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FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: A crash has closed an off ramp from Route 8 north in #Naugatuck.
Crash closes off ramp from Route 8 in Naugatuck
A crash closed an off ramp from Route 8 north in Naugatuck on Monday morning.
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January 5, 2026 at 12:57 PM
FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: A crash has closed an off ramp from Route 8 north in #Naugatuck.
A suspect is in custody following an incident that happened at Vice President JD Vance’s home, authorities say. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/05/police-investigate-incident-jd-vances-home-ohio/
January 5, 2026 at 12:44 PM
A suspect is in custody following an incident that happened at Vice President JD Vance’s home, authorities say. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/05/police-investigate-incident-jd-vances-home-ohio/
FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: An off ramp from I-84 east in #Southington is closed.
Crash closes I-84 off ramp in Southington
A crash closed an off ramp from Interstate 84 eastbound in Southington on Monday morning.
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January 5, 2026 at 12:26 PM
FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: An off ramp from I-84 east in #Southington is closed.
JUST IN: The FBI says it disrupted a potential New Year's Eve terrorist attack.
FBI thwarts potential New Year’s Eve attack inspired by ISIS in North Carolina
An alleged New Year’s Eve terrorist attack planned for the Charlotte area was disrupted by law enforcement.
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January 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM
JUST IN: The FBI says it disrupted a potential New Year's Eve terrorist attack.
Four-year-old Johnathan Everett Boley is believed to be in danger, officials in #Alabama say. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/02/authorities-alabama-are-searching-missing-4-year-old-boy-his-dog-explosives-found-home/
January 2, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Four-year-old Johnathan Everett Boley is believed to be in danger, officials in #Alabama say. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/02/authorities-alabama-are-searching-missing-4-year-old-boy-his-dog-explosives-found-home/
FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: A crash has closed an I-84 offramp in #Waterbury.
Crash closes I-84 offramp in Waterbury
An offramp from Interstate 84 westbound in Waterbury was closed Friday afternoon because of a crash.
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January 2, 2026 at 6:47 PM
FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: A crash has closed an I-84 offramp in #Waterbury.
JUST IN: Five people, including two children, hospitalized from #Waterbury crash. A road is closed.
5 hospitalized following crash in Waterbury
Five people were transported to a hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Waterbury.
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January 2, 2026 at 6:28 PM
JUST IN: Five people, including two children, hospitalized from #Waterbury crash. A road is closed.
Will Smith is being sued by a musician for sexual harassment.
Will Smith sued by musician for sexual harassment, wrongful termination
A professional violinist is suing Will Smith over allegations of sexual harassment.
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January 2, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Will Smith is being sued by a musician for sexual harassment.
The fire at a ski resort left about 40 people dead. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/02/fire-swiss-ski-resort-bar-has-left-about-40-people-dead/
January 2, 2026 at 4:47 PM
The fire at a ski resort left about 40 people dead. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/02/fire-swiss-ski-resort-bar-has-left-about-40-people-dead/
Repairs to a water main break in #Norwich are estimated to take about 5 hours, crews say. A road is closed.
Water main break closes road in Norwich
A water main break closed a portion of a road in Norwich on Friday.
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January 2, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Repairs to a water main break in #Norwich are estimated to take about 5 hours, crews say. A road is closed.
She was described as a healthy teen. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/02/healthy-16-year-old-girl-dies-flu-complications-it-doesnt-make-sense/
January 2, 2026 at 4:16 PM
She was described as a healthy teen. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/02/healthy-16-year-old-girl-dies-flu-complications-it-doesnt-make-sense/
The deadline for those looking for health and dental coverage through Access Health CT has been extended.
Deadline to enroll in Access Health CT coverage extended
Anyone looking to sign up for health and dental plans through Access Health CT now has until the end of January.
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January 2, 2026 at 2:18 PM
The deadline for those looking for health and dental coverage through Access Health CT has been extended.
This poor boy in #Misquamicut wandered a little to far out onto some thin ice. Luckily firefighters from two nearby departments say they were able to quickly arrive. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/02/firefighters-misquamicut-rescue-dog-frozen-pond/
January 2, 2026 at 11:54 AM
This poor boy in #Misquamicut wandered a little to far out onto some thin ice. Luckily firefighters from two nearby departments say they were able to quickly arrive. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/02/firefighters-misquamicut-rescue-dog-frozen-pond/
Police say they arrested this reality TV star: https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/01/reality-tv-star-arrested-charged-with-harassment/
January 2, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Police say they arrested this reality TV star: https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/01/reality-tv-star-arrested-charged-with-harassment/
A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder, accused of stabbing a 21-year-old woman to death on Tuesday morning at an apartment complex in East Haven.
December 31, 2025 at 7:41 PM
A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder, accused of stabbing a 21-year-old woman to death on Tuesday morning at an apartment complex in East Haven.
“The East Haven Police Department extends its deepest condolences to Destiny’s family, including her young child, friends, and all those who were close to her,” police said.
