1 Killed In House Fire: Report: CT News

Here is a look at the breaking news stories from all across Connecticut Tuesday morning. As always, you can find your local Patch by clicking here.

1 Dead As Fire Rips Through CT Home: Report

A man was found dead following a fire.>>>Read More.

Bear Breaks Into Home: Report

The siege pitting the frightening furry, sharp-clawed mammals against homeowners continues, according to reports.>>>Read More.

Inspiring Story Of Homeless Golfer From CT Creates National Buzz

The High School graduate made national golf news last week by qualifying for a PGA Tour-sanctioned event in Alabama.>>>Read More.

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• Prominent Restaurant's Expansion Approved

Traffic Updates Via CT DOT:

Road work

NORWICH - Road Work on I-395 Southbound between Exits 13 and 11 (2.4 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, May 2 at 7:32 am.

SOUTHINGTON - Road Work on I-691 Eastbound between Exits 4 and 7 (2.7 miles) in effect today until 3:31 pm. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Tuesday, May 2 at 8:31 am.

W. HARTFORD - Road Work on I-84 Westbound between Exits 41 and 39 (2.9 miles) in effect today until 3:56 pm. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Tuesday, May 2 at 8:56 am.

MIDDLETOWN - Road Work on I-91 Southbound between Exits 21 and 19 (4.6 miles) in effect today until 3:31 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, May 2 at 8:22 am.

NORTH HAVEN - Road Work on I-91 Southbound between Exits 10 and 9 (2.0 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, May 2 at 8:36 am.

STONINGTON - Road Work on I-95 Northbound between Exits 92 and 93 (3.6 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, May 2 at 7:37 am.

STONINGTON - Road Work on I-95 Southbound between Exits 91 and 90 (3.0 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, May 2 at 7:50 am.

GROTON - Road Work on I-95 Northbound Exit 86. In effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, May 2 at 8:41 am.

EAST LYME - Road Work on I-95 Southbound Exit 75. In effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, May 2 at 8:50 am.

NEW LONDON - Road Work on I-95 Southbound between Exits 84 and 82 (1.7 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, May 2 at 9:05 am.

GLASTONBURY - Road Work on RT 2 Westbound between Exits 11 and 10 (1.5 miles) in effect today until 3:43 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, May 2 at 8:44 am.

E. HARTFORD - Road Work on RT 2 Westbound between Exits 4 and 3 (0.4 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, May 2 at 8:54 am.

GLASTONBURY - Road Work on RT 3 Southbound vicinity of Putnam Bridge in effect today until 3:51 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, May 2 at 8:52 am.

DERBY - Road Work on RT 8 Southbound between Exits 17 and 15 (1.0 miles) in effect today until 4:02 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, May 2 at 9:02 am.

THOMASTON - Road Work on RT 8 Southbound between Exits 40 and 39 (0.5 miles) in effect today until 4:04 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, May 2 at 9:04 am.

Delays

WINDSOR - Delays. I-91 Southbound is congested between Exits 35A and 32 (3.3 miles). Reported Tuesday, May 2 at 7:46 am.

GREENWICH - Delays. I-95 Northbound is congested between Exits 2 and 3 (1.9 miles). Reported Tuesday, May 2 at 8:24 am.

WESTPORT - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 18 and 5 (14.9 miles). Reported Tuesday, May 2 at 8:55 am.

STRATFORD - Delays. RT 15 Southbound is congested between Exits 52 and 31 (29.0 miles). Reported Tuesday, May 2 at 6:17 am.

Weather updates via the National Weather Service:

Today: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers after 3pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday: A chance of showers, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday: Showers likely, mainly between 10am and noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. North wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59. North wind 7 to 11 mph.