Officials identify Colchester man, 77, who died at Air Line State Park Trail in Hebron
Officials with DEEP said Christopher Hawkins, of Colchester, died after a medical emergency at Air Line State Park Trail in Hebron.
May 6, 2026Open source
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Portions of Route 2 closed in Colchester due to crash
Lanes on Route 2 in Colchester are closed in both directions Wednesday morning after a crash.
May 6, 2026Open source
New dental clinic promises to be largest in Vermont, offer discounted services
The clinic will accept Medicaid and offer discounted care at about half the cost of a typical dental visit.
May 5, 2026Open source
Obituary: Tristram G. Jensvold, 1978-2026
Tristram G. Jensvold died at his home in Nashville, Tenn., on April 16, 2026. He is survived by his parents, Candis C. Leopold (James) of Colchester, Vt., an...
May 4, 2026Open source
Colchester Police wrap up search at Malletts Creek Wildlife Management
Colchester Police wrap up search at Malletts Creek Wildlife Management
May 2, 2026Open source
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President Trump to give commencement address at U.S. Coast Guard Academy Wednesday
President Donald Trump is coming to Connecticut on Wednesday for the 145th Commencement of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London. A White House...
May 20, 2026Open source
Inspector general says August police shooting that killed woman in Bozrah was justified
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 justifi...
May 11, 2026Open source
Jazz concert to spotlight music students May 16 in Lewes
Jazz band students from four Cape Henlopen schools, plus the University of Delaware Jazz 1 and Waterford (Connecticut) High School Jazz ensembles, will perfo...
May 11, 2026Open source
Body pulled from CT River in Old Lyme
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...
May 10, 2026Open source
Norwich Public Utilities says customers will see higher bills in June due to inflation, geopolitical unrest
Customers of Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) will see higher bills starting in June. The public utility entity announced this week that, due to several factor...
May 9, 2026Open source
Montville police looking to identify larceny suspects
MONTVILLE, CT. (WFSB) - Montville police are looking to identify larceny suspects.
May 7, 2026Open source
Meet 'America's Tall Ship,' which calls the Coast Guard Academy in New London home
The Coast Guard Cutter Eagle gives cadets hands-on training and will join a rare race in July for America 250 where it will race from New York City to Boston.
May 6, 2026Open source
WHCD gunman's brother reveals agonizing call MINUTES before shooting: Hero sibling seen for the first time...
By MARY O'CONNOR IN NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT and JOSH BOSWELL, CHIEF INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER
May 1, 2026Open source
Westbrook sandwich shop goes viral for $20 giant sandwiches
A viral video from food influencers Devour Power has put Connecticut sandwich shop Hartford Giant Grinder in the spotlight.
May 6, 2026Open source
Drivers on I-95 will see a new traffic pattern over Gold Star Memorial Bridge in New London, Groton
Two northbound lanes of Interstate 95 will shift onto the southbound bridge while the northbound bridge undergoes a four-year, $900 million project.
May 6, 2026Open source
North Stonington crews rescue occupant trapped in rollover crash
Firefighters freed an occupant whose hand was trapped beneath a vehicle following a rollover crash on Saturday night.
May 3, 2026Open source
Family displaced, cat dies in Ledyard house fire
Family displaced, cat dies in Ledyard house fire
May 3, 2026Open source
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Former CT officer charged with manslaughter in fatal shooting of man having 'mental health crisis'
Former Hartford, Connecticut police Officer Joseph Magnano was charged with manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Stevie Jones.
May 20, 2026Open source
King George statue, civic activism: Wilton, CT reflects on America's 250th anniversary
The Wilton Historical Society in Connecticut is helping visitors connect with the stories, artifacts and everyday people that shaped America's past.
May 17, 2026Open source
Woman found dead in East Haven home, suspect detained: Police
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 wa...
May 16, 2026Open source
Man taken to hospital following shooting at motel in Hartford
Police said the man in his 40s was taken to an area hospital for treatment of an injury not believed to be life-threatening.
May 15, 2026Open source
Hartford City Hall, library to temporarily close for repairs following transformer explosion
The repairs come after a transformer explosion and electrical fire that left Hartford's City Hall and downtown library temporarily without power.
May 14, 2026Open source
International aircraft company with CT service center launches training initiative. What it does.
