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Connecticut State Police release holiday DUI checkpoint schedule
As the Memorial Day weekend holiday arrives, Connecticut State Police have scheduled roving DUI patrols across the state from May 23rd through May 28th.
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Memorial Day 2019 events across Connecticut
Memorial Day weekend is a time dedicated to reflect on those who have given so much to ensure our freedom, sometimes giving the ultimate sacrifice.
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Memorial Day Weekend traffic safety reminders
News 8's Bob Wilson joined a Connecticut State Police trooper to take a look at the road conditions and provide some reminders to those hitting the...
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Child struck by car in Hartford
Hartford Police have confirmed that they are responding to the area of 18 Whitmore Street in the City of Hartford for the report of a child struck by a...
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Yale lacrosse seeking 2nd straight national title Monday
The Yale lacrosse team is one step away from its second straight national championship.
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Hamden 5K sponsored by Ireland's Great Hunger Museum held Sunday
A walk on Sunday in Hamden has strong ties to a similar walk going on across the Atlantic.
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Officials investigating assault in Norwalk, 1 treated
An assault is under investigation in Norwalk on Sunday.
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CCSU edges out Bryant for NEC title, NCAA Tournament berth
The Central Connecticut State University baseball team took on Bryant for the NEC title and a berth in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.
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New Haven County News
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- Sunday ceremonies in New Haven honor fallen veterans
- New Haven rally looks to address recent violence
- Banners honor Waterbury heroes who made ultimate sacrifice
- Bicyclist dies from injuries after a collision with car in Wallingford
- Neighbors back in their homes after vacant building collapses in Waterbury
- Quinnipiac alumnus donates $1M to help pay tuition to university veterans
- Hamden mayor declares golf course emergency over unpaid water bill
Storm Team 8 Weather Headlines
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Today's Connecticut Forecast
Skies will clear up overnight with temps down into the upper 50s to around 60. Memorial Day looks great weather-wise with temps in the upper 70s to around 80 with plenty of sun. We're taking a HUGE step back to the chilly rain on Tuesday with highs only in the 50s and scattered rain. Wednesday looks mostly dry with passing showers and the warm weather returns by Thursday.
Read More » - At least 7 dead as severe weather hits the Plains; storms next headed to East Coast
- Another day of tornadoes in Midwest, but St. Louis spared
- Tornadoes on the Plains not as bad as feared; threat remains
- Tornado damage in New Haven County still being repaired one year later
- Reflecting on Connecticut tornadoes 1 year later
- Skies to clear overnight, more beautiful weather for Memorial Day
- Connecticut experiencing high pollen counts this week
Politics
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- Discipline or treatment? Schools rethinking vaping response
- Capitol Report 'After Hours': Lingering questions as legislative session nears end
- Capitol Report: Senate tasks DEEP with finding non-lethal bear management methods
- Capitol Report: Democrats tout 'Connecticut Option' health care bill
- Capitol Report: Chief Political Correspondent Mark Davis talks future of tolls in Connecticut
- Capitol Report: Lamont shifts focus back to budget as legislative session winds down
- Lamont expected to sign minimum wage bill
Health
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- Latest link between your diet and cancer
- Connecticut leaders warning residents of increased tick activity
- Connecticut Children's Innovation Center unveiled Thursday
- News 8 On Call - Most frequently asked questions about Tuberculosis
- Bed bug concerns spreading to another Waterbury school
- Senator Blumenthal introduces federal legislation to stop anti-abortion laws
- City of Middletown files lawsuit against Purdue Pharma
Hartford County News
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- Wethersfield fire crews respond to 2 gas leaks Saturday
- Body pulled near Charter Oak Bridge in East Hartford
- Rollover crash on I-91 North in Rocky Hill, lanes reopen
- Missing brothers, aged 7 and 9, from Hartford have been found safe
- The Miss Puerto Rico of Greater Hartford Cultural Pageant held in Hartford Saturday
- Connecticut State Veteran's Memorial holds ceremony
- Former governor Malloy recognized in New Britain for leadership
Crime
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- Prospect police looking for gas station burglary suspect
- Waterbury man wanted for recent shooting
- Would-be robber shows hatchet, clerk pulls out gun
- Man who vowed to surrender for 15K Facebook likes hasn't yet
- Chef Mario Batali pleads not guilty to assault charge
- Fallen officer William Buechner has been laid to rest, following a day long memorial service
- Boston PD investigate vandalized Vietnam veterans' memorial
Regional News
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- Chef Mario Batali pleads not guilty to assault charge
- Duckling trapped in sewer rescued in Boston
- American Kennel Club paying tribute to combat canine "Stubby the War Dog"
- Person broke into Massachusetts home and cleaned it
- Boston PD investigate vandalized Vietnam veterans' memorial
- Seal spotted basking in the sun on the Connecticut River
- Conviction tossed for man held 33 years for New York murder
Unusual Stories
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- Memorial Day Weekend traffic safety reminders
- Trampled goat fitted with wheelchair
- Man who vowed to surrender for 15K Facebook likes hasn't yet
- 8 Things To Do This Weekend: Food Truck Fest, Bill Maher show & Hartford Athletic game
- Person broke into Massachusetts home and cleaned it
- Connecticut State Police release holiday DUI checkpoint schedule
- Pregnant seal at Mystic due to give birth any day now
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