Motorcyclist killed in crash on Route 25 South in Trumbull - Connecticut news - NewsLocker (2024)

A motorcyclist has died after a crash on Route 25 South in Trumbull late Wednesday night. State police said 43-year-old Abraham Martinez, of Naugatuck, was driving a motorcycle near exit 6 around 10:20 p.m. when a vehicle hit him from behind. After the collision, Martinez was separated from his motorcycle. Emergency crews administered CPR to Martinez at the scene. He...

People in Hartford working together to help Caribbean Islands recover after Hurricane Beryl

Hurricane Beryl has been top of mind for one mother in Connecticut whose four children and three grandchildren live in Jamaica. “It does have me worried as a parent. You know, even though they’re grown. I’m worried about my grandchildren,” said Jaqueline Hilton, of Windsor. Her daughter sent her video of the hurricane, which was a Category 4 hurricane when...

Man stabbed in the back in New Haven

A man is recovering after he was stabbed in the back in New Haven on Friday. Officers were called to Shelton Avenue and Read Street around 12:12 a.m. for a report of a stabbing. Once in the area, police said they found a 38-year-old New Haven man with a stab wound to his back. He was transported to Yale New...

Road in West Hartford closed due to downed wires

A portion of Mountain Road in West Hartford is closed on Saturday. Police said Mountain Road is closed in both directions between Forest Hills Drive and Still Road. Anyone in the area is urged to take alternate routes. It’s unclear when the area will reopen.

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Fireworks in Simsbury light up the sky during Talcott Mountain Music Festival despite rain

The holiday weekend is underway with firework shows still scheduled across the state. That also means contending with the weather. “Fourth of July. We’re celebrating our country and the people and good friends,” said Kathryn DePaoli, of Torrington. The Independence Day fireworks brought out the crowds at the Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center. The grass filled with blankets and chairs...

High humidity, showers and storms to start the weekend

Oppressive levels of humidity can be expected through the day today. Dew point temperatures in the uncomfortable 70s will continue through tonight. Along with the tropical air that is in place, scattered showers and storms can be expected both this morning and again this afternoon/evening. Any storms could produce very heavy rain and localized wind gusts. In between, expect some...

Frustration over evening beach access following fireworks show in Old Lyme

“The fireworks were awesome. It was one of those nights where you thought it was the finale but there was even more,” said Old Lyme’s Dominique DiVenuto. Thursday night, a firework display showered Old Lyme’s coast with light in celebration of the Fourth of July. “Yeah, it was incredible, it was a lengthy show. We saw it for about 25...

Connecticut to help develop model making healthcare affordable, accessible

Connecticut will receive up to $12 million dollars over the next five years as part of a federal program aimed at making healthcare more affordable and easier to access. Connecticut is one of three states selected for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ All-Payer Health Equity Approaches and Development, or AHEAD, Model. Hawaii could be the fourth...

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Saturday marks 80 years since deadly circus fire in Hartford

On July 6, 1944, the famous Ringling Brothers and Barnam and BaileyCircuscame to Hartford. “They were just known to be the best. They had the biggest big top tent in the world they claimed, and it was an exciting thing when they rolled into town,” said Natalie Balanger, Public Programs Manager at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Balanger...

Celebrations in Enfield still on despite threat of weather

Across the state some cities and towns are postponing Fourth of July celebrations. Hartford, Manchester and Stamford have all pushed events to the next day, but organizers of the Enfield July 4th Town Celebration say the three-day event is going on, rain or sunshine. “We are always a rain or shine event, unless deemed unsafe by first responders,” said director...

Events in Hartford Saturday expected to cause heavy traffic

There are multiple events in Hartford on Saturday and heavy traffic is expected. The traffic will likely mostly impact the downtown and north meadows districts. The following events are taking place on Saturday: Hartford Bonanza was originally scheduled for Saturday, but has been postponed to Sunday due to weather.

Events in Hartford Friday, Saturday expected to cause heavy traffic

There are multiple events in Hartford on Friday and Saturday and heavy traffic is expected. The traffic will likely mostly impact the downtown and north meadows districts. The following events are taking place on Friday: The following events are taking place on Saturday: Hartford Bonanza was originally scheduled for Saturday, but has been postponed to Sunday due to weather.

Audit prompts questions about funding at Hartford learning center

An investigation is underway after an audit prompted questions about funding at a Hartford learning center. City officials said it recently became aware of financial improprieties associated with the Kids Creative Learning Center during regular audits and agency reviews of city-funded programs. The center is described by the city as an early learning facility that Hartford has contracted since 2023....

DOT honors worker killed on I-91 ramp at Conn. rest stops

The state Department of Transportation is honoring a worker who was hit and killed while working on the Interstate 91 on-ramp in Wallingford last week. In a tweet, DOT said they are honoring Andrew DiDomenico by putting a black sash and orange ribbon at the Fallen Worker Memorials at rest stops and service plazas in the state. Last week we...

Norwalk van driver arrested after child was left in city vehicle

Norwalk police have made an arrest following an incident in May where a 6-year-old child was found asleep in an official city vehicle On May 15, police say they received a call that the child did not return home from a Norwalk Housing Authority-sponsored after school activity. Police were able to locate the passenger van in the Housing Authority parking...

