Two arrested for possessing narcotics in Meriden
Two people were arrested for possessing narcotics after in Meriden.
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SCOTUS and the high stakes North Dakota case
A Supreme Court case out of North Dakota could have major implications for land owners everywhere.
‘A Christmas miracle’: Stolen nativity scene found miles away
Community tips led to the recovery of a valuable nativity scene that apparently was stolen earlier this week, miles from where it was last seen.
Connecticut republicans trying to figure out future after loss in midterms
Connecticut republicans are trying to figure out their future after heavy losses in the midterm elections last week.
Technical Discussion: From bright and mild to cool and wet this week
The latest Technical Discussion from the Channel 3 First Alert Weather Team.
Tens of thousands of tickets sent out to offenders in Groton after speed camera activation
Tens of thousands of tickets have been sent out to offenders in Groton after the activation of speed cameras.
13-year-olds charged after intentionally making fair ride swing out of control, deputies say
A woman was injured and two children were treated after a swing ride went out of control at a Grovetown-area county fair. Two teens were charged.
First Alert Weather: Bright and mild tomorrow, unsettled to end the week
The latest forecast from the Channel 3 First Alert Weather Team.
Arrests made in connection with retail theft scheme in Meriden
Six men were arrested for their roles in a retail theft scheme, Meriden police announced.
Couple finds at least 25 snakes in newly purchased home
Multiple inspections before the closing did not reveal a snake den beneath the front porch.
Glastonbury car thefts more than triple last year’s total, police say
Twenty-five cars have been stolen in Glastonbury so far this year, more than triple the number stolen in all of last year, according to Glastonbury police.
Actor Donnie Dunagan, original voice of Bambi in classic Disney film, dies at 92, reports say
Donnie Dunagan, who voiced young Bambi for the original 1942 Disney classic, has died. He was 92.
Credit counselor says stigma should not keep people from seeking debt help
Debt in Money Management International's debt management plans tops $1 billion, the most in 13 years. Here is what a credit counselor says is driving it.
New Haven celebrates arrival of city’s Christmas tree
New Haven got into the holiday spirit as the city Christmas tree arrived to the New Haven Green Monday.
Aging Untold: Why your metabolism changes as you age
On this episode of Aging Untold, learn how metabolism changes with age and what may help support it. Then, we share gentle ways to tell loved ones when time may be short, set boundaries and care for yourself.
Multi-vehicle crash closes lanes on I-84 west in Southington
Emergency crews are responding to a multi-vehicle crash on I-84 in Southington.
Cooper Ouellette released on bond after manslaughter conviction in girlfriend’s death
Cooper Ouellette, a Harwinton man convicted Friday of second-degree manslaughter in the death of his girlfriend, Sophie Ringquist, 17, left the New Britain courthouse Monday after posting bond.
Hunter dies after accidentally shooting his crossbow, hitting himself in leg, authorities say
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is investigating after a hunter accidentally fired a crossbow and later died at a hospital.
Silver Alert issued for missing 15-year-old girl from Stratford
Police in Stratford are seeking the public’s help locating a missing teen.
Stamford man faces federal charges for child exploitation
As 25-year-old Stamford man has been charged with federal child exploitation offenses after authorities alleged he met three minors online and recorded sexual activity with them, said the U.S. Attorney for Connecticut’s office.
UConn drops in AP Poll following loss to Michigan
The UConn women’s basketball team dropped a couple of spots in the AP Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Poll.
Trump pushes for permanent daylight saving time: ‘It’s so dark outside, so early’
President Donald Trump renewed his call to end the twice-yearly clock change by making daylight saving time permanent.
Ring camera video shows women making racist gestures outside Ole Miss student’s apartment
The University of Mississippi said it is investigating after a Ring doorbell camera recorded the incident.
Democrats’ wins confirmed in Wallingford following recount
The so-called “blue tsunami” rolled through Wallingford, a recount of the general election confirmed.
Unlikely allies: Why both parties want action on license plate cameras
After a year of InvestigateTV reporting, lawmakers from both parties say a patchwork of local rules is not enough as proposals to limit or ban surveillance networks pile up in Washington.
