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'I'm Still Standing': Here's What Savannah Guthrie Told 'Today' Colleagues  In Studio Visit 'I'm Still Standing': Here's What Savannah Guthrie Told 'Today' Colleagues  In Studio Visit
'I'm Still Standing': Here's What Savannah Guthrie Told 'Today' Colleagues In Studio Visit Savannah Guthrie made her first visit to the NBC "Today" show’s Studio 1A in Rockefeller Center, marking her initial appearance at the set in over a month. Guthrie, who has been absent from the show since her mother, Nancy Guthrie, went missing on Sunday, Feb. 1, stopped by on Thursday morning, March 5,  to thank her colleagues for their support during the ongoing search.  The 54-year-old Guthrie did not appear on air during the visit, which was not mentioned during the three-hour "Today" broadcast on Thursday, which was co-anchored by Craig Melvin and Sheinelle Jones. But on the fourth h…
Police ID Boy, 8, Grandfather Killed In CT House Fire; Community Plans Vigil Police ID Boy, 8, Grandfather Killed In CT House Fire; Community Plans Vigil
Police ID Boy, 8, Grandfather Killed In CT House Fire; Community Plans Vigil Authorities have identified the 8-year-old boy and his grandfather, who were killed in a fire on Monday, Nov. 3. Now, the community plans to hold a vigil to honor them.  Aurelian Kamp, 8, and John Morris, 72, were killed when the George Street home they lived in caught fire around 12:30 a.m. Two other adults, including the boy's mom, and two other children were also inside when the blaze began, North Haven firefighters said.  The boy's mother remained hospitalized on Tuesday, but no one else was injured.  Investigators believe a cigarette sparked the blaze.  Several people have posted mem…
‘Loved by All’: CT Teen Remembered After Fatal Crash Just Months After High School Graduation ‘Loved by All’: CT Teen Remembered After Fatal Crash Just Months After High School Graduation
‘Loved by All’: CT Teen Remembered After Fatal Crash Just Months After High School Graduation The teenager killed in a Stratford car crash last weekend had recently graduated from high school and was about to begin the next chapter of his life. Ryan Julian, 18, died early Saturday, Oct. 18, after his car struck a tree on Nichols Avenue in Stratford shortly after 3:30 a.m., authorities said. Four others were in the vehicle; one suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital. Julian’s obituary said he was “loved by all who knew him” and had lived a “most beautiful life.” He graduated earlier this year from Bunnell High School, where he played on the varsity foo…
Community Mourns Enfield Worker Killed On Job: ‘Genuinely The Best Guy I’ve Ever Met’ Community Mourns Enfield Worker Killed On Job: ‘Genuinely The Best Guy I’ve Ever Met’
Community Mourns Enfield Worker Killed On Job: ‘Genuinely The Best Guy I’ve Ever Met’ Jamie Nickerson was a doting father of two, a loving husband, a caring friend, and a dedicated public servant with endless compassion, friends and family said. The 51-year-old Enfield Department of Public Works employee was killed Friday, Sept. 12, after a car crashed into him as he worked near town hall. The driver was also seriously hurt. Police are investigating the crash. He leaves behind two sons and a wife of 20 years. The couple renewed their vows in Jamaica earlier this summer, his obituary said.  A candlelight vigil was held over the weekend, and memorials have flooded social…
Loved Ones Mourn Sudden Death Of South Windsor Firefighter: ‘John Will Be Missed’ Loved Ones Mourn Sudden Death Of South Windsor Firefighter: ‘John Will Be Missed’
Loved Ones Mourn Sudden Death Of South Windsor Firefighter: ‘John Will Be Missed’ A Connecticut community is grieving after the sudden death of South Windsor Fire Department Staff Lt. John M. Kania. The 71-year-old lifelong South Windsor resident worked at Pratt & Whitney for more than 44 years. Kania was a second-generation firefighter in town and served nine years with Support Company 6 and its Fire Police Unit, the South Windsor Fire Department said. The cause of death was not released. When not serving his community, Kania enjoyed fishing and shooting sports. He was happiest surrounded by family, especially his grandchildren, according to his obituary. Kania lea…
