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School Bus Driver Arrested, Local Officials Take Action: CT News
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Breaking news:
School officials said counseling and support services will be available Monday for anyone who may need them.>>>Read More.
A motorcyclist was killed and a passenger was seriously injured after a collision with a pickup truck, police said.>>>Read More.
A 26-year-old was killed in the crash.>>>Read More.
Police are investigating a homicide that took place in town.>>>Read More.
Police said they are searching for the suspects.>>>Read More.
Trending news:
The beloved restaurant was wiped away but is coming back.>>>Read More.
A buyer is still being sought for the unique restaurant.>>>Read More.
A new restaurant has announced a soft opening.>>>Read More.
The location marks the company’s first in Connecticut and fifth in the United States.>>>Read More.
The brand has over 410 stores across the country and is expanding its presence in the Northeast.>>>Read More.
LuAnn’s newest cafe is set to open.>>>Read More.
Connecticut
WNBA photo gallery: Toronto Tempo @ Connecticut Sun – 6/19/26
Marina Mabrey torched her former team for 37 points as the Toronto Tempo came back from 14 down to beat the Connecticut Sun, 101-97, at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Former UConn women’s basketball star Olivia Nelson-Ododa had 13 points and three rebounds while Aaliyah Edwards had six points and two rebounds for the Sun. Kia Nurse did not score in just five minutes for the Tempo.
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Diesel fuel spill shuts two lanes on I-91 north in Wethersfield
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) – A tractor trailer’s diesel fuel saddle tank ruptured on I-91 north between exits 25 and 27, state police said.
Approximately 25 to 30 gallons of fuel was released to the road surface, according to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. No ground soil or waterways were involved, DEEP said.
The two right lanes were closed, according to the state Department of Transportation.
No other vehicles were involved and no injuries were reported, state police said.
Wethersfield Fire Department solidified the diesel fuel on the ground surface with Speedy Dry, DEEP said. An environmental cleanup contractor was en route for cleanup.
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Person hospitalized in Westport crash that briefly closed I-95, officials say
WESTPORT — A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 caused a traffic slowdown stretching for miles into Fairfield Friday afternoon, according to state officials.
The crash scene has since been cleared.
Connecticut State Police said the two-car crash was reported near Exit 17 in the southbound lanes at 3:03 p.m.
One driver was taken to the hospital for reported injuries, the agency said.
The crash closed the right lane of the highway, causing cars and trucks to be backed up for miles along I-95 into Fairfield, traffic cameras showed.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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