Leah Myers
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DEEP saw record bear home invasions in 2022: Report
State environmental officials released an annual report that analyzes the black bear population growth and reveals the number of human-to-bear conflicts in 2022. → Read More
Yale documentary explains how New Haven had a chance to become home to the first HBCU
“What Could Have Been” is a documentary from Beinecke Library at Yale that explores the proposal made to form a Black college in 19th-century New Haven. → Read More
Record-breaking frigid temperatures put Connecticut in deep-freeze
The state was hit with an arctic blast, bringing over record-breaking sub-zero temperatures along with gusts sending windchills that read in the negative teens. → Read More
Garbage truck fire extinguished in South Windsor
The fire department is asking residents to refrain from disposing of anything hazardous or flammable in the trash, including curbside pickup. → Read More
Hartford Yard Goats ask Twitter: 'What’s everyone doing for lunch?'
The Hartford Yard Goats are passing the time before spring training with some social media fun, and maybe a last-resort plan to figure out their midday meal. → Read More
West Hartford police chase stretches into Hartford, stolen car plows into multiple vehicles
After going a mile and a half, the BMW "plowed through" several cars on Park Street near Parkville Market, before the suspects got out of the car and ran off. → Read More
These non-profit organizations are Making an ImpaCT in 2022
FOX61 and TEGNA are recognizing the many organizations that have been featured for their community impact and groups benefiting from grants donated by FOX61. → Read More
After 'Grinch' steals Christmas display donation bin, East Hartford community steps up to help
The East Hartford community stepped up to help a neighbor after a "Grinch" appeared to have stolen a donation bin from a Christmas decoration display on Oak Street. → Read More
Ryan Reynolds, pregnant Blake Lively visit Santa and Ms. Claus at Essex Steam Train
Hollywood stars Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds were spotted at the Essex Steam Train and even snapped a picture with Santa and Ms. Claus. → Read More
These are the top Google searches in Connecticut this year
The "near me" keyword has helped us find places to go that aren't too far out of range. Here's what people in Connecticut were searching for on Google this year. → Read More
Ashford mom swoops in and tosses raccoon attacking daughter: Video
The raccoon could be seen latched onto the girl's leg, and the girl can be heard screaming as she tries to shake and drag the animal off of her. → Read More
Westport teacher fired after Project Veritas video goes viral
FOX61 obtained a letter sent home to the Green Farms Academy community, sent to students and families Friday evening, regarding the firing of Dr. Iman Rasti. → Read More
Cheshire's Lights of Hope reaches grand finale after 17 years, raising $1.2M
After 17 years of lighting up the lives of Cheshire residents and raising $1.2 million for local charities, the Lights of Hope will shine for the last time. → Read More
Connecticut Election 2022: Race for state comptroller
Democratic state Rep. Sean Scanlon is going head to head with Republican Mary Fay for the postion of Connecticut's comptroller. → Read More
Connecticut Election 2022: U.S. House race
One race many are keeping a close eye on is that of District 5 between incumbent Democrat Rep. Jahana Hayes and her Republican challenger George Logan. → Read More
Connecticut Election 2022: Race for state Attorney General
Incumbent Attorney General William Tong is facing three challengers as they all look to fill the position as the state's top attorney. → Read More
What are Connecticut's minor political parties and will they be on the 2022 ballot?
Candidates endorsed by minor political parties in Connecticut find their way onto the ballots for Election Day each year. → Read More
Message in a bottle from 1980s found on Charles Island
A message in a bottle left by a family visiting Connecticut's shoreline nearly 40 years ago has been unearthed, and now the search is on to find who wrote it. → Read More
At Yale virtual event, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says war with Russia 'will end soon'
Students from Yale, blue and yellow flags in hand, got a chance to ask the president of Ukraine questions about how the war with Russia is impacting the country. → Read More
Bristol police chief, mayor thank community for continued support
While the healing process continues, the chief is prioritizing the wellness of his officers as well as looking to rebuild the department and move forward. → Read More