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Good Thursday morning Connecticut,

After several days of very cold weather, we'll experience a rapid warm up today. Temperatures will reach 60 degrees, but it will be mostly cloudy and thunderstorms and rain are forecast for the afternoon and evening hours. Friday looks better with some sun and temperatures near 60 degrees. Saturday looks sunny and temperatures into the low 50s, while Sunday is expected to be cloudy with a chance of rain showers.


Town-By-Town State Bond Project Proposals

The state Bond Commission meets Thursday to consider approving bonds to fund dozens of local community projects. Here is a town-by-town look at how much money each town will receive and what project the money will be spent on. (Read the entire report here).

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Intoxicated Man Had Loaded Gun On School Property In Connecticut: PD

The man was arrested after police said he was on the grounds of an elementary school with a loaded gun while intoxicated.>>>Read More.


Family Seeks Answers In Fatal Highway Accident

A man was struck and killed in the middle of the highway, leaving his family searching for answers.>>>Read More.

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Musical Instructor Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Student: PD

The man is accused of sexually assaulting one of his musical students, according to police.>>>Read More.


Connecticut Business Part Of TIME'S Top 100 Influential Companies

The CT-based company has been named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential Companies of 2022.>>>Read More.


COVID-19 update for CT

The daily coronavirus infection rate was 3.35 percent, while hospitalizations dipped by three to 98 currently.

The Spinoso Real Estate Group, the Connecticut Department of Public Health and Griffin Health announced they will partner to host two free vaccination clinics at Crystal Mall. The walk-in, no appointment needed, vaccination clinics will take place from 11 am to 4 pm on Saturday, April 2 and Saturday, April 23 in the Crystal Mall Community Workspace room which is located at 850 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford.


Here are the current traffic conditions across Connecticut:

E. HARTFORD - Road Work on I-384 Eastbound between Exits 1 and 2 (2.0 miles) in effect today until 4:03 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, March 31 at 9:04 am.

PLAINFIELD - Road Work on I-395 Northbound area Exit 32 in effect today until 4:08 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, March 31 at 7:08 am.

SOUTHINGTON - Road Work on I-691 Eastbound between Exits 4 and 5 (2.0 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, March 31 at 8:59 am.

DANBURY - Road Work on I-84 Westbound between Exits 5 and 4 (1.3 miles) in effect today until 4:05 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, March 31 at 8:06 am.

SOUTHBURY - Road Work on I-84 Eastbound between Exits 16 and 17 (4.9 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, March 31 at 8:49 am.

WALLINGFORD - Road Work on I-91 Southbound between Exits 15 and 14 (2.8 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, March 31 at 9:04 am.

BRIDGEPORT - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 26 and 23 (2.6 miles). Reported Thursday, March 31 at 6:08 am.

WESTPORT - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 18 and 13 (7.3 miles). Reported Thursday, March 31 at 6:44 am.

DARIEN - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 11 and 5 (6.2 miles). Reported Thursday, March 31 at 6:55 am.

FAIRFIELD - Delays. RT15 Southbound is congested between Exits 50 and 42 (6.0 miles). Reported Thursday, March 31 at 6:17 am.

NORWALK - Delays. RT15 Southbound is congested between Exits 44 and 35 (9.5 miles). Reported Thursday, March 31 at 7:00 am.

WINCHESTER - Road Work on RT8 Southbound prior to Exit 46 in effect today until 3:52 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, March 31 at 8:52 am.

OLD SAYBROOK - Road Work on RT9 Southbound between Exits 2 and 1 in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, March 31 at 8:38 am.

MIDDLETOWN - Road Work on RT9 Northbound between Exits 12 and 24 (11.8 miles) in effect today until 3:57 pm. Expect lane closures. Reported Thursday, March 31 at 8:57 am.

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