Investigators are now looking into bars and nightclubs in downtown #Hartford after a West Hartford teenager was shot and killed outside one over the weekend. As the community mourns, police are looking into whether any rules were broken. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/h...

The #Haddam Volunteer Fire Company spent the night on Monday training for ice rescues as rising temperatures increase the risk of someone falling through. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/h...

Does your car feel a little bumpy on the highway, or maybe your sensors are all going haywire? Mechanics said those are the issues they’ve been seeing after more than a foot of snow was dumped on the state. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/a...

A new flu variant is causing numbers to soar this season. The latest available weekly numbers show flu cases in #Connecticut are up about 42% from the same time last season. The week before saw a 678% increase compared to last season. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/n...

Remembering a beloved pizza chef who provided joy and laughter. A vigil was held Sunday evening for 18-year-old Valentin Collazo of #Thomaston who was killed in a car crash last week. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/c...

There’s continuing frustration in #Hartford after several school renovations projects in the city were put on hold. Educators raised concerns about it earlier this month, and now community members are following suit. @nbcconnecticut.com t www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/f...

A fuel mix-up at a gas station in #Southington left dozens of cars damaged last month. State officials say this led drivers to mistakenly pump diesel instead of regular gas into their cars. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/f...

A wintry mix has moved out, but the temperatures are dropping across #Connecticut. The big focus now is the icy conditions, especially on the roads. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/w...

Honoring local Black soldiers who fought for freedom during the Civil War. The #Berlin police chief donated a special GI-Joe figurine to be part of a display to highlight the contributions of those soldiers in the town museum. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/community/co...

Honoring the efforts of a #Mansfield firefighter who did everything he could to save lives. The deputy fire chief was recognized by the town Monday night for rushing inside a home near his house when it caught fire last month. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/m...

It’s not only the turkey that’s going to cost you more. Grocery prices are still up from last year. That’s why nonprofits and food banks in #Connecticut are stepping in to help people struggling this Thanksgiving. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/r...

Some of our utility bills could be going up this winter and for people in #Enfield, #Somers or #EastWindsor, they could get hit with three increases. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/c...

#Connecticut is taking a step forward when it comes to getting more affordable housing. A bill that would do that passed the House Wednesday evening in a special session. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/m...

If you’re shopping for health insurance right now, you may have some sticker shock. Premiums are higher for people looking to enroll through the #ACA. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/a...

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight reductions could motivate travelers to look at other options to get to their destination. But is it worth it? @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/a...

People in our state are rallying to help those in #Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa devastated the region last week. The storm caused at least 32 deaths on the island and up to $4 billion in insured losses. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/g...

#SNAP benefits are set to expire on Nov. 1 with the ongoing government shutdown. State lawmakers and community members are preparing for the impact that loss can have for hundreds of thousands in our state. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/s...

Preserving and promoting #Korean culture and language in our state. A school in #Hartford has been doing just that for decades, celebrating its 40th year this month. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/community/co...

The impact of #HurricaneMelissa is being felt in our state with so many having ties to #Jamaica. #Connecticut is home to the fifth largest Jamaican community in the country with about 61,000 people living here from the island. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/j...

Avelo Airlines is saying goodbye to being at BDL as the airline carrier says it’s pulling all of its flights out of the airport. It’s having a big impact for the West Indian community in Greater #Hartford. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/w...

There’s more scrutiny on homeschooling oversight after two recent cases of alleged abuse involving homeschooled students. That’s why a forum was held Wednesday night in #EastHaddam to talk about regulations surrounding homeschooling. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/p...

A push to make sure no one lives in fear in #Bridgeport. The city took a step forward Monday to increase transparency and accountability when it comes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/c...

#Hartford schools are set to get more state funding next year for special education. But how should that money be used? Parents shared their stories Tuesday evening with district leaders to help guide them. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/h...

One of the largest outdoor Asian food festivals drew big crowds over the weekend in #Hartford, but #PandaFest left some people unhappy and disappointed with the experience. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/p...

It’s cheap, tasty and very popular among hungry college students, but some doctors say children are getting severe burns from cooking instant noodles. #Shriners Children’s Boston said it's coming from a TikTok trend. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/d...

