Connecticut State

Norwalk, CT

<div><p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3Ko4uC_0sou9zxe00" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3Ko4uC_0sou9zxe00" width="1518" height="826" ></p><p><strong> NORWALK, Conn. (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) — </strong> Interstate 95 in Norwalk, Connecticut fully reopened to traffic in both directions at 10 a.m. on Sunday morning, less than 80 hours after a <a href="https://www.audacy.com/1010wins/news/fiery-ct-crash-involving-tanker-closes-i-95" rel="nofollow"> tanker truck </a> filled with gasoline burst into flames during a three-vehicle crash, damaging an overpass bridge and causing a <a href="https://www.audacy.com/1010wins/news/national/i-95-in-connecticut-will-close-for-days-after-fiery-crash-damages-bridge-governor-says" rel="nofollow"> complete shutdown </a> . </p><iframe allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="https://omny.fm/shows/wcbsam-on-demand/drive-time-how-is-a-bridge-demolished/embed?style=cover&amp;size=square" style="width:100%; height:220px; overflow:hidden; margin-top: 1.25rem;"></iframe><p> The 5:30 a.m. crash on Thursday morning did not cause any serious injuries, but the shut down snarled traffic in lower Fairfield County and around Connecticut. </p><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><p> Some relief was given to the East Coast’s main north-south highway when I-95’s northbound side was opened Saturday night, but Sunday morning’s opening surpassed initial expectations that the entire interstate wouldn’t resume normal access until Monday morning. </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Amazing work by the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CTDOT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> #CTDOT </a> crews and contractors who worked tirelessly to get I-95 in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Norwalk?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> #Norwalk </a> opened ahead of schedule! Here's a look at the roadway at approximately 9 a.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday. Great job!! <a href="https://t.co/YEatv5sUXt" rel="nofollow"> pic.twitter.com/YEatv5sUXt </a></p> — Connecticut Department of Transportation (@CTDOTOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/CTDOTOfficial/status/1787125790896755144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> May 5, 2024 </a></blockquote><script async charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><iframe height="591" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F100064928132483%2Fvideos%2F2198083823870016%2F&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=267&amp;t=0" width="267"></iframe><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><p> Gov. Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto said that the DOT’s contractors’ work included demolishing the damaged Fairfield Avenue Bridge; removing tons of concrete, steel and debris from the roadway; sweeping; milling and paving; and restriping pavement markings. </p><p> “This has been a team effort, and I can’t thank enough the CTDOT crews, contractors, and workers who spent the weekend ensuring the public could resume traveling on I-95 as soon as possible,” Commissioner Eucalitto said. </p><p> CTDOT engineers worked over the weekend to develop preliminary plans for the replacement of the Fairfield Avenue Bridge. Designs are expected to be completed in the next two weeks, officials said. </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en"> It takes a village, and from the response from <a href="https://twitter.com/NorwalkCtPD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> @NorwalkCtPD </a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/CT_STATE_POLICE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> @CT_STATE_POLICE </a> and fire depts to the environmental cleanup by <a href="https://twitter.com/CTDEEPNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> @CTDEEPNews </a> and demolition and rebuilding by the <a href="https://twitter.com/CTDOTOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> @CTDOTOfficial </a> and contractors, everyone did their part. I am impressed and thankful for their dedication. </p> — Governor Ned Lamont (@GovNedLamont) <a href="https://twitter.com/GovNedLamont/status/1787104347450454365?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> May 5, 2024 </a></blockquote><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><script async charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p> “It takes a village, and from the response from local and state police and fire departments to the environmental cleanup by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the demolition and rebuilding by the Connecticut Department of Transportation and contractors, everyone did their part,” Lamont said. </p><p> For Connecticut traffic alerts and roadway updates, government officials encourage the use of <a href="http://ctroads.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> CTroads.org </a> . </p></div>

Columbus, OH

Philadelphia, PA

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Upper Chichester Township, PA

The Quick Historian

UPPER CHICHESTER TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- A 51-year-old man has been taken into custody by police on suspicion of neglecting his mother, who was found in distressing conditions, lying in soiled sheets stuck to her bed.

Woman found dead and "fused" to bed, son arrested

Los Angeles, CA

Saint Louis, MO

CJ Coombs

Dave’s Hot Chicken started as street food in 2017 in a parking lot in Los Angeles by founders and friends, Arman Oganesyan, professionally trained chef, Dave Kopushyan, and brothers Tommy and Gary Rubenyan, who came to realize their dream. Their first location opened in 2018 in East Hollywood.

