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Massachusetts man awaiting extradition to Vermont in connection with 2023 shootout
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — A Massachusetts man is waiting to be extradited to Vermont for an alleged connection to a 2023 shootout in Burlington. Walter Jones, 28, of Springfield was arrested on March 19. Massachusetts court records show he was the subject of a warrant as a fugitive from justice.
Serious injuries reported in crash on I-84 in Tolland
A New York man has serious injuries after a crash that closed Interstate 84 East in Tolland for hours on Monday. State police said the crash happened just before 10 a.m. near exit 68. A car traveling east on I-84 swerved into several lanes of traffic and went off the...
Graduations kick off at UConn with extra security measures in place
STORRS, CT (WFSB) - The UConn campus is a little less busy Friday. The scene earlier in the week included tents filling parts of campus and protestors being dispersed by police. Now, security gates are up as the campus prepares for graduation with extra security and police. “I’m excited. It’s...
Inside the Springfield school boss hiring stalemate: 13 answers
SPRINGFIELD – The search for a new school superintendent has become a hotbed of political controversy over the past two months. A superintendent search is typically a staid process done the same way by nearly every district in the state. But in Springfield, some community members, including an activist group, Pioneer Valley Project, called for it to be conducted by an independent agency. Since then, they have argued the process lacks transparency and community input, is hopelessly flawed and should be restarted.
UConn students protest for Palestine continue for another night
STORRS, Conn. (WFSB) - UConn students are protesting in support of Palestine and rallying around the 24 students that were removed yesterday during an on-campus encampment. Over 100 students converged at the center of UConn’s campus protesting, chanting, and demanding an end to what they say is genocide in Gaza.
Outside the Box, seeking ‘impulse shoppers,’ opens in Springfield’s Tower Square
SPRINGFIELD – The folding sign in front of Outside the Box gift shop in Springfield’s Tower Square implores: “Impulse Shoppers Wanted: No experience needed. Sense of humor required.”. “We’re the antidote to online shopping,” said owner Michelle LaRocque. If you purchase a product or register...
Crews extinguish fire at scrap yard in Manchester
Crews extinguished a fire at a scrap yard in Manchester on Saturday. Firefighters responded to Ostrinsky Scrap on Parker Street around 11:30 a.m. for a report of an outside fire. Once there, crews found a large scrap and debris fire in the lot of the facility. Multiple crews brought the...
Monson prom 2024: Photos from The Ranch Golf Club in Southwick
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What does Aidan Mahaney bring to the table for UConn Men’s Basketball?
STORRS, Conn. — Less than a month removed from the program’s sixth national title, it’s already been an eventful offseason for UConn Men’s Basketball. With the departures of Cam Spencer, Tristen Newton, Stephon Castle, Donovan Clingan and possibly Alex Karaban, UConn found itself needing to replace its entire starting five. Well, the rebuilding process has begun, and then some.
Protestors gather again at UConn
STORRS, CT (WFSB) - Protests are back at the University of Connecticut. Pro-Palestinian supporters are once again gathering on the Storrs campus. This comes after several arrests and with graduation ceremonies coming up this weekend. The Dodd Center for Human Rights was built in honor of two senators: Thomas Dodd...
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