Woman Steals DOT Vehicle After 3-Car Crash On Highway: Reports: CT News

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Breaking news:

Woman Steals DOT Vehicle After 3-Car Crash On Highway: Reports

A trooper was injured while attempting to take the woman into custody, according to reports.>>>Read More.

Human Remains Discovered Belong To Adolescent Female, School Officials Issue Statement: PD

The local school district has released a statement as the investigation unfolds.>>>Read More.

2 People Face 31 Counts of Cruelty To Animals : PD

Police received an anonymous complaint about a woman living in a trailer with “a large number” of live and dead animals, according to police.>>>Read More.

CT Consumer Protection Dept. Warns Over Recalled Food Linked To Possible Listeria Risk

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued an alert over the possible Listeria contamination.>>>Read More.

Trending news:

40 Times In 2025 Bears Have Entered Homes Across Connecticut

So far in 2025, DEEP has documented nearly 40 bear home entries across 16 municipalities. While these numbers can vary from year to year, this year's data "continue to show a concerning long-term pattern.>>>Read More.

High School Football Coach Recognized By New York Giants

The Wreckers have started the 2025 campaign with a 4-0 record.>>>Read More.

Campaign Raises Funds For Spinal Cord Injury Patients

Grace Moriarty's father, Sean Moriarty, suffered such an injury in a 2019 skiing accident, and was paralyzed from the waist down.>>>Read More.

Garlic Fest, Pumpkin Fun, Wine Trails, And Fairgrounds Light Up Connecticut’s Oct. 10–12 Weekend

Garlic, pumpkins, wine, and fair fun fill Connecticut’s Oct. 10–12 weekend with flavor, music, and fall celebration.>>>Read More.