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Biden declares September flooding in Mass. a ‘major disaster,’ reversing FEMA denial
Portions of central Massachusetts experienced catastrophic flooding last September. President Joe Biden on Wednesday approved a disaster declaration for areas of Massachusetts hit hard by flash floods last September. The decision, announced by the White House, reverses the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s initial denial in February. Portions of central...
Bristol geese population: Short-term solution found as city discusses management plan
BRISTOL, Conn — The issue of an estimated 12,000 Canadian geese that have made Bristol their home was the subject of a Bristol park commission meeting Wednesday, as they create a headache for residents by the droppings they leave behind. The meeting followed an initial proposal to euthanize many...
Wet roads, poor visibility for morning commute; some roads closed
(WFSB) - A storm that brought heavy rain and some wind led to some road closures in parts of the state. Channel 3 meteorologists issued a First Alert through Thursday morning because of an isolated chance for minor flooding and gusty winds. Simsbury police posted that Old Meadow Plain Road...
CT man killed in rollover crash on Route 5/15 in Hartford
A man was killed in a rollover crash on Route 5/15 in Hartford on Tuesday afternoon. The crash was reported at Exit 89 of Route 5/15 North just after 2 p.m., according to Connecticut State Police. Andrew Joel Saez, 26, of Windsor Locks was driving a 2006 Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR north in the left of two lanes when he veered across the right lane and theoretical gore “for an unknown reason” ...
Heavy rain tonight with localized flooding possible
Cooler temperatures are on tap for Wednesday and there will be on-and-off showers through the day. There will be on-and-off showers throughout the day. It won't be a washout during the day. Heavier rain is expected to move in tonight. Some areas could see localized flooding issues. The heavy rain...
New Britain man gets more than 11 years in prison for fentanyl, cocaine trafficking
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A man from New Britain learned his fate for a drug trafficking plea. Ramon Ramos-Acevedo, 48, was sentenced on Tuesday to 135 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, Vanessa Roberts Avery, U.S. attorney for the District of Connecticut announced. According to court...
Mega-project planned for CT town: 450 apartments, 2 hotels, restaurants and retail
The Nebraska company proposing a massive redevelopment of the largely abandoned Enfield Square Mall has similarly ambitious projects under way in its home state and in Utah, where local officials give it high marks for following through on its plans. Woodsonia Real Estate Inc. wants to demolish Enfield’s roughly 780,000-square-foot mall and build 450 upscale apartments, two hotels, several ...
Local police warn of nationwide missing children scam
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A social media scam that worked its way across the country has been posted in Connecticut. The Hartford Police Department, along with police departments nationwide, said it has been seeing a new scam that involves fake missing children. Police said the scammers post pictures of missing...
Police officer hospitalized following car crash involving ‘speeding’ teen in New Britain
A police cruiser was struck during a multi-vehicle crash in New Britain on Wednesday, sending one officer to the hospital. The crash occurred on East Street where police allege that a 17-year-old girl was speeding when she spun out while making a turn, according to New Britain city officials. The girl’s car struck multiple vehicles, including a New Britain Police Department cruiser, officials ...
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