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Beautiful weather for Friday, some rain for the weekend
Expect another gorgeous day on Friday! Get the latest forecast from Storm Team 8.
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8 Things To Do This Weekend: Food Truck Fest, Bill Maher show & Hartford Athletic game
Looking for weekend fun? We have eight suggestions for you - including a political commentator's show, a high voltage soccer game and a delicious food...
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Derby students lay wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
It's a lesson about the true meaning of Memorial Day weekend that students at Derby Middle School won't soon forget.
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Connecticut State Veteran's Memorial holds ceremony
Governor Ned Lamont, alongside veterans and service members, paused on Friday to reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day at the Connecticut State...
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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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Strike withdrawn in Connecticut nursing homes
Caregivers across twenty-five Connecticut nursing homes have reached an agreement in prevention of a strike on Friday.
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Trampled goat fitted with wheelchair
Peeps the goat was trampled by a horse when she was just nine days old losing mobility of her back legs.
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No injuries in school bus accident in Monroe
There were no injuries today when a school bus ran off a road into woods this afternoon in Monroe.
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New Haven County News
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- Pedestrian struck and killed in West Haven
- Quinnipiac University kicks off MDW with Veterans Awareness Day ceremony
- Waterbury students plant American flags to honor veterans
- New Haven firefighters raise money for veterans
- Meeting to be held Wednesday for tornado-damaged homes in Hamden
- New York man charged following Milford beach beating in 2018
- Summer Kickoff Cocktail Ideas with Mixologist Dan Rek - New Haven, CT
Storm Team 8 Weather Headlines
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At least 7 dead as severe weather hits the Plains; storms next headed to East Coast
At least seven people are dead -- five in Missouri, one in Oklahoma and one in Iowa -- after severe weather hit the Plains this week.
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- 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
- Today's Connecticut Forecast
- Beautiful weather for Friday, some rain for the weekend
- Connecticut experiencing high pollen counts this week
Politics
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- Trump expands Barr power over classified Russia probe info
- Federal lawsuit filed to block Alabama's new abortion ban
- Seeking affirmation: Trump has aides vouch he's 'very calm'
- State leaders working to reach compromise over paid family medical leave bill
- Democratic lawmakers ask Lamont to back capital gains tax
- 'Ghost Guns' bill gets OK from State Senate
- AP sources: Pentagon proposing a troop buildup in Mideast
Health
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- 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
- Sibling study at Autism of Excellence could have a huge impact for families
Hartford County News
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- Former governor Malloy recognized in New Britain for leadership
- Only minor injuries in roll over accident in Enfield
- Wall of Honor ceremony held in memory of those killed in wars in Iraq, Afghanistan
- Connecticut Children's Innovation Center unveiled Thursday
- Rocky Hill police seek bank robbery suspect
- Bristol students learn the true meaning of Memorial Day
- Gov. Lamont announces health care reform legislation
Crime
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- 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
- Bridgeport PD: Man on parole found with several guns, pounds of marijuana
- Rocky Hill police seek bank robbery suspect
- Second New London school employee charged with sex assault
Regional News
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- 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
- Wawa employee tells joke to customers every morning
Unusual Stories
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- 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
- News 8 launches W82TXT campaign against distracted driving
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