Community raising funds for Hamden family displaced by fire that injured pets
A GoFundMe campaign is helping a Hamden family displaced by a house fire on Grandview Avenue that injured several pets and left the home unlivable.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Quinnipiac University celebrates Class of 2026 with six graduation ceremonies
Members of the Class of 2026 at Quinnipiac University in Hamden celebrated at six commencement exercises over the weekend.
May 11, 2026Open source
Hamden police close part of Whitney Avenue after two-vehicle crash
Hamden police closed part of Whitney Avenue between Davis Street and Eli Road Saturday after a two-vehicle crash.
May 10, 2026Open source
Road closed following two-car crash in Hamden
A road remained closed after a two-car crash in Hamden on Saturday evening.
May 10, 2026Open source
Hamden Girls Lacrosse Falls To Lyman Hall In Rematch: PHOTOS
Hamden was looking to avenge a loss to Lyman Hall earlier this season.
May 9, 2026Open source
Lyman Hall Girls Lacrosse Sweeps Season Series With Hamden: PHOTOS
The Trojans won two games this week to set a school record for regular-season victories.
May 9, 2026Open source
Cheshire Softball Team Remains Unbeaten, Wins 15th Straight Game: PHOTOS
The Rams rolled past Hamden, and beat Mercy and Nonnewaug in recent games.
May 8, 2026Open source
Hamden house fire started by grill displaces family, kills 2 cats
A house fire that started on a flat top grill displaced a Hamden family on Sunday morning, killing one pet and sending one occupant to the hospital.
May 3, 2026Open source
A family pet is dead after Sunday morning house fire
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...
May 3, 2026Open source
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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
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
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
'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
Trial over wrongful conviction hears starkly different accounts
A federal trial in Connecticut over a wrongful conviction lawsuit against the New Haven Police Department featured sharply conflicting testimony Monday, as a...
May 11, 2026Open source
Connecticut Forensic Lab aces its accreditation inspections
The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection’s forensic lab in Meriden nearly earned a perfect score during recent accreditation inspections.
May 9, 2026Open source
Waterbury Hydrant Failures, No State Rules: Connecticut’s Gap in Fire Safety
If a fire broke out at your home, would the nearest hydrant actually work? For one Waterbury family, the answer was no.
May 7, 2026Open source
Meriden man connected with Connecticut organized crime ring sentenced to 6 years
Michael Luisi, 53, was sentenced in Hartford federal court on Thursday for drug trafficking and gun possession. He pleaded guilty to several charges last month.
May 7, 2026Open source
New Haven pothole problem on Connecticut Avenue remains unfixed
Dozens of potholes up and down Connecticut Avenue in New Haven are damaging cars and creating dangerous conditions, drivers said.
May 6, 2026Open source
Board To Vote On Massive School Overhaul Proposal In Milford
The district's $1.5 billion plan to rebuild its schools will be the topic of discussion at an upcoming meeting.
May 6, 2026Open source
Man found dead hear Waterbury school identified as Hartford man
Police closed off a section of Easton Avenue in Waterbury on Wednesday morning for an investigation.
May 8, 2026Open source
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Leite scores 20 and the Fire win third straight with 71-61 victory over the Sun
Carla Leite scored 20 points and the expansion Portland Fire won their third straight game with a 71-61 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday night.
May 28, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Motorcycle driver injured after crash in Cromwell
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 statio...
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
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
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
A Connecticut man set out to collect accordions — and ended up saving stories
At a museum in North Canaan, Paul Ramunni preserves the history and unexpected connections behind an often overlooked and misunderstood instrument.
May 8, 2026Open source
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Hamden is in New Haven County, Connecticut.
Region: Connecticut
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06514, 06517, 06518
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Leite scores 20 and the Fire win third straight with 71-61 victory over the Sun
Carla Leite scored 20 points and the expansion Portland Fire won their third straight game with a 71-61 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday night.
May 28, 2026Open source
360-ton Dracut building hoisted into air to replace crumbling foundation
The costly and complicated fix is necessary thanks to pyrrhotite, long widespread in Connecticut and now impacting buildings across Massachusetts.
May 27, 2026Open source
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
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