62-48 victory on Friday night. The season ended with UCLA&rsquo;s runaway 79-51 win over South Carolina in Sunday&rsquo;s national champi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/south-carolinas-staley-says-it-is-time-to-move-past-her-final-four-skirmish-with-uconns-auriemma/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/south-carolinas-staley-says-it-is-time-to-move-past-her-final-four-skirmish-with-uconns-auriemma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Carolina's Staley says it is time to move past Final Four skirmish with UConn's Auriemma]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Carolina women&rsquo;s basketball coach Dawn Staley says it is time to move past her Final Four skirmish with UConn coach Geno Auriemma that became the talk of the tournament. Staley released a statement on South Carolina&rsquo;s X account on Tuesday in which she expressed her respect for Auriemma and said the two have spoken since South Carolina&rsquo;s 62-48 victory on Friday night. The season ended with UCLA&rsquo;s runaway 79-51 win over South Carolina in Sunday&rsquo;s national champi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/south-carolinas-staley-says-it-is-time-to-move-past-final-four-skirmish-with-uconns-auriemma/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/south-carolinas-staley-says-it-is-time-to-move-past-final-four-skirmish-with-uconns-auriemma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindsay Clancy willing to admit to killing her kids in bid to separate issues at trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lindsay Clancy's defense team said in a filing last week that she is willing to admit to the killing of her children in writing if the issue can be separated from consideration of her criminal responsibility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lindsay-clancy-willing-to-admit-to-killing-her-kids-in-bid-to-separate-issues-at-trial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lindsay-clancy-willing-to-admit-to-killing-her-kids-in-bid-to-separate-issues-at-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UConn slows down Michigan, but physical play can't make up for poor shooting in title game loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[UConn executed coach Dan Hurley&rsquo;s game plan in a national championship slugfest against Michigan. The Huskies were physical, controlled the pace and held the Wolverines&rsquo; potent offense in check on Monday night. But this time, the big shots that propelled them to the cusp of a third national championship in four seasons simply didn&rsquo;t fall. Fabulous freshman Braylon Mullins, do-it-all senior Alex Karaban and big man Tarris Reed Jr. all struggled from the field as the Huskies lost]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconn-slows-down-michigan-but-physical-play-cant-make-up-for-poor-shooting-in-title-game-loss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconn-slows-down-michigan-but-physical-play-cant-make-up-for-poor-shooting-in-title-game-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hydrant issues delay crews responding to fire that destroyed home and two cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[A home and two cars on Bennett Avenue in Waterbury were destroyed in a fire on Monday night, firefighters said. Crews were called to the area of the home just after midnight for a report of a garage fire. The only person in the home was alerted by neighbors and safely evacuated with her dog, according to Waterbury Mayor Paul...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hydrant-issues-delay-crews-responding-to-fire-that-destroyed-home-and-two-cars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hydrant-issues-delay-crews-responding-to-fire-that-destroyed-home-and-two-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire destroys a house and two vehicles in Waterbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just after midnight there was a report of a fire in the area of Bennett Avenue. When fire crews arrived, they began their attack and were delayed in the process due to two fire hydrants that were not supplying water. An additional engine was assigned to assist the fire with water supply, fire officials said. Deputy Chief Stephen Ayotte mentioned...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/fire-destroys-a-house-and-two-vehicles-in-waterbury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/fire-destroys-a-house-and-two-vehicles-in-waterbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scattered showers and chilly temps for Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[This morning there could be a mix of rain and snow showers. It will be partly sunny with the chance of a few rain showers this afternoon. The high temperatures today will be near 50 degrees and by the afternoon the wind will start to increase. &nbsp;It looks clear, breezy and cold tonight with low temperatures near 26 degrees, feeling...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/scattered-showers-and-chilly-temps-for-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/scattered-showers-and-chilly-temps-for-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19-year-old charged with secretly recording women in Wesleyan University bathrooms]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 19-year-old from Brooklyn, New York, is facing 31 counts of voyeurism stemming from several incidents at Wesleyan University, police said. Middletown officials said the incidents were at the university&rsquo;s dorms between September and October 2025. Police said that Samuel Schumann was a student at the time and had been secretly recording women, mostly other students, in the bathrooms on...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/19-year-old-charged-with-secretly-recording-women-in-wesleyan-university-bathrooms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/19-year-old-charged-with-secretly-recording-women-in-wesleyan-university-bathrooms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut professors speak on historic Artemis II moon flyby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Going where no person has gone before. The Artemis II astronauts made history Monday with their historic moon flyby. They have now gone farther from Earth than anyone has ever traveled. &ldquo;It is so great to hear from Earth again. To Asia, Africa, and Oceania, we are looking back at you,&rdquo; Christina Koch, an Artemis II crew member, said. A...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-professors-speak-on-historic-artemis-ii-moon-flyby/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-professors-speak-on-historic-artemis-ii-moon-flyby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls for homeschool oversight grow after Enfield death; so does disagreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another Democrat is voicing support for oversight of homeschooling families after the death of a 12-year-old girl in his district.&nbsp;&nbsp; Rep. John Santanella (D-Enfield) also said he&rsquo;d like to see changes to a bill creating that oversight before it passes, though.&nbsp;&nbsp; &ldquo;I think that the current legislation that was originally proposed&nbsp;went a little too far,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;&nbsp; NBC Connecticut has...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/calls-for-homeschool-oversight-grow-after-enfield-death-so-does-disagreement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/calls-for-homeschool-oversight-grow-after-enfield-death-so-does-disagreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of sexually assaulting stepdaughter before her death faces judge]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigation into how a 12-year-old girl in Enfield died in March continues. Her stepfather was charged with sex assault more than two weeks after her death, based on what detectives found during their investigation, according to the police chief. Anthony Federline was arraigned in court Monday, and his bond was kept at $1 million. He did not enter a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-stepdaughter-before-her-death-faces-judge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-stepdaughter-before-her-death-faces-judge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut works to raise flood awareness after recent storms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flood Awareness Week 2026 State officials say the message is simple but important: Flooding can happen when it rains&mdash;sometimes in places people don&rsquo;t expect. The goal of CT&rsquo;s flood awareness week is to help residents understand their flood risk and exposure, and then consider whether they should have flood insurance. Heavy Rainfall on the Rise As the climate continues to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-works-to-raise-flood-awareness-after-recent-storms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-works-to-raise-flood-awareness-after-recent-storms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mistrial declared after report that girl killed in 1986 had been placed in used body bag]]></title><description><![CDATA[An allegation that an 11-year-old Connecticut girl who was raped and killed in 1986 was placed in a used body bag has led to a mistrial in a murder case. A judge in Stamford, Connecticut, declared a mistrial on Monday over concerns about possible evidence contamination. Marc Karun was on trial for the killing of Kathleen Flynn in Norwalk. Prosecutors say they recently received an email from a retired Norwalk police officer, who claimed a state crime lab official told him shortly after Flynn's ki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mistrial-declared-after-report-that-girl-killed-in-1986-had-been-placed-in-used-body-bag/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mistrial-declared-after-report-that-girl-killed-in-1986-had-been-placed-in-used-body-bag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students rally at Southern Connecticut State University after ICE detain classmate]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are growing calls for a Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) student to be released from federal custody after supporters say she was recently detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Students, faculty, and community members gathered on campus on Monday, holding a rally to show support for the student and to voice concerns about the broader impact of immigration enforcement...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/students-rally-at-southern-connecticut-state-university-after-ice-detain-classmate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/students-rally-at-southern-connecticut-state-university-after-ice-detain-classmate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Years-long lane changes start this week on Gold Star Bridge: Here's what to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut commuters should prepare for years of traffic changes and construction on the Gold Star Memorial Bridge, with the first major lane reductions beginning Tuesday night on I-95. Southbound traffic on the bridge between Groton and New London will go from five lanes to three, and that reduction is expected to remain in place until 2030. It&rsquo;s in preparation for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/years-long-lane-changes-start-this-week-on-gold-star-bridge-heres-what-to-know/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/years-long-lane-changes-start-this-week-on-gold-star-bridge-heres-what-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after falling at Sleeping Giant State Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 23-year-old man is dead after he fell from an unmarked trail at Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden, officials said. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) said they were notified around 11:45 a.m. of a hiker who had fallen. Emergency crews were sent to the park and found the man. DEEP officials said the man died from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-dies-after-falling-at-sleeping-giant-state-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-dies-after-falling-at-sleeping-giant-state-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michigan muscles its way to program's 2nd national title, beating stubborn UConn 69-63]]></title><description><![CDATA[High-scoring Michigan had to get down and dirty to dig out the national title, making only two 3-pointers all night but still muscling its way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn. Elliot Cadeau led the Wolverines with 19 points, including the team&rsquo;s first 3, which came 7:04 into the second half. The second, from freshman Trey McKenney, came with 1:50 left and felt like a dagger, giving the Wolverines a nine-point lead. UConn fought to the finish in a game that had a 1950s feel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/michigan-muscles-its-way-to-programs-2nd-national-title-beating-stubborn-uconn-69-63/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/michigan-muscles-its-way-to-programs-2nd-national-title-beating-stubborn-uconn-69-63/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 newborn kittens found abandoned in a bag in Seymour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight newborn kittens were found in a Target shopping bag in Seymour over the weekend, according to Woodbridge Regional Animal Control. A Seymour resident found the kittens on the side of Moss Avenue around 2 p.m. on Saturday. The kittens still had their umbilical cords attached and were nearly frozen to death, according to animal control. They were taken to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/8-newborn-kittens-found-abandoned-in-a-bag-in-seymour/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/8-newborn-kittens-found-abandoned-in-a-bag-in-seymour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catch and keep trout season kicks off this weekend with Spring Fishing Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut residents are invited to participate in the annual Spring Fishing Day on Saturday, April 11, hosted by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. This event, beginning at 6 a.m., marks the start of trout fishing season, during which people can keep the fish that they catch from most waters, though the quantity and size of fish varies by...