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• UConn to take on UCLA Friday night in Final Four

  04-04-2025 09:18 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Tonight is the night for the women’s Final Four and UConn will take on UCLA at 9:30 p.m. on Friday in Tampa, Florida for a spot in the national championship. Back here at home, UConn is holding a student watch party at Gampel Pavillion. Doors will open at 8 p.m. Game time is set for 9:30 p.m. The championship game...
  
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• 20,000 fans come out to support UConn women's basketball team at victory parade

  13-04-2025 16:14 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Thousands of fans came out to downtown Hartford on Sunday to support the UConn women’s basketball team’s victory parade and rally. Fans from all over came out to celebrate the women’s 12th national championship. Some brought signs in support. Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd, Sarah Strong and the rest of the UConn Huskies were joined by over two dozen organizations in...
  
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• Residence hall at CCSU vandalized with antisemitic graffiti

  13-04-2025 16:08 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  An investigation is underway after a residence hall at Central Connecticut State University was vandalized with antisemitic graffiti, according to school officials. CCSU officials said a swastika was written in black marker on a hallway door in a residence hall and has since been cleaned off. In an email sent to the school community, the school president described the incident...
  
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• Moped rider dies after being struck by vehicle in Norwalk

  13-04-2025 14:32 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  A moped rider has died after being struck by a vehicle in Norwalk early Sunday morning. Dispatchers received multiple 911 calls about a moped that had been hit by a vehicle at the intersection of West Avenue and Reed Street shortly before 4 a.m. Emergency crews responded to the area and began providing medical care to the moped rider. The...
  
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• 17-year-old shot and killed in Hartford

  13-04-2025 12:28 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  A 17-year-old has died after a shooting in Hartford on Sunday afternoon. Police said the shooting happened at Wethersfield Avenue and Barker Street around 11:15 a.m. Investigators have identified the teen who died as Sheron Wilson, of Hartford. The city’s C4 cameras were reportedly able to capture the suspect vehicle leaving the scene. That vehicle was later found by an...
  
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• Pedestrian fatally struck by train in East Haven

  13-04-2025 09:03 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  A pedestrian was fatally struck by a train in East Haven over the weekend. Amtrak Police contacted East Haven Public Safety Dispatch Center on Saturday around 6:30 p.m. to report a pedestrian had been hit by a train. According to East Haven police, the pedestrian was hit near Saltonstall Parkway and Forbes Place. The pedestrian who was hit later died,...
  
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• Face the Facts: What is a fiscal emergency and will CT declare one?

  13-04-2025 09:00 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Democrats are urging Governor Lamont to declare a fiscal emergency in anticipation of more funding cuts from Washington. Doing so would allow legislators to circumvent the fiscal guardrails.
  
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• Face the Facts: Breaking down the cost of prescription drugs

  13-04-2025 09:00 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  The pricing structure for prescription drugs is confusing and frustrating for patients and the people who dispense them. Rep. Tracy Marra (R-Darien), a trained pharmacist, discusses how the role of Pharmacy Benefit Manager has changed over the years, creating a situation where smaller pharmacies are often end up on the losing side of price negotiations.
  
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• Excitement for UConn victory parade builds in Downtown Hartford

  13-04-2025 08:31 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  The UConn victory parade is set to kick off in Hartford on Sunday. Thousands are expected to flood the streets to cheer on the Women’s Basketball Team and catch a glimpse at the national championship trophy. There’s a big storm coming to Hartford, and it’s about to rain blue and white in the Capitol City. “UConn women! The big number...
  
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• Here's what you need to know ahead of Sunday's UConn victory parade and rally

  12-04-2025 16:42 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Preparations are underway for the victory parade and rally for the national champion UConn women’s basketball team. For a third year in a row, there will be a celebration in downtown Hartford for UConn basketball on Sunday. After back-to-back celebrations for the men’s team, the UConn women will be honored for winning their 12th championship in program history. The parade...
  