This woman helps cemetery visitors talk openly about death
Historic Congressional Cemetery, a national landmark in the heart of Washington, D.C., has a death doula to help visitors have healthy conversations about mortality.
How to talk about the end of life without feeling pressure to be strong
The Aging Untold experts are sharing gentle ways to tell loved ones when time may be short, set boundaries and care for yourself.
Suspected drug sales lead to man’s arrest at Naugatuck home, police say
A man was arrested on drug charges after Naugatuck police said they developed information that drugs were being kept and sold at his home.
Blood test could offer less invasive way to aid Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Kathi Rigby and her husband, Brent, share their journey after her Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Learn how an FDA-cleared blood test may help doctors evaluating some patients with signs of cognitive decline.
This walking club for seniors calls members ‘Golden G.O.A.T.s.’
A walking club for seniors in Georgetown County, South Carolina, calls itself the "Golden G.O.A.T.S."
Why your metabolism changes as you age — and what you can do now
Your metabolism is your body's "Power plant." Learn how it changes with age and what may help support it.
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Massive New West Hartford Entertainment Venue Sets Opening Date Vernon PZC To Host Public Hearing On Revisions To Zoning Regulations
InvestigateTV+: Is tracking ALS possible?
InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at how better tracking of ALS cases could reveal why more people are getting sick.
How fake businesses can become a real problem for you
Fake companies using real addresses are causing headaches for people across the country. Here's what you need to know.
Underwater hockey is growing one player at a time
An underwater hockey club in Green Bay, Wisconsin is drawing in players from across the region and working to teach people about the niche sport.
This artist uses sunlight to burn designs into wood
Billy Keith is a solar artist who uses sunlight as his tool to create artwork burned directly into wood.
UConn men’s basketball faces Wagner in home opener
The No. 4 UConn men’s basketball takes on Wagner on Monday night.
Jury selection begins for man accused of killing 18-year-old in Hartford in 2023
Jury selection begins Monday for Luis Laboy, a man accused of killing a man he didn’t know in Hartford in 2023.
Crash closes Route 14-A in Plainfield for nearly 12 hours
A crash shut down Route 14A in Plainfield for nearly 12 hours Sunday night into early Monday morning.
16-year-old ‘thankful’ to be alive after car part thrown into Halloween bonfire causes explosion
A teenager was seriously injured when police say a man threw a car shock absorber into a bonfire during a Halloween party, causing an explosion.
Technical Discussion: Watching a late-week storm system
The latest Technical Discussion from the Channel 3 First Alert Weather Team.
First Alert Weather: Shower chances fade this afternoon
The latest forecast from the Channel 3 First Alert Weather Team...
Man dies after deer struck by another car flies into his windshield
A Missouri man died Thursday night after a deer struck by another vehicle flew into his Jeep, authorities said.
Suspect arrested in reported jewelry store robbery; stolen guns recovered
Police arrested 23-year-old Daizuante Springer following an armed robbery at a jewelry store in Hartford on Friday.
Man accused of driving 100 mph, hitting 3 police cars during high-speed chase
Police say the suspect drove into oncoming traffic and reached speeds up to 130 mph.
Azzi Fudd joins Huskies of Honor, reflects on resilience and UConn’s future
The UConn women’s basketball team had extra motivation heading into its Top 10 showdown with Iowa: a chance to respond to a loss to Michigan and celebrate former teammate Azzi Fudd’s induction into the Huskies of Honor.
Multi-vehicle crash closes I-691 in Meriden
Interstate 691 eastbound in Meriden is closed Sunday night as emergency crews respond to a multi-vehicle crash, according to the CT DOT.
‘He was loved by everyone’: Family mourns pilot killed in crash weeks before daughter’s birth
A pilot killed in a small plane crash at the Waycross-Ware County Airport has been identified as a husband and father.
MDC customers could see higher water and sewer bills in 2027
Water and sewer customers in the Greater Hartford Area could see their bills rise starting next year under a proposed budget.
