Homicide Investigation Launched On Major Highway: CT News

There was a lot of breaking news across Connecticut over the past weekend. Here is a recap of the top stories from across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories here.

Homicide Investigation Launched On Major Highway, Victim ID Released: State Police

Connecticut State Police called the man's death a homicide.>>>Read More.

Stabbing At Mall Leaves Teen Seriously Injured: Police

A 16-year-old was stabbed by his older brother in the parking lot of the mall, according to police.>>>Read More.

'Just No Words': Town Mourns Woman Killed In Murder-Suicide

Neighbors have responded with an outpouring of support for efforts to help the family of the woman killed in her home.>>>Read More.

Medical Event May Have Caused Fatal Crash: Report

The identity of the deceased has been released.>>>Read More.

Other breaking news stories from across Connecticut:

• Infant Dies When Tree Falls On CT Woman's Car: DA
• House Fire Displaces Family Of 4: Report
• Police Searching For Vehicle Stolen During Home Invasion
• Armed Robbery Suspect Sought By Police

The National Weather Service forecast details for Connecticut:

Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Light north wind increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 41. North wind 5 to 13 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

Thursday: Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Patchy fog after 1pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 50. Southeast wind 5 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 9pm. Patchy fog before 10pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind around 14 mph.

Traffic updates across CT via the DOT:

NORWICH - Road Work on I-395 Northbound between Exits 14 and 18 (3.9 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Monday, February 6 at 9:05 am.

NEW BRITAIN - Road Work on I-84 Westbound between Exits 35 and 26 (12.2 miles) in effect today until 3:26 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Monday, February 6 at 9:26 am.

MERIDEN - Road Work on I-91 Northbound between Exits 18 and 21 (5.8 miles) in effect today until 4:45 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Monday, February 6 at 7:45 am.

EAST WINDSOR - Road Work on I-91 Southbound between Exits 44 and 42 (1.3 miles) in effect today until 4:07 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Monday, February 6 at 9:08 am.

MILFORD - Road Work on I-95 Northbound between Exits 39A and 40 (0.8 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Monday, February 6 at 8:49 am.

MILFORD - Road Work on I-95 Southbound between Exits 40 and 30 (9.0 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Monday, February 6 at 9:13 am.

MILFORD - Road Work on I-95 Southbound between Exits 38 and 36 (0.9 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Monday, February 6 at 9:19 am.

OLD SAYBROOK - Road Work on I-95 Southbound between Exits 68 and 62 (11.1 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Monday, February 6 at 9:32 am.

ORANGE - Road Work on I-95 Northbound between Exits 41 and 42 (2.2 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Monday, February 6 at 9:36 am.

WASHINGTON - RT 341 Is Closed At RT 202 because of Crash (Overturned Truck). Reported Monday, February 6 at 8:26 am.

E. HARTFORD - Road Work on RT 15 Southbound between Exits 90 and 87 (2.0 miles) in effect today until 3:50 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Monday, February 6 at 8:51 am.

BERLIN - RT 5/15 (Berlin Turnpike) Northbound, Crash (2 Vehicle). The right lane is closed. Reported Monday, February 6 at 6:43 am.

E. HARTFORD - Road Work on RT 2 Eastbound Exit 2E Ramp, in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Monday, February 6 at 8:47 am.

NEW BRITAIN - Road Work on RT 72 Westbound between Exits 7 and 1 (3.9 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Monday, February 6 at 9:19 am.

PLAINVILLE - Road Work on RT 72 Westbound between Exits 2 and 1 (1.6 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Monday, February 6 at 9:21 am.

NAUGATUCK - Road Work on RT 8 Southbound between Exits 25 and 22 (5.3 miles) in effect today until 3:47 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Monday, February 6 at 8:49 am.

THOMASTON - Road Work on RT 8 Southbound between Exits 39 and 29 (12.6 miles) in effect today until 4:14 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Monday, February 6 at 9:14 am.

DERBY - Road Work on RT 8 Northbound between Exits 15 and 21 (4.8 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Monday, February 6 at 9:16 am.