CT Teen Killed In Crash Mourned: CT News

Here are the top news stories trending across the state of Connecticut on Thursday morning. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

CT Teen Killed In Crash Mourned

Schools officials said the "tragic and sudden loss will impact all of us," according to a report.>>>Read More.

Daughter Of Slain Sandy Hook Principal Battling Rare Cancer

"This tumor is very large and sometimes pushes into my frontal lobe and I lose all cognitive function. Sometimes, I'm completely blind in my left eye because that's where it decides to push," she told Patch.>>>Read More.

National Company, With 7 CT Locations, Tells Workers It's Closing: Report

The national company, with seven locations in Connecticut, reportedly told employees it will close its doors.>>>Read More.

Body Recovered From Water: Reports

Police are investigating a boater’s death after a body was recovered from the water, according to reports.>>>Read More.

Weather updates via the National Weather Service:

Today: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. North wind around 9 mph.

Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. North wind around 7 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

CT DOT Traffic Updates:

Roadwork projects

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 Thursday, May 4 at 8:25 am.

MIDDLETOWN - Road Work on I-91 Southbound between Exits 21 and 19 (2.7 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, May 4 at 8:39 am.

NORTH HAVEN - Road Work on RT 15 Southbound between Exits 63 and 60 (3.3 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, May 4 at 8:49 am.

STONINGTON - Road Work on I-95 Southbound between Exits 91 and 90 in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, May 4 at 7:59 am.

Delays

HARTFORD - Delays. I-84 Eastbound is congested between Exits 46 and 51 (1.8 miles). Reported Thursday, May 4 at 7:36 am.

WINDSOR - Delays. I-91 Southbound is congested between Exits 34 and 32 (2.4 miles). Reported Thursday, May 4 at 7:51 am.

WESTPORT - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 18 and 4 (16.5 miles). Reported Thursday, May 4 at 5:58 am.

TRUMBULL - Delays. RT 15 Southbound is congested between Exits 41 and 35 (7.2 miles). Reported Thursday, May 4 at 6:14 am.FAIRFIELD - Delays. RT 15 Southbound is congested between Exits 46 and 42 (3.6 miles). Reported Thursday, May 4 at 8:26 am.STAMFORD - Delays. RT 15 Southbound is congested between Exits 35 and 31 (4.3 miles). Reported Thursday, May 4 at 8:38 am.E.

HARTFORD - Delays. RT 2 Westbound is congested between Exits 4 and 2W (0.5 miles). Reported Thursday, May 4 at 7:50 am.

Closure

ROCKY HILL - The Ferry is CLOSED until further notice due to high waters. Reported Thursday, May 4 at 6:00 am.

PORTLAND - Rt 17A (Main St.) CLOSED by the Fair Grounds due to river flooding, Reported Thursday, May 4 at 7:18 am.