Crash closes lanes on I-84 in Southington
A crash has closed two lanes on Interstate 84 westbound in Southington Sunday evening, impacting traffic in the area.
First Alert Weather: Windy tomorrow, isolated showers possible
The latest forecast from the Channel 3 First Alert Weather Team...
UConn Women show resiliency and beat #10 Iowa 91-79
The 2nd ranked UConn shook off a disappointing performance on Thursday to beat the 10th ranked Iowa Hawkeyes 91-79, behind a career high 39 points from Junior Sarah Strong.
Motorcycle crash causes significant delays on I-91 in Rocky Hill
A motorcycle crash is impacting highway traffic in Rocky Hill Sunday afternoon.
‘Little Rascals’ star Bug Hall asks for financial help on GoFundMe ahead of sixth child’s birth
Brandon “Bug” Hall, who played Alfalfa in the 1994 film The Little Rascals, launched a GoFundMe while moving his family onto an Arkansas property.
Luigi Mangione’s cousin trails in Baltimore County Council race as results change
Nino Mangione, Luigi Mangione’s cousin, trails Shawn McIntosh in the Baltimore County Council District 5 race, according to unofficial results.
Multi-vehicle crash shuts down lane on Route 15 north in Meriden, causing delays
A multi-vehicle crash is causing delays on Route 15 northbound in Meriden.
60+ Outback Steakhouse locations to be sold after franchisee files for bankruptcy. Here’s where
One of Outback Steakhouse’s largest franchisees has filed for bankruptcy.
Driver in critical condition following crash that damaged several Stratford homes
A crash that damaged several homes in Stratford on early Sunday morning left the driver critically injured.
Branford store clerk charged after illegal drug seizure
A convenience store clerk was given drug charges after police and state regulators seized cannabis products from a business that was not licensed to sell them, according to Branford police.
Amoeba infections leave 5 with permanent vision loss, 1 dead in this state
Acanthamoeba is found in many environments.
Deer on highway causes two-vehicle crash in Plainville
A crash on Route 72 in Plainville caused heavy traffic on Saturday night.
Ansonia police search for missing 34-year-old man
Police in Ansonia are seeking the public’ help in locating a missing man.
Week Ahead in Washington: Nov. 8
Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill this week for the lame-duck session after the midterm elections, with a potential impeachment vote on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and government funding on the agenda.
20-year-old man arrested in New York in connection with Manchester stabbing
A man was taken into custody by New York state troopers in connection with a stabbing that happened in Manchester, Connecticut.
Woman allegedly killed by husband texted sister she was ‘not good’ days before her body was found
A man charged in his wife’s murder allegedly shot her in the head and left her in the bathroom for several days, according to arrest documents.
Technical Discussion: Watching a late-week storm system
The latest Technical Discussion from the Channel 3 First Alert Weather Team.
First Alert Weather: Intervals of clouds and sun, plus a breeze today
The latest forecast from the Channel 3 First Alert Weather Team...
An 11-month-old girl weighed just 4 pounds when she died. Now, her mom is facing charges
A mother is facing charges after her 11-month-old daughter was found dead and emaciated in an insect-infested apartment.
Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation celebrates honorees at Human Spirit Awards
The Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation celebrated six people making a difference in their communities at its third annual Human Spirit Awards dinner Saturday.
UConn men’s basketball defeats Michigan 85-77 in national championship rematch
UConn defeated Michigan 85-77 in a national championship rematch that lived up to the hype, with standout performances, a coaching chess match and a crowd that brought March Madness-like energy throughout the game.
Person reportedly flees crash on I-91, lanes closed
State police say a person may have fled on foot after a crash on Interstate 91 Saturday evening.
Juvenile hospitalized after shooting in New Britain
A juvenile was hospitalized with a non-life-threatening injury after a shooting on Vance Street Friday night, police said.
Jury selection begins for convicted felon accused of shooting 18-year-old in Hartford police say he didn’t know
Jury selection begins Monday, for the man accused of gunning down an 18-year-old, Hartford Police say he didn’t even know.
