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1/12/2026 8:10:06 AM

Incredible Scene: Pickup Lands on Car After Wild Three-Vehicle Pileup

Three-Vehicle Collision Ends with Pickup Perched on Car Roof in Essex A startling crash in Essex resulted in emergency crews discovering a pickup truck precariously balanced on top of another vehic...

1/12/2026 12:03:13 AM

Firefighter's Sudden Passing Stuns Community

Bristol Fire Department Mourns Sudden Loss of Active Member The Bristol Fire Department is grappling with profound grief this week following the unexpected death of one of its active-duty firef...

1/11/2026 6:11:18 AM

Outrage after pet found frozen in local river sparks investigation

Community Demands Answers After Canine Found Deceased on Frozen Riverbank A grim discovery on the banks of the Willimantic River has sparked outrage and a concentrated search for information. Local...

1/6/2026 4:02:51 AM

Pedestrian critically hurt in interstate collision

I-91 Southbound Shut Down in Windsor Locks After Pedestrian StruckA serious crash involving a pedestrian forced the complete closure of Interstate 91 South in Windsor Locks on Monday, causing signific...

1/2/2026 8:07:09 AM

Kick Off the New Year on a Fast Track at Guilford's Frosty 5K

Runners Brave the Cold to Kick Off 2026 at Guilford's 40th Annual Frosty 5KThe first Sunday of the new year in Guilford saw a familiar and spirited sight: hundreds of dedicated runners hitting the pav...

1/2/2026 8:06:18 AM

New Year's Spark Ignites a Fresh Vision for Our City

A New Year Brings Renewed Hope to Elm City NeighborhoodsThe turn of the calendar in Connecticut's Elm City has sparked a palpable sense of optimism, with residents embracing the tradition of a fresh s...

1/2/2026 2:01:00 AM

New Hiking Pass Required at This Connecticut Trail in 2026

Connecticut Hikers Set Ambitious Goal for 2026: Conquering Sleeping Giant An energetic group of Connecticut residents is already mapping out a major adventure for the first day of 2026, setting...

12/31/2025 10:16:24 PM

Rare Spider Monkey Infant Thrives in Conservation Success

Rare Spider Monkey Birth Brings Hope for Endangered Species in ConnecticutAn animal care team in Connecticut is celebrating a delicate new arrival. An endangered black-handed spider monkey infant was ...

1/12/2026 8:09:39 AM

Connecticut Stands United Against ICE Raids in Nationwide Uprising

Connecticut Residents Rally in Nationwide Pushback Against Immigration EnforcementAcross Connecticut, residents joined a chorus of voices from coast to coast this weekend, participating in coordinated...

1/12/2026 12:02:51 AM

The Musical Voice of Your Childhood Cartoons Has Been Silenced

Composer Behind Iconic Cartoon Soundtracks Dies in Tragic AccidentThe entertainment world is mourning the loss of a musical talent whose work shaped the childhoods of millions. The composer, celebrate...

1/11/2026 6:10:54 AM

Robots Battle for Glory at Major University Showcase

Quinnipiac University Showcases Student Robotics Innovations at Regional Event In a vibrant display of engineering and creativity, Quinnipiac University recently transformed its campus into a h...

1/6/2026 4:02:27 AM

Bridgeport Crash Leaves 12-Year-Old Fighting For Life

12-Year-Old Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Bridgeport Collision Bridgeport emergency crews responded to a serious pedestrian collision involving a child on Thursday afternoon. Authorities reported...

1/2/2026 8:06:41 AM

Connecticut's Paycheck Boost: See How Much More You'll Earn

Minimum Wage in Connecticut Rises to $15.69 Per HourAs of Monday, thousands of workers across Connecticut are seeing larger paychecks. The state's minimum wage has increased automatically from $15.00 ...

1/2/2026 2:01:28 AM

Mayor Sworn In, Vows Unfinished Work for the City

Ellicker Vows Unfinished Business in New Haven Inauguration PledgeNEW HAVEN – Mayor Justin Elicker was sworn into a third term Tuesday, striking a tone of determined continuity as he pledged to tackle...

12/31/2025 10:16:40 PM

Electrical panel ignites in East Hampton, residents escape unharmed

East Hampton Home Unharmed After Electrical Panel Ignites EAST HAMPTON, CT – A swift response from local firefighters prevented a potential disaster at a local residence this week after an elec...

12/29/2025 10:09:34 PM

Caregiver Arrested for Assaulting Nonverbal Group Home Residents

North Branford Group Home Worker Arrested Following Abuse AllegationsA staff member at a North Branford residential care facility has been taken into custody following accusations of physically abusin...

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January Sunshine Warms Oregon Coast in Winter Surprise

Rare January Sunshine Transforms Oregon CoastlineResidents and visitors along the Oregon coast experienced a remarkable and unseasonable weather event this week, as brilliant sunshine and unusually wa...

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1/15/2026 8:19:35 AM

How a Bold New Plan Secures the Future of Jefferson High

Portland's Jefferson High School Secures Path Forward with New Governance Policy A newly approved agreement has established a stable future for a historic Portland high school, ending a period of u...