Technical Discussion: Record warmth to be followed by showers & cooler air
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By Mark Dixon
The following is a technical discussion of Connecticut's forecast written by Channel 3's meteorologists.
Homicide under investigation in Hartford
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By Quinn Pramberger
A homicide is under investigation in Hartford.
Home destroyed in Bloomfield after report of explosion
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By Zoe Strothers, Quinn Pramberger and Amanda Callahan
A chaotic scene is unfolding at a home in Bloomfield.
No. 1 UConn wins Big East title in dominant fashion over Villanova
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By Rob Polansky, Quinn Pramberger and Marc Robbins
Top-seeded UConn beat Villanova 90-51 in the women’s Big East Tournament Championship on Monday night.
Fairfield beats Quinnipiac for 3rd straight MAAC conference championship, automatic NCAA tournament bid
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By Quinn Pramberger
The Fairfield Stags are going dancing again in the NCAA tournament.
Hartford man sentenced for benefits fraud after staging drowning with daughter in Connecticut River to flee
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By Zoe Strothers
A Hartford man who spent more than two decades fraudulently collecting government benefits, and then staged his own drowning to avoid sentencing, was ordered Monday to serve nearly five years in federal prison.
Two men plead guilty in scheme that stole millions from online scam victims
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By WFSB Staff
Two men are facing federal sentencing after admitting they helped launder nearly $9 million stolen from elderly victims of online scams, federal prosecutors in Connecticut announced Monday.
Torrington man struck by car in Bristol seriously injured
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By Rob Polansky and Zoe Strothers
Route 69 in Bristol is closed because a driver hit a pedestrian, according to state transportation officials.
Lamont pushes ban on Glock switches ahead of Connecticut public hearing
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By Susan Raff
Gov. Ned Lamont is calling for a ban on certain pistols that can be converted into fully automatic handguns, and Connecticut lawmakers will hold a public hearing on the proposal Wednesday in Hartford.
Carvel locations closing in Greater Waterbury; owners planning new local ice cream shop
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By Owen Kingsley
Several Carvel ice cream locations in the Waterbury area have closed since October, but the former franchise owners say the shops will serve ice cream again in 2026 — just not under the Carvel name.
7-Day
About a dozen UConn students still in temporary housing a month after pipe burst at Busby Suites
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By Luke Hajdasz
About a dozen University of Connecticut students remain in temporary housing one month after a sprinkler pipe burst and flooded the Busby Suites, an on-campus residence hall in Storrs.
Police investigate stabbing in New Haven
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
An investigation is underway following a stabbing in New Haven on Monday afternoon.
Warm weather draws Connecticut residents outside after a tough winter
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By Matt McFarland
A stretch of warm, sunny weather Monday had Connecticut residents heading outside after a winter that included bitter cold and a blizzard just two weeks ago.
Inspector general decides if 2025 Bridgeport officer-involved shooting was justified
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By Rob Polansky
A deadly officer-involved shooting that happened in Bridgeport about a year ago was justified, the inspector general ruled.
More than 2,300 residents in Redding lose power after tree falls on power lines
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A tree that fell onto power lines has caused a power outage in Redding on Monday afternoon.
Famed civil rights attorney to represent family of man shot and killed by Hartford police officer
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By WFSB Staff
The Ben Crump Law Firm has been enlisted to represent the family, according to a statement from the Greater Hartford Branch NAACP.
UConn drops in AP basketball poll ahead of Big East Tournament
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By Rob Polansky
The Huskies suffered a 68-62 loss to unranked Marquette in their regular season finale on Saturday. They were the only team in the top 5 to lose last week.
Volunteers rescue cats from condemned Windsor Locks motel; more animals remain inside
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By Katie Coen and Kaitlyn Burzin
A rescue effort at a condemned Windsor Locks motel turned up more abandoned animals than volunteers anticipated Sunday, with at least four cats found inside the Bradley Inn.
Waterford man dies after single-vehicle crash on I-395 in Montville
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By Zoe Strothers
A Waterford man died Saturday morning after his car struck several highway signs on I-395 northbound in Montville, Connecticut State Police said.
Multi-vehicle crash reported on I-91 in North Haven
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 91 Northbound temporarily shut down lanes on Monday afternoon, state police confirmed.
Connecticut bill would limit self-checkout lanes at grocery stores
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By Zoe Strothers
A bill being heard Wednesday in the Connecticut General Assembly would place new restrictions on self-checkout stations at grocery stores.
Bridgeport Police search for missing 15-year-old
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Police in Bridgeport are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing teenager.
18-year-old arrested after untraceable gun, extended magazine seized in Bridgeport
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
An 18-year-old Naugatuck man was arrested after police found an untraceable handgun with an extended magazine during a search in Bridgeport.
Man sentenced for trafficking drugs out of car dealership in New Britain
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By Rob Polansky
A man who peddled drugs from a car dealership in New Britain was sentenced on Monday, prosecutors said.
Oxford firefighters rescue calf stuck in pond
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Firefighters rescued a calf that became stuck in an Oxford pond on Sunday afternoon.
Inmate who escaped from Connecticut hospital back in custody
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By Kimberlyn Bouley
A full-scale search was underway for a female inmate who escaped while being treated at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in New London.
Firefighters extinguish basement fire at Hartford home
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Emergency crews responded to a fire in Hartford on Monday morning.
Hartford gas prices surge nearly 50 cents per gallon in one week
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By Kimberlyn Bouley
Gas prices in Hartford jumped 47.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.31 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy.
Woman ‘too intoxicated to fly’ arrested at airport after refusing to leave, New Haven police say
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By WFSB Staff
A woman deemed by an airline to be too intoxicated to fly was arrested by officers at an airport, according to New Haven police.