CT College Student Killed In Mustang Crash Mourned CT College Student Killed In Mustang Crash Mourned
CT College Student Killed In Mustang Crash Mourned By all accounts, Mary Cordero’s future was full of promise.  That future was tragically cut short when the 19-year-old Western Connecticut State University junior died in a car crash over the weekend. Now, the Newtown community is rallying to support her grieving family. Cordero, a Danbury native, was sitting in the center back seat of a red 2017 Ford Mustang GT as it sped along Berkshire Road in Newtown, just west of Zoar Road, around 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, police said. Original Report: Teen Killed In Newtown Wreck That Sent Several To Hospital Investigators believe the driver…
Bristol Business Owner Shot Multiple Times in New Britain ‘Disturbance’ Dies: Police Bristol Business Owner Shot Multiple Times in New Britain ‘Disturbance’ Dies: Police
Bristol Business Owner Shot Multiple Times in New Britain ‘Disturbance’ Dies: Police A 42-year-old Bristol man and business owner who was shot multiple times over the weekend has died, authorities announced Monday, Aug. 25. Jayson Bruno-Matos was found with gunshot wounds in the 100 block of Arch Street in New Britain around 2 a.m. Saturday, after multiple 911 callers reported hearing gunfire, police said. Related: GoFundMe Created For Jayson Bruno-Matos' Family Paramedics rushed Bruno-Matos to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Investigators said the shooting stemmed from a “disturbance” and emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the pu…
Dad Watched In Horror As Driver Who Drank 12 Beers Killed Hearing-Impaired 11-Year-Old Daughter Dad Watched In Horror As Driver Who Drank 12 Beers Killed Hearing-Impaired 11-Year-Old Daughter
Dad Watched In Horror As Driver Who Drank 12 Beers Killed Hearing-Impaired 11-Year-Old Daughter A Pennsylvania man has been charged in the tragic death of 11‑year‑old Roxanne Alexis Bonnoni, a hearing‑impaired girl described as “a light” in her Harrison Township community, authorities announced. Jeffrey Alan Glowatski, 65, is accused of drinking 12 beers on Aug. 20, 2024, before striking Roxanne as she played outside her home, according to the criminal complaint. Glowatski began drinking at 2:45 p.m.; after leaving a second bar around 7:15 p.m., he crashed into Roxanne within minutes—his speech reportedly slurred, and he refused sobriety tests. Investigators later obtained a blood samp…
'A Gentle Soul': Police ID Man Killed In CT Motorcycle Crash As 41-Year-Old 'A Gentle Soul': Police ID Man Killed In CT Motorcycle Crash As 41-Year-Old
'A Gentle Soul': Police ID Man Killed In CT Motorcycle Crash As 41-Year-Old The Waterbury community is mourning after a local man died from injuries in a serious motorcycle crash at a major city intersection. Dennis "Gabi" Barriera, 41, of Waterbury, was riding a motorcycle around 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12. The crash was reported at the corner of East Main Street and Baldwin Street, Waterbury police said. Barriera was rushed to a nearby hospital, but police confirmed he later died. Police said the only person in the other vehicle involved was not hurt and stayed at the scene. Friends and family held a community memorial for Barriera on Wednesday.  "He had …
'Unimaginable': Family Of 6-Year-Old Who Drowned In Housatonic River Asks for Help 'Unimaginable': Family Of 6-Year-Old Who Drowned In Housatonic River Asks for Help
'Unimaginable': Family Of 6-Year-Old Who Drowned In Housatonic River Asks for Help The family of a 6-year-old boy who died after falling into the Housatonic River in Stratford last week is asking for the community’s help to lay him to rest. Jadyn Martinez, the father of 6-year-old Jahseh Martinez, launched a GoFundMe to help cover funeral expenses. Earlier Report: Crews Located Body of Missing 6-Year-Old From Stratford "He was a very smart, very bright, special, intelligent young boy," Jadyn wrote. "Anything you can donate is well appreciated. We thank you, and please keep our family in your prayers to bring his body home to us." As of Monday, the fundraiser had colle…
