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Lots of clouds and a chilly wind today!
Dry and brisk for this mid-November weekend! Make sure your home heating system is ready! Windchills will be in the 20s for some each morning with a breezy afternoon wind. Quiet weather with a warming trend for all of next week! It will be a good week to make sure your vehicle is ready for
Technical Discussion: Chilly over the weekend ahead of a mild stretch
The latest Technical Discussion from the Channel 3 First Alert Weather Team.
First Alert Weather: A dry stretch commences, temps gradually trend milder
The latest forecast from the Channel 3 First Alert Weather Team...
Family of high school freshman who died after collapsing in class remembers ‘a good kid’
A boy's family and his coach shared memories of the freshman football player who died after collapsing in gym class.
Fire department mourns firefighter who died while hiking in park
Sarah Longest had worked for the Independence Fire Department since March 10, 2025.
Trump administration blames ‘overloaded’ systems for ground stop after FAA lets flights resume
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump administration officials said Friday that new technology being added to the nation’s air traffic control system overloaded antiquated parts of it and caused “intermittent” communications and radar gaps, leading to the longest nationwide ground stop in 25 years. It was lifted in the evening…
Berlin improves record to 6-3 with shutout win over Platt
Berlin improved their record to 6-3 with a shutout win over Platt.
No. 6 Plainville continues winning ways against East Catholic
No. 6 Plainville continued their winning ways against East Catholic.
Hillhouse topples Amistad in Elm City battle
An Elm City battle in the drizzle between Hillhouse and Amistad did not disappoint.
A sudden FAA ground stop strands teams and throws the sports weekend into chaos
The Federal Aviation Administration's decision to ground all flights nationwide Friday threw the sports world into chaos, leaving NBA, NHL and college teams stranded as they tried to reach their destinations, and NFL teams were left to wonder whether the issue would be resolved in time to travel to their games this…
Connecticut travelers experiencing delays after nationwide ground stop lifted by FAA
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WTNH) — Flights were halted at airports across the United States, with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) saying the ground stop is due to, "extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety." The FAA lifted the ground stop shortly after 8 p.m. The historic ground stop was similar to…
Former employee says Wethersfield restaurant hasn't paid him after closing its doors
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — After announcing its closure earlier this month, a popular Wethersfield restaurant is falling under scrutiny for allegedly not paying at least one of its former employees. The Charles is facing multiple civil lawsuits and now Rishi Singh is telling News 8 that he has not been paid since…
Flights halted at airports across US due to air traffic control communications problems
An airplane flies past the air traffic control tower at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Nov. 8, 2025, in Phoenix. " data-large-file="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/AP26317773814108-771x514.jpg" /> The FAA notice said the ground stop was being imposed “due to extraordinary circumstances and…
Stock trading ban, veterans benefits and farm grants: CT politics news
U.S. Rep.-elect Luke Bronin attends the 10-day new member orientation from the Capitol on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. The Connecticut Democrat gets sworn into Congress in January. " data-large-file="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/IMG_5080-771x514.jpg" /> Plus: How CT's House delegation voted on Pete…
Mullin: No indication of 'nefarious attack' on FAA as DHS investigates root cause of telecom outage
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stressed that Americans flying Friday are safe, even as he said the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would continue to seek the root cause of a telecom outage that pushed the government to ground flights. “This was a telecommunication outage throughout FAA,” Mullin…
W. Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor to chair UConn Board of Trustees
West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor talks to a reporter after the press conference to announce the legislative proposal “Work Live Ride” on Jan. 23, 2023. " data-large-file="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230123_DesegregateCT_WHartford_YK_142-771x514.jpg" /> UConn Board of Trustees Chair Dan Toscano…
The Federal Aviation Administration says airplane departures can resume
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration says airplane departures can resume after the agency lifted a nationwide ground stop caused by communications problems. The FAA had grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon, causing hundreds of flights to be diverted. Officials cited “extraordinary…
Cruise ship owned by a company headquartered in Connecticut struck in New Orleans with over 130 on board
GUILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A cruise ship owned by a company headquartered in Guilford was struck in New Orleans with about 130 people on board, according to a spokesperson. An American Cruise Lines ship, which is headquartered in Guilford, was struck by an American Asphalt tanker around 12:30 p.m. local time on the…
Florence Griswold Museum kicks off $6.1 million renovation
A rendering of an art class that Florence Griswold Museum staff will to be able to hold in the newly renovated Robert and Nancy Krieble Gallery, due to be finished in fall 2027. The museum held a groundbreaking for the renivation on Nov. 12. 2026. "…
Some CT towns are hit harder by federal health policy changes
medicaid losses " data-large-file="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/jbTUO-residents-in-cities-are-at-highest-risk-of-losing-medicaid-4-771x484.png" /> The impacts of Medicaid work requirements will hit cities hardest, while western CT will feel the effects of the expiration of ACA subsidies.
Will Bridgeport schools seek state financial oversight?
Bridgeport Public Schools Interim Superintendent Royce Avery delivers public testimony at the Connecticut State Capitol, advocating for increased education funding to support students across the district. " data-large-file="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/JCP_7645-771x514.jpg" /> Bridgeport school…
Fuel vendors continue to leave CT’s winter heating program
Daniel DiDonato, a deliveryman for Heatable, brings heating oil to a home in Lewiston, Maine, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. " data-large-file="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/AP22285580000689-771x514.jpg" /> This year, 192 fuel vendors are taking part in CT’s winter heating program, down from 325 in…
Anti-surveillance activists rally across CT against automatic license place readers
Protesters with Deflock Connecticut signs stand outside the Parsons Government Center in Milford, Conn. during a Q&A session with the town’s police chief about the installation of speed monitoring and Flock cameras on August 19, 2026. "…
Young father expecting 2nd child is among victims of NYC building collapse, family says
Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., a conservative firebrand who was caught up in several headline-grabbing controversies during her six years in Congress, has been defeated by Democratic challenger Eileen Laubacher, NBC News projects.
Demolition continued next to collapsed NYC building despite stop work order, violation says
Two African contestants will miss this year’s Miss Universe competition in Puerto Rico because of visa restrictions imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration , while two others are struggling to obtain visas.
Feed a crowd for under $40 with Thanksgiving meal deals from major retailers
Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., a conservative firebrand who was caught up in several headline-grabbing controversies during her six years in Congress, has been defeated by Democratic challenger Eileen Laubacher, NBC News projects.
Microsoft outage enters 2nd day, but company reports ‘encouraging recovery progress'
Groceries and housing are the biggest strains on family budgets in Connecticut and across the country, according to an NBC Responds affordability survey completed by about 1,600 people.
Washington, D.C., doctor kills building manager amid condo dispute, police say
A doctor who was suing over the condition of his condominium in a trendy Washington, D.C., neighborhood, shot and killed the building’s manager at a busy gym nearby Thursday morning and wounded four others, police said. The doctor later killed himself as a swarm of officers responded to his apartment where he was…
Who is Colette Kress? Longtime Nvidia exec takes top spot after Jensen Huang resigns
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned Thursday, capping a spectacular downfall for a poster boy of the artificial intelligence boom whose exit following reports of extramarital affairs now thrusts the chipmaker into an uncertain future.
Father of baby who survived being buried alive is charged with attempted murder
A man in his fifties was stabbed in Hartford, then drove himself to Manchester on Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he will challenge Sen. Chuck Schumer for majority leader
There will be some morning rain showers mixed with snow in the Hills, specifically northwest and northeast of the Hartford area.