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NEWTOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — A Waterbury man who died while in custody died by suicide, according to the Connecticut Medical Examiner’s Office. Trevor Watson, 26, died by hanging, according to the agency. He was pronounced dead at 4:28 p.m. at a local hospital. Watson was found in his cell at about 4 p.m. by a […]

Lakewood police made two arrests after a carjacking, authorities said.The incident occurred Thursday morning, Sept. 28 near the New Jersey Transit Bus Terminal, according to Lakewood Capt. Gregory Staffordsmith. The terminal is located at First and Lexington avenues.The investigation led a SWA…

As the 2023 edition of The Big E carries on every day from now until October 1, I'm angry. For yet another year, I didn't make it up to the largest "Multi-state" fair in our area. Why can't Connecticut's unofficial state fair happen on our land? How did West Springfield, Massachusetts claim all of New England? Connecticut is fair and festival obsessed, and I think it's time for The Connecticut State Fair.

LONG ISLAND SOUND (WFSB) – A crew with Connecticut Fish and Wildlife caught a 400-pound stingray in Long Island Sound on Wednesday. Officials said the roughtail stingray was over 6 feet long and 5 feet wide. It was caught by the Long Island Sound Trawl Survey crew. “These gentle...

A ban on the open carrying of firearms in public starts in Connecticut on Sunday, as part of several firearm-related provisions intended to strengthen the state’s gun laws. The new law also limits most firearm buyers to three handguns purchases a month in the state, disqualifies domestic violence offenders from obtaining pistol permits and promotes safer gun storage.

A man and a woman were killed after their car rolled over in Juniata County Thursday morning, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The crash happened around 6:31 a.m. on US 322 west at mile marker 197 near the exit for Arch Rock Road, state police say. Police say Thomas Cruz,...

A small jet that crashed into a building in Connecticut in 2021, killing four people, was going slower than usual as it took off because the pilot had left a parking brake on, according to a report released Thursday.The failure to release the brake was the probable cause of the accident, according to the report from the National Transportation Safety Board, which also said a lack of equipment on the jet to notify the pilots of such a problem contributed to the crash.The twin-engine Cessna 560XL was to have flown from Robertson Airport in Plainville to Dare County Regional Airport...

New Haven's only movie theater set to close in October.

Dive into the heart of a police investigation on Woodbridge Street. Discover the details of a violent incident that occurred in a local home early this morning. Stay informed with the latest updates from WFSB's local news coverage.

BRISTOL, Conn. (WLNE) — A Bristol, Connecticut police officer returned to work nearly a year after he was shot in an ambush that killed two fellow officers, WTNH reports. Officer Alec Iurato is in the training division getting reacclimated. He was hurt in what police called a staged 911...

Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Steve Teeling says Friday will be a very wet and nasty day, with heavy rain and localized flooding likely. Flash flooding cannot be ruled out tomorrow into Saturday morning.

Lisbon ― A 33-year-old Lisbon man with a long criminal history was extradited from New Hampshire this month to face a slew of drug and weapon charges police said were the result of a multi-month investigation into narcotic sales from a town residence. Joshua Kunkel, of 22 Kendall Road,...

Discover how Connecticut's strict new gun laws, coming into effect this October, will impact the open carry of pistols. Stay informed about these significant changes and their potential implications on gun ownership and usage in the state. Subscribe to FOX61 for exclusive updates.

Heavy rain is threatening to bring flash floods to parts of Connecticut Friday, after our stretch of amazing weather ends. That stretch continued for one more day, Thursday, as early morning dense fog patches eagerly yielded to sun, though a hazy appearance in the sky continued courtesy of Canadian wildfire smoke that will also reduce air quality slightly to “moderate” – not unhealthy, but lowered enough that those with respiratory ailments may notice the difference.

The incident happened in a man's own garage in the middle of the day on Sept. 17. Two days later, police arrested Giovanni Lopez, 16, of Waterbury, who's now being charged as an adult.

Get ready for a fun-filled evening with the Hamden Movie Night Series presenting "Trick or Treat Scooby Doo". This family-friendly event is set to take place on Fri, Sep 29 from 7pm - 9pm, offering a perfect night out for all ages.

Get ready to groove into the weekend with an exciting community event, TERPY FRIDAY: FUNKY FRIDAY!, set to take place on Fri, Sep 29 from 5pm - 9pm. This unique gathering will be located at 1355 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514, a venue known for hosting vibrant and engaging events.

With Domestic Violence Awareness Month right around the corner, service providers and victim advocates are hoping to shine a spotlight on both the resources available and the need for more help. “We really view domestic violence, family violence, intimate partner violence as a public health crisis,” Megan Scanlon, president and...

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around newtown.

Cheapism.com, a blog covering affordable travel, items, and more, ranked the New Haven County town of Guilford as the state’s most overlooked place in its new ranking, “The Most Underrated Town in Every State.”. In order to determine this, the site combed through online reviews and rankings to...