People in Connecticut came out to mourn and remember Charlie Kirk as hundreds showed up at a vigil in #Glastonbury to show support during his funeral. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/h...

Building peace through intimate and personal connections. A #Hartford nonprofit is helping teens and young people affected by violence with all around support through mentors. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/h...

Homeowners in a #SouthWindsor neighborhood are raising concerns about whether there’s enough water if a fire breaks out there. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/s...

A teen was struck by a vehicle during a street takeover in #Shelton early Sunday morning and he has serious injuries, according to police. They are asking anyone who has information to come forward. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/c...

An investigation is underway after a delivery driver allegedly attempted to sexually assault a person at the University of Connecticut in #Storrs over the weekend. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/d...

There will be major changes coming for #Cheshire’s animal control facility. An animal control officer is stepping down after an investigation commissioned by the town into conditions in that facility. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/c...

The shooting death of conservative activist #CharlieKirk is drawing reaction from #UConn students where he held an event a few years ago. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/u...

Violence in #Nepal has left more than a dozen dead as mass protests continue across the country, and the impact is being felt half a world away here in #WestHartford. The town has the largest Nepali community in the state. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/w...

Dozens of people from across the country, including one in CT, got sick from a meal linked to a salmonella outbreak. As meal delivery services grows in popularity, we’re looking into whether it’s a better option. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/c...

State officials are looking at making a big play to make sure professional basketball stays in #Connecticut. They’re looking at a bid to buy a minority stake in the Connecticut Sun. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/s...

The #NewBritain superintendent is calling it unacceptable after hearing complaints from parents about school buses being late and bringing children to the wrong place. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/n...

Teaching people to potentially save a life. CPR classes are being offered at #NewHaven libraries to give people the skills to act if they see someone in cardiac arrest. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/f...

It will soon be easier for the city of #NewHaven to catch drivers illegally passing school buses. That's because the school district moved forward Monday night to install cameras on buses. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/n...

The #Hartford community came together Sunday to remember the lives lost from a deadly house fire in Hartford last week. The community along with family members mourned four people at a vigil in front of the home where the fire happened. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/h...

Have you bought your child’s back to school supplies yet? Many parents are feeling the burden on their wallets with prices rising on pretty much everything. We spoke to some in #Hartford. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/p...

Three people have been arrested after over 100 dead animals were found inside two #OldSaybrook homes in January, police said. The Old Saybrook Police Department said dozens of dead rabbits, chickens, ducks and cats were located. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/3...

Students in #WestHaven head back to school next week and some of them will have a brand-new building. Parents got an inside look Tuesday evening at Washington Elementary School after the old building was demolished two years ago. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/p...

The kids from #Fairfield have done it again, advancing in the Little League World Series, beating South Dakota Monday night 13-1. The community came out to support the team at a watch party in Bridgeport. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/c...

This year, public schools across Connecticut will be required to include #AAPI studies as part of their curriculum. A teacher in #Simsbury is providing a look at what that could look like. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/a...

If you have a child in a pre-K program, you may have more money in your pocket. A recent study focusing on #NewHaven shows there are lasting benefits for parents and their careers with pre-K enrollment. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/r...

#Newington police are looking for your help. They say a group of people were riding recklessly on mopeds and unregistered bikes on the Berlin Turnpike over the weekend. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/n...

The end of an era. The city of #Meriden is shutting the doors on its volunteer fire unit after more than a century of work. The city’s mayor said the South Meriden Volunteer Fire Department will be deactivated at the end of this year. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/s...

The search continues for a 6-year-old boy who fell into the Housatonic River in #Stratford Wednesday. This is just one of few tragic instances recently that have happened on the river. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/s...

In front of the #Plainville firehouse, people have been stopping by to pay their respects to fallen volunteer firefighter Raymond “Ray” Moreau. Neighbors say many of them took the time to reflect at a growing memorial. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/n...

Storms that came through #Connecticut on Friday brought wind and rain, causing damage and power outages across the state. @nbcconnecticut.com www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/p...