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FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: A tractor trailer crash has closed a lane of I-84 in #Hartford.
Tractor trailer crash closes lane on I-84 in Hartford
A tractor trailer crash closed a lane on Interstate 84 westbound in Hartford on Thursday morning.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:20 PM
FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: A tractor trailer crash has closed a lane of I-84 in #Hartford.
FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: A crash in #Plainville has slowed traffic on I-84 west. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/29/crash-causes-delays-i-84-plainville/
January 29, 2026 at 12:37 PM
FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: A crash in #Plainville has slowed traffic on I-84 west. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/29/crash-causes-delays-i-84-plainville/
Out to sea... or a glancing blow? Here's meteorologist Scot Haney's update on a storm and its potential impact on the state. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/29/out-sea-or-glancing-blow-heres-latest-weekend-storm/
January 29, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Out to sea... or a glancing blow? Here's meteorologist Scot Haney's update on a storm and its potential impact on the state. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/29/out-sea-or-glancing-blow-heres-latest-weekend-storm/
A family in #NorthHaven says it took them 20 hours to make this rainbow igloo. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/29/north-haven-family-makes-most-cold-by-building-rainbow-igloo/
January 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM
A family in #NorthHaven says it took them 20 hours to make this rainbow igloo. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/29/north-haven-family-makes-most-cold-by-building-rainbow-igloo/
Brrr. It's still a #FirstAlertWeatherDay.
Full forecast: https://www.wfsb.com/page/technical-discussion-it-gets-colder-plus-a-coastal-storm-could-impact-ct-this-weekend
Full forecast: https://www.wfsb.com/page/technical-discussion-it-gets-colder-plus-a-coastal-storm-could-impact-ct-this-weekend
January 29, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Brrr. It's still a #FirstAlertWeatherDay.
Full forecast: https://www.wfsb.com/page/technical-discussion-it-gets-colder-plus-a-coastal-storm-could-impact-ct-this-weekend
Full forecast: https://www.wfsb.com/page/technical-discussion-it-gets-colder-plus-a-coastal-storm-could-impact-ct-this-weekend
The temps are frigid out there! One Channel 3 viewer caught a group of geese, ducks, and other birds gathered at an unfrozen waterhole on the #CTRiver in #Cromwell 🦆🥶
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January 29, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Gerber is recalling some of its arrowroot biscuits because they could potentially contain pieces of plastic or paper that should not be eaten.
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/29/gerber-recalls-arrowroot-biscuits-over-baby-snack-possibly-containing-pieces-plastic-or-paper/
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/29/gerber-recalls-arrowroot-biscuits-over-baby-snack-possibly-containing-pieces-plastic-or-paper/
January 29, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Gerber is recalling some of its arrowroot biscuits because they could potentially contain pieces of plastic or paper that should not be eaten.
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/29/gerber-recalls-arrowroot-biscuits-over-baby-snack-possibly-containing-pieces-plastic-or-paper/
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/29/gerber-recalls-arrowroot-biscuits-over-baby-snack-possibly-containing-pieces-plastic-or-paper/
Farmington neighbor Erin Santos testified she never saw Jacqueline and didn’t even realize she existed, though she described the Garcia home as chaotic.
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/28/suspect-11-year-old-girls-murder-due-back-court/
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/28/suspect-11-year-old-girls-murder-due-back-court/
January 29, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Farmington neighbor Erin Santos testified she never saw Jacqueline and didn’t even realize she existed, though she described the Garcia home as chaotic.
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/28/suspect-11-year-old-girls-murder-due-back-court/
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/28/suspect-11-year-old-girls-murder-due-back-court/
The lyrics of “Streets of Minneapolis,” released Wednesday, describe how “a city aflame fought fire and ice ’neath an occupier’s boots,” which Springsteen calls “King Trump’s private army.”
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/28/bruce-springsteen-releases-ice-protest-song/
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/28/bruce-springsteen-releases-ice-protest-song/
January 28, 2026 at 10:12 PM
The lyrics of “Streets of Minneapolis,” released Wednesday, describe how “a city aflame fought fire and ice ’neath an occupier’s boots,” which Springsteen calls “King Trump’s private army.”
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/28/bruce-springsteen-releases-ice-protest-song/
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/28/bruce-springsteen-releases-ice-protest-song/
Colbert took over the late show in 2015, succeeding David Letterman, who hosted it for nearly 22 years. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/28/stephen-colberts-final-day-late-show-revealed/
January 28, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Colbert took over the late show in 2015, succeeding David Letterman, who hosted it for nearly 22 years. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/28/stephen-colberts-final-day-late-show-revealed/
#Wallingford's mayor confirms that ICE was in town to apprehend an 'international fugitive.'
Wallingford mayor issues statement after reports of ICE agents in town
Federal agents were spotted in Wallingford recently, and it prompted residents to contact the mayor’s office.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:47 PM
#Wallingford's mayor confirms that ICE was in town to apprehend an 'international fugitive.'