Animal Hospital Sets Up Memorial For Vet With 'Rockstar Smile' After Double Murder-Suicide Animal Hospital Sets Up Memorial For Vet With 'Rockstar Smile' After Double Murder-Suicide
Animal Hospital Sets Up Memorial For Vet With 'Rockstar Smile' After Double Murder-Suicide A memorial has been set up outside a New Jersey animal hospital for Lauren Semanchik, a veterinarian who was fatally shot in a double murder-suicide in Washington Township over the weekend. Semanchik, 33, was killed along with her new boyfriend, 29-year-old firefighter Tyler Webb, by her ex-boyfriend Ricardo Santos, a New Jersey State Police trooper, authorities said. Santos then turned the gun on himself in his vehicle in Johnson Park in Piscataway, officials confirmed. ALSO SEE: NJ Trooper Followed Ex From Work, Lurked In Woods Before Double Murder Suicide: Prosecutor Semanchik work…
Police ID CT Motorcyclist Killed In July 4th Crash: 'We Lost A Good Man' Police ID CT Motorcyclist Killed In July 4th Crash: 'We Lost A Good Man'
Police ID CT Motorcyclist Killed In July 4th Crash: 'We Lost A Good Man' Friends remember the 61-year-old Connecticut man who died in a motorcycle crash as a caring soul with an unforgettable sense of humor. Timothy Pazar, 61, of Cheshire, was identified as the man who died while riding a Honda CB750C eastbound on Route 68 in Prospect around 3:15 p.m. Friday, July 4, Connecticut State Police said. The bike crashed with a Ford Fusion at the intersection of Cheshire Road and Matthew Street, throwing Pazar into a metal guardrail, troopers said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Memorials for Pazar poured into social media. "The world is a little less bright t…
CT Woman Killed After Car Crashes Into Utility Pole, Sparking Electrical Fire CT Woman Killed After Car Crashes Into Utility Pole, Sparking Electrical Fire
CT Woman Killed After Car Crashes Into Utility Pole, Sparking Electrical Fire A 53-year-old Connecticut woman was killed Wednesday evening, June 25, in a fatal Route 254 wreck.  Terri Mae Cullen, of Waterbury, was driving north on the highway in Litchfield at Windsong Drive just after 4 p.m. when the Dodge Dart she was driving veered off the road and struck a utility pole, Connecticut State Police said.  The crash tore down power lines and sparked a fire, Northfield firefighters said. Eversource had to turn off the electricity before crews could reach her.  Firefighters had to cut Cullen from the vehicle. She died later of her injuries, State Police said.  Memorial…
'Free-Spirited, Loving Mother' ID'd As 25-Year-Old Killed In New Haven Wreck 'Free-Spirited, Loving Mother' ID'd As 25-Year-Old Killed In New Haven Wreck
'Free-Spirited, Loving Mother' ID'd As 25-Year-Old Killed In New Haven Wreck Authorities have identified the 25-year-old New Haven woman who was killed over the weekend when her car crashed into a tree. Now, the community is coming together to help care for her 5-year-old daughter. Shaquaza “May” Morris, of New Haven, died just before 2 a.m. Saturday, May 17, after she lost control of her vehicle going over a speed bump on Shelton Avenue, police said. Her car veered off the road and slammed into a tree. Paramedics rushed her to Yale New Haven Hospital, but doctors were unable to save her. Morris’ mother shared a video of Shaquaza on Facebook, saying she was overcom…
Community Remembers CT Mom Killed In Crash: 'She Lit Up The Room With Her Laugh' Community Remembers CT Mom Killed In Crash: 'She Lit Up The Room With Her Laugh'
Community Remembers CT Mom Killed In Crash: 'She Lit Up The Room With Her Laugh' A 45-year-old Connecticut woman who died after her car struck a utility pole earlier this month is being remembered for her sense of humor, compassion, and kindness to loved ones and strangers alike. Vanessa Pettengill, 45, of Norwich, was killed Tuesday, May 7, after her SUV went off the road on Fort Hill Road in Groton, between Depot Road and South Road, authorities said. Paramedics rushed her to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, where doctors pronounced her dead, according to Groton police. The Danbury High School graduate leaves behind two children and a large extended family whom she cared…
