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'Traffic Jams Are Horrendous': Lamont Gives Update On Major Highway Truck Crash

Gov. Ned Lamont said the crash has closed the highway in both directions, causing major traffic jams as state and local officials investigate. Here are the new details.>>>Read More.

Cops Release Dash-Cam Video Of Police Cruiser-ATV Crash

Police released dash cam video showing an ATV operator crashing into a police cruiser. The ATV driver was seriously injured.>>>Read More.

Body Pulled From River: Reports

Police are investigating after a fisherman found a body in the river, according to reports.>>>Read More.

4 Dogs Found Dead After Car Fire, Official Says

The four dogs were inside the vehicle at the time of the blaze, which is under investigation, a top fire official said.>>>Read More.

Church Sign Stolen From Cemetery

A church sign that was being stored at a cemetery has been stolen, police said.>>>Read More.

Fun, Games, Flowers & Tequila: CT Springs To Life This Weekend

Food trucks and bounce houses, of course, but also 600,000 daffodils and a whole legit circus vie for your attention this weekend in CT.>>>Read More.

Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower Peak: Will ‘Outburst’ Be Visible Over CT?

The meteor shower is scheduled to peak overnight Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5.>>>Read More.

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