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• Train service added to Hartford Line for UConn parade Sunday

  12-04-2025 16:09 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  The Connecticut Department of Transportation is adding train service to the Hartford Line for the UConn’s women’s championship parade on Sunday. The added trains are to help those who are going to the parade from various towns to celebrate the women’s national championship win. The new trains are numbered 6412, in honor of their 12th championship win, and 6413, in...
  
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• Here's the route for Sunday's UConn victory parade

  12-04-2025 15:41 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  A victory parade and rally will be held on Sunday afternoon in downtown Hartford to congratulate the UConn women’s basketball team for winning the 2025 NCAA National Championship. The parade will begin at 1 p.m. Here’s the route in detail: The rally will begin at approximately 1:30 p.m. and will be held outside of the main entrance of the XL...
  
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• Bear plays in the snow in yard of West Hartford home

  12-04-2025 13:18 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Video shows a black bear playing in the snow in the yard of a West Hartford home, and the homeowner is pretty certain it’s the same bear that climbed a tree at Westfarms on Friday. The bear led first responders on a wild goose chase around the mall’s parking lot Friday night. Susan Washburn said she doesn’t normally see bears,...
  
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• Windsor honors legacy of local veterans for the third year

  12-04-2025 12:37 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  It’s military appreciation day in Windsor and the community is honoring veterans through spreading knowledge and resources. “We have a history of service in Windsor that goes way back to the Revolutionary War,” organizer and Navy veteran Steve Porcaro said. This is the third year the town and the Greater Windsor Veteran Council is hosting the Veterans and Military Appreciation...
  
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• Fans come out to meet UConn Star Sarah Strong at Dick's Sporting Goods

  12-04-2025 11:40 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Hundreds of people came out to Dick’s Sporting Goods in Manchester for UConn’s women’s basketball national champ Sarah Strong. Strong, who is the WCBA National Freshman of the Year, signed player cards, shirts and took photos with hundreds of fans that were excited to meet her. “She seems really nice, and it felt really good to meet her,” Oliver Mishriky...
  
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• Road closed following serious crash in Wallingford

  12-04-2025 11:11 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  A portion of South Colony Road is closed in Wallingford due to a serious crash Saturday afternoon. The police department said the accident happened in the area of McKenzie Avenue. The extent of injuries is unknown. Police said the road is closed, and drivers are being asked to take alternate routes. The police department’s traffic division is investigating. No additional...
  
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• 2 hospitalized following serious crash in Wallingford

  12-04-2025 11:11 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Two people were taken to the hospital with injuries due to a serious crash in Wallingford Saturday morning. The police department said the two-car accident happened in the area of McKenzie Avenue and Allen Avenue just before 9:30 a.m. Fire officials said two people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police said a woman was driving north on...
  
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• Car crashes into liquor store in Putnam: police

  12-04-2025 09:52 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Police are investigating after a car that was driving too fast crashed into a liquor store in Putnam Saturday morning. The police department said they were called to Sunny Discount Liquor on Providence Street at around 6:40 a.m. Responding officers said a woman driving a Toyota Rav4 was going too fast, lost control of her car and crashed into the...
  
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• Serious injuries reported in West Haven crash

  11-04-2025 22:52 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Serious injuries are being reported in a West Haven crash Friday night. The police department said they responded to Saw Mill Road in the area of Greta Street for a car crash. Investigators said a woman was traveling south on Greta Street when she swerved off the road and hit a utility pole. The driver sustained serious injuries and was...
  
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• Serious injuries reported in Waterbury crash

  11-04-2025 22:52 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Serious injuries are being reported in a Waterbury crash Friday night. The police department said they responded to Saw Mill Road in the area of Greta Street for a car crash. Investigators said a woman was traveling south on Greta Street when she swerved off the road and hit a utility pole. The driver sustained serious injuries and was taken...
  