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/catch-and-keep-trout-season-kicks-off-this-weekend-with-spring-fishing-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/catch-and-keep-trout-season-kicks-off-this-weekend-with-spring-fishing-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen killed in February honored at Hall High School lacrosse season opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[The West Hartford community is remembering 17-year-old Camden Siegel, who was shot and killed in downtown Hartford in February, as friends, family and teammates honored him during Hall High School&rsquo;s first lacrosse game of the season on Saturday. The season opener carried added meaning, serving as a moment of reflection and healing after the loss of one of the team&rsquo;s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/teen-killed-in-february-honored-at-hall-high-school-lacrosse-season-opener/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/teen-killed-in-february-honored-at-hall-high-school-lacrosse-season-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metallica adds 2 Connecticut performances to nearly-sold-out tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iconic heavy metal band Metallica added two November performances at Mohegan Sun Arena to their nearly-sold-out world tour. The Grammy-award-winning band will play in Uncasville on Thursday, Nov. 19 and Saturday, Nov. 21. &ldquo;Metallica&rsquo;s first&#8209;ever performance at Mohegan Sun Arena is a truly special moment as we celebrate the venue&rsquo;s 25th anniversary,&rdquo; said Jeff Hamilton, president and GM of Mohegan...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/metallica-adds-2-connecticut-performances-to-nearly-sold-out-tour/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/metallica-adds-2-connecticut-performances-to-nearly-sold-out-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man hit and killed by vehicle in East Hampton]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Colchester man died after being hit by a car in East Hampton on Friday. It happened just before 3 p.m. in the parking lot of the Napa Auto Parts on High Street, according to police. The victim, 75-year-old James Bansemer, was flown by LifeStar helicopter to the Marlborough Medical Center where he died, police said. The driver of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-hit-and-killed-by-vehicle-in-east-hampton/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-hit-and-killed-by-vehicle-in-east-hampton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UConn's Tarris Reed Jr. relishes chance to finish college career against Michigan in title game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coach Dusty May saw Tarris Reed Jr.&rsquo;s potential on tape when he took the Michigan job. Reed just didn&rsquo;t see any viable path to fulfill it with two 7-footers coming to Ann Arbor with May. So the 6-foot-11, 265-pound Missouri native stayed in the transfer portal, found a school willing to give him a fresh start and a coach committed to helping him turn raw talent into real productivity. On Monday night, two years after giving up a starting job at Michigan to become a backup for a UConn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconns-tarris-reed-jr-relishes-chance-to-finish-college-career-against-michigan-in-title-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconns-tarris-reed-jr-relishes-chance-to-finish-college-career-against-michigan-in-title-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norwalk police investigating pedestrian accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle Sunday night in Norwalk, according to police. Norwalk Combined Dispatch received multiple 911 calls around 7:43 p.m. on April 5, 2026, reporting that a pedestrian had been hit by a vehicle in the area of 7 Commerce Street. Norwalk Police, the Norwalk Fire Department and Norwalk Hospital EMS were...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/norwalk-police-investigating-pedestrian-accident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/norwalk-police-investigating-pedestrian-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chilly temps for the next few days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today will be mostly sunny with some chilly breezes and high temperatures ranging from 50-55 degrees. It looks fair tonight with passing clouds and breeze with temperatures in the 30s. Tomorrow looks partly sunny with a sprinkle or flurry possible. The high temperatures will be in the 40s to near 50s. It will be breezy and colder tomorrow night, with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/chilly-temps-for-the-next-few-days/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/chilly-temps-for-the-next-few-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut bars getting business boost from UConn basketball tournament runs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UConn men&rsquo;s basketball team run to the national championship is also bringing a lot of customers to local bars across Connecticut for watch parties. &ldquo;We had the audio running and everything and as soon as the final buzzer hit, everyone was going crazy. We had a nice little UConn chant going at the end,&rdquo; Yash Ramchandani, whose family owns...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-bars-getting-business-boost-from-uconn-basketball-tournament-runs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-bars-getting-business-boost-from-uconn-basketball-tournament-runs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UConn must overcome Michigan's dominance to establish a basketball dynasty in national title game]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s a dynasty brewing in college basketball. And UConn can cement that status by overcoming a Michigan powerhouse that is racking up historically impressive numbers, hoping itself to go down as one of the sport&rsquo;s greatest teams. Those are the stakes in Monday night&rsquo;s title game between the Huskies and Wolverines. UConn is trying to become the first program since John Wooden&rsquo;s UCLA behemoth of the 1960s and &rsquo;70s to win three championships over a four-season span,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconn-must-overcome-michigans-dominance-to-establish-a-basketball-dynasty-in-national-title-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconn-must-overcome-michigans-dominance-to-establish-a-basketball-dynasty-in-national-title-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist dead after an accident in Griswold Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut State Police say a motorcyclist died after colliding with a pickup truck Saturday in Griswold. They say officers responded to reports of an accident on Stone Hill Road where they saw the operator of the motorcycle, Nathan Musto and his passenger, lying in the center of the intersection of Roode Road. They were transported to Plainfield Backus Hospital where...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcyclist-dead-after-an-accident-in-griswold-saturday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/motorcyclist-dead-after-an-accident-in-griswold-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serious injuries follow three-car crash in Pomfret Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut State Police say one person has been left in serious conditions following a three-car crash on Route 44 in Pomfret Saturday evening. They say a car driven by Ryan Connelly crashed into the back of a stopped car after following at an unsafe distance and traveled over the yellow line on Drown Road into another car. According to police,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/serious-injuries-follow-three-car-crash-in-pomfret-saturday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/serious-injuries-follow-three-car-crash-in-pomfret-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans miss out on free furniture after UConn loses in Women's Final Four]]></title><description><![CDATA[UConn can still win a national championship this season, but free furniture is off the table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/fans-miss-out-on-free-furniture-after-uconn-loses-in-womens-final-four/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/fans-miss-out-on-free-furniture-after-uconn-loses-in-womens-final-four/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five people displaced after Manchester fire early Sunday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Manchester Fire Department says five people have been displaced and one has been left in critical conditions after a house fire on Bluefield Drive around 12:39 a.m. Officials say they arrived on scene and found a fire through two windows on the first floor extending to the roof of the two-story, 12-unit apartment building. They say all seven fire...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/five-people-displaced-after-manchester-fire-early-sunday-morning/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/five-people-displaced-after-manchester-fire-early-sunday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UConn and Hurley muscle their way to 3rd national title game in 4 seasons, beating Illinois 71-62]]></title><description><![CDATA[UConn got another critical 3-pointer from Braylon Mullins and coach Dan Hurley&rsquo;s Huskies are heading back to the national title game. UConn beat Illinois 71-62 in the Final Four on Saturday night as the Huskies seek their third championship in four seasons. Tarris Reed Jr. had 17 points and 11 rebounds, while the fabulous freshman Mullins scored 15 for the Huskies, who rode strong inside play and tough defense to their 19th straight victory in the Sweet 16 or later rounds of the NCAA Tourn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconn-and-hurley-muscle-their-way-to-3rd-national-title-game-in-4-seasons-beating-illinois-71-62/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconn-and-hurley-muscle-their-way-to-3rd-national-title-game-in-4-seasons-beating-illinois-71-62/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two people stabbed after an attempted armed robbery in Groton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery after two victims were stabbed in Groton on Saturday. At around 2:30 p.m., the Groton Emergency Communications Center received a call that two males had entered Accessory Warehouse in the Town of Groton and had attempted to rob the caller. While officers were responding, the caller reported that one male suspect had a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/two-people-stabbed-after-an-attempted-armed-robbery-in-groton/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/two-people-stabbed-after-an-attempted-armed-robbery-in-groton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person dead after a two-car crash in Lisbon early Saturday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[State Police are investigating a two-car accident that occurred on Interstate 395 in Lisbon that shut down both sides of the highway early Saturday morning. One of the drivers, Keith Mutch, was pronounced dead on scene and the driver of the other vehicle was transported to the hospital for minor injuries. Officials say Mutch was separated from his vehicle due...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-person-dead-after-a-two-car-crash-in-lisbon-early-saturday-morning/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-person-dead-after-a-two-car-crash-in-lisbon-early-saturday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested in Plainfield after speeding early Friday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plainfield police say a man was arrested after he was caught speeding early Friday morning on Interstate 395. Police say they stopped a Volkswagen SUV around 1 a.m. after an officer saw the driver traveling over 105 miles per hour. Officials identified and arrested 26-year-old Justin Lesslie of Hudson, Massachusetts. Following an investigation, police say they found one pound of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-arrested-in-plainfield-after-speeding-early-friday-morning/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-arrested-in-plainfield-after-speeding-early-friday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UConn has remained women's college basketball's gold standard amid rapid growth of the game]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Jennifer Rizzotti arrived at UConn as a player in 1992, the expectations around the school, as well as the women&rsquo;s basketball landscape, were much different than they are today. Geno Auriemma was only in his eighth season coaching the Huskies. And women&rsquo;s basketball as a whole hadn&rsquo;t seen the unprecedented growth in sponsorships and popularity it is experiencing now. Within a few years, the Huskies went undefeated en route to their first national title. Everything about th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconn-has-remained-womens-college-basketballs-gold-standard-amid-rapid-growth-of-the-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconn-has-remained-womens-college-basketballs-gold-standard-amid-rapid-growth-of-the-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UConn's Dan Hurley is in the Final Four yet again. He's trying to enjoy it a little more, too]]></title><description><![CDATA[UConn coach Dan Hurley is back in the Final Four for the third time in four seasons. He's trying to enjoy this ride a little more. The Huskies won the 2023 and 2024 national titles. But they missed out on a rare chance at a three-peat last year. Senior Alex Karaban says last year's three-peat chase added extra pressure. But he says Hurley has brought more &ldquo;joy&rdquo; to the team's approach this year. The Huskies face Illinois in Saturday's national semifinals in Indianapolis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconns-dan-hurley-is-in-the-final-four-yet-again-hes-trying-to-enjoy-it-a-little-more-too/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconns-dan-hurley-is-in-the-final-four-yet-again-hes-trying-to-enjoy-it-a-little-more-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut joins lawsuit against Trump's order on mail-in ballots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut joined 21 states and the District of Columbia to challenge President Donald Trump&rsquo;s executive order regulating mail-in votes.