Jim Shay
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Connecticut, United States
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Police: Man shot to death at Town Fair Tire in Orange
The business was closed Saturday morning and had a heavy police presence at the scene. → Read More
NWS: Rain for today, 'freezing fog' possible, chance of 'significant snowfall' next week
“Southern stream moisture and abundant cold air are in play for potential significant... → Read More
Lamont: CT 1st to require Black, Latino studies in high schools
High schools may offer the course in 2021-22 and will be required to offer it during the school year that begins in the fall of 2022. → Read More
Person trapped under vehicle closes NB I-95 side for hours
All northbound lanes were closed between exits 18 in Westport and 19 in Fairfield and reopened just before 1 p.m. → Read More
Report: Most of New Haven and Litchfield counties out of the drought
U.S. Drought Monitor's report said 43 percent of Connecticut has no drought conditions - a more than 12 percent improvement from last week. → Read More
Police: Man charged with attempted murder in Stamford street shooting
Police said two men were wounded Sunday afternoon when a 23-year-old opened fire on the vehicle they were sitting in on Fairfield Avenue. → Read More
Police: Bicyclist, 19, killed after hit by two cars in Stamford
STAMFORD - A 19-year-old bicyclist was killed Friday night after being struck by a vehicle on Harvard Avenue, police said. The Stamford man was riding his bicycle northbound when he was struck by a 2005 Cadillac that was driven by a 46 year-old Bethany resident around 10:30 p.m. Friday, police said. The initial impact with the Cadillac caused the bicyclist to be thrown from his bicycle onto the… → Read More
What you need to know about the remnants of Zeta and other wild weather heading to CT
The rain will change to snow across northern sections toward daybreak on Friday followed by cold temperatures for Halloween. → Read More
Report: SWAT team justified in using deadly force on unarmed man
Jose Soto was the fourth person shot and killed by Connecticut police in the first four months of the year. → Read More
NWS: After fog and drizzle temps to rise into 70s
Forecast high temperatures are will be in the low to upper 70s for Thursday, about 10 to 15 degrees above normal. → Read More
NWS: Heavy rain followed by cooler temperatures
A chilly weekend is expected with patchy frost likely Sunday morning. → Read More
Enjoy this Indian summer-like day before rain arrives
According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, the criteria for a true Indian summer days are hazy or smoky skies, there is no wind, the barometer is standing high, and the nights are clear and chilly. → Read More
Police: Stamford dentist slashed neck of woman in love triangle
Alika Crew, 42, of New Rochelle, N.Y. has been indicted for the attempted murder of her ex-fiance's new girlfriend, prosecutors say. → Read More
Beefalo eludes capture 2 months after slaughterhouse escape
"Once his food supply of leaves and grass gets smaller, he will roam again. Hopefully, back toward our spot," Plymouth police said of the roaming bull. → Read More
Police: First arrest made in shooting at party where Stamford mom died
Police have charged Ian Evans with assault, criminal use of a firearm and other offenses in relation to the wounding of a man at the outdoor party. → Read More
CT man sentenced in $319K counterfeit check scheme
After Jonell Bonilla and his accomplices had access to the accounts, they deposited counterfeit checks into those accounts and then withdrew money, authorities said. → Read More
NWS: High forest fire danger today, possible frost this weekend
"The combination of gusty southerly winds, full sunshine and dry conditions will lead to elevated fire weather potential this afternoon," the National Weather Service says. → Read More
Sacred Heart’s Chestnut, CCSU’s Brown named to FCS preseason All-American team
Sacred Heart running back Julius Chestnut, Central Connecticut offensive lineman J'Von Brown named to Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America team. → Read More
Commentary: Why Bob Duff won’t ask for police union endorsement
Senate Majority Leader says a Norwalk cop spit on him for endorsing the police accountability bill. → Read More
NWS: ‘Tropical remnants’ could affect CT weather this week
A wave of low pressure approaches from the west and passes nearby Friday night into Saturday, "possibly merging with tropical remnants," the NWS says. → Read More