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Truck fire closes I-84 westbound in Southington
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (WTNH)– Part of I-84 westbound is closed in Southington due to a truck fire with a hazmat situation. The Department of Transportation reports that I-84 westbound is closed between...
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Troopers respond to 315 crashes statewide on snowy Tuesday
(WTNH) — There are dozens of accidents on Connecticut roadways due to the wintry weather, and we’ve got your back with live traffic cameras and traffic flow conditions to help you get home safe....
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Plainville condo destroyed by fire
PLAINVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) — A woman was rescued after her condo caught on fire in Plainville on Friday. The Plainville Fire Chief tells News 8 the police department arrived first and helped get a woman...
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Missing Plainville hiker last seen in New Britain
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WTNH) — Multiple police and fire departments are searching for a missing hiker from Plainville last seen in New Britain. Plainville police were alerted Saturday night that Arthur...
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No sign of missing Plainville hiker in day 2 of search
PLAINVILLE, Conn. (WTNH)– Police told News 8 there is still no sign of missing Plainville hiker in day two of the search. State and local police including fire crews spent Monday searching for...
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Body of missing Plainville hiker found
PLAINVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) — Police have located the body of a missing Plainville man that never returned after going hiking last Saturday. Police confirm that the body of 64-year-old Arthur Williams,...
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Woman gets prison for severely injuring infant son
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut woman is heading to prison after authorities say she injured her infant son so severely that he will likely need lifelong care. The Hartford Courant reports...
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Plainville schools employee arrested for alleged embezzlement
PLAINVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) — A Plainville schools employee is under arrest and is facing embezzlement charges. Police say 59-year-old Maria Bourlogiannis stole more than $40,000 from the Plainville...
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Woman embezzles thousands of dollars from Plainville Little League
PLAINVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) — A woman is facing charges after she allegedly embezzled thousands of dollars from Plainville Little League during two separate seasons. Plainville Police Department says...
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Hartford Police detective charged with DUI
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A Hartford Police detective was arrested over the weekend and is now facing a charge of Driving Under the Influence. Officers from the Plainville Police Department arrested...
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Police: Officer used racial slurs during DUI arrest
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Police in Connecticut say an officer used racial slurs when he was being arrested for allegedly driving under the influence. Hartford police Officer Robert Lanza has been under...
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Plane crashes near Robertson Airport in Plainville
PLAINVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) — Emergency crews responded to a plane crash in Plainville Monday morning. Plainville Town Manager, Robert Lee, tells News 8 that the pilot tried to land the small plane at...
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One dead in Plainville after being struck by vehicle, driver arrested
PLAINVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) — A woman that was struck by a vehicle in Plainville Saturday night has died, according to police. The Plainville Police Department responded to a residential house on Bradley...
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Missing elderly Plainville man, found safe
PLAINVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) — An elderly Plainville man has been found safe after going missing Tuesday night. According to authorities, 85-year-old Joseph Zysek of Plainville was found safe late Tuesday...
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Slick roads lead to several accidents around the state
(WTNH)– Slick roads led to several accidents throughout the state during the Monday morning commute. Accidents popping up…may be a few icy patches inland this morning! BE...
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I-84 eastbound reopens in Plainville after car fire
PLAINVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) — A car fire closed a section of I-84 eastbound in Plainville on Wednesday morning. According to the Department of Transportation, a part of I-84 eastbound was closed due to a...
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Route 10, Route 372 reopen in Plainville after train derailment
PLAINVILLE, Conn. (WTNH)– A derailed freight train made for a tough morning Friday in Plainville. No one was hurt, but there was some damage to the rush hour commute for some. ‘Tis the season for...
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List of Connecticut Warming Centers
(WTNH) — If you need to escape the brutal cold in Connecticut over the next several days, News 8 has compiled this list of warming centers across the state. You can also check 211ct.org for additional...
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Hartford police detective terminated after using racial slurs during his DUI...
PLAINVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) — At a disciplinary hearing Monday, Hartford police chose to terminate a detective that had used racial slurs while being arrested in August in Plainville. Hartford Detective...
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HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) -- A Hartford Police detective was arrested over the weekend and is now facing a charge of Driving Under the Influence. Officers from the Plainville Police Department arrested...
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