Connecticut
Missing Granby Mom, 3 Children Found Safe, Police Say
GRANBY, CT — A Granby mother and her three children, who were the subject of a missing persons alert have been found safe, according to an update from Granby police.
Police did not release additional details about where the family was located, but emphasized that all four are safe.
According to a social media post by the department, 43-year-old Abigail Blanchard and her children — Owen, 12; Lydia, 10; and Phoebe, 9 — were located after being last seen in Granby around 8 p.m. on December 2nd.
Investigators said the family may have been traveling in a black 2015 Toyota Sienna, Connecticut registration AV48846.
Police said they were initially concerned for the family’s well-being.
Officers thanked local and regional agencies for their help and expressed appreciation to residents who shared the department’s alert.
(WFSB) – The high school football playoffs kicked off Tuesday night with the state quarterfinals, leaving 24 teams across six different classes still standing. They will be playing in their respective semifinal games on Monday for the chance to play for a state championship.
After winning a high-scoring game against Glastonbury, Southington advanced to the state semifinals where they will face Norwich Free Academy. NFA is coming off an upset over top-seeded New Britain, 35-0.
The other Class LL semifinal features a rematch between Fairfield Prep and Greenwich. When the teams played in Week 1, Greenwich won 31-14.
The undefeated New Canaan Rams demolished Darien in the first round and will host the Weaver-Hartford co-op in the semifinals. Hartford is heading into the showdown riding a seven-game winning streak.
In the other Class L semifinal, Cheshire is hosting Ridgefield. The Rams have a habit of playing close games, so the matchup should be a fun one to watch.
The top-seeded Windsor Warriors are fresh off a 61-point win in the first round and their next test is the Newington Nor’easters in the Class MM state semifinals. The winner will face either Wilton or Bunnell, the respective second and third seeds in the class.
After surviving a tough schedule, St. Joseph earned the top seed in the Class M bracket and has a game against Brookfield. The Cadets beat the Bobcats 16-0 earlier this season.
The winner will play for state against either Berlin or Holy Cross, both of whom lit up the scoreboard in the quarterfinals.
Undefeated Killingly and Daniel Hand appear headed for a collision course in Class SS.
Killingly hasn’t lost since November 28th, 2023, and is one win against Ledyard away from having the chance to repeat as champions. Daniel Hand will have to go through Nonnewaug to reach the state championship.
Woodland Regional, Sheehan, Northwest Catholic and Ansonia are the four teams remaining in Class S.
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An arctic front is expected to bring snow showers and possible snow squalls to the Northeast today, including part of Connecticut, according to the National Weather Service.
It predicts there is a 20 percent chance of snow squalls north of the I-84 corridor in Connecticut. The risk for snow squalls jumps to around 60 percent for those traveling north today into upstate New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and western Massachusetts.
Snow squalls, or short bursts of heavy snow and gusty winds, can cause dangerous driving conditions due to sudden decreased visibility and slippery roadways.
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The National Weather Service cautions residents to be alert for snow squall warnings, and if there is one, slow down or delay travel.
The front is moving through the area from northwest to southeast starting this morning and lingering into the afternoon, the National Weather Service said.
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WFSB predicts the cold front will bring “isolated snow showers” this afternoon, along with wind gusts that could reach over 30 miles per hour.
After the front passes through, colder air will impact Connecticut, with temperatures tonight dipping into the single digits, according to WFSB.
WFSB is calling Friday a “First Alert Weather Day” due to the unseasonably cold temperatures, and WFSB reports it will be the coldest air the state has experienced in nine months. Friday morning temperatures in Connecticut will range from the single digits to the teens, and daytime temperatures will remain below freezing, WFSB reports.
“Arctic air is moving in,” WFSB meteorologists said.
WTNH is also predicting snow squalls today, and a chance of a possible coating of snow early Saturday.
The weekend is expected to be mostly dry in Connecticut, with temperatures reaching into the 30s Saturday and into the upper 30s and low 40s on Sunday, followed by colder temperatures in the beginning of next week, WFSB reports.
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Here are the forecast details for northern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:
Today: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 6 to 16 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northwest wind 11 to 16 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 26. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: A slight chance of snow after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday: A chance of snow before 10 a.m., then a chance of freezing rain between 10 a.m. and noon, then a slight chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Here are the forecast details for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:
Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Northwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. Northwest wind 13 to 18 mph decreasing to 7 to 12 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.
Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 33. Wind chill values between 5 and 15. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of light snow, mainly after 10 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.
Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10 a.m., then a slight chance of rain between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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A decomposed body and several explosives were discovered inside a home following an hours-long standoff with a man who had barricaded himself in the residence and exchanged gunfire with law enforcement in Connecticut, according to authorities.
Stamford Police responded to the Oaklawn Avenue home on Tuesday morning after a state marshal called 911 while attempting to carry out a court order to evict the man.
The man, later identified as 63-year-old Jed Parkington, opened fire at officers several times during the day, damaging police cars and prompting officers to return fire.
No officers were hurt in the exchange of gunfire.
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Law enforcement officers respond near a home where a man shot at officers and a decomposed body was later found in Stamford, Connecticut, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. (Tyler Sizemore/Hearst Connecticut Media via AP)
The man was found dead later in the day from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to police.
Officers were clearing the home after the standoff found a decomposed body on the second floor, Police Chief Timothy Shaw said in a statement. Explosives such as pipe bombs, grenades and Molotov cocktails were also located in the home.
“This was an extremely dangerous incident that tragically resulted in the loss of two lives,” Shaw said.
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Officers respond near a home where a man opened fire at officers and a decomposed body was later found in Stamford, Connecticut, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. (Tyler Sizemore/Hearst Connecticut Media via AP)
The police chief also lauded the efforts of local, state and federal law enforcement officers and firefighters, including hostage negotiators who attempted to talk to the man for several hours.
The Stamford Police bomb squad responded to the home to safely remove the explosives before detectives could begin investigating the remainder of the residence.
Authorities said the identity and cause of death of the decomposed person was still under investigation.
Stamford Police car (Stamford Police)
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The state inspector general’s office is investigating the officers’ use of deadly force during the standoff.
A bank had foreclosed on the home and demanded the residents vacate the property in April since the mortgage was not being paid, court records show. A judge ordered the eviction last month after offering the chance for the residents to make mortgage payments.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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