Police union challenges arrest warrant in Hartford officer shooting case
The Hartford Police Union says there are problems with the warrant used to arrest former Hartford police officer Joseph Magnano.
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Milford homeless encampment attacks spread to Bridgeport, advocates demand action
Community leaders in Milford are demanding action after violent attacks on people living in a homeless encampment are continuing and spreading to a neighboring city.
Technical Discussion: Bright and seasonable weather ahead
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First Alert Weather: Becoming breezy the next few days
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Stepmother accused of hitting 7-year-old girl with belt, saying she ‘should feel pain’
A woman is facing charges after she allegedly hit her 7-year-old stepdaughter with a belt in an incident that “went too far.”
Parents say their son, other students with disabilities forced to clean high school cafeteria
The parents of a high school student who has autism say he and other students with disabilities were required to clean the school cafeteria.
CT Lottery advising players to keep and recheck “Lady Luck” tickets
The CT Lottery is advising players to keep and recheck any “Lady Luck” tickets they may have.
Bridgeport police investigating hit and run involving bicyclist
Bridgeport police are investigating a hit and run involving a bicyclist.
9-year-old burned 70% of his body taking part in social media dare, officials say
Officials in New Orleans said a 9-year-old boy recently burned 70% of his body participating in a trend called the “fire challenge.”
Man charged with elder abuse, kidnapping after allegedly injuring father before hours-long standoff
A man is in custody after Cullman Police said they were working an “active situation” Friday.
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West Hartford Skating Rink Reopens After Major Renovation Old Lyme Funeral Home Application Delayed As Zoning Commission Orders Review Of Regulations
Man accused of stealing flamingo found guilty
The jury, made up of eight women and six men, deliberated for several hours.
National Guard member shot while trying to break up fight in DC
Police said a National Guard member was shot in the nation's capital on Sunday while they were attempting to break up a fight.
Landlord accused of entering home where girls live, chasing them in vehicle, exposing himself
Court documents show Emmons County deputies were dispatched Tuesday afternoon to a disturbance at a Linton home.
KFC switches to Coca-Cola products after nearly four decades serving Pepsi
Thousands of KFC locations are switching to a partnership with the Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Company.
Route 161 closed in East Lyme after crash
Route 161 is closed in East Lyme after a crash.
Father leaves 4-month-old baby alone in parked car to argue with baby’s mother at a bar, police say
Jordan Hayley is charged with leaving an unattended child in a motor vehicle and child neglect, per Davidson County court records.
Husband, wife charged in interstate shooting death of 17-year-old: ‘Senseless act’
Willie and Taiya Herndon are facing charges after a teen was shot and killed in St. Louis County, Missouri.
Pres. Trump defends decision to pause sanctions
Republican candidates push back as President Donald Trump puts Russian sanctions on hold, claiming that's not something that's done while a deal is being negotiated.
LSU student, fiancé killed when they were hit by a car while walking back from friend’s birthday
A 21-year-old Louisiana State University student and her fiancé were killed when they were hit by a car.
Man accused of dressing up as security guard to sneak into Tennessee-Alabama game
Blake Bible was taken into custody and charged with theft of property.
University of New Haven student killed by wrong-way driver remembered as campus leader
Ryan O’Shea, a University of New Haven student described as a club hockey captain, fraternity president and campus leader, was killed by a wrong-way driver in North Haven on Friday night.
Hartford man arrested, faces manslaughter charge in Bloomfield tow truck driver’s death
A Hartford man has been arrested in connection with the death of a tow truck driver who was struck and killed on Tunxis Avenue in Bloomfield last month.
‘Office Space’ actor Richard Riehle dies at 78
Actor Richard Riehle died Thursday in Los Angeles at age 78.
‘This can’t keep happening’: Mother calls for more security after son shot twice at same apartment complex
Sunday's shooting comes about a year after the same boy, then 12, was injured in a drive-by shooting at the complex.
Facebook Marketplace deal turns into robbery. Tips to protect yourself
Three Augusta residents are facing robbery charges after deputies say they stole a PlayStation 5 during a Facebook Marketplace meetup.
Man admits he shot, ran over several goats with a 4-wheeler in property dispute with neighbor, deputies say
Deputies in Wisconsin said a man admitted to killing his neighbor’s goats in 2024 over a property dispute.
Two arrested for speeding in West Hartford
Two people were arrested for speeding in West Hartford.
First Alert Weather: Becoming breezy the next few days
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Dog dies after man allegedly attacks it with machete, tries to strike woman
A woman called the authorities and reported that a man was armed with a machete and had attacked her dog.
‘God is going to grow something out of this’: Fire rips through church building
A fire tore through a North Carolina church on Sunday morning, collapsing the roof and canceling services.
Inspector General releases details in fatal Bristol officer-involved shooting
The Office of Inspector General has released a preliminary report on an officer-involved shooting that killed 43-year-old Jakub Dziemaszkiewicz on Friday night.
How to avoid getting stuck with two mortgages during a move
Worried about juggling two mortgages during a move? A NerdWallet expert explains three financing options that can help bridge the gap.