&nbsp;&nbsp; The&nbsp;order requires the U.S. Postal Service to ensure that ballots&nbsp;are sent to verified voters and seeks to create a national voter list.&nbsp;&nbsp; &ldquo;This executive order is an illegal attempt to disenfranchise millions of voters and fundamentally alter how Americans vote,&rdquo; Attorney...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-joins-lawsuit-against-trumps-order-on-mail-in-ballots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-joins-lawsuit-against-trumps-order-on-mail-in-ballots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Branford police arrest ex-substitute teacher on sexual assault charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[An ex-substitute teacher who faces charges in Hamden on sexual assault now faces similar charges in Branford. Branford police announced that 24-year-old Jack Gill was under investigation for an incident that happened at Mary T. Murphy Elementary School on Jan. 20. The incident reportedly happened while Gill was working as an outsourced substitute teacher at the time. Branford police said...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/branford-police-arrest-ex-substitute-teacher-on-sexual-assault-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/branford-police-arrest-ex-substitute-teacher-on-sexual-assault-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stepfather of 12-year-old girl found dead in Enfield home accused of sexually assaulting her]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Enfield man was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting his 12-year-old stepdaughter, who later died, according to an arrest warrant. Anthony Federline, 39, was charged with sexual assault in the first degree and risk of injury to a child. On the morning of March 18, police were called to a home in Enfield for an unresponsive 12-year-old female. When...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/stepfather-of-12-year-old-girl-found-dead-in-enfield-home-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-her/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/stepfather-of-12-year-old-girl-found-dead-in-enfield-home-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-her/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quarter of jobs cut across U.S. in March were because of AI, new report shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report shows layoffs rose 25% from February to March of this year, and artificial intelligence is cited in a quarter of the announcements. According to a monthly report by Challenger, Gray &amp; Christmas, an outplacement and coaching firm, 60,620 jobs were cut in March, and 15,341 of those were due to AI. They track PR notices, government filings,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/quarter-of-jobs-cut-across-us-in-march-were-because-of-ai-new-report-shows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/quarter-of-jobs-cut-across-us-in-march-were-because-of-ai-new-report-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How superintendents handle serious allegations against substitute teachers in some CT districts]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former substitute teacher is accused of having sexual contact with children in two districts: Hamden and Branford. &nbsp;Parents have been alerted, and schools are now reviewing policies regarding subs. But how are those decisions made, and what safeguards are in place if allegations are brought to light? At Shepherd Glen Elementary School in Hamden, parents are still processing disturbing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/how-superintendents-handle-serious-allegations-against-substitute-teachers-in-some-ct-districts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/how-superintendents-handle-serious-allegations-against-substitute-teachers-in-some-ct-districts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Haven officials propose middle school resource officer program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaders in New Haven are planning to add a school resource officer to middle schools to help young people connect to community services in an effort to deter young teens from violence. Acting Police Chief David Zannelli said five of the city&rsquo;s seven shootings so far this year have involved teenagers. Officials believe early intervention is key, and building relationships...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-officials-propose-middle-school-resource-officer-program/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-officials-propose-middle-school-resource-officer-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UConn Huskies women's, men's basketball teams to be honored this weekend, Lamont announces]]></title><description><![CDATA[With both of UConn&rsquo;s basketball teams on the verge of winning (another) national championship, Gov. Ned Lamont announced that this Friday through Monday will be in honor of the Huskies. The weekend will be officially known as &ldquo;Connecticut is the Basketball Capital of the World and the UConn Basketball Student-Athletes are the Best and Most Talented in the Nation, So...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconn-huskies-womens-mens-basketball-teams-to-be-honored-this-weekend-lamont-announces/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconn-huskies-womens-mens-basketball-teams-to-be-honored-this-weekend-lamont-announces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut Sun announces plans for its &lsquo;Sunset Season']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Connecticut Sun announced the launch of its &ldquo;Sunset Season,&rdquo; its final season playing in the state before moving to Houston, Texas. Throughout the 2026 season, the Sun said it&rsquo;ll honor more than two decades of &ldquo;unforgettable moments, legendary players, and the fans who have been the heart of the organization.&rdquo; It was officially announced by the Mohegan Tribe on...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-sun-announces-plans-for-its-lsquosunset-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-sun-announces-plans-for-its-lsquosunset-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UConn prepares for busy basketball weekend with the men and women in Final Four matchups]]></title><description><![CDATA[UConn has a lot to celebrate this weekend as the women&rsquo;s and men&rsquo;s programs prepare for the Final Four in their respective NCAA tournaments. The UConn campus is preparing too, continuing to ensure the situation after the men&rsquo;s NCAA championship isn&rsquo;t repeated. Crews were spotted taking down some of the last light posts along the roadway outside Gampel Pavilion on...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconn-prepares-for-busy-basketball-weekend-with-the-men-and-women-in-final-four-matchups/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconn-prepares-for-busy-basketball-weekend-with-the-men-and-women-in-final-four-matchups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report calls for more job training, Lamont picks former education secretary to lead study]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business leaders have been raising concerns for years about the gap between the available jobs and the skills students in Connecticut acquire in school. A new report is calling on the state to fix that problem, forecasting that half the new jobs coming in the next five years will only require a high school diploma. &ldquo;Are we providing the best...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/report-calls-for-more-job-training-lamont-picks-former-education-secretary-to-lead-study/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/report-calls-for-more-job-training-lamont-picks-former-education-secretary-to-lead-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New London police arrest suspect in February fatal shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[New London police have made an arrest in the shooting death of a 42-year-old man in February. Officers responded to Connecticut Avenue on the night of February 15 and found Gregory Williams, of New London, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to the hospital where he died. Police arrested 22-year-old Taquez Scott on Thursday. He is charged with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-london-police-arrest-suspect-in-february-fatal-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-london-police-arrest-suspect-in-february-fatal-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration files lawsuit fighting CT Consumer Protection's cease and desist to online gambling platforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lawsuit has been filed against Connecticut, along with Arizona and Illinois, over actions taken late last year against betting markets like Kalshi, Crypto.com, and Robinhood. In early December 2025, the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) issued Cease and Desist orders to those three platforms,&nbsp;stating they were conducting unlicensed online gambling, specifically sports gambling. &ldquo;These platforms are deceptively advertising...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/trump-administration-files-lawsuit-fighting-ct-consumer-protections-cease-and-desist-to-online-gambling-platforms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/trump-administration-files-lawsuit-fighting-ct-consumer-protections-cease-and-desist-to-online-gambling-platforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inspector general says 3 Hartford officers who fatally shot man last year were justified]]></title><description><![CDATA[The three officers from the Hartford Police Department who fatally shot a man last year were legally justified in doing so, the Office of the Inspector General said. William Bowen, 21, was shot in the area of Homestead Avenue and Magnolia Street in Hartford on the afternoon of March 6, 2025, by Hartford Police Officer Robert Bohm, Detective Benjamin Lee,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/inspector-general-says-3-hartford-officers-who-fatally-shot-man-last-year-were-justified/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/inspector-general-says-3-hartford-officers-who-fatally-shot-man-last-year-were-justified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamden ex-substitute teacher charged with having sexual contact with children]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former substitute teacher in Hamden has been arrested and charged with having sexual contact with children, according to an arrest warrant. Jack Gill, 24, was charged with sexual assault in the fourth degree and illegal sexual contact with a victim under the age of 16, the arrest warrant stated. Gill worked as a substitute in Hamden schools on various...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hamden-ex-substitute-teacher-charged-with-having-sexual-contact-with-children/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hamden-ex-substitute-teacher-charged-with-having-sexual-contact-with-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How many times has UConn made it to the Final Four? Here's a timeline.]]></title><description><![CDATA[No school has reached the Final Four more often across both programs than the University of Connecticut. After this weekend&rsquo;s games, the men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s teams will have combined for 33 Final Four appearances, including 25 by the women&rsquo;s program and eight by the men&rsquo;s. Six of those Final Four appearances have been times when UConn sent both the men&rsquo;s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/how-many-times-has-uconn-made-it-to-the-final-four-heres-a-timeline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/how-many-times-has-uconn-made-it-to-the-final-four-heres-a-timeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person shot on Route 8 in Derby]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person was shot on Route 8 in Derby Thursday morning, according to state police. It happened sometime around 3 a.m. Route 8 South was closed between Exits 13 and 12B while police investigated. The highway has since reopened. The person sustained non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/person-shot-on-route-8-in-derby/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/person-shot-on-route-8-in-derby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooler temperatures, showers for Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Wednesday&rsquo;s warmth, Thursday will have much cooler temperatures and some morning showers. High temperatures are in the lower 40s &mdash; a big difference from yesterday&rsquo;s highs, which were well up into the 70s. The morning showers will give way to gray and chilly weather this afternoon. It will be cloudy tonight, with temperatures near 40 degrees. Tomorrow will be...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cooler-temperatures-showers-for-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cooler-temperatures-showers-for-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soaring fertilizer prices from Iran war impacting Connecticut farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Iran war is having a big impact on farmers in Connecticut who are now dealing with soaring fertilizer prices. It&rsquo;s a crucial material that helps grow or produce the food you buy at the grocery store. &ldquo;I go to the grocery store, and you see how expensive it is,&rdquo; Jon Hermonot, an owner of Fairholm Farm, said. High supermarket...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/soaring-fertilizer-prices-from-iran-war-impacting-connecticut-farmers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/soaring-fertilizer-prices-from-iran-war-impacting-connecticut-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls for McCrory to lose Senate leadership role after nonprofit funding audit]]></title><description><![CDATA[State Senate Democrats are facing calls to take away State Sen. Doug McCrory&rsquo;s leadership roles after an audit raised more questions about his influence over how Hartford-area nonprofits dispersed grant funds.