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Kaitlyn Chen commits to UConn after three years with Princeton Tigers
STORRS, CT (WFSB) - On Sunday UConn announced the Princeton Tigers guard, Kaitlyn Chen, has joined the team from the transfer portal. Chen played three seasons with the Princeton Tigers under the head coach and former Husky, Carla Berube. Chen is a senior from California who is listed as 5-foot-9...
Eastford church persevering one year after fire destroyed historic building
Moving forward one year after a fire destroyed their building. An Eastford church is optimistic about rebuilding, but also extending to the grace to the two minors arrested for that fire. “It's disappointing that it's kind of human nature, you know, for people to do dumb things. These are dumb...
UConn issues policy as Gaza solidarity protests continue: no tents, quiet 24 hours a day until semester end
As University of Connecticut students continue to camp out in protest over the war in Gaza, university officials have doubled down on their policies. In an email sent out to students, faculty and staff, the university said that large scale gatherings are permitted on campus. However, weapons, tents, tarps, encampments, generators, electrical cords, propane equipment, stoves, heaters, and open ...
Talman Notches Stafford SK Triumph
STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn. — Stafford Speedway hosted the 52nd annual NAPA Spring Sizzler on Sunday, April 28 with feature events for the SK Modified and SK Light divisions. Troy Talman notched his first career Stafford SK Modified feature victory with a thrilling last-lap pass on Marcello Rufrano while the SK Light feature event was halted with eight laps complete due to rain. The SK Light feature event will be made up at a date to be announced while the Open Modified cars will return to Stafford on Friday, May 10th along with Stafford’s five weekly divisions for a full night of racing action.
Fire extinguished in Norwich
Norwich ― Firefighters extinguished a fire Saturday at a multi-family mixed-use property at 277 Central Ave. that was found in the wall of an attached porch. Norwich and Taftville firefighters were called out for reports of the fire at 1:50 p.m. and arrived to find heavy smoke at the rear of the building, Norwich Fire Battalion Chief Mark Benjamin said.
Coventry residents chase away suspects attempting to break into their vehicles: PD
COVENTRY, Conn. (WTNH) – Coventry police are investigating after a small group attempted to break-in to multiple vehicles on South Street Wednesday night. Police said three people described as teenagers or young adults were first seen approaching a residence on South Street near Washburn Avenue around 6:45 p.m. They are believed to have been driving […]
Amari DeBerry announces transfer to Maryland after three years with UConn women’s basketball
Amari DeBerry entered the transfer portal after three seasons with UConn women’s basketball after the NCAA Tournament, and the former McDonald’s All-American announced her commitment to Maryland on Sunday. DeBerry was the No. 15 prospect in the Class of 2021 and a McDonald’s All-American, and she is also a two-time gold medalist with USA Basketball. However, the 6-foot-6 forward never found ...
Why officials are encouraging proper disposal of prescription drugs on National Take Back Day
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Saturday, April 27 is National Drug Take Back Day, and police departments around Connecticut will be collecting unwanted and expired prescription drugs for safe and proper disposal. It's an opportunity to clean out the medicine cabinets and prevent the possibility of those prescriptions ending up...
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