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Police identify men killed outside of West Haven bar

Updated: 35 minutes ago

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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta and Cierra Jordan

Two people were killed and one person was injured in a shooting outside a bar in West Haven on early Saturday morning, leaving nearby business owners unable to access their stores for hours.

Man suffers serious injuries in Bridgeport standup scooter crash, police say

Updated: 1 hour ago

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By Rob Polansky

A man was seriously hurt when he lost control of his standup scooter in Bridgeport on Sunday, according to police.

Technical Discussion: Today is a First Alert Weather Day, periods of heavy rainfall

Updated: 2 hours ago

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By Jill Gilardi

The technical discussion from the Channel 3 First Alert Weather Team.

Vehicle fire closes part of Route 15 in Trumbull

Updated: 2 hours ago

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By Rob Polansky

Route 15 northbound in Trumbull is closed because of a vehicle fire, transportation officials said.

Serious injuries reported in Route 15 Orange crash

Updated: 3 hours ago

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By Kimberlyn Bouley

A person was seriously hurt in a crash that closed a portion of Route 15 in Orange on Monday morning.

New Haven graduation ceremonies moved indoors due to weather

Updated: 3 hours ago

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By Cierra Jordan

More than 1,000 New Haven Public Schools students will receive diplomas this week, with six schools holding ceremonies.

Post Malone, Jelly Roll concert expected to draw big crowds to East Hartford

Updated: 3 hours ago

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By Rob Polansky

Big crowds are expected at Rentschler Field, where Post Malone and Jelly Roll will perform Monday night.

Niantic man falls to his death at Madison Square Garden concert, police say

Updated: 3 hours ago

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By Kaitlyn Burzin

A Connecticut man fell to his death from an upper deck of Madison Square Garden during a concert on Saturday night, police confirmed.

Bethlehem man says he fought off bear attacking pet goat

Updated: 10 hours ago

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By Dylan Fearon

A Bethlehem man says he survived a 40-minute standoff with a bear that attacked one of his pet goats last week.

Woman faces charges after fleeing traffic stop in Portland

Updated: 11 hours ago

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By WFSB Staff

A woman is facing charges after police say she tried to flee from a traffic stop.

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Police investigate serious motorcycle crash in East Haven

Updated: 12 hours ago

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By Kaitlyn Burzin

Police are investigating a crash involving a motorcycle on Sunday evening in East Haven.

LifeStar called for man struck on moped in Meriden

Updated: 13 hours ago

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By Kaitlyn Burzin

Police are investigating after a moped driver was struck by a vehicle on Sunday afternoon in Meriden.

Giants safety Jason Pinnock hosts youth football camp in Windsor

Updated: 15 hours ago

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By Dan Booth

Windsor native and New York Giants safety Jason Pinnock hosted a youth football camp in his hometown, giving young athletes a chance to learn from someone who has made it to the NFL.

Father’s Day baby celebrated at St. Vincent’s Medical Center

Updated: 15 hours ago

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By Kaitlyn Burzin

A family welcomed a new reason to celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday.

West Hartford funeral honors Rabbi Philip Lazowski, Holocaust survivor and spiritual leader

Updated: 16 hours ago

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By Cierra Jordan

Family, loved ones and state leaders gathered Sunday morning to honor the life of Rabbi Philip Lazowski, a Holocaust survivor who spent more than four decades serving the greater Hartford community.

Tree falls on wires, prompting road closure in East Granby

Updated: 17 hours ago

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By Kaitlyn Burzin

A tree fell on wires and closed part of Route 20 in East Granby on Sunday afternoon, according to state police.

Milford kicks off summer-long celebration for America’s 250th birthday

Updated: Jun. 20, 2026 at 11:35 PM EDT

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By Cierra Jordan and Dylan Fearon

The city kicked off a summer-long celebration for America’s 250th birthday with a parade Saturday morning, followed by live music, food trucks and fireworks.

Motorcyclist hospitalized after head-on crash with Mercedes in Southington

Updated: Jun. 20, 2026 at 9:24 PM EDT

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By Kaitlyn Burzin

A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries after a head-on collision with a Mercedes on Wednesday afternoon.

