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New Haven welcomes new fire chief
10+ hour, 33+ min ago (428+ words) Longtime Fire Chief John Alston retired in January, and the the vacancy was filled by acting chief Daniel Coughlin. The New Haven Fire Department is officially under new leadership. On Tuesday, Daniel Coughlin was sworn in as the new chief…...
Metallica adds 2 Connecticut performances to nearly-sold-out tour
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (140+ words) Metallica perform "For Whom The Bell Tolls" during the second night of the M72 World Tour at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Sept. 9, 2023. Iconic heavy metal band Metallica added two November performances at Mohegan Sun Arena to their nearly-sold-out world…...
Two Connecticut chefs and one restaurant named as finalists for James Beard awards
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (131+ words) Two Connecticut chefs and one restaurant were recognized as finalists for the 2026 James Beard awards, which were announced Tuesday morning. David Standridge, a chef at'The Shipwright's Daughter in Mystic, is a finalist for the Outstanding Chef category, which recognizes chefs…...
Winter storm watch issued for parts of Connecticut
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (147+ words) The season's first widespread winter storm is on its way to Connecticut, arriving on Tuesday. A Winter Storm Watch goes into effect Tuesday morning in northern Litchfield County, for the potential of several inches of snow. Our Storm Tracker Meteorologists…...
Why school districts in Connecticut have been combining, or closing, schools
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (375+ words) A major change could be coming to Milford schools. The district is looking to reduce the number of elementary schools to improve the student experience. It's not the first time this has happened in our state. Meadowside Elementary School has…...
Connecticut Sun officially announce sale of team and move to Houston
1+ week, 1+ day ago (422+ words) The Connecticut Sun have reached an agreement to sell the team to Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta and will move to Houston in 2027, the team officially announced on Monday. This will end a 23-year run by the team in New England…...
Bridgeport firefighter is dead after Stratford shooting
1+ week, 3+ day ago (64+ words) Bridgeport firefighter is dead after Stratford shooting'NBC Connecticut A Bridgeport firefighter has died after a shooting in Stratford, according to Bridgeport officials. The firefighter was identified as Terrence Cramer. "Chief Edwards and the Bridgeport Fire Department areaware of the passing…...
Bristol police surround residence, ask drivers to avoid area
1+ week, 5+ day ago (121+ words) Bristol police surrounded a home Thursday afternoon to serve two active arrest warrants, officials said. The suspect was identified as Jared Plantamuro. Police said Plantamuro refused to leave the Violet Drive home, and an emergency response team was called. After…...
New Haven mayor to announce nominee for police chief
1+ week, 6+ day ago (86+ words) New Haven mayor to announce nominee for police chief'NBC Connecticut Mayor Justin Elicker will nominate David Zannelli to serve as the next permanent chief of police. Zanelli served as acting police chief in January after former police chief Karl Jacobson…...
Gov. Lamont pushes gas tax amid tepid response from Connecticut lawmakers
2+ week, 4+ day ago (668+ words) Lawmakers on both sides were receptive to the idea when it was announced but it hasn't gone anywhere since. Gov. Ned Lamont continues to push'for a gas tax holiday, even though the proposal appears to have'little momentum in the legislature....