&nbsp;&nbsp; The audit, released Tuesday by the Department of Economic and Community Development, said McCrory instructed the Blue Hill Civic Association on how to distribute funding to other Hartford-area nonprofits.&nbsp;&nbsp;...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/calls-for-mccrory-to-lose-senate-leadership-role-after-nonprofit-funding-audit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/calls-for-mccrory-to-lose-senate-leadership-role-after-nonprofit-funding-audit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire damages neighboring homes in New Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters battled fires in two side-by-side homes in New Haven on Wednesday afternoon. It happened just before 3 p.m. on Pierpoint Street. Arriving firefighters found fire coming from both homes, according to Fire Chief John Alston. Conditions were difficult due to the cold. A number of hydrants in the area were frozen, Alston said. Firefighters had to find working hydrants...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/fire-damages-neighboring-homes-in-new-haven/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/fire-damages-neighboring-homes-in-new-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Hartford to add bike lane to Farmington Avenue to increase access to downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes are coming to downtown West Hartford to make it more bike-friendly. Local and state leaders announced funding to redo a stretch of Farmington Avenue to insert a separated bike lane. The stretch of Farmington Avenue, from Trout Brook Drive to South Main Street, is slated for a facelift come summer. &ldquo;This grant is the missing link that turns a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/west-hartford-to-add-bike-lane-to-farmington-avenue-to-increase-access-to-downtown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/west-hartford-to-add-bike-lane-to-farmington-avenue-to-increase-access-to-downtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Haven announces yearlong events to commemorate nation's 250th anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the City of New Haven marks its 242nd birthday as an incorporated city, local leaders are already looking ahead to a much larger milestone: the 250th anniversary of the United States. City and community officials gathered to announce more than 60 free events planned as part of New Haven&rsquo;s American 250 commemoration, a multi-year effort leading up to the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-announces-yearlong-events-to-commemorate-nations-250th-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-haven-announces-yearlong-events-to-commemorate-nations-250th-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Hartford turns to new root system to avoid future Center sidewalk damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five West Hartford residents asked questions to town officials as they prepare to remove 38 trees on Farmington Avenue next week. It&rsquo;s the next step in the town&rsquo;s $10 million revitalization project for the Center. At a public hearing, residentsasked West Hartford town leaders why the towering honey locusts planted four decades ago must come down and whether anything could...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/west-hartford-turns-to-new-root-system-to-avoid-future-center-sidewalk-damage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/west-hartford-turns-to-new-root-system-to-avoid-future-center-sidewalk-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;It doesn't feel quite normal': Brown University students from CT return to campus after mass shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brown University campus is full once again after a winter break that started on a tragic note. &ldquo;It doesn&rsquo;t quite feel normal, but definitely it does feel like home,&rdquo; said Sam Marcus, a sophomore from Storrs. &ldquo;What&rsquo;s really hard was knowing that coming back to Brown would be day one after it was frozen in place,&rdquo; said Michael Citarella,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquoit-doesnt-feel-quite-normal-brown-university-students-from-ct-return-to-campus-after-mass-shooting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquoit-doesnt-feel-quite-normal-brown-university-students-from-ct-return-to-campus-after-mass-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New report focused on Connecticut housing affordability, solutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year, the Hartford area is predicted to be the hottest housing market in the country. If the prediction holds true, then it could mean housing prices will rise. And at the same time, rents are going up. Now, some think more needs to be done to help with what they&rsquo;re calling a crisis. A report from a housing advocacy...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-report-focused-on-connecticut-housing-affordability-solutions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-report-focused-on-connecticut-housing-affordability-solutions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest made in case of over $2 million worth of car thefts across tri-state area]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Pennsylvania woman was arrested in connection to a motor vehicle theft group affecting New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The 38-year-old was arrested in Warren County, N.J., and then extradited to Connecticut on Jan. 15. According to the Old Saybrook Police Department, she was charged with four counts of larceny of a motor vehicle in the first degree and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/arrest-made-in-case-of-over-2-million-worth-of-car-thefts-across-tri-state-area/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/arrest-made-in-case-of-over-2-million-worth-of-car-thefts-across-tri-state-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UConn and Vanderbilt set up women's basketball series for 2027-28 and 2028-29 seasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UConn and Vanderbilt women&rsquo;s basketball teams have set up a home-and-home series for the 2027-28 and 2028-29 seasons. The two teams will face off Nov. 14, 2027, in Connecticut. They&rsquo;ll meet again Nov. 19, 2028, at Vanderbilt&rsquo;s Memorial Gymnasium. This announcement comes at a time when UConn and Vanderbilt are the only two unbeaten Division I women&rsquo;s teams. UConn (19-0) is ranked first and Vanderbilt (19-0) is fifth in the AP Top 25 poll.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconn-and-vanderbilt-set-up-womens-basketball-series-for-2027-28-and-2028-29-seasons/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconn-and-vanderbilt-set-up-womens-basketball-series-for-2027-28-and-2028-29-seasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe cold weather protocol in effect starting Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a blast of cold air hitting the state this weekend, Gov. Ned Lamont announced Connecticut will be in its severe cold weather protocol&nbsp;for six days. The protocol will start at noon on Friday and end at noon on Wednesday. Parts of Connecticut had temperatures as low as -9&deg; on Wednesday morning, with winds making it feel even colder. Wind...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/severe-cold-weather-protocol-in-effect-starting-friday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/severe-cold-weather-protocol-in-effect-starting-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Operator in fatal Portland boat crash sentenced to 90 days followed by probation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kerry Sheltra, the operator of a boat involved in a fatal crash, was sentenced on Wednesday morning in Middletown. &ldquo;I can&rsquo;t undo the damage, but I can make sure that my actions, choices, and habits reflect true accountability,&rdquo; Sheltra said in court. In July of 2022, Sheltra was operating a boat that crashed into rocks on the bank of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/operator-in-fatal-portland-boat-crash-sentenced-to-90-days-followed-by-probation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/operator-in-fatal-portland-boat-crash-sentenced-to-90-days-followed-by-probation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut chefs and restaurants named as semifinalists for James Beard awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four Connecticut chefs and two restaurants were named as semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards, which were announced Wednesday morning. David Standridge, a chef at The Shipwright&rsquo;s Daughter in Mystic, is a semifinalist in the Outstanding Chef category, which recognizes chefs nationwide. Three other Connecticut chefs were honored in a smaller category: Best Chef of the Northeast, which honors...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-chefs-and-restaurants-named-as-semifinalists-for-james-beard-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-chefs-and-restaurants-named-as-semifinalists-for-james-beard-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yard Goats announce single game ticket sale date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Single game tickets for all of the Hartford Yard Goats home games will go one sale on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. This date is the first chance for fans to purchase tickets to the season opener, in which the Yard Goats will face the Chesapeake Baysox at Dunkin&rsquo; Park on Thursday, April 2. On Wednesday, Feb. 4, the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/yard-goats-announce-single-game-ticket-sale-date/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/yard-goats-announce-single-game-ticket-sale-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power back on in Derby after being shut off due to &lsquo;major fire']]></title><description><![CDATA[United Illuminating cut power in downtown Derby Wednesday after a &ldquo;major fire&rdquo; broke out at Baretta Landscaping on Factory Street, the city said in a Facebook post. Derby firefighters responded to a call at 8:51 a.m. for a fire at the former Housatonic Lumber building, which is now used for commercial landscaping storage. Power was later restored, according to fire...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/power-back-on-in-derby-after-being-shut-off-due-to-lsquomajor-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/power-back-on-in-derby-after-being-shut-off-due-to-lsquomajor-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snow makers are ready to power the Special Olympics Connecticut Winter Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[The countdown is on for the Special Olympics Connecticut Winter Games. Each year, Eversource hosts the Cross Country and Snowshoeing events at their Windsor location. Leading up to the Winter Games on Feb. 28&nbsp;and March 1, volunteers pack the course with man-made snow. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ll do anything I can to make sure we have enough snow,&rdquo; said Andy Ouellette, lead safety...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/snow-makers-are-ready-to-power-the-special-olympics-connecticut-winter-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/snow-makers-are-ready-to-power-the-special-olympics-connecticut-winter-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold temperatures and a chance of light snow for Wednesday evening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wednesday started off with temperatures below zero in parts of Connecticut. It will be partly sunny today with high temperatures in the 20s. There is a chance for light snow tonight and there could be a coating to 1 inch. It will be milder tomorrow, but as the weekend approaches the cold will return. Wind chills on Saturday morning could...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cold-temperatures-and-a-chance-of-light-snow-for-wednesday-evening/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/cold-temperatures-and-a-chance-of-light-snow-for-wednesday-evening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man critically injured in Bloomfield shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bloomfield police are investigating after a man was shot multiple times Tuesday evening. Officers were called to a home on Elizabeth Avenue around 8:30 p.m. on the report of gunshots. Officials said several vehicles were involved, and one victim was shot. Investigators found multiple spent shell casings at the scene. The gunshot victim, who police describe as a 40-year-old man,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-critically-injured-in-bloomfield-shooting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-critically-injured-in-bloomfield-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smelly saga in Berlin ends as noise problem persists for some]]></title><description><![CDATA[People in Berlin have complained about a stench that was coming from a food recycling facility, but after some changes, the odor has mostly cleared. Neighbors described the smell as pungent and like rancid meat in 2024, two years after Bright Feeds began operations. The air seems to be clear thanks to an industrial air pollution control device called a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/smelly-saga-in-berlin-ends-as-noise-problem-persists-for-some/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/smelly-saga-in-berlin-ends-as-noise-problem-persists-for-some/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of Meriden shooting victim remembers him as loving dad, pursing career in healthcare]]></title><description><![CDATA[He was a loving father and son who had a bright future pursuing a career in the medical field. That&rsquo;s how the family of a young man killed in a shooting in Meriden on Monday is remembering him. The family of 22-year-old Deron Johnson is holding onto his memory tightly as they mourn an unimaginable loss. Meriden police say Johnson...