Community Reeling After CT Mom's Death: 'Beyond Heartbroken' Community Reeling After CT Mom's Death: 'Beyond Heartbroken'
Community Reeling After CT Mom's Death: 'Beyond Heartbroken' A Connecticut mother who recently passed away is being remembered for her kindness, compassion, and infectious smile. Kelsey Dunnack, of Mansfield Center, was a popular waitress at That Breakfast Place in Willimantic, where she worked with her teenage daughter. The circumstances of her death have not been released. "The worst phone call anyone could receive happened, and we are all beyond heartbroken, crushed, and stuck in disbelief," the restaurant posted on Facebook. "Kelsey Dunnack had a smile and a laugh that could light up any room. She was everyone's friend—always full of jokes and lo…
Canton Teacher, Dad Killed In Utah Skiing Crash: 'I Will Miss You, My Friend — RIP' Canton Teacher, Dad Killed In Utah Skiing Crash: 'I Will Miss You, My Friend — RIP'
Canton Teacher, Dad Killed In Utah Skiing Crash: 'I Will Miss You, My Friend — RIP' A 53-year-old Connecticut teacher died over the weekend after hitting a tree while skiing in Utah, reports say. Dan Negrelli, of Canton, was an educator at A.I. Prince Technical High School in Hartford, where he taught computer applications and hiking. The 53-year-old was a husband and father. The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System released a statement following news of his death.  "We are heartbroken by the passing of Dan Negrelli, a beloved member of our school community. He was an exceptional educator and a cherished mentor, colleague, and friend. Dan made a las…
Woman Killed In CT Hit-Run Crash 'Lived For Her Daughters': Remembering Andrea 'AJ' Sherman Woman Killed In CT Hit-Run Crash 'Lived For Her Daughters': Remembering Andrea 'AJ' Sherman
Woman Killed In CT Hit-Run Crash 'Lived For Her Daughters': Remembering Andrea 'AJ' Sherman A 46-year-old mother of two who was killed in a multi-car hit-and-run crash earlier this week is being remembered for her compassion, selflessness, and deep love for her family and friends. Andrea “AJ” Sherman died shortly after 3:15 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29, in a crash on Baldwin Street in Waterbury. The collision sent two others to the hospital and has police searching for a third driver who fled the scene before officers arrived. Related: Police Search For Jeep Involved In Fatal Waterbury Hit-And-Run Crash As word of her death spread on social media, tributes poured in for the devoted …
'Fly High': Father Of 3 ID'd As Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash 'Fly High': Father Of 3 ID'd As Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash
'Fly High': Father Of 3 ID'd As Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash A 44-year-old Connecticut man was identified as the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash earlier this week, authorities said.  Heber Lopez, of Stamford in Fairfield County, was killed just after midnight on Thursday, Nov. 7, when his motorcycle hit a fence and tree on Long Ridge Road near Brook Run Lane, authorities said. He died at the scene, police said.  Multiple people posted he was nearly at his home when he crashed.  Original Report: Stamford Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash As police investigate what led up to the crash, family and friends have been sharing …
Friends Remember Man Killed In Crash: 'You Were Finally In A Good Place' Friends Remember Man Killed In Crash: 'You Were Finally In A Good Place'
Friends Remember Man Killed In Crash: 'You Were Finally In A Good Place' A 33-year-old Connecticut man was ID'd as the victim of a fatal crash that sent 4 people to the hospital over the weekend in New London County, authorities said.  Jason Poirier was involved in a two-car crash at the Colman Street and Broad Street intersection in New London on Saturday, Oct. 26, just before midnight, police said.  The New London man was one of four people rushed to hospitals, but Poirier succumbed to his injuries at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital on Monday, Oct. 28. The crash remains under investigation.  Poirier's friends have filled social media with me…
