Fire Destroys Historical Church: CT News

Good Monday morning Connecticut,

Here is a look at the top breaking news stories from all across the state from this past weekend. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories here.

Fire Destroys Historical Church

The church's pastor told his community that "the church is not a building — it is all of us — His precious saints.”>>>Read More.

Man Killed In Fiery Crash On Bridge Identified: UPDATE

State police shared new details about the fiery crash, including the identity of the deceased.>>>Read More.

1 Killed In Crash, ID Released: State PD

Two vehicles were involved in this crash and state police said one person has died, while another suffered injuries.>>>Read More.

Lightning Strikes Home: Fire Officials

Crews extinguished a fire that started after a lightning strike, according to officials.>>>Read More.

Here are the current road conditions across Connecticut via the state Department of Transportation:

NORWICH - Road Work on I-395 Southbound between Exits 18 and 14 (3.7 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Monday, April 24 at 8:18 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 Monday, April 24 at 8:21 am.

GROTON - Road Work on I-95 Northbound between Exits 88 and 89 (2.5 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Monday, April 24 at 8:32 am.

WESTPORT - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 17 and 5 (12.5 miles). Reported Monday, April 24 at 6:06 am.

ROCKY HILL - The Ferry is CLOSED until further notice due high waters. Reported Monday, April 24 at 6:00 am.

NORWALK - Delays. RT 15 Southbound is congested between Exits 40B and 33 (8.8 miles). Reported Monday, April 24 at 6:35 am.

E. HARTFORD - Delays. RT 2 Westbound is congested between Exits 4 and 2W (0.5 miles). Reported Monday, April 24 at 7:29 am.

Here are the work week forecast details via the National Weather Service:

Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

Tuesday: A slight chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday: A chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.