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/family-of-meriden-shooting-victim-remembers-him-as-loving-dad-pursing-career-in-healthcare/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/family-of-meriden-shooting-victim-remembers-him-as-loving-dad-pursing-career-in-healthcare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report on Connecticut's corrections facilities finds &lsquo;sustained institutional failure,' calls for legislative oversight]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Connecticut&rsquo;s correctional system is operating in a state of sustained institutional failure.&rdquo; That&rsquo;s what a new report by the Office of the Correction Ombuds concluded after looking into complaints and reports across the state&rsquo;s correctional facilities for over a year. The OCO was re-established in September 2024 and submitted its inaugural 2025 report. Despite the OCO lacking a full investigative...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/report-on-connecticuts-corrections-facilities-finds-lsquosustained-institutional-failure-calls-for-legislative-oversight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/report-on-connecticuts-corrections-facilities-finds-lsquosustained-institutional-failure-calls-for-legislative-oversight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut gets ready to conquer this week's bitter cold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut&rsquo;s&nbsp;cold weather protocol is in full force, so warming centers across the state are opening. The Wallingford Family YMCA is open free of charge until next week for people who want to warm up. &ldquo;When when they get out of the shelter, they can always come up to the y as well and work out with everybody else,&rdquo; said Sean...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-gets-ready-to-conquer-this-weeks-bitter-cold/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-gets-ready-to-conquer-this-weeks-bitter-cold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State releases forensic audit of Blue Hills Civic Association following loss of $300,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[The state released a forensic audit of the Blue Hills Civic Association (BHCA) on Tuesday. The audit was launched after BHCA reported to the Department of Economic &amp; Community Development (DECD) that it lost $300,000 in state funds. Officials said that following the loss of funds, DECD reported the incident to authorities, demanded the return of the funds, and froze...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-releases-forensic-audit-of-blue-hills-civic-association-following-loss-of-300000/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-releases-forensic-audit-of-blue-hills-civic-association-following-loss-of-300000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBC CT Responds helps Bloomfield man get refund on van he never drove]]></title><description><![CDATA[A viewer in Bloomfield reached out to our NBC Connecticut Responds team for help with getting a refund of $679 for a rental van they never drove. He said he visited The Home Depot in Bloomfield, and the clerk swiped his card multiple times, but the system was down and the clerk said he was unable to rent the van....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/nbc-ct-responds-helps-bloomfield-man-get-refund-on-van-he-never-drove/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/nbc-ct-responds-helps-bloomfield-man-get-refund-on-van-he-never-drove/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut protesters gather on first-year mark of second Trump administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the second Trump administration reaches its first-year mark, hundreds of people from across Connecticut gathered outside the State Capitol to protest. &ldquo;I have a lot of family and friends that are located in Minneapolis and just kind of sick of everything that&rsquo;s been going on and really wanted to come out today and show support,&rdquo; Julianne Alica of Glastonbury...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-protesters-gather-on-first-year-mark-of-second-trump-administration/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/connecticut-protesters-gather-on-first-year-mark-of-second-trump-administration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CT fire departments face price hikes and production delays for fire trucks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cost of fire trucks is climbing, according to the International Association of Fire Fighters, and local departments in Connecticut say they&rsquo;re feeling the spike. &ldquo;There are fire chiefs in this room right not that have been forced to put folks in pickup trucks just to go to call, because we don&rsquo;t have enough fire trucks,&rdquo; said East Hartford Fire...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ct-fire-departments-face-price-hikes-and-production-delays-for-fire-trucks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ct-fire-departments-face-price-hikes-and-production-delays-for-fire-trucks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State offers plea deal to man accused in fatal Old Saybrook Labor Day boat crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A plea deal is now on the table, for a man, charged in a deadly boat accident on Labor Day of 2024. The deal extended was a 30 year sentence, suspended after 15 years, with five years probation. &ldquo;Whatever decision you make in the end is yours,&rdquo; the judge said to Clayton Hackling in court on Tuesday. Hackling is charged...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-offers-plea-deal-to-man-accused-in-fatal-old-saybrook-labor-day-boat-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-offers-plea-deal-to-man-accused-in-fatal-old-saybrook-labor-day-boat-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hartford schools to change policy on honorary diplomas for deceased students]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hartford Board of Education will now allow schools to give honorary diplomas to the families of deceased students. The decision comes after the family of Anitress Terry requested she receive an honorary diploma. Terry was a senior at Weaver High School in 1972 when she was struck and killed by a windblown plank that fell from a construction site...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hartford-schools-to-change-policy-on-honorary-diplomas-for-deceased-students/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hartford-schools-to-change-policy-on-honorary-diplomas-for-deceased-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating smash and grab at Bristol jewelry store]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating a smash and grab at a jewelry store in Bristol. It happened at Kay Jewelers on Farmington Avenue on Monday evening, according to police. Two masked suspects entered the store and used a hammer to break open a display case, police said. They snatched jewelry from the cases and quickly left the store. The value of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-investigating-smash-and-grab-at-bristol-jewelry-store/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-investigating-smash-and-grab-at-bristol-jewelry-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bitter cold temperatures for Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tonight looks fair and cold with low temperatures ranging from 0 to 10 degrees overnight. The clouds will come out tomorrow with temperatures near 30 degrees. There could be some snow showers tomorrow night. Thursday looks milder with temperatures in the 40s. This weekend looks extremely cold with highs near 12 degrees for both days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bitter-cold-temperatures-for-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bitter-cold-temperatures-for-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident critically injured in 3-alarm fire in Willimantic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Willimantic fire officials say one person is in critical condition after an apartment fire Sunday night. The fire broke out just before 10 p.m. at the Armory Apartments on Pleasant Street. Fire crews received several 911 calls reporting the blaze, as well as a notification from the building&rsquo;s fire alarms. Willimantic fire crews arrived minutes later and found smoke and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/resident-critically-injured-in-3-alarm-fire-in-willimantic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/resident-critically-injured-in-3-alarm-fire-in-willimantic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers reminded to clean snow and ice off cars before they hit the road]]></title><description><![CDATA[From cars to trucks, drivers are once again reminded to clean the snow off their vehicles before hitting the road. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s your responsibility. Someone could be minding their own business and really get hurt. As well as damage their personal property,&rdquo; said Rick Fontana, from West Haven Emergency Management. The so-called &ldquo;ice missile law&rdquo; has been in place in Connecticut...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/drivers-reminded-to-clean-snow-and-ice-off-cars-before-they-hit-the-road/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/drivers-reminded-to-clean-snow-and-ice-off-cars-before-they-hit-the-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Changing Climate: 2025 was Earth's third-warmest year in modern history]]></title><description><![CDATA[To fully understand the impact of 2025 being Earth&rsquo;s third-warmest year in modern history, NBC Connecticut reached out to Climate Central Climate Scientist Kaitlyn Trudeau about what this means for us. &ldquo;It means more health impacts,&rdquo; Trudeau explained. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re seeing longer allergy seasons. It means air quality is decreasing as we&rsquo;re seeing more wildfires. We&rsquo;re seeing longer and longer mosquito...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/changing-climate-2025-was-earths-third-warmest-year-in-modern-history/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/changing-climate-2025-was-earths-third-warmest-year-in-modern-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22-year-old man shot and killed in Meriden]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 22-year-old man is dead after a shooting on Monday afternoon in Meriden, police said. Police said the shooting happened just after noon on Cook Avenue and Summer Street. When officers got to the scene, they found the man with at least one gunshot wound. The victim, identified as Deron Johnson, was rushed to MidState Medical Center, where he was...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/22-year-old-man-shot-and-killed-in-meriden/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/22-year-old-man-shot-and-killed-in-meriden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police search for vehicle that crashed into Bethany town garage and drove off]]></title><description><![CDATA[State police are searching for the driver of a vehicle that crashed into Center Station Garage on Amity Road in Bethany overnight, the town of Bethany said. The vehicle caused heavy damage to the building and left the scene around 12 a.m. Monday, according to the Town of Bethany&rsquo;s Facebook. Police are looking for a 2025 Ford F250 or F350...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-search-for-vehicle-that-crashed-into-bethany-town-garage-and-drove-off/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-search-for-vehicle-that-crashed-into-bethany-town-garage-and-drove-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$50,000 worth of jewelry stolen from store in Connecticut Post Mall, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people stole about $50,000 worth of jewelry from the Connecticut Post Mall on Saturday, Milford&nbsp;police said. At 6:21 p.m., officers said they responded to multiple reports of shots fired in the mall. When they arrived, they said no shots were fired but found three jewelry cases smashed. The people entered through the Macy&rsquo;s entrance with hammers and broke the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/50000-worth-of-jewelry-stolen-from-store-in-connecticut-post-mall-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/50000-worth-of-jewelry-stolen-from-store-in-connecticut-post-mall-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iowa cracks top 10 in AP women's basketball poll for 1st time in 2 years. UConn, South Carolina 1-2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iowa moved into the top 10 for the first time in two years and UConn remained the unanimous No. 1 choice in The Associated Press women&rsquo;s basketball poll. The Hawkeyes last were ranked this high in the final poll of Caitlin Clark&rsquo;s senior year. They had been as high as 11th a few times this season and finally were able to crack the first 10. UConn received all 30 first-place ballots from a national media panel as the top six teams in the poll were unchanged from a week earlier. The Hu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/iowa-cracks-top-10-in-ap-womens-basketball-poll-for-1st-time-in-2-years-uconn-south-carolina-1-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/iowa-cracks-top-10-in-ap-womens-basketball-poll-for-1st-time-in-2-years-uconn-south-carolina-1-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern lights visible in Connecticut Monday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[It looks like we&rsquo;re being treated to another view of the northern lights in Connecticut on Monday night. The Space Weather Prediction Center issued a severe geomagnetic storm watch for late Monday and into Tuesday morning. The watch was issued after the agency detected a coronal mass ejection on Sunday. A coronal mass ejection is an eruption of solar material...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/northern-lights-visible-in-connecticut-monday-night/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/northern-lights-visible-in-connecticut-monday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man and two dogs rescued from house fire in Granby]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man and his two dogs were rescued from a fire in Granby on Monday morning. Firefighters responded to the home on Lost Acres Road just after 7:30 a.m. While en route, dispatchers received calls about a person trapped on the back porch of the home. When they arrived they were able to bring the man and his two dogs...