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Armed Victim Thwarts Knife Attack In Parking Lot: Police

A man used his legally possessed firearm to deter an attack from a man who charged at him with a knife, according to police.>>>Read More.

Scooter Operator Dies After Crash: Police

The scooter operator later died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash, according to a report.>>>Read More.

Motorcyclist, 23, Killed In Crash, ID Released: State PD

A motorcycle and a vehicle were involved in a crash, state police said.>>>Read More.

Woman Who Died After Fall Into Well Identified: Report

The woman who fell into a well and died last week was a local hospital employee.>>>Read More.

Child, 12, Struck By Car Released From Hospital: Police

Police shared new details concerning the accident involving a car and a pedestrian.>>>Read More.

Trending news stories across the state:

Paranormal Researcher To Share ‘Ghostly Encounters’

Joe Franke, an original student of famed paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, has been carrying on their work.>>>Read More.

Gigantic Lotto Payout At Convenience Store

A man this week turned a $5 game purchased at a store into a massive, life-altering financial win.>>>Read More.

Halloween Candy To Flow At Mall's 'Mall-O-Ween'

The major shopping destination will host costumed trick-or-treaters on Sunday, Oct. 27.>>>Read More.

NASCAR Legend Presents Award To Recently-Retired Businessman

1986 Daytona 500 champion Geoff Bodine introduced longtime colleague Bob Cuneo as winner of the President's Award at the Gold Key Dinner.>>>Read More.

Witch Trials, Ghost Hunts & Vampires: Last Spooky Weekend In CT

Horror and history intertwine throughout Connecticut this weekend before Halloween.>>>Read More.