LifeStar called after motorcycle crash in Stafford

Updated: Jun. 20, 2026 at 9:17 PM EDT

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By Kaitlyn Burzin

LifeStar was called after a motorcycle crash in Stafford on Saturday afternoon, according to state police.

Great Wolf Lodge partially evacuated for potential electrical issue

Updated: Jun. 20, 2026 at 9:08 PM EDT

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By Kaitlyn Burzin

Part of Great Wolf Lodge was evacuated for a potential electrical issue on Saturday night, according to Great Wolf Resorts Vice President of Corporate Communications Jason Lasecki.

Family displaced following house fire in Windsor Locks

Updated: Jun. 20, 2026 at 8:36 PM EDT

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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta

Emergency crews are responding to a fire in Windsor Locks on early Saturday morning.

I-691 reopens following rollover crash Meriden

Updated: Jun. 20, 2026 at 6:14 PM EDT

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By Kaitlyn Burzin

State police are investigating a three-car crash on I-691 eastbound in Meriden on Saturday afternoon.

Sun lose seventh straight as former guard Mabrey scores 37

Updated: Jun. 20, 2026 at 4:54 PM EDT

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By Dan Booth

Marina Mabrey scored 37 points, including 21 in the fourth quarter, to lead the Toronto Tempo past the Connecticut Sun 101-97 on Friday night at Mohegan Sun Arena.

Man arrested after gun discharges at Stonington hotel, bullet enters occupied room

Updated: Jun. 20, 2026 at 11:23 AM EDT

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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta

A man was arrested after accidentally discharging a handgun at a Stonington hotel on Friday night.

Connecticut man dies in wrong-way crash on Massachusetts highway

Updated: Jun. 20, 2026 at 9:41 AM EDT

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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta

A Connecticut man in his 20s died early Saturday morning after driving the wrong way on a Massachusetts highway that led to a head-on collision.

8 people displaced in Hamden basement fire, dog rescued by firefighters

Updated: Jun. 20, 2026 at 8:27 AM EDT

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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta

Hamden firefighters rescued a dog from a basement fire on early Saturday morning that displaced eight people and four dogs.

World Cup brings crowds and cash to Connecticut bars and restaurants

Updated: Jun. 19, 2026 at 10:24 PM EDT

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By Katie Coen

The World Cup is drawing crowds to bars and restaurants across Connecticut, providing a financial boost to businesses during what is typically a slower time of year.

Diesel fuel spill shuts two lanes on I-91 north in Wethersfield

Updated: Jun. 19, 2026 at 8:28 PM EDT

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By Zoe Strothers

A tractor trailer’s saddle tank ruptured on Interstate 91 north between exits 25 and 27, state police said.

Terryville High School valedictorian overcomes brain tumor to attend Yale

Updated: Jun. 19, 2026 at 7:09 PM EDT

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By Roger Susanin

The valedictorian at Terryville High School will address the crowd during graduation Friday night, and he has quite a story to share.

Gyms see increase in members using GLP-1 weight loss drugs

Updated: Jun. 19, 2026 at 6:18 PM EDT

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By Amanda Callahan

A Berlin gym has seen at least eight new members join in the last six months because they are taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs.

Holocaust survivor Rabbi Philip Lazowski dies at 96

Updated: Jun. 19, 2026 at 6:15 PM EDT

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By Dylan Fearon and Kaitlyn Burzin

Connecticut leaders are mourning the death of Rabbi Philip Lazowski, a Holocaust survivor who later became a prominent spiritual leader in the Hartford area and beyond.

Milford celebrates America’s 250th birthday with summer-long events

Updated: Jun. 19, 2026 at 5:58 PM EDT

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By Matt McFarland

Milford is marking America’s 250th birthday with a summer of patriotic events highlighting the city’s Revolutionary War history.

Shoreline businesses prepare for busy Father’s Day weekend

Updated: Jun. 19, 2026 at 5:16 PM EDT

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By Luke Hajdasz

Shoreline businesses are preparing for one of the busiest weekends of the year as Juneteenth, Father’s Day and warm weather converge.

Family Friday: Father’s Day, Juneteenth and more celebrations

Updated: Jun. 19, 2026 at 4:56 PM EDT

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By WFSB Staff

It is Father’s Day, Juneteenth and the official start of summer, and Connecticut has plenty of ways to celebrate with these great events.

