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Part of I-84 East closed in Hartford after crash
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Part of Interstate 84 East is closed in Hartford after a car crash. Police said the left and center lanes are closed. The crash happened around 10:39 p.m. and involved two cars. This is a developing story, stick with News 8 for updates.
Firefighters hurt battling Avon apartment fire
AVON, CT (WFSB) - At least two firefighters suffered minor injuries when they battled a fire at an apartment building in Avon on Sunday night, fire officials said. The fire was located at 44 Avonwood Rd. 57 units were impacted, with 47 having people inside at the time of the fire.
Police investigating CT convenience mart robbery, nearby attempted burglary
Police are investigating a robbery in Cromwell in the early morning hours Monday that was followed by an attempted burglary nearby that was believed to be committed by the same individuals. The robbery was reported shortly before 3:30 a.m. at the Alltown convenience mart and gas station at 176 West St., where three individuals threatened the clerk and stole items, according to the Cromwell ...
Volunteers help Springfield school with courtyard makeover
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - In honor of Earth Day on Monday, MGM Springfield and partners took part in an extreme makeover project at The Academy at Kiley in Springfield. “It’s a very special day today,” said Jennifer McGrath, director of philanthropy and community engagement at MGM Springfield. Volunteers...
Enfield K-9 helps solve burglary investigation
ENFIELD, Conn. (WGGB/WSHM) - K-9 Odin with Enfield Police assisted the midnight shift on Monday morning with a burglary investigation. According to the Enfield Police Department, Odin tracked half a mile mile from the incident location to a house which resulted in locating the juvenile suspect responsible for the burglary.
Car slams into home after crash in Windsor
WINDSOR, CT (WFSB) - A two car accident caused one car to hit a home in Windsor Sunday afternoon. The home was located at the corner of Windsor and Tobey Avenue. The other car ended up in the road near Giddings Avenue. Both cars were towed. Neighbors say they do...
Sunny, mild day on tap after frosty start
After a frosty start on Tuesday, there's a sunny and mild day on tap. Most of the state had a frost advisory in place through the morning. It has since expired. The day will feature lots of sunshine with milder temperatures. Highs will be in the middle 60s away from the water.
Bear cub sighting captivates little boy's attention in Simsbury
A 3-year-old boy was in awe when he spotted a bear cub on the other side of the glass at his Simsbury home over the weekend and a photo the family took shows the two youngsters peering at each other through the pane. Samantha Welch said bear sightings are pretty...
A double-cross scam allegedly led to a fatal CT shooting. The man who got fake ‘cocaine’ faces trial
On a summer night in 2016, amid a group of people outside an Enfield Street apartment in Hartford’s North End, gunshots rang out and a 19-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman were killed. On Tuesday morning, 31-year-old Brandon Letman will face a jury in Hartford Superior Court for his alleged part in the in the case, nearly eight years after the deadly shooting, which was allegedly prompted ...
State firefighters reponded to in-flight emergency at Bradley International Aiport
WINDSOR LOCKS, CT (WFSB) - Firefighters responded to an in-flight emergency at Bradley International Airport on Sunday afternoon. State firefighters received reports of flap issues on the 103rd Airlift Wing’s challenger aircraft inbound around 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. No injuries were reported. Stay tuned to Channel 3 for updates.
Fallen Hartford officer’s name added to National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
WASHINGTON DC (WFSB) - A fallen officer from Hartford was among 282 names added to a national police memorial. The National Law Enforcement Memorial added the name of Bobby Garten. Officials said that Garten’s name was etched in the memorial recently, so it would take time to settle. The...
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