Man Fatally Shot At Gas Station: PD: CT News

Here are the top trending stories across Connecticut on Friday morning. As always, you can find your local Patch and see those stories here.

Man Fatally Shot At Gas Station: Police

A man was killed in a gas station shooting in Connecticut, according to police.>>>Read More.

Football Coaching Legend To Open Cannabis Delivery Company

The championship-winning gridiron coach's new company has been approved to be Connecticut's first legal cannabis delivery service.>>>Read More.

Facebook Casts Out Prayer Post, But Event Turns Other Cheek

Facebook seemingly equated the town’s 2023 National Day of Prayer observation with moneychangers in the temple, but the event went on anyway.>>>Read More.

Discovery To Cure's Beverly Levy Walk and Festival 2023 Set For May 7

The event includes a walk and also craft and community tents, children's section, food trucks and several performers.>>>Read More.

Here is an update on the improving weekend weather forecast for CT via the National Weather Service:

Friday: A slight chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 6 to 10 mph.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 6 to 10 mph.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

Updates on CT's Major Roads via CT DOT:

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 Friday, May 5 at 8:09 am.

W. HARTFORD - Road Work on I-84 Westbound between Exits 41 and 39A (1.4 miles) in effect today until 3:57 pm. The left shoulder is closed. Reported Friday, May 5 at 8:57 am.

DANBURY - Delays. I-84 Westbound is congested vicinity of Exit 3 to New York Stateline due to crash in New York. Reported Friday, May 5 at 8:27 am.

GROTON - Road Work on I-95 Northbound between Exits 89 and 90 in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Friday, May 5 at 8:44 am.

DARIEN - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 11 and 7 (3.7 miles). Reported Friday, May 5 at 6:59 am.

ROCKY HILL - The Ferry is CLOSED until further notice due to high waters. Reported Friday, May 5 at 6:00 am.

WESTPORT - Delays. RT 15 Southbound is congested between Exits 40A and 35 (5.0 miles). Reported Friday, May 5 at 7:30 am.

NORWICH - Road Work on RT 2 Westbound between Exits 27 and 24 (1.6 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Friday, May 5 at 9:00 am.