Woodbridge officer saves choking newborn

Updated: Jun. 19, 2026 at 1:53 PM EDT

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By Zoe Strothers

A Woodbridge police officer saved the life of a five-day-old infant who was choking and experiencing difficulty breathing last month.

Large fire breaks out in East Haddam

Updated: Jun. 19, 2026 at 12:14 PM EDT

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By Kaitlyn Burzin

There was a large fire in East Haddam on Thursday night, according to the East Haddam Fire Department.

Communities celebrate Juneteenth with events across the state

Updated: Jun. 19, 2026 at 6:20 AM EDT

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By Kimberlyn Bouley

Communities across Connecticut are marking Juneteenth with celebrations, ceremonies, cultural events and family activities.

Fire breaks out in ventilation system at Rogers Corporation in Woodstock

Updated: Jun. 19, 2026 at 5:58 AM EDT

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By Kimberlyn Bouley

Firefighters responded to a structure fire at Rogers Corporation late Wednesday night.

Route 67 in Roxbury closed due to structure fire

Updated: Jun. 19, 2026 at 5:48 AM EDT

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By Kimberlyn Bouley

Route 67 in Roxbury is closed Friday morning due to a structure fire.

Route 66 in Hebron closed after two-vehicle crash involving utility pole

Updated: Jun. 19, 2026 at 4:59 AM EDT

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By Kimberlyn Bouley

Route 66 in Hebron is closed Friday morning after a two-vehicle crash involving a utility pole.

Middletown celebrates Juneteenth with parade, festival at Harbor Park

Updated: Jun. 19, 2026 at 4:56 AM EDT

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By Kimberlyn Bouley and Anna Stansfield

Middletown is hosting Juneteenth celebrations today with a parade and liberation festival at Harbor Park.

Vehicle crashes into utility pole in Plainfield, intersection closed

Updated: Jun. 19, 2026 at 4:19 AM EDT

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By Kimberlyn Bouley

A vehicle crashed into a utility pole early Friday morning, closing an intersection for an extended period.

Bristol bears make multiple daily visits to neighborhood homes

Updated: Jun. 18, 2026 at 11:38 PM EDT

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By Katie Coen

Bears visited one Bristol man’s home four times in a single day as mating season brings increased wildlife activity to Connecticut neighborhoods.

Bridgeport police search for suspect who placed skimmer at supermarket

Updated: Jun. 18, 2026 at 10:43 PM EDT

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By Zoe Strothers, Amanda Callahan and Taylor Knight

Bridgeport police are looking for a man who installed a credit card skimming device at a supermarket checkout line and then ran from the store when security confronted him.

Suspect identified in Hartford homicide after Massachusetts standoff

Updated: Jun. 18, 2026 at 7:09 PM EDT

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By Zoe Strothers, Quinn Pramberger and Kimberlyn Bouley

A suspect in a fatal Hartford shooting is barricaded at a motel near 579 Northampton St. in Holyoke, Massachusetts, according to Hartford police.

UConn men’s basketball begins summer practice with youngest roster under Hurley

Updated: Jun. 18, 2026 at 6:33 PM EDT

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By Joe Zone

The UConn men’s basketball team is two weeks into summer practice, preparing for next season after falling one win short of a championship in the national title game in April.

Lamont proposes tax on large employers whose workers rely on Medicaid

Updated: Jun. 18, 2026 at 6:24 PM EDT

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By Susan Raff

Gov. Ned Lamont wants large companies to pay a tax if their employees have to rely on Medicaid for health insurance.

Body camera video shows moment troopers enter home tied to Tolland cockfighting ring

Updated: Jun. 18, 2026 at 6:23 PM EDT

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By Quinn Pramberger and Amanda Callahan

Body camera video showed the moment troopers entered a home tied to an illegal cockfighting ring in Tolland.

Financial planner shares tips for building an emergency fund

Updated: Jun. 18, 2026 at 5:56 PM EDT

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By Cassidy Williams

A local certified financial planner said too many people don’t have enough money saved for emergencies.

Connecticut ranks 46th in housing affordability as residents seek alternatives

Updated: Jun. 18, 2026 at 5:55 PM EDT

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By Luke Hajdasz

A new housing report graded each state’s affordability, and Connecticut received an F.