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-and-two-dogs-rescued-from-house-fire-in-granby/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-and-two-dogs-rescued-from-house-fire-in-granby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bitter temperatures ahead for Tuesday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are in for some bitter cold on Tuesday morning. &ldquo;Feels like&rdquo; temperatures overnight and early on Tuesday will be down near zero. There will be more sunshine and continued cold during the day on Tuesday. The temperature will only be in the low 20s. There could be snow showers overnight into Wednesday morning and it will be a bit...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bitter-temperatures-ahead-for-tuesday-morning/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bitter-temperatures-ahead-for-tuesday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate East Hartford stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police continue to investigate a stabbing in East Hartford on Sunday morning. Just before 8:30 a.m., the East Hartford Police Department responded to a report of a stabbing on Francis Street. Upon arrival, police officers located two people who had been stabbed and were bleeding. The police and fire department applied first aid treatment to the victims to control the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-investigate-east-hartford-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-investigate-east-hartford-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person injured in Hartford shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person was injured after a shooting in Hartford on Sunday night. At around 6:20 p.m., the Hartford Police Department responded to the area of 175 Nelson Street for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, police officers located one gunshot wound victim. The male, in his forties, was alert and conscious at the scene before being transported to the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-person-injured-in-hartford-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-person-injured-in-hartford-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 people displaced in Waterbury fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight adults and four children are displaced after a basement fire in Waterbury on Sunday night. The Waterbury Fire Department responded to a call around 5:10 p.m. for a structure fire at Country Club Road. Upon arrival, firefighters located heavy smoke on the first floor of the building. They then discovered a fire in the basement. The heavy fire has...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/12-people-displaced-in-waterbury-fire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 18:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/12-people-displaced-in-waterbury-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcomers fitting in for top-ranked UConn women and No. 3 UConn men's basketball programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[UConn is the only team with the men's and women's basketball teams both in the top five in the AP poll. Freshmen Blanca Quinonez, Braylon Mullins and Eric Reibe team with productive transfers Silas Demary Jr., Serah Williams and Kayleigh Heckel and some talented returning players as the top-ranked UConn women's basketball team and the third-ranked UConn men's basketball squad are setting their sights on making a run at another national championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/newcomers-fitting-in-for-top-ranked-uconn-women-and-no-3-uconn-mens-basketball-programs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/newcomers-fitting-in-for-top-ranked-uconn-women-and-no-3-uconn-mens-basketball-programs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man found dead after ATV accident in Southington]]></title><description><![CDATA[An elderly man was found dead after an ATV accident in Southington on Sunday afternoon. At around 2:50 p.m., the Southington police and fire department responded to Mandel Drive after a report of an unresponsive male near an overturned all-terrain vehicle (ATV). Upon arrival, a witness directed officers to a property on Flanders Street. Officers located an elderly man who...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-found-dead-after-atv-accident-in-southington/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/man-found-dead-after-atv-accident-in-southington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police trade uniforms for jerseys to fundraise for fallen Hartford detective]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police officers traded their uniforms for jerseys to compete in a basketball fundraiser, benefitting the Detective Robert &ldquo;Bobby&rdquo; Garten Memorial Fund. Detective Garten was killed when a car fleeing a traffic stop crashed into his police cruiser in September 2023. His family began a memorial fund in his name to continue his legacy. &ldquo;He became a very good police officer...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-trade-uniforms-for-jerseys-to-fundraise-for-fallen-hartford-detective/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-trade-uniforms-for-jerseys-to-fundraise-for-fallen-hartford-detective/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snow continues into Monday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snow will start to fill into the state later this evening. On and off snow showers will not come to an end until early Monday morning. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 7a.m. Monday. Once we dry out, an additional 3-5&Prime; of snow will have accumulated across portions of the state from Sunday&rsquo;s system. Clouds will stick around...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/snow-continues-into-monday-morning/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 07:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/snow-continues-into-monday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saturday snow prompts cleanup, winter activities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not much snow fell in Hamden, but it was enough to make Sue Rego take out her shovel to take care of it before more snow falls on Sunday. &ldquo;I just wanted to get it done before it freezes,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;I did it this morning, too. So this is my second round. I wasn&rsquo;t expecting as much as we...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/saturday-snow-prompts-cleanup-winter-activities/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 20:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/saturday-snow-prompts-cleanup-winter-activities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person dead after shooting in Hamden]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person has died after a shooting on Saturday morning in Hamden. At around 11:30 a.m., Hamden Police responded to the area of 500 Mix Avenue after reports of a gunshot wound victim. Upon arrival, officers located an individual who was unresponsive inside a motor vehicle. The victim was then transported to Yale New Haven Hospital, where they later died...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-person-dead-after-shooting-in-hamden/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 19:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/one-person-dead-after-shooting-in-hamden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No. 3 UConn fends off Georgetown, 64-62]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tarris Reed Jr. had 15 points and 11 rebounds, and third-ranked UConn held off Georgetown 64-62 for its 14th consecutive victory. Silas Demary Jr. scored 12 points and Braylon Mullins added 11 for the Huskies, who improved to 11-0 against the Hoyas since rejoining the Big East Conference. The 11 consecutive victories match UConn&rsquo;s longest winning streak ever against Georgetown. Vince Iwuchukwu had 12 points and 14 rebounds and KJ Lewis added 12 points for the Hoyas, who have lost five in a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/no-3-uconn-fends-off-georgetown-64-62/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/no-3-uconn-fends-off-georgetown-64-62/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norfolk's junior curlers welcome clubs from Bridgeport, New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Saturday, the Norfolk Curling Club hosted a bonspiel for its junior curlers. The club faced off against curlers from the Nutmeg Curling Club in Bridgeport and Schenectady Curling Club in New York. &ldquo;This is really cool,&rdquo; said Schenectady Curling Club curler Schuyler Riedell. &ldquo;Traveling lets you meet new people and make friends, which is really the main part of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/norfolks-junior-curlers-welcome-clubs-from-bridgeport-new-york/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/norfolks-junior-curlers-welcome-clubs-from-bridgeport-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain expected through Saturday afternoon and evening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures lift back into the 40s this afternoon ahead of rain chances. Some rain could be heavy at times through this afternoon and evening. Showers should come to an end after midnight, but a few could linger into Sunday. Winds will increase through Sunday, cooling temperatures briefly into the work week. Highs will be in the 40s for Tuesday and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rain-expected-through-saturday-afternoon-and-evening/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 07:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/rain-expected-through-saturday-afternoon-and-evening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;They both struggled': Family of teens killed in New Haven crash speak out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two grieving families are still processing the loss of their teens who died in a crash in New Haven early Sunday morning. Police said a driver took off from a traffic stop in a stolen car and slammed into a tree on Whalley Avenue. The driver, 13-year-old Marshall Curry, and 16-year-old Destiny Ellis, the passenger, died after the crash. Every...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquothey-both-struggled-family-of-teens-killed-in-new-haven-crash-speak-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 23:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/lsquothey-both-struggled-family-of-teens-killed-in-new-haven-crash-speak-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[34 Waterbury establishments cited for staying open during major water main break]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials said 34 Waterbury establishments, including restaurants, have been cited for staying open following a major water main break in December. The water main failed on Thomaston Avenue, leaving more than half the city without running water for days. Waterbury Health Director Aisling McGluckin said the city will be working with vendors to develop an emergency operations plan. The plan...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/34-waterbury-establishments-cited-for-staying-open-during-major-water-main-break/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 21:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/34-waterbury-establishments-cited-for-staying-open-during-major-water-main-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pattis will stay on as attorney for second trial of Kosta Diamantis despite motion to withdraw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norm Pattis will stay on as the attorney for former state official Kosta Diamantis for his second corruption trial this spring. Pattis had filed a motion to withdraw as Diamantis&rsquo; attorney, saying he wasn&rsquo;t being paid. A magistrate granted Pattis&rsquo; request on Thursday. However, during a status update call on Thursday, the judge who will oversee the upcoming trial asked...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/pattis-will-stay-on-as-attorney-for-second-trial-of-kosta-diamantis-despite-motion-to-withdraw/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/pattis-will-stay-on-as-attorney-for-second-trial-of-kosta-diamantis-despite-motion-to-withdraw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating after Hartford ICE protest incidents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hartford Police are investigating what led to a skirmish between protestors and possible federal employees during a protest outside a federal building on Thursday.&nbsp;&nbsp; The incident, captured on camera, occurred when protestors tried to prevent two vehicles from entering the Abraham A. Ribicoff building on Thursday evening.&nbsp;&nbsp; The vehicles, which Hartford officials believe were driven by federal&nbsp;employees,&nbsp;proceeded&nbsp;through the crowd.&nbsp;&nbsp; The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-investigating-after-hartford-ice-protest-incidents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-investigating-after-hartford-ice-protest-incidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Troconis Habeas Trial Day 2: Attorney's wrap testimony in time for expert opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Day two of Michelle Troconis&rsquo;s bid to land a new trial has wrapped up in superior court in Rockville. She is serving 14 and a half years behind bars for her role in the death and disappearance of Jennifer Farber-Dulos. The focus on Friday centered on potential deal-making, offering insight from both parties involved in this case including Michelle Troconis&rsquo;s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/troconis-habeas-trial-day-2-attorneys-wrap-testimony-in-time-for-expert-opinion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/troconis-habeas-trial-day-2-attorneys-wrap-testimony-in-time-for-expert-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Connecticut economic data: “It takes job seekers longer”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected in December, capping what economists say was the weakest year for job creation since 2009, aside from 2020. Data from October shows about 73,000 job openings in Connecticut, according to the Connecticut Business and Industry Association. The state&rsquo;s unemployment rate stands at about 4%, which is historically low. Here is the topline...