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State police investigating the drowning death of heavy metal star Oliver Herbert in Stafford Springs have examined a will signed by Herbert a week before his death at a Hartford car dealership, multiple sources close to the probe said. The will was notarized by a person who was a friend of Herbert...

Joshua Komisarjevsky doesnt deserve a new trial in the 2007 Cheshire murders, the states attorneys office said Wednesday in a legal brief with the Supreme Court arguing to reject his appeal, which is based in part on the failure of the state to turn over a series of police phone calls from the...

The parent company of magazines including the National Enquirer, Us Weekly and In Touch has admitted to engaging in a journalistically dubious practice known as catch-and-kill in order to help Donald Trump become president. Federal prosecutors revealed Wednesday they had agreed not to prosecute...

Nios inmigrantes enviados a refugios estn traumatizados y enfermos, en algunos casos tienen varicela o tuberculosis.La administracin de Trump est enviando a nios inmigrantes que estn solos, con miedo y enfermos de fiebre, varicela e incluso tuberculosis a refugios &...

Novak Djokovic SRB venci a Roger Federer SUI en la final del Wimbledon 2019 que duro aprox. cinco horas de partido.La final del Abierto de Londres duro cinco sets, y se defini en tiebreak Muerte sbita luego de que ...

El presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump, descart este jueves incluir la pregunta sobre ciudadana en el censo de la poblacin de 2020, y en cambio pidi a su Gobierno que examine sus archivos para informarle de cuntos de los presentes ...

NEW CANAAN When Sky Mercede, a New Canaan resident and Norwalk business owner, learned about Jennifer Dulos, the New Canaan missing mother of five, he said he had to do something. I didnt even know her but Im trying to help, Mercede said. Mercede taped a missing person flier in the window of his business, Forever Sweet Bakery, in Norwalk. Then he started to distribute fliers to some of his neighbors and friends. It affected me, it affected my

Story written by: Julia Matter NEW LONDON Police said four people were arrested after a fight broke out at Ocean Beach Park Sunday evening. New London Police Department said they responded to Ocean Beach Park around 6:54 p.m., following a report of a physical disturbance. Police said when they arrived, officers came into contact with multiple individuals involved in the incident. Pepper spray was used by officers to gain control of the situation, according to New London Police. Police

NEW YORK Officers arrested a grandma found with a loaded gun in her bag at New York Citys LaGuardia Airport on Monday morning, officials said. The North Carolina woman was with two of her grandchildren, according to a Transportation Security Administration spokeswoman. Officers spotted the gun in the womans red suitcase as it went through an X-ray machine. The handgun was loaded with six bullets, including one in the chamber, officials said. The woman told officers that she did

A man has been found dead at Hancock Brook Lane in Plymouth, police confirmed Monday.Authorities said the 29-year-old victim was reported missing from Waterbury after he went fishing Sunday and never returned. The mans car was spotted by Plymouth police overnight and they ran the plates, but at the time, he had not been reported missing. Florida Manatee Deaths Could Reach Record High Rescue teams responded to the lake and found the mans body. Police said the victim was found with fishing equipment and a kayak.Let somebody know. You shouldnt come to a place like this by yourself. Especially speeding the evening here. Always have somebody with you, Chief Mark Sekorski with the Terryville Fire Department said. Weakened Barry Still Poses Flood, Tornado Risks Fire officials said conditions on the lake can make it difficult to maneuver and dangerous, particularly at night.The terrain here is very rough. The lake or the water flood control area is full of lily pads and weeds so we had a tough time with our boats getting there, Sekorski explained. Divers Swim, Take Pictures With Oversized Jellyfish The body will go to the medical examiner to determine a cause of death.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut

Emergency crews rescued a worker trapped in a trench at a work site in Bloomfield Monday.Police said the victim was working for a private company doing septic work on Brentwood Drive when a trench collapsed, trapping the workers legs. The victim was conscious and able to speak to rescuers during the two-hour ordeal. Florida Manatee Deaths Could Reach Record High Officials say the victims injuries are serious but not life-threatening.Several towns responded to assist with the rescue. First responders said they needed to provide support to the trench walls to prevent further collapse while they worked to free the worker. Weakened Barry Still Poses Flood, Tornado Risks Photo Credit: West Hartford Fire Fighters Local 1241

As if fighting fires wasnt difficult enough, Middlefield firefighters faced an additional challenge Monday - outdoor temperatures approaching 90 degrees.Its extremely warm out today, said Middlefield Fire Lt. Brian Dumas. It could be more humid, make it more miserable but it would be good if it cooled down a little bit. Florida Manatee Deaths Could Reach Record High Middlefield Fire Chief Peter Tyc described the fire as moderate and says it was knocked down in just 15 minutes. Still, with the summers heat, the challenge was anything but small.The equipment we wear weighs over 80 pounds, explained Tyc. Even on the coldest day you get hot in your gear. Weakened Barry Still Poses Flood, Tornado Risks During summer months Middlefield firefighters say they need to rotate firefighters more frequently, keeping them fresh and hydrated.It means that we need more people, said Tyc. People that usually can do work for 15 or 20 minutes can only do five to 10 minutes of work. Divers Swim, Take Pictures With Oversized Jellyfish To assist with personnel, Middlefield received mutual aid from three nearby departments Durham, Killingworth and Westfield.Right now were doing the best with what we have, said Assistant Chief Steven Tyc. We might have guys going into the house two or three times instead of just going in once. Coming out, cooling off.Firefighters estimate the ceiling temperature inside the home today was close to 1000 degrees, so despite the outdoor temperatures, there was relief outside.Just coming out, obviously, even if its 100 degrees outside, its gonna feel a lot cooler than it was in there, added Steven Tyc.Although the Middlefield fire was confined to the kitchen, firefighters say the smoke damage inside the home has made it unlivable. The good news, no one was hurt.Middlefield firefighters arent the only ones dealing with this weeks heat. Firefighters around the state, including Middletown, are dealing with this challenge.It takes a beating on your body. says Middletown Deputy Fire Chief Albert Leary. Its an extra strain on the men and women of the fire department, we have to rotate more often and get larger crews in.Middletown Fire says they normally allow firefighters to stay in a structure until two oxygen bottles are depleted. In the hot summer days though, that time is limited and cut in half.They go in with a bottle. When that air pack is depleted they come out, said Lieutenant, Bob Quale.Staying hydrated is paramount. Middletown lieutenants mandate firefighters drink water as soon as their shift begins and continue throughout the day.Its extremely taxing on your body with the heat, said Lt. Keith Clark. Its a physical job to begin with but the heat just adds stress.With several days reaching 90 degrees already this week and more of the same to come, these firefighters are preparing the best they can.Fortunately for Middletown firefighters theres only been one small fire this week and theyre hoping it stays that way.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut