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Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In CT
A potent storm system packed with damaging winds has knocked out power to thousands in Connecticut.
At around 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 29, Eversource reported around 3,400 customers with power statewide, and United Illuminated another 55.
The most outages are in the following locations: Union (354), Wilton (221), West Hartford (216), Ridgefield (199), New Milford (145), Thompson (137), Greenwich (127), and Weston (101).
The storm, ignited by a strong frontal system, has now pushed out off the East Coast.
Thursday will be colder with a high temperature in the mid-30s, but wind-chill values…
3 More Charged In CT Catalytic Converter Trafficking Ring Ran Out Of Recycling Warehouse: Feds
Three Connecticut men have been charged in connection with a catalytic converter trafficking ring that has already resulted in the arrests of five other people, federal officials announced.
The indictment of the three men was announced on Wednesday, Nov. 29 by the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut. The three defendants are identified as:
Yanquee Rodriguez, age 27, of West Hartford, also known as "Yankster Rodriguez";
Mervin Figueroa, age 26, of New Haven;
Michael Almodovar, age 30, of New Haven, also known as "Eme ElColorado".
Additionally, 29-year-old&…
Double Fatal I-84 Crash: Toddler, 26-Year-Old Woman ID'd As Victims
A 26-year-old Connecticut woman and a toddler were killed on I-84 when another driver allegedly lost control and slammed into their vehicle.
The crash took place in Hartford County in West Hartford around 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6 near Exit 44.
According to the Connecticut State Police, the driver killed was identified as Natalia Dudzinski, of Bristol, along with the toddler, Malika Scott, who would have turned 3 years old in just weeks.
Police said a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, driven by a 30-year-old North Carolina woman, was driving in the left lane when "for an unknown reason,"&nb…
New CT Street Takeover Arrest: 19-Year-Old Charged With Drifting, Performing Donuts
A 19-year-old man is the latest suspect to face charges in connection to a series of "street takeover" events in Connecticut, state police said.
On Tuesday, June 6, New London resident Freilyn Guzman, age 19, turned himself in to state police after he was found to have participated in a "street takeover" that happened in West Hartford on Sunday, May 14, police said.
On the day of the incident, which began around 1 a.m., a group of vehicles formed in the parking lot of the Prospect Plaza Shopping Center at 18-54 Kane St. in West Hartford. Once more people began arriving at the lo…
Fatal Crash: 22-Year-Old Slams Into Concrete Barrier On I-84, CT State Police Say
Police are investigating a crash on a busy Connecticut roadway that left one person dead.
It happened around 6:30 a.m. Sunday, May 7 on I-84 in West Hartford.
A 2010 Toyota minivan was traveling on the westbound side near Exit 40 on the left shoulder, when, for an unknown reason, the operator lost control and traveled across all three lanes of travel, and across the right shoulder, Connecticut State Police said.
The vehicle then entered the theoretical gore, crossed the Exit 41 entrance ramp, and collided with the concrete sound barrier located off the right side of the roadway,&…
New Restaurant To Celebrate Grand Opening In Stratford
What came first, the chicken or the egg?
It doesn't matter, because the cycle keeps on producing tasty food, according to the owners of an all-new fried chicken restaurant in Fairfield County that will soon celebrate its grand opening.
Jolly Chicken, located in Stratford at 2590 Broadbridge Ave., the former site of Great Wall Chinese Restaurant, will hold a grand-opening celebration on Tuesday, March 21, which will be complete with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The new eatery, which soft-launched on Friday, March 3, is owned by Doug and Daneen Grabe, who decided not to address the age-old…
CT Store Permanently Closing After 66 Years In Business
A store in Connecticut is set to close after decades in business.
The Toy Chest, located in West Hartford, will permanently close after 66 years so the owner and managers can retire, according to a report from We-Ha.com.
The store, located at 973 Farmington Ave., is set to close at the end of January, the news outlet reported.
WFSB reported the store's closing sale began on Saturday, Jan. 7, with all merchandise being priced at 50 percent off.
"After being part of The Center for more than 66 years, Toy Chest is saying farewell, and we are so sad to see this toy destination…
Mother, Son, 55-Year-Old Woman ID'd As Victims Of Triple-Fatal Christmas West Hartford Crash
Police have released the identities of three people killed in a two-car Christmas Day crash in Connecticut, including a mother and son.
The crash took place in West Hartford around 6:50 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 25, on Simsbury Road near Timberwood Road.
Novellette Bailey, age 55, Faye Dawson-Judkins, age 52, and Raheim Dantae Berry Nelson, age 17, all of Hartford, were killed in the crash, West Hartford police said.
Raheim Dantae Berry Nelson was the son of Faye Dawson-Judkins, officials said.
When the crash occurred, responding West Hartford Police and fire employees provided e…
All-Day Brunch: New Restaurant In New Haven Offers Churro French Toast, Nutella Cappuccinos
A restaurant that offers brunch all day held the grand opening of its newest location in Connecticut.
The Place 2 Be celebrated the grand opening of its New Haven restaurant on Tuesday, Dec. 20, representatives announced.
The owners also operate locations in Hartford, West Hartford, and Springfield, Massachusetts.
According to the eatery's online menu, guests can select from a wide variety of seasonal coffee drinks, such as Nutella Cappuccinos, Honey Lavender Lattes, and Iced Cereal Lattes, which can be made with various flavors.
The menu also features breakfast sandwiches, wraps, burgers…