Huskies football loses at home to North Carolina
The largest crowd of the season, more than 36,000, showed up at Rentschler Field to watch UConn and Carolina in a pivotal late season showdown.
Plane hits, kills woman on runway
One woman is dead after an accident involving a plane in upstate New York.
Technical Discussion: An unsettled trend by late-week
The latest Technical Discussion from the Channel 3 First Alert Weather Team.
First Alert Weather: Becoming brighter, breezy tomorrow
The latest forecast from the Channel 3 First Alert Weather Team...
Gasoline fire damages several storage units in New London
A fire that started with spilled gasoline caused significant damage to several storage units in New London Saturday afternoon, according to fire officials.
Mother sentenced to life in prison for murdering 4-year-old, abandoning 1-year-old on interstate
A mother in Louisiana was sentenced to life in prison for killing her 4-year-old child and abandoning her baby near an interstate.
Trump offers UFC chief Dana White press secretary job
President Donald Trump offered UFC president and CEO Dana White the job of press secretary on Saturday.
Congress enters lame duck session following midterm elections
Congress has a list of unfinished work during the lame duck session, the period between the election of a new Congress and the start of its term.
82-year-old man dies after getting hit by his own car
An 82-year-old man in South Carolina was hit and killed by his own car in an apparent mishap, according to authorities.
Two men accused of handing out psychedelic gummies to nearly 15 kids on Halloween, police say
Two men in California are accused of giving psilocybin-infused gummies to young trick-or-treaters on Halloween night, according to authorities.
2 killed in I-95 north crash in Stratford, state police say
Two people have died following a crash on Interstate 95 northbound in Stratford Saturday morning.
UConn football takes on Belichick’s Tar Heels at Rentschler Field
The UConn football team hosts North Carolina on Saturday afternoon at Rentschler Field, with kickoff set for noon.
Father accused of leaving daughter sleeping outside Target to hold spot for Pokémon cards, police say
A man in South Carolina is accused of leaving his 6-year-old daughter sleeping in line outside a Target store to hold his place for a Pokémon card release.
Police investigate death of man found near water at Sears Park in East Hampton
Police are investigating the death of a man found at Sears Park early Saturday morning.
Driver dies after rollover crash on I-395 north in Norwich
A driver died early Saturday after a pickup truck crashed on Interstate 395 northbound in Norwich.
Car crashes into utility pole in Manchester, closes road for several hours
A road in Manchester is closed on Saturday following a crash.
Hartford Wolf Pack falls short in 4-2 loss to Rochester Americans
The Hartford Wolf Pack lost 4-2 to the Rochester Americans on Friday night at Blue Cross Arena, according to the team. The loss leaves Hartford at 6-8-1-0 this season.
Crash shuts down lane on Route 8 north in Waterbury, causing delays
A crash has closed the right lane on Route 8 northbound in Waterbury early Saturday morning.
Man on probation for child pornography sentenced to life in prison
A Texas man who was on probation for possessing child pornography will now spend the rest of his life in prison.
Lawyer who represented defendant in Tupac Shakur murder case found dead
The defense attorney who represented Duane “Keffe D” Davis in the Tupac Shakur murder trial has died.
First Alert Weather: Not entirely dry this weekend, also turning cooler
The latest forecast from the Channel 3 First Alert Weather Team.
Former doctor photographed patients’ genitals during medical procedures, lawsuit alleges
A Toledo doctor who has been indicted for possession of child sexual abuse material also photographed his patients’ genitals during medical procedures, according to a newly filed lawsuit.
Woman sentenced to life in prison for murder of her 5-week-old daughter
woman in Texas has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the death of her 5-week-old daughter.
Argument over Wi-Fi leads to murder of mother and son, police say
An arrest has been made in the murder of a mother and son in Texas.
Bristol police looking for missing 15-year-old girl
Bristol police are looking for a missing 15-year-old girl.
Technical Discussion: The weekend is not entirely dry, trends cooler
The latest Technical Discussion from the Channel 3 First Alert Weather Team.
Memory card with uncounted ballots found, launching investigation
A memory card from election night has been discovered containing uncounted ballots from Seminole County, Georgia, voters.