Ice Cube to perform at The Big E this fall
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By Nasya Blackshear and Ryan Trowbridge
The Big E returns in just under 200 days and they’ve just announced one of their first performers for this year’s fair.
Here’s what people say they’d rather do than file their tax returns
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By Rob Polansky
A WalletHub survey shed some light on some of the things people would rather do than file their tax returns.
Suspect in 11-year-old girl’s death due in court after previous appearance postponed
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By Kimberlyn Bouley and Taylor Knight
Jonatan Nanita, one of three suspects charged in connection with the death of 11-year-old Jacqueline Torres Garcia, is expected in court Monday morning.
Hartford man charged with murder after elderly woman found dead at apartment
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By Kimberlyn Bouley
A Hartford man was charged with murder after a woman was found dead inside a Washington Street apartment Sunday evening, police said.
Three Connecticut teams to compete in Women’s Hockey NCAA Tournament
Updated: Mar. 8, 2026 at 10:01 PM EDT
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By Dan Booth
Three Connecticut programs will compete in the women’s college hockey national tournament after the selection show was held Sunday. Only 11 teams qualify for the field each year.
Injuries reported after serious crash near Derby-Ansonia line
Updated: Mar. 8, 2026 at 9:45 PM EDT
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By Kaitlyn Burzin
Ansonia police said multiple people were injured after a crash near the Derby and Ansonia line.
DISH could pull Channel 3 WFSB from its service soon
Updated: Mar. 8, 2026 at 8:09 PM EDT
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By WFSB Staff
DISH could pull Channel 3 WFSB from its service soon
Man dies after crashing into retaining wall in Hartford
Updated: Mar. 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM EDT
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By Zoe Strothers
A man in his twenties died early Sunday after crashing a vehicle into a retaining wall in Hartford, police said.
Daylight saving time can disrupt sleep for weeks, expert says
Updated: Mar. 8, 2026 at 6:27 PM EDT
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By Anna Stansfield
Clocks moved forward one hour Sunday morning for daylight saving time, and health experts say that lost hour can disrupt sleep patterns for weeks.
Hartford man arrested on stolen vehicle, firearm charges
Updated: Mar. 8, 2026 at 8:54 AM EDT
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By Zoe Strothers
A man already wanted on outstanding warrants is facing multiple charges after police say he fled on foot during a stolen vehicle investigation and was found in possession of a loaded firearm.
Section of road in New Haven shut down Sunday part of $7M redesign project
Updated: Mar. 8, 2026 at 7:46 AM EDT
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By Anna Stansfield
A stretch of State Street between Chapel and Crown streets will be closed Sunday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. as part of a $7 million redesign project for the city of New Haven.
18-year-old Waterbury man shot, walks into hospital with non-life-threatening wounds
Updated: Mar. 8, 2026 at 7:28 AM EDT
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By Quinn Pramberger and Zoe Strothers
A 19-year-old suffered injuries in a shooting in Waterbury.
Waterbury man charged after hitting pedestrian and fleeing scene on Meadow Street
Updated: Mar. 8, 2026 at 7:27 AM EDT
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By Zoe Strothers
A Waterbury man is facing a felony charge after police say he struck a pedestrian with his vehicle and drove away Thursday evening.
Water service restored at Osborn Correctional Institution following water main break
Updated: Mar. 8, 2026 at 7:26 AM EDT
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By Quinn Pramberger and Kaitlyn Burzin
Osborn Correctional Institution has been placed into lockdown after a water main break.
Hartford community holds vigil for Steven Jones, shot by officer last week
Updated: Mar. 7, 2026 at 10:14 PM EST
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By Katie Coen
Dozens of people gathered on Blue Hills Avenue Saturday evening to remember Steven Jones, who was shot and killed by a Hartford police officer on Feb. 27 in what his family describes as a mental health crisis.
Person hits two jackpots on same night at Mohegan Sun
Updated: Mar. 7, 2026 at 7:27 PM EST
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By Kaitlyn Burzin
Someone hit two jackpots on the same night at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville!
Hurley ejected, UConn Men fall to Marquette in regular season finale
Updated: Mar. 7, 2026 at 4:14 PM EST
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By Rob Polansky
The #4 UConn Men’s Basketball team came into Saturday’s regular season finale against Marquette, with an opportunity to tie St. John’s for a share of the regular season Big East title.
#1 UConn Women dominate Georgetown, advance to Big East Semifinals
Updated: Mar. 7, 2026 at 2:18 PM EST
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By Dan Booth
With the regular season in the books, the top ranked, undefeated, and defending national champion UConn Women’s Basketball team took their talents to Uncasville, for the Big East Tournament.
Thousands pack downtown Hartford for 54th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Updated: Mar. 7, 2026 at 1:36 PM EST
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By Zoe Strothers and Cierra Jordan
Gov. Ned Lamont and Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz are expected to attend the 2026 Greater Hartford St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 7, beginning at 11 a.m. at 100 Pearl Street in Hartford.
Season Opener Tonight on WWAX & WFSB+: Hartford Athletic at Sporting Jax
Updated: Mar. 7, 2026 at 1:07 PM EST
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By WFSB Staff
The 2026 USL Championship season kicks off tonight, and WWAX and WFSB+ have your front-row seat.
Two men arrested in separate gold scam investigations targeting elderly Fairfield residents
Updated: Mar. 7, 2026 at 10:39 AM EST
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By Zoe Strothers
Two men are facing charges after Fairfield police say they played roles in separate schemes that tricked elderly residents into handing over gold and cash, costing the victims a combined $457,000.