'Fantasy Of Lights' Burglarized + Home Births On The Rise In CT

Good Tuesday morning Connecticut,

After dealing with icy conditions during the early morning hours, we’ll get to enjoy a warm-up on Tuesday with temperatures approaching 50 degrees around the state.

Temperatures will drop to the mid-to-low-30s later tonight with rain and a wintry mix expected, particularly in the northern sections of Connecticut.

Wednesday looks to be clear and cool, with temperatures hovering in the mid-30s to 40 degrees.

Goodwill's Lighthouse Point Park 'Fantasy Of Lights' Burglarized On Christmas Weekend

NEW HAVEN, CT — Police are investigating after the Fantasy of Lights at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven was burglarized over Christmas weekend. A trailer on the site was burglarized and a safe containing cash and “business items” was stolen, according to Goodwill of Southern New England.

The decades-long holiday event is Goodwill’s biggest fundraiser.

New Haven police are investigating, according to a news release from Goodwill. Anyone with information can submit tips anonymously by calling 1-866-888-TIPS(8477), or text "NHPD plus your message" to 274637 (CRIMES).

Fantasy of Lights has become a holiday tradition for thousands of families over the past 27 years. This bright and colorful light display illuminates Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven, Connecticut for the holiday season.

All proceeds from the event directly benefit the many programs of Goodwill of Southern New England that help countless individuals and families in the communities they serve to live more fulfilling lives through the power of work, according to the news release.

Goodwill of Southern New England helps people to become and stay employed, with a focus on individuals that experience barriers in their quest to become more successful and self-sufficient under their mission to enhance employment, educational, social, and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities and other challenges throughout south-central and eastern Connecticut and Rhode Island.

For more information about Fantasy of Lights or how you can help out, contact Goodwill of Southern New England's Development Department at (203) 777-2000 Ext. 228 or email: nshapiro@goodwillsne.org or visit the Fantasy of Lights website here.

Reporting by Ellyn Santiago

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Name the snowplow contest

Here are the conditions on CT's major roadways

MANCHESTER - Road Work on I-291 Westbound vicinity of Exit 1 (6.0 miles) in effect today until 3:28 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, December 28 at 10:28 am.

SOUTHINGTON - Crash (1 Vehicle) on I-691 Westbound between Exits 4 and 3. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, December 28 at 10:21 am.

E. HARTFORD - Road Work on I-84 Eastbound between Exits 53 and 56 (0.6 miles) in effect today until 2:53 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, December 28 at 8:52 am.

TOLLAND - Road Work on I-84 Westbound between Exits 68 and 67 (3.8 miles) in effect today until 3:31 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, December 28 at 9:10 am.

SOUTHINGTON - Road Work on I-84 Eastbound between Exits 31 and 32 (2.2 miles) in effect today until 3:29 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, December 28 at 9:18 am.

DANBURY - Road Work on I-84 Westbound between Exits 7 and 6 (1.8 miles) in effect today until 3:29 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, December 28 at 10:27 am.

WALLINGFORD - Road Work on I-91 Southbound between Exits 14 and 13 in effect today until 3:04 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, December 28 at 10:04 am.

WINDSOR - Crash (Tractor Trailer Vs 2 Veh) on I-91 Southbound between Exits 38A and 37. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Tuesday, December 28 at 9:46 am.

NEW HAVEN - Road Work on I-95 Northbound between Exits 48 and 50 in effect today until 3:53 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, December 28 at 8:53 am.

NORWALK - Road Work on I-95 Northbound between Exits 16 and 17 in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, December 28 at 9:55 am.

OLD SAYBROOK - Road Work on I-95 Northbound between Exits 66 and 67 in effect today until 3:56 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, December 28 at 9:55 am.

HEBRON - RT 207 CLOSED AT MILL STREAM RD because of Crash (Car vs Pole). Reported Tuesday, December 28 at 1:39 am.

HAMDEN - Road Work on RT15 Southbound between Exits 60 and 59 (3.5 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, December 28 at 10:22 am.

NEW BRITAIN - Road Work on RT72 Eastbound between Exits 7 and 9 (1.5 miles) in effect today until 3:32 pm. The left and center lanes are closed. Reported Tuesday, December 28 at 9:16 am.

THOMASTON - Road Work on RT8 Northbound between Exits 39 and 42 (7.1 miles) in effect today until 3:31 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, December 28 at 8:58 am.

LITCHFIELD - Road Work on RT8 Southbound between Exits 41 and 40 (3.7 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, December 28 at 9:01 am.

NEW BRITAIN - Road Work on RT9 Southbound between Exits 27 and 25 (0.9 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Tuesday, December 28 at 9:11 am.