Vehicle crashes into house in Ansonia

A vehicle crashed into a house in Ansonia on Friday. Emergency crews were called to the home in the late morning for a report of a crash. According to firefighters, a vehicle left the road and collided with a home. Multiple people were evaluated by EMS. It’s unclear if anyone was injured. The extent of the damage to the home...

Rain, possible storms prompt fireworks in Conn. to be postponed

With rain and possible storms in the forecast this weekend, multiple towns have decided to reschedule or postpone their fireworks. Hartford Hartford Bonanza is moving its event from Saturday, July 6 to Sunday, July 7. The event is at Bushnell Park and runs from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Manchester The James “Dutch” Fogarty Fourth of July Celebration Committee is...

25 people become U.S. citizens during ceremony at Dunkin' Park on 4th of July

This Independence Day was even more special for about two dozen people who became U.S. citizens. A naturalization ceremony was held at Dunkin’ Park in Hartford. “I feel happy,” said Halyna Kutna, of Bridgeport. Before the baseball game, the 25 people from Connecticut took the oath of allegiance during a naturalization ceremony. We’re told they came from 15 countries including...

2 men injured, including 1 critically, after shooting in Hartford

Two men are injured, including one critically, after a shooting in Hartford late on the Fourth of July. Officers responded to Hartford Hospital around 11:20 p.m. after getting a report of a gunshot victim arriving for treatment. The victim, identified as a 19-year-old man, was taken to the hospital by private vehicle. He is listed in critical condition. Police said...

Hit-and-run leaves pedestrian in critical condition in Bridgeport

A hit-and-run in Bridgeport early Friday morning has left a pedestrian in critical condition. Dispatchers said it happened on Maple Street and Kossuth Street shortly before 5 a.m. The pedestrian who was struck was transported to Bridgeport Hospital. Their condition is described as critical. The vehicle involved in the collision is believed to have fled the scene. The investigation is...

Humid with scattered showers and storms Friday

Friday started with scattered showers and some of those showers had downpours. We can blame the high humidity values for the heavy rain potential that we have over the next couple of days. Scattered showers with some heavy rain are expected on Friday – especially during the afternoon and evening. Temperatures will be warm and the humidity will add to...

Woman killed, man injured in Hartford shooting were unintended targets: police

A woman is dead and a man is injured after a shooting early Friday morning in Hartford and police believe they were both unintended targets. According to police, at approximately 12:50 a.m., officers were dispatched to 40 Cleveland Ave. for reports of a shooting. There were officers reportedly already in the area at the time of the call because of...

1 dead, 1 injured after being shot while in vehicle in Hartford

One person is dead and another in the hospital after a shooting early Friday morning in Hartford. According to police, at approximately 12:50 a.m., officers were dispatched to 40 Cleveland Ave. after reports of a shooting. When they arrived, officers located two victims, a female and male both in their 20s, suffering from gunshot wounds. The female victim was unresponsive...

New Haven fireworks show awes families in attendance

The skies above New Haven were lit up as the city held its annual fireworks show for the Fourth of July. That brought families out to celebrate the holiday. “I always like fireworks,” six-year-old Thiago said. The show in the sky did not disappoint for families in New Haven for the Fourth of July. They flocked to the fields at...

Growing fight over submarine funding

A fight is looming down in Washington over whether to fund two submarines for the Navy. U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, (D, 2nd), is among those backing a bill to fund construction for two subs. “I think this is not just sort of a hometown, parochial priority,” Courtney said. Many congressional Republicans and the White House are backing a spending...

‘Closer to Free' rider who lost dad to cancer inspired to become oncology nurse

When Emma Pfau walks into Yale New Haven Health’s Smilow Cancer Hospital, she says she feels both sadness and hope. That’s because Pfau’s father, Scott Walls, received cancer treatment there. He passed away in 2002. Walls worked as a physician’s assistant at what is now Yale New Haven Hospital’s Saint Raphael Campus. “He had an aggressive form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma,”...

Boom Box Parade back in Windham for the 39th time

For the 39th time, the “Boom Box Parade” celebrated the Fourth of July in Windham. “It’s fun,” said Willimantic native Yomaliz Adams “You see a lot of people that you know, a lot of people in the community.” The parade concept first started in 1986 when organizers couldn’t find a marching band for the Memorial Day parade. Weeks later the...

Staff member accused of beating non-verbal student at ICES in Trumbull

A staff member of a program that helps adults with disabilities is accused of beating a non-verbal student with a metal cane in Trumbull earlier this week. According to police, a staff member at ICES, was arrested on Tuesday. The organization’s website says ICES supports individuals with intellectual disabilities and people with autism spectrum disorder. Officers were called to ICES...

Several state parks close after reaching capacity on July 4th

Several state parks are now closed after reaching capacity on July 4th. The parking lots at following parks are full and are no longer accepting new visitors: Any parks that close on Thursday will reopen to new visitors on Friday.

Over a dozen state parks close after reaching capacity on July 4th

Over a dozen state parks are now closed after reaching capacity on July 4th. The parking lots at following parks are full and are no longer accepting new visitors: Any parks that close on Thursday will reopen to new visitors on Friday.