Teen Uses Stolen Town Vehicle In ‘Street Take Over’ Event: PD: CT News

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Breaking news on the roads across the state:

Teen Stole Town Vehicle, Used It In 'Street Take Over' Event: Police

Police said a 17-year-old is accused of stealing a car belonging to the municipality that was then used in a "street take over.">>>Read More.

Driver Dies In Fiery Pickup Truck Crash: State Police

A driver died after their car struck a utility pole and became fully engulfed in flames, state police said.>>>Read More.

Motorcyclist And Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Crash: PD

A 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle heading westbound struck a pedestrian on the west side of the intersection, police said.>>>Read More.

2 Hospitalized After Crash In Construction Zone On I-91

One person was seriously injured in the crash, according to officials.>>>Read More.

DUI Driver Drove Through I-95 Construction Site: Police

A man who fell asleep at the wheel during a traffic stop is facing DUI and drug charges, according to state police.>>>Read More.

Trending stories across the state:

'Halloween Fireballs' Possible In CT: When To Look Up

The Taurids are the only shooting star show with meteors from two debris streams. November’s is the last of four consecutive supermoons.>>>Read More.

Trudy Roberts, The "Face And Voice" Of Town Hall, Retires

Trudy Roberts has retired from her role as the Town Hall receptionist after nearly four decades of service.>>>Read More.

State, Town Officials Mourn Death Of Longtime Firefighter

State and local officials are among the many mourning the death of Botsford Fire Rescue first assistant chief, Peter Joseph Blomberg.>>>Read More.

UConn Breaks Ground On New Nursing Building

The new building will measure about 90,000 square feet and be funded in part by a record donation.>>>Read More.

Ghost Tours, Faerie Villages & Lantern Fests Light Up CT This Weekend

November begins this week, but Spooky Season hasn't quite given up the ghost in Connecticut.>>>Read More.

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