Frying Turkey Leads To Massive Fire, Destroys Mansion: Officials: CT News

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Frying Turkey Leads To Massive House Fire, Destruction Of Mansion: Officials

"Firefighters attempted an aggressive fire attack however their efforts were thwarted by dangerous fire conditions and structural collapse," fire officials said. "In addition, a vehicle drove over the water supply hose…, damaging the line, which completely stopped the flow of water for several minutes.">>>Read More.

Meteorologist Announces Move To CT News Station

A meteorologist announced she will be coming to a Connecticut weather team that has had several recent changes.>>>Read More.

CT Native & Meteorologist Joins NBC Connecticut

He comes home to Connecticut after a seven-year stint in Colorado.>>>Read More.

Clyde's Cat, Stolen From Historic Cider Mill, Found Safe With Help Of Police

So when Clyde's family cat Geraldine was stolen from the property, the culprit was on camera. The owners of the Mill, whose Facebook has tens of thousands of followers, created a post to not only alert the person who took the cat, but to ask the public for its support.>>>Read More.

Owner Reunited With Missing Dog 18 Months Later: Animal Control

A Happy Tail: A man was reunited with his missing dog for the first time in 18 months on Thanksgiving, the animal control said.>>>Read More.

Accountant Sent To Prison For Tax Fraud: Feds

He then filed false personal income tax returns that failed to report a total of more than $1.4 million in business income, which resulted in a loss to the IRS of $499,289, according to federal authorities.>>>Read More.

Ex-Mayor Milner, First Elected Black New England Mayor, Dies

A former Democratic mayor of Connecticut's capital city in the 1980s and a New England civil rights pioneer has died, according to state officials.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Off-Duty Police Officer Helps Save Baby's Life
• CT Couple Who Stole $1M In Merchandise Busted: Reports
• Driver Arrested After Going 126MPH On I-91: State PD
• It's Now 62 Straight Manchester Races For Running Legend Amby Burfoot
• City To Receive $1M Insurance Claim From Stolen COVID-19 Funds
• City May Install Speeding Cameras: Report
• UFO Fever Hits CT: Skywatchers Report Weird Lights, Orbs & Cigars

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