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-connecticut-economic-data-it-takes-job-seekers-longer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/new-connecticut-economic-data-it-takes-job-seekers-longer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Hartford considers officially allowing short-term rentals]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Hartford is looking into regulating short-term rentals like Airbnb. The consideration comes as the town is still fighting to uphold what it believes are rules already on the books to ban them. While the town says they&rsquo;re technically banned, you can find dozens in the area right now. &ldquo;There are hotels in the area, but they can get pricey...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/west-hartford-considers-officially-allowing-short-term-rentals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/west-hartford-considers-officially-allowing-short-term-rentals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 accused of assaulting workers at West Hartford Chipotle over food order]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Hartford police have arrested two people in connection with an assault at Chipotle in December. Officers responded to the Chipotle on New Britain Avenue on Dec. 13 after a man and a woman went behind the counter and assaulted two employees after an argument over and order, according to police. The man and woman had left the scene by...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-accused-of-assaulting-workers-at-west-hartford-chipotle-over-food-order/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/2-accused-of-assaulting-workers-at-west-hartford-chipotle-over-food-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State trooper charged with lying about accident, resigns after arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[A state trooper has resigned after her arrest on Thursday. Trooper Samantha Jade Ping Stella turned herself in at Troop L in Litchfield on Thursday. She is accused of lying about an accident while in her police cruiser. According to state police, Stella called a sergeant on the morning of Oct. 21 to report that her cruiser had been hit...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-trooper-charged-with-lying-about-accident-resigns-after-arrest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-trooper-charged-with-lying-about-accident-resigns-after-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police name suspect in shooting death of man in Danbury townhouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danbury police have identified a suspect in the shooting death of a man inside his home on Wednesday. They have issued an arrest warrant for David &ldquo;Davicito&rdquo; Grullon. He is wanted in connection with the killing of 37-year-old Victor Quispe. Quispe died after he was hit by a bullet that came through the wall of his townhouse on Lake Avenue....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-name-suspect-in-shooting-death-of-man-in-danbury-townhouse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-name-suspect-in-shooting-death-of-man-in-danbury-townhouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michelle Troconis hearing continues in bid for new trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michelle Troconis and her attorneys are back in court on Friday, in her bid to get out of prison and to get a new trial. She filed a habeas petition back in 2024 following her conviction and evidence tampering charges related to the death and disappearance of Jennifer Farber-Dulos in May of 2019. Troconis has been behind bars since May...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/michelle-troconis-hearing-continues-in-bid-for-new-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/michelle-troconis-hearing-continues-in-bid-for-new-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temperatures drop to middle, upper 30s Friday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[A few showers are possible this afternoon and evening, but most of the rain holds off until tomorrow. Temperatures will drop into the middle to upper 30s tonight. Rain chances increase through Saturday with highs in the 40s again. We&rsquo;ll dry out on Sunday before sunshine returns on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/temperatures-drop-to-middle-upper-30s-friday-night/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/temperatures-drop-to-middle-upper-30s-friday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Becoming breezy and mild with a few showers for Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friday is mostly cloudy with temperatures lifting into the middle to upper 40s. Winds will pick up this afternoon, gusting up to 30-35 mph out of the southwest. A few showers are possible this afternoon and evening, but most of the rain holds off until tomorrow. Temperatures will drop into the middle to upper 30s tonight. Rain chances increase through...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/becoming-breezy-and-mild-with-a-few-showers-for-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/becoming-breezy-and-mild-with-a-few-showers-for-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portion of Route 6 in Bristol closed due to water main break]]></title><description><![CDATA[A portion of Route 6 in Bristol is closed due to a water main break early Friday morning. According to police, Route 6 between Maple St. and Stewart St. will be closed until further notice. Police are asking motorists to seek an alternate route to avoid traffic delays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/portion-of-route-6-in-bristol-closed-due-to-water-main-break/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/portion-of-route-6-in-bristol-closed-due-to-water-main-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds protest, hold vigil in Connecticut for mother killed during ICE shooting in Minneapolis]]></title><description><![CDATA[A deadly shooting involving an ICE officer in Minneapolis sparked rallies and protests across the country, including here in Connecticut. Frustration and anger drove hundreds to Hartford on Thursday, gathering to condemn the death of Renee Good. She was shot and killed on Wednesday by an ICE officer in Minneapolis. &ldquo;They killed the mother of a six-year-old boy,&rdquo; Adriana Richard...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hundreds-protest-hold-vigil-in-connecticut-for-mother-killed-during-ice-shooting-in-minneapolis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hundreds-protest-hold-vigil-in-connecticut-for-mother-killed-during-ice-shooting-in-minneapolis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver killed in head-on crash with dump truck in Oxford]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Stratford woman is dead after her car crashed head-on with a dump truck, state police said. The crash happened on Thursday around 11 a.m. in Oxford. The truck was traveling south on Route 76 (Oxford Road) just north of Rich Farm. A Subaru Crosstrek Premium driven by 63-year-old Shari Sirkin was driving northbound. According to officials, Sirkin crossed into...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/driver-killed-in-head-on-crash-with-dump-truck-in-oxford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/driver-killed-in-head-on-crash-with-dump-truck-in-oxford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog dies in East Hartford house fire, family displaced]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dog is dead, and another is being evaluated after a fire broke out at an East Hartford home, officials said. The fire broke out around 5:30 p.m. on Delmont Road, with a neighbor reporting to first responders that flames were going through the roof of the home. Fire crews arrived at the home about four minutes later, officials said,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dog-dies-in-east-hartford-house-fire-family-displaced/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/dog-dies-in-east-hartford-house-fire-family-displaced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol police search for driver after bicyclist struck by 2 vehicles, critically injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol police are searching for the driver of an SUV who crashed into a bicyclist on Thursday, then drove off from the scene. The crash happened around 2:30 p.m. on Birch Street. Police said the bicyclist, a man in his 30s, was hit by the first vehicle, which drove off from the scene. The crash caused the man to be...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bristol-police-search-for-driver-after-bicyclist-struck-by-2-vehicles-critically-injured/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bristol-police-search-for-driver-after-bicyclist-struck-by-2-vehicles-critically-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol police search for driver after bicyclist struck by 2 vehicles and killed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol police are searching for the driver of an SUV who crashed into a bicyclist on Thursday, then drove off from the scene. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. on Birch Street. Police said the bicyclist, identified as 36-year-old Tomek Paluch, was hit by the first vehicle, which drove off from the scene. The crash caused the Paluch to be...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bristol-police-search-for-driver-after-bicyclist-struck-by-2-vehicles-and-killed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bristol-police-search-for-driver-after-bicyclist-struck-by-2-vehicles-and-killed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Select Connecticut law enforcement experts weigh in on fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving ICE officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators are now trying to&nbsp;determine&nbsp;whether an ICE officer was justified in shooting and killing a woman in Minneapolis. &nbsp; One of the questions investigators will examine is whether the officer should have fired into a moving vehicle. &nbsp; That issue is prompting disagreement, even among law enforcement experts. &nbsp; &ldquo;Whether the officer in question reasonably believed that his life was...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/select-connecticut-law-enforcement-experts-weigh-in-on-fatal-shooting-in-minneapolis-involving-ice-officer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/select-connecticut-law-enforcement-experts-weigh-in-on-fatal-shooting-in-minneapolis-involving-ice-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conversations underway on West Hartford Center parking changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes could be on the way later this year for parking at the West Hartford Center. At Thursday&rsquo;s Public Works meeting, Town Manager Rick Ledwidth said staff are in the process of &ldquo;developing a plan&rdquo; for parking changes following numerous discussions and a study over the last several years. &nbsp; &ldquo;It will be included in our budget as an option...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/conversations-underway-on-west-hartford-center-parking-changes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/conversations-underway-on-west-hartford-center-parking-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinnipiac hockey player set to represent France in historic Olympic debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinnipiac University women&rsquo;s ice hockey player Jade Barbirati is preparing to represent France at the Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, marking the first time the French women&rsquo;s hockey team has qualified for the Olympics. Barbirati, 22, has been playing ice hockey since she was 5 years old, and is now set to compete on the sport&rsquo;s biggest stage. &ldquo;I play...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/quinnipiac-hockey-player-set-to-represent-france-in-historic-olympic-debut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/quinnipiac-hockey-player-set-to-represent-france-in-historic-olympic-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shots fired in East Haven parking lot during online purchase exchange: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shots were fired in a McDonald&rsquo;s parking lot during an online meet-up for a purchase, East Haven police said. The shooting happened around 2 p.m. Thursday on Main Street. When officers got to the scene, they found several people and spent shell casings. The people who remained at the scene cooperated with police, officials said. According to officials, the people...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/shots-fired-in-east-haven-parking-lot-during-online-purchase-exchange-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/shots-fired-in-east-haven-parking-lot-during-online-purchase-exchange-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Hartford seeks feedback on future of school district as construction pause continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hartford wants to hear from parents and the community about issues in the school district, like enrollment and facility use. The city is launching a community outreach initiative for people to discuss the future of the district with public and online forums. This initiative, put forth on Thursday by Mayor Arunan Arulampalam, is connected to a broader story about building...