Dave's Hot Chicken hit Kansas City last year: it's going to heat up St. Louis soon

Buffalo, NY

What's Going On

Buffalo, N.Y. – A former office manager has admitted to embezzling over $700,000 from her employer over a period of more than seven years, as disclosed by the Erie County District Attorney's Office on Tuesday.

Office Manager's Shocking Embezzlement: Former Employee Admits to Stealing Over $700,000

Pennsylvania State

Louisa, VA

Cheryl E Preston

U Interview reports that Tyler Wenrich, 31, of Louisa, Virginia, has been on Grand Turk Island since he was arrested two weeks ago. He returned to the Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship after a beach excursion, and while at a security checkpoint, two 9mm rounds were discovered in his bag.

A Virginia man may spend a minimum of 12 years in a foreign prison because of an honest mistake

Manchester, NH

InDepthNH.org

Manchester police say the area mentioned in the news release is now open, but no further information at this time. At approximately 07:56 AM, Manchester Police responded to a report of a deceased individual.

UPDATE: Area Open. Stay Away From Area Where Dead Person Found in Manchester, Police Advise

Denton, TX

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt

This post includes content modified using AI. According to a report from CBS News Texas, authorities in Texas have started an investigation following an incident where a 13-year-old pupil was attacked by grown-ups while on a school bus.

Adults Assault 13-Year-Old Black Girl on School Bus

Erie County, NY

Elma, NY

Buffalo, N.Y. – In a tragic incident, an Elma resident has admitted guilt in a fatal hit-and-run that occurred on Transit Road in January, as confirmed by the Erie County District Attorney's Office on Tuesday.

Guilty Plea: Elma Woman Admits to Fatal Hit-and-Run on Transit Road

Westminster, CA

NewSantaAna

Recently, an alert police officer observed two suspicious individuals and proceeded to contact and detain them, according to the Westminster Police Department . Upon receiving consent to search the vehicle, the police officer uncovered a concealed compartment holding a significant amount of cash and over 100 grams of methamphetamine intended for sale.

An alert police officer found a hidden cache of meth and cash in a vehicle in Westminster

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Do you wonder what that nasty smell that has been cropping up all over Denver is?. I know. Denver has lots of nasty smells, including urine and feces in the alleys. There also is the unmistakable chemical smell of meth that turns some people’s stomachs. And of course, marijuana lingers in the air Denver-wide.

Opinion: The smell of death in Denver

Nixon, TX

Karla Marie Speaks

In a shocking turn of events, a 10-year-old boy from South Texas has confessed to fatally shooting a 32-year-old man in his sleep two years ago. The tragic incident has left the victim's family in disbelief and the community grappling with the emotional and legal complexities of the case.

10-Year-Old Texas Boy Confesses to Fatally Shooting Man in His Sleep Two Years Ago

New Jersey State

Middlesex County, NJ

Woodbridge Township, NJ

Morristown Minute

Middlesex County Woman conspired to fraudulently obtain over $400,000 in pandemic relief funds. Yanira Abreu, 42, of Keasbey, New Jersey, was sentenced to 24 months in prison for her role in a scheme to illegally obtain more than $400,000 in COVID-19 unemployment benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. Abreu had previously pled guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud before U.S. District Judge Robert Kirsch, who imposed the sentence on May 9, 2024, in Trenton federal court.

Woman Gets Two Years for Stealing COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits

South Orange, NJ

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - In a startling revelation from the office of U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger, 77-year-old Janis Miller of South Orange, New Jersey, has been indicted on charges of wire fraud, accused of pilfering more than $1 million in federal benefits designated for her deceased aunt. The indictment marks a significant development in a case that stretches over two decades.

NJ Woman Indicted for Embezzling $1M in Federal Benefits

Morris County, NJ

Mount Olive Township, NJ

MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — Christina Susco, 38, a daycare teacher at the Mount Olive Child Care & Learning Center, has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child and aggravated assault, as announced by Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Mount Olive Township Police Chief Michael Spitzer.

Daycare Teacher Charged with Child Endangerment and Assault

New York City, NY

Chicago Star Media

New York City is the world's wealthiest city in 2024, according to the 2024 World’s Wealthiest . Cities Report , which reveals an impressive growth in millionaire populations. The Bay Area follows closely in second place, while Tokyo and Singapore also secured top spots.

These are the world’s wealthiest cities in 2024

New Canaan, CT

Darien, CT

Westport, CT

Stamford, CT

Wilton, CT

1010WINS

I-95 in Norwalk, Connecticut fully reopened to traffic in both directions at 10 a.m. on Sunday, less than 80 hours after a tanker truck filled with gasoline burst into flames during a crash, damaging a bridge and causing a complete shutdown.

I-95 fully reopens in Connecticut less than 80 hours after fiery tanker crash damages bridge, causes shutdown

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