Safety system can stop planes that overshoot runways, but most airports don’t have it
NTSB investigates Miami cargo plane overrun as data shows thousands of runway excursions.
UConn women beat Texas in exhibition game
The UConn women’s basketball team beat the Texas Longhorns 83-59 in an exhibition game at PeoplesBank Arena Monday evening.
3 injured after horse jumps during wagon ride at popular North Carolina drive-thru zoo
Three people were injured after a startled horse jumped while pulling a wagon at Lazy 5 Ranch, officials said.
Here’s where UConn men’s basketball ranks in the AP’s preseason poll
UConn men’s basketball ranked No. 5 in the Associated Press Top 25 College Basketball Poll.
Aging Untold: Here’s what you should know if you’re raising grandkids full-time
On this episode of Aging Untold, we look into the emotional and financial realities grandparents face when stepping in to raise their grandchildren full-time.
Service member who died in rappelling accident at college football game identified
The Air Force identified Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson, who died after falling during a rappelling demonstration before a UTSA football game.
Meet a man keeping accordion tradition alive through repair and performance
Nathan Longo is one of only a handful of accordion repairers in New England. He turned a retirement hobby into a 30-hour-a-week job.
Why experienced nurses are leaving — and what could bring them back
The emotional weight of nursing can be immense, but burnout is not caused by one factor alone. Workload, staffing shortages, safety concerns, documentation demands and the loss of meaningful connection with patients are all pushing experienced nurses away from the bedside.
Medical examiner report leaves questions about 12-year-old Enfield girl’s death
Investigators were unable to figure out how an Enfield girl suffered a deadly overdose of several drugs, the medical examiner’s office said.
First Alert Weather: A dry pattern this week
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Organization is trying to help healers amid Oregon nursing shortage
Oregon faces a nursing crisis that experts say stems not from a lack of licensed nurses, but from workplace conditions that drive healthcare workers away from frontline positions.
Photographer captures 250 veterans’ portraits to honor service
Photographer Mikel Conrad's “250 Faces of Service & Sacrifice” project is a tribute to the men and women who served to ensure veterans’ stories live on long after they are gone.
More than 1.5 million pounds of meat including hot dogs, bacon and deli meat recalled
A meat recall affects more than 1.5 million pounds of products sold under several brands, including hot dogs, bacon and chicken sausage.
Hidden meanings behind emojis raise safety concerns for parents
Emojis are used daily, and they might have secret meanings that parents don't understand. Aging Untold expert Amy O’Rourke said the use of coded language among kids reflects a pattern seen across generations.
Water restored to more than 150 homes, businesses in Winchester after pipe break
Homes and businesses north of a stretch of road in Winchester were warned on Monday morning that they should expect to be without water for most of the day.
InvestigateTV+: A rise in Lyme disease cases
We head to a state where Lyme disease cases have more than quadrupled to examine a rise in cases nationwide and the effort to prevent future infections.
70-year-old worker dies after falling from lift while hanging holiday lights at Bass Pro Shops
A 70-year-old man died Sunday after falling from a bucket lift while hanging holiday lights outside a Bass Pro Shops store in Alabama, authorities said.
This dog-like robot adds security layer to businesses nationwide
The robot, covered in sensors and about the size of a dog, conducts automated patrols at locations including a warehouse in Waddell.
Here’s what researchers found out about pandemic learning loss
A study found that older children faced the biggest academic struggles after the pandemic, struggling with reading, negotiating and sitting in the classroom.
Students build device to help Gulf War veteran return to archery
A group of engineering students spent months designing a device to help a veteran regain the ability to shoot a bow, after injuries left him without the use of his left arm.
Crash closes 4 lanes of I-91 in Hartford
A crash closed four lanes of traffic on Interstate 91 northbound in Hartford on Monday morning.
Police investigate scene near Goodwin Park in Hartford
Police are investigating in the area of Campfield Avenue and Douglas Street, a few blocks from Goodwin Park, in Hartford.
Family mourns 81-year-old veteran shot, killed while leaving Walmart on mobility scooter
Police say one teenager has been arrested and charged with the man's murder while another suspect is still on the run.
EXCLUSIVE POLL: Lamont increases advantage over Fazio in final leg of campaign
Incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont increased his advantage over his Republican opponent Ryan Fazio in the third and final exclusive gubernatorial race poll.
Mother of 8 hit and killed by train during morning run: ‘She was an angel’
A family is grieving after a mother of eight was hit and killed by a train while on a morning run.
Early voting kicks off across Connecticut
Early voting began on Monday in Connecticut.
New Haven proposes overhaul of school facilities management
New Haven Public Schools are looking to move operations and management in-house under a new proposal aimed at improving maintenance at all 39 of the district’s schools.
UConn women’s basketball team gearing up for pre-season exhibition game against Texas
The UConn women’s basketball team is gearing up for a pre-season exhibition game against the Texas Longhorns Monday evening.
Week 6: Top 3 Connecticut high school football plays of the week
Between the wind, heavy rain, and all the lightning delays, week six of the high school football season was a little more chaotic than usual.