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2025/12/30/20-year-old-held-2-million-bond-after-woman-dies-multiple-stab-wounds/
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2025/12/30/20-year-old-held-2-million-bond-after-woman-dies-multiple-stab-wounds/
December 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM
“The East Haven Police Department extends its deepest condolences to Destiny’s family, including her young child, friends, and all those who were close to her,” police said.
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2025/12/30/20-year-old-held-2-million-bond-after-woman-dies-multiple-stab-wounds/
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2025/12/30/20-year-old-held-2-million-bond-after-woman-dies-multiple-stab-wounds/
Whitlock’s manager Brian Liebman told The Associated Press in an email that the actor died in New York after a short illness.
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2025/12/31/isiah-whitlock-jr-actor-wire-veep-spike-lee-films-dies-71/
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2025/12/31/isiah-whitlock-jr-actor-wire-veep-spike-lee-films-dies-71/
December 31, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Whitlock’s manager Brian Liebman told The Associated Press in an email that the actor died in New York after a short illness.
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2025/12/31/isiah-whitlock-jr-actor-wire-veep-spike-lee-films-dies-71/
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2025/12/31/isiah-whitlock-jr-actor-wire-veep-spike-lee-films-dies-71/
Connecticut’s minimum wage has steadily climbed from $11 an hour in 2019, but small business owners say the increases are creating financial pressure.
December 31, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Connecticut’s minimum wage has steadily climbed from $11 an hour in 2019, but small business owners say the increases are creating financial pressure.
Having the Hulu app on your TV or other devices will soon be a thing of the past.
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2025/12/30/hulu-app-shut-down-2026-content-be-fully-integrated-with-disney/
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2025/12/30/hulu-app-shut-down-2026-content-be-fully-integrated-with-disney/
December 30, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Having the Hulu app on your TV or other devices will soon be a thing of the past.
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2025/12/30/hulu-app-shut-down-2026-content-be-fully-integrated-with-disney/
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2025/12/30/hulu-app-shut-down-2026-content-be-fully-integrated-with-disney/
The clock is ticking on several significant tax changes that could impact your 2025 return—and your long-term financial strategy.
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2025/12/30/tax-changes-coming-2026-heres-what-you-need-know-before-year-end/
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2025/12/30/tax-changes-coming-2026-heres-what-you-need-know-before-year-end/
December 30, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The clock is ticking on several significant tax changes that could impact your 2025 return—and your long-term financial strategy.
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2025/12/30/tax-changes-coming-2026-heres-what-you-need-know-before-year-end/
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2025/12/30/tax-changes-coming-2026-heres-what-you-need-know-before-year-end/
While officers worked to make contact with the suspect, other officers went around to a side window, broke it out and rescued a young child by pulling the child through the broken window.
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2025/12/30/20-year-old-held-2-million-bond-after-woman-dies-multiple-stab-wounds/
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2025/12/30/20-year-old-held-2-million-bond-after-woman-dies-multiple-stab-wounds/
December 30, 2025 at 8:09 PM
While officers worked to make contact with the suspect, other officers went around to a side window, broke it out and rescued a young child by pulling the child through the broken window.
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2025/12/30/20-year-old-held-2-million-bond-after-woman-dies-multiple-stab-wounds/
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2025/12/30/20-year-old-held-2-million-bond-after-woman-dies-multiple-stab-wounds/
Her family issued a statement disclosing her death, which was released on social media by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation.
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2025/12/30/tatiana-schlossberg-granddaughter-late-president-john-f-kennedy-has-died-35/
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2025/12/30/tatiana-schlossberg-granddaughter-late-president-john-f-kennedy-has-died-35/
December 30, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Her family issued a statement disclosing her death, which was released on social media by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation.
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2025/12/30/tatiana-schlossberg-granddaughter-late-president-john-f-kennedy-has-died-35/
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2025/12/30/tatiana-schlossberg-granddaughter-late-president-john-f-kennedy-has-died-35/
A Great Dane was found at Indian Well State Park, and officials are actively seeking information to locate the owner.
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2025/12/29/dog-found-ct-state-park-owner-sought-by-animal-control/
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2025/12/29/dog-found-ct-state-park-owner-sought-by-animal-control/
December 30, 2025 at 1:24 AM
A Great Dane was found at Indian Well State Park, and officials are actively seeking information to locate the owner.
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2025/12/29/dog-found-ct-state-park-owner-sought-by-animal-control/
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2025/12/29/dog-found-ct-state-park-owner-sought-by-animal-control/
Another beautiful photo of the sunset today captured by Channel 3 viewer Jody N!
Jody didn’t say where this photo was taken, but send us your photos so we can see how the sunset looked across the state!
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/community/user-content/
Jody didn’t say where this photo was taken, but send us your photos so we can see how the sunset looked across the state!
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/community/user-content/
December 29, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Another beautiful photo of the sunset today captured by Channel 3 viewer Jody N!
Jody didn’t say where this photo was taken, but send us your photos so we can see how the sunset looked across the state!
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/community/user-content/
Jody didn’t say where this photo was taken, but send us your photos so we can see how the sunset looked across the state!
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/community/user-content/