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Bear Comes Within Feet Of Young Child, Dramatic Video Shows

A family dog entered the picture after a bear came close to a child, a video shared with a TV news station shows.>>>Read More.

Man Sentenced For Murder of His Son, Attempted Murder of His Daughter: Court

The man killed his son, 12, and attempted to kill his teenage daughter.>>>>Read More.

6 Hospitalized Following 3-Vehicle Crash: FD

An investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing, officials said.>>>Read More.

Teen Fatally Struck By Car, Community Rallies To Assist

A collision between a pedestrian and a car left a teen dead, and a community is rallying to assist the family.>>>Read More.

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Town Mourns Passing Of Former First Selectman

Officials are honoring the longtime official, whose decades of civic leadership helped shape the town.>>>Read More.

CT's Largest Fireworks Show Returns With Daylong Festival

The second event is scheduled for this weekend.>>>Read More.

CT Community Urges Court To Toss Trump Lawsuit Targeting City’s Welcoming City, Public Safety Policies

City defends Welcoming City executive order in federal lawsuit challenging local authority nationwide, as courts side with local government.>>>Read More.

Shakespeare Fest Opens This Week

The annual Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival returns July 8-Aug. 2 with two Shakespeare plays.>>>Read More.