Technical Discussion: Bright and seasonable week ahead
The latest Technical Discussion from the Channel 3 First Alert Weather Team.
First Alert Weather: Another chilly start with some frost for some
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‘We’re going to die’: Couple recount terrifying emergency landing during American flight
The couple evacuated the plane by jumping from the wing, with strangers catching each other on the way down.
Husband left unrecognizable after breaking up fight between 2 family dogs
A man is dealing with severe injuries to his face after breaking up a fight between two family dogs.
More than 11,000 crashes involving teenager drivers reported in Connecticut as Teen Driver Safety Week begins
Teen Driver Safety Week has begun around the country, and officials are reminding teens and parents about safe driving habits.
Middletown police looking for missing 17-year-old
Middletown police are looking for a missing 17-year-old.
College student dies after falling in creek during hiking trip
A missing University of Cincinnati student hiking in West Virginia was found dead Monday.
Middle school principal arrested on public intoxication, child neglect charges
A middle school principal was arrested Tuesday on charges including public intoxication and child neglect, authorities said.
Route 8 in Bridgeport shut down after crash
Part of Route 8 in Bridgeport is shut down after a crash.
Driver escapes with minor injuries after van crashes into townhome
A person suffered minor injuries after a van drove into a building and became stuck between the building and a wall, officials said.
Student hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being hit on the way to a bus stop
A student was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle on the way to a bus stop Tuesday, authorities said.
6-year-old boy, 35-year-old man identified as victims killed when truck drove through soccer game
A child and an adult who were killed after a truck drove through a youth soccer game in east Wichita have been identified, authorities said.
Man arrested after assaulting two men with gun in Portland
A man was arrested after assaulting two men with a gun in Portland.
Technical Discussion: Bright and seasonable week ahead
The latest Technical Discussion from the Channel 3 First Alert Weather Team.
First Alert Weather: Another chilly night tonight
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Woman taken into custody for possessing firearm, having outstanding warrants in Hartford
A woman was taken into custody for possessing a firearm and having outstanding warrants in Hartford.
Week Ahead in Washington: Week of October 18
A busy travel week for the President and Vice President as the final countdown to the midterm elections is on. This is your 'Week Ahead in Washington' for the week of October 18.
Service member killed in rappelling accident before college football game
An airman from the Nellis Air Force Base was killed in a rappelling incident at a college football game.
Multi-vehicle crash closes lanes on Route 2 west in East Hartford
A three-vehicle crash has closed lanes on Route 2 westbound in East Hartford on Sunday afternoon.
NASCAR building 80 cars for new movie starring Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise will reprise his role in a “Days of Thunder” sequel.
Family claims mother charged in Great Wolf Lodge murders ‘never wanted to get pregnant’
A Pennsylvania woman faces two criminal homicide charges after her husband and 3-year-old son were found stabbed at Great Wolf Lodge.
Three-alarm fire destroys log cabin in Windham, fire officials say
Crews are battling a three-alarm fire at a log cabin in Windham on Sunday morning.
Pedestrian dies after hit-and-run at Putnam parking lot
A man died early Sunday after being struck by a vehicle in a Putnam parking lot.
Early voting begins Monday in CT, here’s what to know
Early voting starts Monday in Connecticut and runs through Nov. 1.
2-year-old put loaded gun in their mouth at daycare, state report says
A 2-year-old got a daycare administrator's loaded gun out of a fanny pack and put the barrel in their mouth, according to a state report.
First Alert Weather: After that cold start, improvement this afternoon
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Technical Discussion: A beautiful day ahead, after that morning chill!
The latest Technical Discussion from the Channel 3 First Alert Weather Team.
‘It would be funny’: Man accused of stealing flamingo testifies he drank 30-40 beers that day
A man accused of stealing a flamingo from its habitat took the stand at his own trial, saying he now realizes how big of a mistake it was.
New Britain police investigating reported car jacking
New Britain police are investigating a reported car jacking.
At least one person transported to hospital after crash in North Canaan
At least one person was transported to the hospital after a crash in North Canaan.
Hartford Wolf Pack’s losing ways continue with defeat to Charlotte Checkers
The Hartford Wolf Pack’s losing streak continued after they fell to the Charlotte Checkers in the last game of their weekend series.
Multiple people flee after crash in Bridgeport
Multiple people fled after a crash in Bridgeport.
University official dies in freak accident while on walking tour at historic landmark
A senior leader of a Brazilian university died Friday afternoon in what is being called a freak accident.
Body found in Connecticut River in East Hartford
A body was found in the Connecticut River in East Hartford.
Early voting in Connecticut starts Monday
Early voting in Connecticut will start Monday.
‘Tragedy’: 1 child, 1 adult killed after vehicle drives into soccer game at sports complex, police say
A child and an adult were killed, and several other people were hurt when a truck drove through a soccer game in Kansas.
Record-setting 60-year-old flamingo hatches 2 chicks at Louisville Zoo
The Louisville Zoo announced the arrival of brand-new Chilean flamingo chicks on Thursday.
First Alert Weather: A cold start tomorrow, improving by the afternoon
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