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WFSB News @wfsb.com · 16h

Let's goooo! #BleedBlue

https://www.wfsb.com/2025/10/13/uconn-takes-bc-exhibition-action-mohegan-sun/

WFSB News @wfsb.com · 17h

'To you all, this has just been too much for me.'

Read more: https://www.wfsb.com/2025/10/13/too-much-me-note-reveals-82-year-old-womans-alleged-motive-killing-husband/

WFSB News @wfsb.com · 19h

Who's ready for #UConn basketball? We've got a double header today. #BleedBlue 🏀

https://www.wfsb.com/2025/10/13/uconn-womens-basketball-takes-boston-college-mohegan-sun/

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WFSB News @wfsb.com · 20h

Early decision day is coming. Here are the best colleges and universities in #Connecticut, according to WalletHub.

Here are the best colleges and universities in Connecticut, according to WalletHub

The early decision deadline for college applicants is Nov. 1.

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WFSB News @wfsb.com · 22h

JUST IN: A 17-year-old boy died in a crash in Sharon over the weekend, state police say.

Teen killed, 2 adults hurt in Sharon crash

A 17-year-old boy died and two adults were seriously hurt in a crash that happened in Sharon on Sunday.

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WFSB News @wfsb.com · 22h

Here's how much rain fell in your town 🌧️ https://www.wfsb.com/2025/10/13/here-are-rainfall-totals-coastal-storm/

Here are the rainfall totals from the coastal storm

Precipitation reports showed nearly 2 inches of rain fell from a coastal storm between Sunday and Monday.

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WFSB News @wfsb.com · 23h

Meteorologist Scot Haney says to expect wet and windy conditions. https://www.wfsb.com/page/technical-discussion-first-alert-weather-days-as-coastal-storm-impacts-ct/

#FirstAlertWeatherDay

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WFSB News @wfsb.com · 2d

Breaking: Fire at Groton apartment building leaves 75 families displaced ⬇

Fire displaces 75 families at Groton Towers apartments, four hospitalized

A fire at the Groton Towers apartment building Saturday evening forced 75 families out of their homes and sent four people to the hospital, according to fire officials.

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WFSB News @wfsb.com · 2d

A vehicle struck a tree tonight in #EastWindsor leaving the driver seriously injured according to local authorities⬇️

Vehicle hits tree in East Windsor, driver seriously injured

A vehicle struck a tree tonight at the intersection of Melrose Road and North Road leaving the driver seriously injured according to local authorities

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WFSB News @wfsb.com · 3d

According to reports, he was escorted off the set of #Matlock last week. https://www.wfsb.com/2025/10/10/matlock-actor-david-del-rio-kicked-off-show-after-sexual-assault-accusation-by-co-star-reports-say/

WFSB News @wfsb.com · 3d

#BREAKING: Federal worker firings begin amid government shutdown.

Budget office says ‘substantial’ firings of federal workers have started in government shutdown

The White House budget office says that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues.

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WFSB News @wfsb.com · 3d

#BREAKING: Officials confirm ‘multiple’ people killed in #Tennessee plant explosion.

‘Multiple’ people killed, several missing after explosion at Tennessee explosives manufacturer, officials say

An explosion was reported at an explosives manufacturer in Nashville Friday morning.

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WFSB News @wfsb.com · 3d

Iconic singer Alan Jackson has announced the date of his final show.

Alan Jackson announces date, location for star-studded final full-length concert

Iconic country singer Alan Jackson has announced one last show before he retires from touring and has invited an all-star lineup to join him.

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WFSB News @wfsb.com · 3d

Family members provided a photo of Mimi, the 12-year-old whose remains were found near an abandoned home in #NewBritain. https://www.wfsb.com/2025/10/10/new-britain-schools-discovery-remains-may-be-impacting-our-school-community/

WFSB News @wfsb.com · 3d

UPDATE: State finds New Britain YWCA failed to give proper aid to a 2-year-old boy who died choking on a meatball.

State finds New Britain YWCA failed to give proper first aid/CPR in death of 2-year-old boy who choked on meatball

The Office of Early Childhood has completed their investigation into the death of two-year-old Saunti Reynolds, who died on July 29th after choking on a meatball at the YWCA childcare center in New Britain, Connecticut.

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WFSB News @wfsb.com · 3d

UPDATE: #NewHaven police say they've made an arrest in the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy.

New Haven police make arrest in deadly teen shooting case

An arrest was made in the deadly shooting of a 15-year-old boy in New Haven, police announced.

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WFSB News @wfsb.com · 3d

#BREAKING UPDATE: Family members have identified the girl whose remains were found in #NewBritain.

New Britain officials: Remains are that of a girl

A neighborhood in New Britain on Friday continued to seek answers after the remains of a girl were discovered.

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WFSB News @wfsb.com · 3d

The Savannah Bananas expect to see a significant jump in fans coming to see them. https://www.wfsb.com/2025/10/10/savannah-bananas-announce-2026-schedule-reveals-2-new-teams/

WFSB News @wfsb.com · 3d

#BREAKING UPDATE: New Britain officials have confirmed that discovered remains are that of a girl. https://www.wfsb.com/2025/10/10/new-britain-schools-discovery-remains-may-be-impacting-our-school-community/

WFSB News @wfsb.com · 3d

#NewBritain school officials said that the district is prepared to make support services available to students and staff. https://www.wfsb.com/2025/10/10/new-britain-schools-discovery-remains-may-be-impacting-our-school-community/

WFSB News @wfsb.com · 3d

UPDATE: New Britain school officials have released a statement.

New Britain schools: Discovery of remains ‘may be impacting our school community’

A neighborhood in New Britain on Friday continued to seek answers after possible human remains were discovered.

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WFSB News @wfsb.com · 3d

Ok. Who turned on their heat? 🥶

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WFSB News @wfsb.com · 4d

Severe burns prompt #Aldi product recall.

Pressure cookers sold at Aldi recalled after several severe burn injuries reported

Tempo USA is recalling Ambiano Electric Pressure Cookers sold at ALDI stores nationwide due to a faulty lid after multiple severe burn injuries were reported.

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WFSB News @wfsb.com · 4d

#Catholic education is returning to #Hartford.

Catholic education to return to Hartford

The archbishop of Hartford announced the return of Catholic education to Hartford.

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WFSB News @wfsb.com · 4d

A 15-year-old escapes captivity in a home after being sexually assaulted and forced to take drugs, police say.

15-year-old escapes captivity in a home after being sexually assaulted, forced to take drugs, police say

A 15-year-old girl escaped captivity from a home in South Dakota where police believe she was sexually assaulted and forced to take illegal drugs.

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