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New Details In Plane Crash Released: CT News

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Good Tuesday morning Connecticut,

Here is a look at the top stories from across the state this morning.

New Details Released After Plane Crashes In Residential Area

A plane crashed in a residential area in Connecticut and here are the new details as of this morning.>>>Read More.

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Identity Released Of Woman Fatally Struck By Train

The woman was stuck and killed by a train, according to authorities.>>>Read More.


Man Accused Of Pointing Pellet Gun At Mail Carrier: Police

Police said they arrested a 33-year-old man.>>>Read More.

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This Connecticut Employer On Fortune's 100 Best Companies List

Fortune's list is based on a Great Place To Work survey that measures how employees feel about where they work.>>>Read More.


$25,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE Prize-Winning Ticket Sold

CT Lottery's "Lucky for Life" draw game sold its second winning ticket of the year on April 5 to win 25,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE.>>>Read More.


CT DOT Traffic Updates:

NORWICH - Road Work on I-395 Southbound Exit 13. In effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, April 11 at 9:06 am.

SOUTHINGTON - Road Work on I-84 Eastbound between Exits 30 and 31 (1.8 miles) in effect today until 4:16 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, April 11 at 7:16 am.

FARMINGTON - Road Work on I-84 Eastbound between Exits 39 and 40 (2.1 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, April 11 at 8:52 am.

STONINGTON - Road Work on I-95 Northbound between Exits 90 and 92 (6.5 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, April 11 at 7:30 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 Tuesday, April 11 at 7:53 am.

WESTPORT - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 18 and 14 (5.7 miles). Reported Tuesday, April 11 at 6:07 am.

STAMFORD - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 9 and 5 (3.8 miles). Reported Tuesday, April 11 at 7:33 am.

ROCKY HILL - The Ferry is CLOSED until further notice due high waters. Reported Tuesday, April 11 at 6:00 am.

NORTH HAVEN - Road Work on RT 15 Southbound between Exits 63 and 62 (1.7 miles) in effect today until 2:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, April 11 at 8:45 am.

NORWALK - Delays. RT 15 Southbound is congested between Exits 40B and 36 (4.5 miles). Reported Tuesday, April 11 at 6:18 am.

FAIRFIELD - Delays. RT 15 Southbound is congested between Exits 46 and 42 (6.9 miles). Reported Tuesday, April 11 at 8:41 am.

TRUMBULL - Road Work on RT 8 Northbound between Exits 9 and 11 (1.5 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, April 11 at 8:57 am.

MIDDLETOWN - Road Work on RT 9 Southbound between Exits 19 and 15 (3.8 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, April 11 at 9:10 am.


Information via the National Weather Service:

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Connecticut. "A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected or occurring. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels will create a significantly elevated fire growth potential," the weather service explained.


Here are the forecast details for CT via the National Weather Service:

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Light southwest wind becoming west 11 to 16 mph in the morning.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 6 to 10 mph.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 6 to 10 mph.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South wind 7 to 10 mph.

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