Investigation underway into allegations of ‘state testing irregularities' at Bristol school - Connecticut news - NewsLocker (2024)

An investigation is underway into allegations of “state testing irregularities” at Ivy Drive School in Bristol and the principal has been placed on administrative leave, according to a statement on the school’s website. The statement from Iris White, the acting superintendent of schools, and Shelby Pons, board chair for Bristol Public Schools, said the Bristol Public Schools were recently made...

National Safe Boating Week tips

May 18 to 24, 2024 is National Safe Boating Week. That is fitting as we head into Memorial Day weekend – the unofficial start to summer. Many are looking forward to hitting the waterways, especially with warmer temperatures this week giving a tease of summer. However, water temperatures in mid-to-late-May for Long Island Sound are still only in the 50s....

Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters walk out of Yale graduation

Thousands in New Haven can now call themselves Yale graduates following this mornings 323rd commencement ceremony. Ceremonies were met with protest outside Old Campus that was bolstered by some set to graduate. An estimated 150 students walked out of commencement at the start in protest. They continue to show support for Palestinians in Gaza and call for Yale to divest...

Police investigating shooting on Ferry Street in New Haven

Police are investigating a shooting in New Haven. It happened on Ferry Street by Wolcott Street, according to police. No additional information was immediately available.

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Work on Stamford hurricane barrier gate expected to have significant impact: mayor's office

The Stamford hurricane barrier gate is in need of repairs and upgrades, according to the mayor’s office, and the harbor will be shut down when the work is done. The decision was made after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Corps received reports of vibrations and sounds emanating from the barrier in October 2022 and assessments showed the need for...

New diaper bank opens in New Britain

A new diaper bank opened in New Britain on Monday with the help of new federal funding. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes announced that for the first time the federal government will be providing funding for diaper distribution in the amount of $1.2 million. Connecticut was one of 18 states chosen, according to Hayes. The Human...

Man shot by police in Bridgeport charged at officers with knives: Office of Inspector General

The Office of Inspector General is investigating after police shot a man who officials said charged at officers with knives in each hand in Bridgeport last week. The shooting happened on Birdseye Street just before 6 a.m., on May 16 and the man who police shot is in serious but stable condition, according to officials. The Office of Inspector General...

Man shot by police in Bridgeport charged at officers with knives: Inspector General

The Office of Inspector General is investigating after police shot a man who officials said charged at officers with knives in each hand in Bridgeport last week. The shooting happened on Birdseye Street just before 6 a.m., on May 16 and the man who police shot is in serious but stable condition, according to officials. The Office of Inspector General...

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10 handguns stolen from Southington gun store

Ten handguns were reportedly stolen from a gun store in Southington on Sunday. Officers responded to Lock N’ Load Firearms on Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike early in the morning. Investigators said video from inside of the business showed suspects entering the gun store through the front window and activating the alarm. The gun store reported that a total of 10 handguns were...

I-84 East in Hartford reopens following multi-vehicle crash

Interstate 84 East in Hartford has reopened following a multi-vehicle crash that briefly closed the area on Monday morning. Three vehicles were reportedly involved in the crash. The highway was briefly closed between exits 48 and 49. It has since reopened. At one point, there was over three miles of traffic in the area. It’s unclear if anyone is injured.

Summer-like temperatures move in for new workweek

Happy Monday! Get ready for some summer-like temperatures for the new workweek. Highs on Monday will be in the 80s inland and mid to upper 60s at the shoreline. As we continue the workweek, there will be unseasonably warm temperatures. Highs will be in the 90s on Tuesday and Wednesday with lots of sun. It will be in the 60s/70s...

Motorcyclist killed after crashing into parked vehicle in Waterbury

A motorcyclist has died after crashing into a parked vehicle in Waterbury over the weekend. Officers said the crash happened on West Liberty Street on Sunday around 3:10 p.m. The motorcyclist, later identified as 38-year-old Alberto Dumeng, of Waterbury, was taken to Saint Mary’s Hospital. Dumeng later died of his injuries. The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information is...

Police involved in shooting in East Hartford

A least one police officer fired shots after responding to a disturbance in East Hartford on Sunday afternoon, according to police. Officers responded to the disturbance call at 224 Governor Street just before 3:30 p.m. Sunday. At least one police officer fired shots, police said. They did not released any further details. The officers invovled were taken to the hospital...

