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Rib Fracture, Head Injury: Friends Recover After Serious CT Weekend Crash, Campaign Says
Support is on the rise for two friends who loved ones say suffered a litany of broken bones in a Connecticut crash this weekend.
According to Connecticut State Police, the crash happened at the intersection of Route 169 and Route 101 in Pomfret late Friday night, Feb. 8.
A GoFundMe campaign launched by Tharun Vadlamudi identified the victims as Vamsi Krishna and Prathap,
Krishna suffered multiple rib fractures and a head injury, requiring immediate and ongoing medical attention, the campaign says. Prathap sustained a broken left arm, minor bone fractures, cuts, a…
Super Bowl Sunday Storm Slams Northeast, More Snow, Ice Coming: Here's When
A fast-moving storm with snow, sleet, and freezing rain has impacted 25 states, creating slippery travel conditions throughout the Northeast on Super Bowl Sunday morning, Feb. 9.
The storm moved from the Midwest to the East Coast on Saturday night, Feb. 8.
Overnight, the heaviest snowfall occurred inland in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and northern New England, where accumulations reached between 6 inches to a foot by Sunday morning.
In areas farther south with less snowfall, ice has created dangerous conditions and caused scattered power ou…
CT Native Christy Carlson Romano Shot In Face At Clay Pigeon Range: 'Be Grateful For Every Day'
Former Disney actress Christy Carlson Romano is recovering after being shot in the face.
The Connecticut native, 40, from Milford, was at a clay pigeon shooting range celebrating her husband’s birthday on Friday, Feb. 7, when another group “unsafely fired in the wrong direction,” she said on Instagram.
Romano was hit in five places, one less than an inch from her right eye.
“[Husband] Brendan Rooney immediately sprung into action, assessed me, and rushed me to the hospital," she told her 733,000 followers. “Unfortunately a fragment got lodged behind my eyes and it is too risky to remove su…
Couples Name The Best Place For A Romantic Getaway In Connecticut
When it comes to cozy Valentine's Day getaways, there's a clear winner for the Nutmeg State.
A survey of 3,000 couples by DatingAdvice ranked Litchfield Hills as the clear favorite destination as the state’s top romantic spot, beating out Mystic and Kent for the No. 1 spot.
With its rolling hills, scenic drives, and charming small towns, Litchfield Hills is a picture-perfect retreat for couples looking to embrace the season. Visitors can wander through antique shops, sip cider by a fireplace, or take in breathtaking autumn foliage.
Mystic, known for its coastal charm,…
CT Ranks Among Best States For Women’s Healthcare In New Study: Here’s Why
Several northeast states are among the best in the nation for women’s health, leading in healthcare access, affordability, and safety, a new study said.
Massachusetts was ranked as the best state for women’s health in 2025, according to a study released by SmileHub on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The Bay State finished narrowly ahead of second-place Hawaii, while Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey rounded out the top five.
The report evaluated all 50 states using 18 key metrics, including maternal mortality rates, hospital quality, and the cost of medical care. The findings highlight major disp…
Unlicensed DUI Hartford Driver Arrested In I-84 Crash That Left Passenger Dead: State Police
An unlicensed, intoxicated Hartford man has been charged in connection with a high-speed crash on Interstate 84 that killed his passenger, according to Connecticut State Police.
The crash occurred around 6:53 a.m. on Feb. 8, 2024, near Exit 61 in Manchester, investigators said. Jason Ivers, 25, was driving a 2016 Nissan Juke westbound at a high rate of speed when his vehicle collided with a 2015 Hyundai Genesis, CT State Police said.
Police said Mirelly Vega, 25, a front-seat passenger in the Nissan, suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at Hartford Hospital. Ivers, who…
Worker Buried Alive: CT Contractor Admits 'Recklessness' In Trench Death, DA Says
A Connecticut contractor has pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment following the death of a worker who was buried alive at a Westchester construction site in 2021, officials announced.
Fairfield County resident Michael Conway, age 60, of Bethel, admitted to disregarding federal safety regulations that could have prevented the fatal collapse, Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace said on Friday, Feb. 7.
On May 4, 2021, 46-year-old Jose Vega was working inside a nine-foot-deep trench when it suddenly collapsed, completely burying him. The site lacked required cave-in…
Hit-Run Driver, 18, Arrested In Deadly New Britain Pedestrian Crash: Police
An 18-year-old man has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed one pedestrian and injured another in New Britain last December, authorities said.
Charlie Rodriguez surrendered to New Britain Police Headquarters on Thursday, Feb. 6, where he was processed without incident, New Britain spokesperson Rachel Zaniewski said.
Rodriguez is accused of fleeing the scene after striking two pedestrians near 237 Broad Street on Dec. 9, 2024, police said. One victim died, and the other was injured, officials said. Authorities did not release the name of the victim who died.
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