'Gone Too Soon': Friends Mourn 23-Year-Old Plainville Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash 'Gone Too Soon': Friends Mourn 23-Year-Old Plainville Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash
'Gone Too Soon': Friends Mourn 23-Year-Old Plainville Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash Loved ones of a Connecticut man killed in a crash on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 24, said he was a caring, funny, and loving young man. Peter Bienasz, of Plainville in Hartford County, was riding behind a Toyota Prius on Route 72 near the I-84 on-ramp, when he crashed into the back of the car, causing him to slam into a metal guardrail around 12:14 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, Connecticut State Police said. He was tossed from his bike and died at the scene.  Original Report: Police Detail Crash That Killed 23-Year-Old Motorcyclist Facebook/Peter Bienasz Memorials poured in on social medi…
Wethersfield Firefighter Killed In ATV Crash ID'd: 'Words Can't Express Magnitude Of This Loss' Wethersfield Firefighter Killed In ATV Crash ID'd: 'Words Can't Express Magnitude Of This Loss'
Wethersfield Firefighter Killed In ATV Crash ID'd: 'Words Can't Express Magnitude Of This Loss' A Connecticut firefighter who was killed when the ATV he was on rolled over while battling a blaze has been identified as a grandfather and former member of the Hartford Fire Department.  Robert "Sharky" Sharkevich Sr., age 66, was working as a member of the Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department on Tuesday, Oct. 22, fighting a brush fire that had spread to more than 90 acres on Lamentation Mountain in Berlin, Meriden Police said.  Sharkevich and three other firefighters were in Meriden on the southern edge of the blaze, riding a firefighting ATV that flipped around 5:30 p.m.…
2 Killed In Fiery Crash In Burlington ID'd As Bristol Man, Woman 2 Killed In Fiery Crash In Burlington ID'd As Bristol Man, Woman
2 Killed In Fiery Crash In Burlington ID'd As Bristol Man, Woman Connecticut police have identified the man and woman who were killed after their car crashed into a tree and burst into flames earlier this month in Hartford County.  Tiffany Cormier, age 39, and Russell "Russ" Bunn, 59, both of Bristol, were identified as the victims in a single-vehicle crash at 61 Johnnycake Mountain Road in Burlington just after 11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, Connecticut State Police said. Original Report: 2 Killed After Car Careens Off Road Into Tree Police said Cormier was behind the wheel of a Ford Taurus that veered onto the shoulder of the road for an unk…
Teen Nearly Killed In Fatal Groton Crash Shows Signs Of 'Awareness': Fundraiser Teen Nearly Killed In Fatal Groton Crash Shows Signs Of 'Awareness': Fundraiser
Teen Nearly Killed In Fatal Groton Crash Shows Signs Of 'Awareness': Fundraiser A fundraiser for one of the four teenagers who crashed into a tree in New London County earlier this week said the 17-year-old showed moments of improvement on Wednesday, Oct. 16, but he has a "long, challenging road to recovery." Kais Shiman, of Mystic, was one of the four teens in a 2012 Toyota 4Runner that veered off the wrong side of Fishtown Road in Groton around 1:20 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, and collided with a tree near the intersection of Little Gull Lane, authorities said. Earlier Report: Fundraiser For Family Of Carson, Skyler Wilson Tops $85,000 Carson Wilson, age 14, of G…
Bloomfield Mom Killed In Suspected DUI Crash Had Announced She Was Pregnant With Second Child Bloomfield Mom Killed In Suspected DUI Crash Had Announced She Was Pregnant With Second Child
Jada "Jay" Marie Upshaw Was Killed In A Rocky Hill Crash A 26-year-old Connecticut mother killed last week by a suspected intoxicated driver is being remembered for her sense of humor, her faith, and compassion for her friends and family.  Jada "Jay" Marie Upshaw was killed in a chain-reaction crash on I-91 in Rocky Hill in Hartford County around 8:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, Connecticut Police said.  Original Report: Jada Upshaw Killed In Multi-Car Crash In Rocky Hill Jay leaves behind a young daughter, and, according to a Facebook post she made last month, the Bloomfield native was pregnant with her second child — a baby boy du…