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/city-of-hartford-seeks-feedback-on-future-of-school-district-as-construction-pause-continues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/city-of-hartford-seeks-feedback-on-future-of-school-district-as-construction-pause-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police make arrest in hit-and-run that left woman dead in Waterbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have made an arrest in a hit-and-run that killed a 43-year-old woman just before the new year. It happened on Reidville Drive on Dec. 28. Police responded to the scene and found Sabrina Starkey in the road suffering from serious injuries. She was taken to the hospital where she died. According to Starkey&rsquo;s sister, she was walking back to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-make-arrest-in-hit-and-run-that-left-woman-dead-in-waterbury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-make-arrest-in-hit-and-run-that-left-woman-dead-in-waterbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State trooper fired after investigation into his conduct as school resource officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A state trooper was removed from his assignment as a school resource officer at Vinal Technical High School in Middletown and he&rsquo;s on paid administrative duty amid an internal investigation into possible inappropriate conduct, according to state police. They said they were made aware on Jan. 15 of possible inappropriate conduct between Trooper First Class Timothy Haroian and a minor...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-trooper-fired-after-investigation-into-his-conduct-as-school-resource-officer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/state-trooper-fired-after-investigation-into-his-conduct-as-school-resource-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen charged with vandalizing menorah on North Haven town green]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have arrested a 15-year-old in connection with vandalism to a menorah on the town green. Officers responded to the green on Tuesday for a report the menorah had been damaged, according to police. Detectives began an investigation into whether the damage was an intentional act or had been caused some other way. After investigating, they determined the menorah was...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/teen-charged-with-vandalizing-menorah-on-north-haven-town-green/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/teen-charged-with-vandalizing-menorah-on-north-haven-town-green/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating suspicious death in New Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating a suspicious death in New Haven. Officers responded to Yale New Haven Hospital around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday for what was originally reported as a person who walked in with a gunshot wound. Once officers arrived, they determined that the man had been brought to the hospital by ambulance after being found unconscious at a motel on Pond...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-investigating-suspicious-death-in-new-haven/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/police-investigating-suspicious-death-in-new-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamden animal shelter gets major donation to help meet growing need]]></title><description><![CDATA[For years now, animal shelters in Connecticut have struggled to keep up with the constantly growing need in the community. Now, one no-kill shelter is getting a significant donation, allowing them to help more animals. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s just something that we never saw coming. So, it&rsquo;s so exciting to think about the possibilities of what the end product will be,&rdquo; said...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hamden-animal-shelter-gets-major-donation-to-help-meet-growing-need/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/hamden-animal-shelter-gets-major-donation-to-help-meet-growing-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join us at Dunkin' Park Jan. 15 for the NBC &amp; Telemundo CT blood drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year, we are joining forces again with the American Red Cross and the Hartford Yard Goats to invite you to join us for our blood drive on Thursday, January 15, at Dunkin&rsquo; Park at 1214 Main Street in Hartford between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. There will be free parking at 426 Ann Uccello parking lot. January is National...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/join-us-at-dunkin-park-jan-15-for-the-nbc-amp-telemundo-ct-blood-drive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/join-us-at-dunkin-park-jan-15-for-the-nbc-amp-telemundo-ct-blood-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did you feel it? Earthquake rattles Moodus on Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moodus has a long history of seismic activity, the latest event happening on Wednesday. A 1.9 magnitude earthquake rattled Moodus at 5:36 p.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake happened almost a year after another one in the area. A 1.8 magnitude earthquake was reported on January 18, 2025. This latest earthquake was one of two in New...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/did-you-feel-it-earthquake-rattles-moodus-on-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/did-you-feel-it-earthquake-rattles-moodus-on-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullet shot through wall kills person in home next door in Danbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person is dead after a shooting in a Danbury. Officers were called to townhouse on Lake Avenue just after 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Police said a firearm was discharged inside the townhouse with a single round that traveled through a wall striking a neighbor inside their home. The victim was pronounced deceased at the hospital. According to police, the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bullet-shot-through-wall-kills-person-in-home-next-door-in-danbury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bullet-shot-through-wall-kills-person-in-home-next-door-in-danbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[January thaw continues for Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[There will be some areas of black ice this morning with temperatures around 26 to 33 degrees. As the day goes on, today will be sunny with a nice thaw. High temperatures can range from 42 to 49 degrees. Tonight looks fair with temperatures in the 20s-30s. Tomorrow looks cloudy with a few showers developing in the afternoon with highs...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/january-thaw-continues-for-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/january-thaw-continues-for-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No. 4 UConn rallies past Providence late for 103-98 victory in overtime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Braylon Mullins scored eight of his career-high 24 points in overtime and fourth-ranked UConn rallied past Providence 103-98 for its 11th consecutive victory. Silas Demary Jr. had 23 points, 15 assists and five steals for the Huskies, who trailed by 11 with under three minutes remaining in regulation. But they went on a 9-0 run and then tied it at 89 on a putback by Tarris Reed Jr. with 13 seconds left. Alex Karaban also scored 23 for UConn, which shot 18 of 32 from 3-point range. Reed had 20 po]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/no-4-uconn-rallies-past-providence-late-for-103-98-victory-in-overtime/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/no-4-uconn-rallies-past-providence-late-for-103-98-victory-in-overtime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strong, Fudd star as top-ranked UConn rolls past St. John's for 32nd consecutive victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarah Strong scored 19 of her 24 points in the first half as No. 1 UConn topped visiting St. John&rsquo;s 88-43 to extend its winning streak to 32 games. Azzi Fudd had 16 points and extended her streak of consecutive made free throws to 34. KK Arnold added 11 points and Blanca Quinonez had 14 points for UConn (16-0, 7-0 in the Big East), which had 23 steals and won its 45th consecutive Big East regular-season game. Beautiful Waheed had 14 points for St. John&rsquo;s (13-4, 3-3) and Sa&rsquo;Mya]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/strong-fudd-star-as-top-ranked-uconn-rolls-past-st-johns-for-32nd-consecutive-victory/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/strong-fudd-star-as-top-ranked-uconn-rolls-past-st-johns-for-32nd-consecutive-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mimi Torres-Garcia estate's lawsuit against state to move to Farmington probate court, judge rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[New steps have been taken in the pursuit of a lawsuit against the state, in connection with the death of 11-year-old Jacqueline &ldquo;Mimi&rdquo; Torres-Garcia. On Wednesday, those connected to Mimi&rsquo;s estate appeared in probate court. Mimi&rsquo;s mother, Karla, was not in attendance. Karla&rsquo;s been charged with murder in connection with Mimi&rsquo;s death. The judge, Hon. Bill Rivera, noted for the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mimi-torres-garcia-estates-lawsuit-against-state-to-move-to-farmington-probate-court-judge-rules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/mimi-torres-garcia-estates-lawsuit-against-state-to-move-to-farmington-probate-court-judge-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver in double fatal New Haven crash was 13-year-old boy, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Haven officials said the driver behind a car that crashed while fleeing a traffic stop was a 13-year-old boy. The crash killed the boy and a young woman who was the passenger. The crash happened on Sunday just before 5 a.m. Officials said a 2019 Hyundai Elantra was driving north on Whalley Avenue near Harriston Street. Police previously tried...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/driver-in-double-fatal-new-haven-crash-was-13-year-old-boy-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/driver-in-double-fatal-new-haven-crash-was-13-year-old-boy-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People are leaving CT; here's where they're going.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over half of movers in Connecticut are leaving the state, according to data from U-Haul&rsquo;s 2025 Growth Index. The moving company ranks Connecticut 42nd among places where people are moving, and experts say the cost of living and job opportunities play a big role. &ldquo;Thirty-eight states have a lower cost of living than Connecticut,&rdquo; said UNH Adjunct Economics Professor John...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/people-are-leaving-ct-heres-where-theyre-going/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/people-are-leaving-ct-heres-where-theyre-going/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bear attempts to make den under Torrington home, prompting safety reminders from DEEP]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bear looking to make a den under a home in Torrington prompted calls to CT DEEP over the weekend. It happened along Chamberlain Street in the town. Neighbors in the area said this could be a resident bear that frequents the area. DEEP considers this a great time to remind people about bears&rsquo; winter habits and why people should...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bear-attempts-to-make-den-under-torrington-home-prompting-safety-reminders-from-deep/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/bear-attempts-to-make-den-under-torrington-home-prompting-safety-reminders-from-deep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinnipiac University aspiring sports broadcaster to intern at 2026 Winter Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sophomore at Quinnipiac University is getting ready to spend two weeks abroad serving as an intern at the 2026 Winter Olympics.&nbsp; Jack Bergmann is enrolled in the 3+1 Journalism and Film/TV Media program in the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University. Bergmann said he learned about the internship with NBC Universal through a family friend and quickly jumped at...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/quinnipiac-university-aspiring-sports-broadcaster-to-intern-at-2026-winter-olympics/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/quinnipiac-university-aspiring-sports-broadcaster-to-intern-at-2026-winter-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ice dancing pair that trains in Newington wins junior title for second straight year]]></title><description><![CDATA[A skating pair that trains in Newington won the ice dancing junior national title in St. Louis on Tuesday. It is the second year in a row they have taken the top spot. It is the second straight year winning the title for Hana Maria Aboian, 15, from Woodbridge, and her partner, Denil Veselukhin, who is originally from Russia. Their...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ice-dancing-pair-that-trains-in-newington-wins-junior-title-for-second-straight-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/ice-dancing-pair-that-trains-in-newington-wins-junior-title-for-second-straight-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Access Health CT urges residents to enroll as deadline extended]]></title><description><![CDATA[State officials are urging people to take advantage of health insurance subsidies before the enrollment period closes at the end of the month.&nbsp;&nbsp; Access Health Connecticut Executive Director James Michel also suggested people contact a broker, even if they selected a plan last year, to see if they qualify for enough help to afford a better plan.&nbsp;&nbsp; &ldquo;We&rsquo;re going to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/access-health-ct-urges-residents-to-enroll-as-deadline-extended/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/access-health-ct-urges-residents-to-enroll-as-deadline-extended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UConn student chasing tornadoes in the Great Plains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jesse Gillett is a senior at UConn. Originally from Stafford, Gillett has chased tornadoes in the Great Plains the past two summers, and he plans to go out there again this summer. NBC Connecticut StormTracker meteorologist Steve Glazier sat down with Gillett to hear about his story. &ldquo;We were driving up behind the tornado and debris was falling onto the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconn-student-chasing-tornadoes-in-the-great-plains/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/connecticut/uconn-student-chasing-tornadoes-in-the-great-plains/</guid></item></channel></rss>