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Truck driver charged with DUI after crash on I-91 in Wallingford- WALLINGFORD — A tractor-trailer driver faces charges including DUI after police said he crashed into guardrails while driving on Interstate 91 Wednesday night. Dennis Goncalves Medeiros, 45, of 25 Haven St., New Haven, was charged with driving under...

Man accused of fleeing from Meriden police with children in car- MERIDEN — A man faces charges after police said he fled from an officer with three children in the car.  Jason Colon, 31, of 2660 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, was charged Tuesday with first-degree reckless endangerment, interfering with police,...

Kensington Avenue reopens in Meriden with completion of bridge- MERIDEN— Construction of the Kensington Avenue bridge is complete, ending the months-long road closure and detour near the Meriden Mall and MidState Medical Center. The delay in reopening the bridge was caused by a traffic signal light in need of...

Southington considering electricity for trail as first step for safety improvements - SOUTHINGTON — Town leaders are considering lights, road crossings and other measures to improve safety on the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail.Before lights or cameras can be installed along the trail, Town Council members said electricity needs to...

Despite changes, Marissa Cardona’s commitment to Meriden community continues - MERIDEN — Since her husband became U.S. Secretary of Education, Marissa Cardona’s life has changed considerably. What hasn’t changed is her commitment to the local community. Marissa Cardona is a family school liaison for Meriden Public Schools. She...

Biden to visit UConn for dedication of Dodd Center- STORRS, Conn. (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to visit the University of Connecticut Friday for the dedication of a human rights center named after former U.S. Sens. Thomas and Christopher Dodd.The Dodd Center for Human Rights serves as an umbrella...

Wallingford designer to hold wedding, quinceañera expo in Meriden - MERIDEN — Alonso Máximo Events and Design will present a Fashion Show Wedding and Quince Expo on Oct. 17 at Silver City Ballroom starting at 5 p.m.According to Alonso Máximo, products from designers, bakeries, hair stylists, spas, florists, make-up...

Wallingford native uses TikTok status to help combat domestic violence- Wallingford native Kayla Murphy, a TikTok influencer, is selling “spooky shirts” throughout the month of October to raise money and highlight domestic violence resources. Last year Murphy, who now lives in Wethersfield and works in marketing for QAM...

Update: Woman charged by warrant after striking man with car in Southington- SOUTHINGTON — A woman was charged after police said she intentionally struck a man with her vehicle on West Street Thursday. The man, who suffered serious injuries but is expected to survive, is being treated in the intensive care unit of a local...

Noncompliant state workers face unpaid leave on Friday- Connecticut officials said 671 state employees remained noncompliant with Gov. Ned Lamont’s vaccination and testing mandate as of Thursday, and some of those workers could be placed on unpaid leave as soon as Friday.The Democrat said the number of...