John Bourdeaux, CEO of AdvanceCT: Bombardier’s decision to bring its FastTrack program to Hartford is strong vote of confidence in Connecticut
May 13, 2026Open source
Connecticut Democrats endorse Luke Bronin over John Larson for Congress
The Connecticut Democratic Party endorsed former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin for Congress over incumbent Rep. John Larson, setting up a dramatic August primary.
May 12, 2026Open source
New Haven cops under investigation for on-duty conduct had no prior serious offenses, records show
Records show that two New Haven officers still on leave over on-duty conduct had no significant disciplinary issues.
May 12, 2026Open source
Waterbury rally highlights push for universal childcare in Connecticut
Connecticut parents, childcare workers, and advocates gathered in Waterbury on Monday, calling for universal childcare and urging lawmakers to take action as...
May 12, 2026Open source
Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin wins Democratic endorsement over Rep. Larson
Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin has claimed the Democratic endorsement in a race for Connecticut's 1st Congressional District.
May 12, 2026Open source
Connecticut filmmaker Crystal Emery, who turned art into advocacy, dies at 65
Crystal R. Emery, a New Haven-area filmmaker, author and advocate who founded URU, The Right to Be, died May 5 after a long series of illnesses.
May 12, 2026Open source
Erin Stewart faces questions as documents detail use of city purchase card while New Britain mayor
Erin Stewart is facing questions about how she used a city-issued credit card while mayor of New Britain. NBC Connecticut obtained expense reports, thro...
May 11, 2026Open source
'He sacrificed his life’: Man exonerated in 1990 New Haven murders testifies for friend in trial
Scott Lewis, who was freed after 19 years in prison for a double murder, testified that his co-defendant Stefon Morant sacrificed his life for the truth.
May 11, 2026Open source
Manchester man dies from injuries in Hartford crash
HARTFORD, Conn. — A Manchester man has died from injuries he suffered in crash last week.
May 11, 2026Open source
Critics respond to reports of Erin Stewart spending on city credit card
A report in the Hartford Courant details thousands of dollars spent on personal items.
May 11, 2026Open source
Mother's Day Turns Special For A Duck And Ducklings After Rescue By Manchester Firefighters
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May 11, 2026Open source
Teen motorcyclist identified as victim in deadly Hartford crash
A teenager was identified as the victim in a deadly motorcycle crash that happened in Hartford last week.
May 11, 2026Open source
Crash bus closes I-91 ramp to I-84 in Hartford
A ramp from Interstate 91 south to Interstate 84 east in Hartford was closed because of a crash, transportation officials said.
May 11, 2026Open source
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Colchester is in New London County, Connecticut.
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Trump tells Coast Guard graduates they will 'be tested' in their military careers
President Donald Trump has returned to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy to give the commencement address at the Connecticut school.
May 20, 2026Open source
President Trump to give commencement address at U.S. Coast Guard Academy Wednesday
President Donald Trump is coming to Connecticut on Wednesday for the 145th Commencement of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London. A White House...
May 20, 2026Open source
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut Among States With Highest Cancer Rates
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are among the 10 states with the highest cancer rates in the nation.
May 20, 2026Open source
Former CT officer charged with manslaughter in fatal shooting of man having 'mental health crisis'
Former Hartford, Connecticut police Officer Joseph Magnano was charged with manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Stevie Jones.
May 20, 2026Open source
King George statue, civic activism: Wilton, CT reflects on America's 250th anniversary
The Wilton Historical Society in Connecticut is helping visitors connect with the stories, artifacts and everyday people that shaped America's past.
May 17, 2026Open source
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The Connecticut Republican Party opened its two-day nominating convention Friday, rebooting a day after Erin Stewart abruptly quit.
May 16, 2026Open source
US Justice Department sues Connecticut over ‘anti-law enforcement policies’ endangering federal agents
The DOJ lawsuit alleges that Connecticut and its highest-ranking officials are unconstitutionally attempting to regulate federal law enforcement officers.
May 16, 2026Open source
Doctors warn about ticks ahead of peak season in Connecticut
A beautiful weekend for Connecticut is coming up, but if you’re spending some time, watch out for ticks. There are at least five tick species in the state,...
May 16, 2026Open source
Trump says ISIS second-in-command was killed in a joint U.S.-Nigerian mission
President Donald Trump said U.S. and Nigerian forces killed a leader of the Islamic State group in Nigeria in a mission carried out Friday.
May 16, 2026Open source
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