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• Paige Bueckers is projected to go No. 1 in WNBA draft to Dallas Wings

  11-04-2025 22:02 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  The WNBA is set to welcome its new rookie class, headlined by Paige Bueckers when the league holds its annual draft Monday night. The UConn star, who is fresh off leading the Huskies to their 12th national championship, is projected to go No. 1 to the Dallas Wings. Bueckers will be a big piece on and off the court for the Wings. Seattle has the second...
  
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• Bear climbs tree at Westfarms as encounters with the animal rise across CT

  11-04-2025 21:38 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  An unexpected visitor got a lot of attention at Westfarms Friday. A bear climbed a tree on mall property before running into nearby woods. This comes as bear season picks up in our state. “My friend was like, ‘oh my god, there’s a bear in the tree,’” Megan Cooney, of New Britain, said. Shock and surprise from shoppers on Friday...
  
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• Winchester woman faces even more animal cruelty charges

  11-04-2025 21:06 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  A 28-year-old Winchester woman is facing more animal cruelty charges after her initial arrest in an investigation which resulted in dozens of dogs being seized. Winchester Police Chief Chris Ciuci said the investigation started in February after complaints of neglect and missing animals. Officers went to an address on Strong Terrace last month and served two arrest warrants on Smolak,...
  
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• Multi-family home is a total loss after fire in Sprague

  11-04-2025 20:42 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Injuries were reported and a two-family home is a total loss after a large fire in Sprague Friday night. The Baltic Fire Department said they responded to West Main Street for a reported fire around 7 p.m. Responding crews found a well-involved fire and tried to make an interior attack, but firefighters were pushed back by the large volume of...
  
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• Large fire breaks out at multi-family home in Sprague

  11-04-2025 20:42 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Crews are working to put out a large fire at a two-family home in Sprague Friday night. The Baltic Fire Department said they responded to West Main Street for a reported fire around 7 p.m. It’s unknown if there are any injuries. No additional information was immediately available.
  
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• First week of Jose Morales trial wraps with 6 witnesses on the stand

  11-04-2025 20:02 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  On the fifth day in the Jose Morales trial, the jury was presented testimony from six witnesses. The first witness was Jacqueline Troesser with the Ansonia Police Department. She testified that she worked the 911 dispatch line on Dec. 1, 2019 and during the early morning, she received a call.  Troesser said when she picked up, she heard a slurred-male voice...
  
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• Preparations for the UConn women's parade on Sunday

  11-04-2025 18:42 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  For a third year in a row, downtown Hartford is playing host to the UConn women’s celebratory parade. After back-to-back celebrations for the men’s team, the UConn women will be honored for winning their 12th championship in program history. We spoke with people in the area and Hartford police about what you should know before the celebration. Erin Sweeney, the...
  
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• Police ask for help identifying remains found near cemetery in Groton

  11-04-2025 17:58 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  Police are asking for the public’s help identifying the person whose remains were found near a cemetery in Groton last month. City of Groton police officers responded to the area of the Colonel Ledyard Cemetery on Mitchell Street after receiving a 911 call reporting a suspicious item, and they found human remains, police said. Police said they’re hoping the public...
  
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• Federal health cuts are taking away from the poor, Lamont advisor says

  11-04-2025 17:33 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  As the state continues to fight the Trump administration over public health funding, officials here in Connecticut are worried about the impacts of the potential loss. John Driscoll, an advisor to Gov. Ned Lamont, said the money was about enacting the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. He added lower-income residents will likely feel the impact of those cuts, and...
  
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• Serious crash closes Middletown Avenue in North Haven

  11-04-2025 16:52 via nbcconnecticut.com
  
  A serious crash has closed a portion of Middletown Avenue in North Haven Friday evening. The road, also known as Route 17, is closed near the intersection with Quinnipiac Avenue. Injuries are being reported, but the extent is unknown at this time, according to police. The North Haven Fire Department said two people have been taken to the hospital. Drivers...
  
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