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What to expect if there's a government shutdown
The clock is ticking for the federal government to avoid its first shutdown in almost seven years. Congress has until just after midnight to get a bill to the president’s desk and it doesn’t sound like they are close to reaching a deal. Both sides spoke after a White House meeting pointing the finger at each other. If there’s a...
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Crews make repairs after downed power lines cause massive train delays in CT
Crews worked to make repairs after downed power lines caused disruptions that impacted Amtrak and Metro-North trains for several hours Thursday night. All Amtrak train service between New Haven and New York City, and some Metro-North train service, were suspended for several hours after powerlines came down on a train in Fairfield. There are no major disruptions on Friday morning....
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Attorneys for stepmom accused of holding stepson captive seek to allow her to pick up possessions
The attorney for the woman who is accused of holding her stepson captive in their Waterbury home for 20 years is seeking to allow his client to return to her home to collect possessions and to get her cell phone back. He said the case was continued. Kimberly Sullivan, 56, has been charged with kidnapping and other related charges. The...
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‘Gilmore Girls' convention attracts visitors to Connecticut
Fans of the show “Gilmore Girls” are excited for a weekend long convention in New Milford. The show, which is about a mother and daughter, takes place in a small eclectic Connecticut town. The show’s creator has said her inspiration came from towns in western Connecticut like New Milford and Washington Depot. Over the weekend, fans can immerse themselves in...
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Connecticut woman accused of holding stepson captive for 20 years pleads not guilty
Judge Joseph Schwartz said he decided that GPS monitoring was appropriate given her mental health conditions and the lack of a permanent residence since she is living with her children. This appearance came after Sullivan made a brief court appearance on Wednesday morning that lasted only 50 seconds. After that court appearance, the state filed a motion to request a...
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Bridge in Norwalk, Conn. reopens after fiery crash, months of construction
The Fairfield Avenue Bridge in Norwalk has reopened Monday after undergoing months of construction following a fiery crash on Interstate 95 back in May. In May, the state Dept. of Transportation was estimating it would take up to a year to get the bridge replaced, but it has been closer to seven months. It was initially closed in May after...
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25 arrests made at UConn; camps removed at UConn, Yale pro-Palestinian protests
Encampments set up at pro-Palestinian protests were taken down at Yale University and the University of Connecticut on Tuesday morning and police made some arrests at UConn. UConn officials said police removed tents and tarps on the campus in Storrs and arrested protesters who refused to take down tents and disperse. Officials said a total of 25 people were arrested…
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More Action Being Taken to Improve Concert Ticket Buying Experience
More action is being taken at the federal level to improve your experience buying concert tickets. You may remember about six months ago when Ticketmaster was overwhelmed with Taylor Swift fans. The site crashed, there were hours-long wait times and prices fluctuated. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal says more progress is being made. It’s been 13 years since Ticketmaster and...
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Polls Open for Conn. Primary Amid Pandemic, Power Outages
Despite the ongoing power problems and the major changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, voters will be casting their ballots in Connecticut’s primary on Tuesday. Polls opened at 6 a.m., but many have already cast their vote with an absentee ballot. If you’re coming to vote, the Secretary of the State wants you to know that polling places...