Father Of 2 Killed In I-95 Wrong-Way Crash, Another Hospitalized Father Of 2 Killed In I-95 Wrong-Way Crash, Another Hospitalized
Father Of 2 Killed In I-95 Wrong-Way Crash, Another Hospitalized A 47-year-old Connecticut man was killed this week after a car going the wrong way on I-95 collided with his vehicle, authorities said.  Mark Palumbo Jr., of Madison in New Haven County, was driving his Mustang GT south along I-95 between exits 66-65 in Westbrook when the crash happened around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, Connecticut State Police said.  A Cadillac ATS driving north in the southbound lane slammed into Palumbo's sports car, killing him, police said. The other driver sustained minor injuries in the crash, and paramedics took him to Yale New Haven Hospital for treatme…
'Beautiful Soul': Family Of Slain CT DOT Worker Grieves As Driver Faces More Charges 'Beautiful Soul': Family Of Slain CT DOT Worker Grieves As Driver Faces More Charges
'Beautiful Soul': Family Of Slain CT DOT Worker Grieves As Driver Faces More Charges A 55-year-old Connecticut woman accused of crashing into a state Department of Transportation worker while intoxicated now faces more charges linked to the fatal crash this summer, authorities announced on Monday, Sept. 16.  New Haven County resident Denise Lucibello, of East Haven, is now charged with second-degree manslaughter, the New Haven Judicial District State's Attorney Office said. She was already accused of driving under the influence, driving on a suspended license, and several traffic infractions.  Andrew DiDomenico, 26, of Meriden, was working on the Wharton Broo…
Friends Remember Men Killed In CT Boat Crash After Police ID Victims Friends Remember Men Killed In CT Boat Crash After Police ID Victims
Friends Remember Men Killed In CT Boat Crash After Police ID Victims Friends and family are remembering two victims of a Long Island Sound boat crash that killed three and sent six others to the hospital in Connecticut. New London County residents Ian Duchemin, age 25, of Oakdale, and Ryan D. Britagna, age 24, of Waterford, were killed on Monday, Sept. 2, when their boat hit the break wall at the mouth of the Connecticut River, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said. Searchers found their bodies on Friday, Sept. 6. Middlesex County resident Christopher Hallahan, age 34, of Westbrook, also died in the crash ne…
Mugshot Released: Suspected NJ Drunk Driver Who Killed NHL Star, Brother Mugshot Released: Suspected NJ Drunk Driver Who Killed NHL Star, Brother
Mugshot Released: Suspected NJ Drunk Driver Who Killed NHL Star, Brother The mugshot was released for the Woodstown man accused of driving drunk, killing an NHL star and his brother. The Salem County Correctional Facility released the mugshot of 43-year-old Sean Higgins to Newsweek. Higgins was charged with two counts of death by auto in the Thursday, Aug. 29 crash that killed Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. Johnny, 31, played for the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Calgary Flames. Matthew, 29, was a boys hockey head coach at the brothers' alma mater of Gloucester Catholic High School. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was among countless ho…
Missing Hartford County Native, 32, Found Dead In Montana: 'I'll Never Forget His Laugh' Missing Hartford County Native, 32, Found Dead In Montana: 'I'll Never Forget His Laugh'
Missing Hartford County Native, 32, Found Dead In Montana: 'I'll Never Forget His Laugh' Friends of a Connecticut man are mourning after federal authorities found his body along a hiking trail in Montana after he was missing for a week.  Hartford County native Grant Marcuccio, from Wethersfield, was reported missing on Aug. 18 from his home in White Fish, Montana, where he lived. A US National Park Service helicopter flying over Glacier National Park spotted his body on Sunday, Aug. 25.  The 32-year-old was hiking with friends along a trail to McPartland Peak, but he became separated. Authorities will perform an autopsy to decide the cause of death, but wounds to…