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New Haven police investigate a shooting that injured a teen
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (132+ words) The New Haven Police Department is investigating a Tuesday evening shooting that injured a teenager. Police said that officers were called to the 300 block of Whalley Avenue on the report of a person shot around 6 p.m. Officers at the scene found…...
From Connecticut to Milan: Meet the Team USA athletes with local ties
1+ week, 1+ day ago (163+ words) Team USA is gearing up for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. Among the Olympians representing the U.S., eight have lived in Connecticut at one point or another. From UConn grads to Southington natives, local athletes have sled, skated and skied their way…...
Connecticut sees drop in most crime, but law enforcement alert about rise in fraud
1+ week, 2+ day ago (621+ words) Serious and violent crime rates have decreased in Connecticut, but officials remain concerned with a 24% increase in fraud. The East Hartford Police Department hosted a press conference warning citizens of all ages to be vigilant of scams. The numbers are…...
NBC CT Responds team helps Bridgeport woman get $2,000 refund for roof
1+ week, 5+ day ago (197+ words) After reaching out to NBC CT Repsonds, a woman was able to receive a $2,000 refund for roof work she never received. A viewer in Bridgeport reached out to NBC CT Responds for help getting a refund for a deposit on…...
New Haven joins nationwide “ICE out day” protests, in solidarity with Minneapolis
1+ week, 5+ day ago (482+ words) The protestors said they were there in support of Minneapolis and calling for the dismantling of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. New Haven protestors join nationwide "ICE Out Day" calling for solidarity with Minneapolis following the shooting deaths of Renee Good…...
New Haven workers brave frigid temperatures amid artic blast
1+ week, 5+ day ago (407+ words) For people who work outside, they have no choice but to deal with the bitter temperatures. Frigid temperatures and lingering snow didn't stop people across New Haven from showing up to work Friday, as vendors, delivery drivers, and laborers pushed…...
Video shows man abandoning dog outside New Haven shelter
1+ week, 5+ day ago (160+ words) A New Haven animal shelter is asking for information after a video captured a man abandoning a dog on Friday afternoon. The Robin I. Kroogman New Haven Animal Shelter posted the incident to their Facebook account. According to the shelter, a…...
New Haven fire chief reflects on service to the city ahead of retirement
1+ week, 6+ day ago (439+ words) Chief John Alston has been in fire service for 41 years. He sat down with NBC Connecticut's Kyle Jones to reflect on his career. New Haven Fire Chief John Alston says his dream of becoming a firefighter began when he was…...
New Haven Public Schools launches school bus safety program, including bus cameras
1+ week, 6+ day ago (492+ words) It's the latest municipality in Connecticut to have buses with cameras. The cameras will target drivers who illegally pass stopped buses to help with student safety. New Haven Public Schools is rolling out a new school bus safety program aimed…...
New drivers in Connecticut must now complete work zone safety course to get permit
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (204+ words) New drivers in Connecticut are now required to complete a work zone safety course to get their learner's permit, the Department of Motor Vehicles announced Thursday. Drivers who are convicted of a work zone violation will also need to complete…...