Your baby could qualify for $1,000 with a ‘Trump Account.’ Here’s what to know:
Your baby could qualify for $1,000 with a ‘Trump Account.’ Here’s what to know
President Donald Trump’s tax legislation includes a provision called “Trump Accounts,” which gives $1,000 to every newborn if their parents open an account.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Your baby could qualify for $1,000 with a ‘Trump Account.’ Here’s what to know:
Snow plows were called in to make a wall of snow to prevent further flooding, according to officials in #WestHaven. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/28/water-main-break-upheaves-roadway-floods-basements-west-haven/
January 28, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Snow plows were called in to make a wall of snow to prevent further flooding, according to officials in #WestHaven. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/28/water-main-break-upheaves-roadway-floods-basements-west-haven/
There's a growing number of calls to remove Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/28/members-connecticuts-congressional-delegation-join-calls-remove-kristi-noem/
January 28, 2026 at 4:17 PM
There's a growing number of calls to remove Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/28/members-connecticuts-congressional-delegation-join-calls-remove-kristi-noem/
'There was blood at the scene and throughout the house,' police said.
https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/28/teen-gets-home-school-find-4-year-old-brother-stabbed-death-police-say/
https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/28/teen-gets-home-school-find-4-year-old-brother-stabbed-death-police-say/
January 28, 2026 at 3:37 PM
'There was blood at the scene and throughout the house,' police said.
https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/28/teen-gets-home-school-find-4-year-old-brother-stabbed-death-police-say/
https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/28/teen-gets-home-school-find-4-year-old-brother-stabbed-death-police-say/
UPDATE: A woman has died about a week and a half after an apartment fire in #Willimantic.
Mother dies days after Willimantic apartment fire
A woman passed away days after an apartment fire in Willimantic, a fire official confirmed.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:41 PM
UPDATE: A woman has died about a week and a half after an apartment fire in #Willimantic.
FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: Crash closes I-395 north in #Norwich.
Crash closes I-395 north in Norwich
A portion of Interstate 395 in Norwich is closed because of a multi-vehicle crash.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:18 PM
FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: Crash closes I-395 north in #Norwich.
NEW INFORMATION: Meteorologist Scot Haney breaks down the latest model runs for a storm that COULD impact us over the weekend. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/28/heres-latest-storms-potential-weekend-impact-connecticut/
January 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM
NEW INFORMATION: Meteorologist Scot Haney breaks down the latest model runs for a storm that COULD impact us over the weekend. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/28/heres-latest-storms-potential-weekend-impact-connecticut/
#Amazon makes major cuts in latest round of layoffs.
Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs in the latest round of layoffs
Amazon is cutting about 16,000 jobs in the latest round of mass layoffs for the tech industry.
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January 28, 2026 at 11:45 AM
#Amazon makes major cuts in latest round of layoffs.
#BREAKING: All residents evacuated from an apartment building in Waterbury overnight.
Early morning fire forces families out of apartment
All residents of an eight-unit apartment building were evacuated early Wednesday morning after a fire broke out in one of the units.
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January 28, 2026 at 11:05 AM
#BREAKING: All residents evacuated from an apartment building in Waterbury overnight.
A number of school districts and businesses are delayed this morning.
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January 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM
A number of school districts and businesses are delayed this morning.
Citing four unidentified sources, ESPN reported Tuesday that Belichick didn’t receive the necessary 40 votes from the 50-person panel of media members and other Hall of Famers.
🔗https://www.wfsb.com//2026/01/28/bill-belichick-snubbed-by-pro-football-hall-fame-first-year-eligibility-report-says/
🔗https://www.wfsb.com//2026/01/28/bill-belichick-snubbed-by-pro-football-hall-fame-first-year-eligibility-report-says/
January 28, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Citing four unidentified sources, ESPN reported Tuesday that Belichick didn’t receive the necessary 40 votes from the 50-person panel of media members and other Hall of Famers.
🔗https://www.wfsb.com//2026/01/28/bill-belichick-snubbed-by-pro-football-hall-fame-first-year-eligibility-report-says/
🔗https://www.wfsb.com//2026/01/28/bill-belichick-snubbed-by-pro-football-hall-fame-first-year-eligibility-report-says/
A large snow bank is being removed so passengers can be transferred onto buses.
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/27/amtrak-train-derails-northfield-massachusetts-with-over-100-passengers-aboard/
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/27/amtrak-train-derails-northfield-massachusetts-with-over-100-passengers-aboard/
January 27, 2026 at 10:47 PM
A large snow bank is being removed so passengers can be transferred onto buses.
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/27/amtrak-train-derails-northfield-massachusetts-with-over-100-passengers-aboard/
🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2026/01/27/amtrak-train-derails-northfield-massachusetts-with-over-100-passengers-aboard/