Police involved in shooting at car repair shop in East Hartford

At least one police officer fired shots after responding to a disturbance in East Hartford on Sunday afternoon, according to police. Officers responded to the disturbance call at a car repair shop on Governor Street just before 3:30 p.m. During the incident, at least one officer discharged their weapon. It’s unclear if someone was shot. The officers involved were taken...

Lawn tractor rolls onto man in Ledyard, minor injuries reported

A man was taken to the hospital with minor injuries on Sunday after a lawn tractor rolled onto him at a home in Ledyard. Emergency crews responded to a home on Military Highway around 1:20 p.m. According to officials, a lawn tractor rolled over onto a man. He was removed from underneath the equipment and was transported to Lawrence +...

Restaurant and apartment damaged in Norwalk fire

A fire damaged a restaurant and an apartment in a mixed occupancy building in Norwalk on Sunday. Firefighters were called to the 200 block of Liberty Square around 10:10 a.m. for a fire at a two-story mixed occupancy building. Multiple 911 callers reported seeing smoke coming from the roof of the building. At the building, crews found heavy smoke coming...

Teen in serious condition after standing up on dirt bike, falling into road in Torrington: police

A teenager is in serious condition after police said he stood up on a dirt bike he was riding and fell into the road in Torrington on Sunday afternoon. Officers responded to Cedar Lane around 12:45 p.m. after getting a report of a motorcycle accident. On Cedar Street, investigators determined two dirt bikes had crashed into each other. According to...

2,000 runners participate in Hartford Marathon Foundation's first half-marathon of 2024

It was a productive morning for many people by the shoreline. At 7 a.m., thousands of people were ready to run a half marathon or 10K in Mystic. This was Hartford Marathon Foundation’s firsthalf marathon of the year – and organizers say 2,000 people participated and the event was sold out. “It’s been really fun having a goal to look...

Train service resumes after CTRail train and ATV collide in Berlin

Train service has resumed after a CTRail train and an all-terrain vehicle collided in Berlin on Sunday. State Dept. of Transportation officials said the CTRail Hartford line train was heading northbound to Springfield, Mass. when it crashed into the ATV near Silver Lake a little before 11 a.m. Dispatchers said the driver of the ATV was not at the scene....

Train and ATV involved in crash in Berlin

A train and an all-terrain vehicle are involved in a crash in Berlin on Sunday. Dispatchers said it happened in the area of Orchard Road. The crash reportedly caused a fire and a portion of the train appears to be damaged. Berlin police said they are helping Amtrak police with the investigation on the train tracks by Silver Lake. It’s...

Fire at 12-story Stamford apartment building sends 2 residents to hospital

A fire prompted the evacuation of a large 12-story apartment building in Stamford on Saturday and two residents were transported to the hospital for an evaluation. Firefighters responded to a residential high rise building with 140 units on Prospect Street around 9:15 p.m. for a report of smoke in the lobby. Crews found a floor sanding machine on fire in...

Firefighter falls through roof, 2 residents injured during Westbrook house fire

A firefighter fell through a roof and two residents were injured during a house fire in Westbrook on Sunday morning. Firefighters were called to a home on Lookout Road around 8 a.m. Once there, crews found heavy fire. According to fire officials, there were three people inside of the home at the time of the fire. Two of them escaped...

Abandoned Southbury dog one of a number of documented cases since April

Southbury police are still looking for the person responsible for abandoning a dog this week. They say that dog was left tied to a tree outside of a horse farm. A reward is now being offered for any information. The eyes of this German Shepherd look up at the person taking this photo after being found abandoned Thursday morning in...

Warming trend begins Sunday, continues for new workweek

After a cool and dreary – and wet for some – day on Saturday, things are a little better on Sunday. First off, it’s going to be drier. Clouds, however, do stick around through much of the day. Slightly milder temperatures build in. Highs peak in the 70s for most of the state. We’re now officially into a warming trend....

Warming trend begins Sunday

After a cool and dreary – and wet for some – day on Saturday, things are looking a little better on Sunday. First off, it’s going to be drier. Clouds, however, do stick around through much of the day. Slightly milder temperatures build in. Highs peak in the 70s for most of the state. We’re now officially into a warming...

Heat Builds in This Week

After a soggy and gray weekend much warmer weather will move in for this week. As clouds break Monday temperatures will reach into the low 80s in the Hartford area but will be cooler at the coast. Temperatures will continue through the week as the jet stream retreats into Canada allowing warmer air to surge north. Unseasonably warm temperatures are...

2 teens shot during large Bridgeport house party

One teenager is critically injured and another teenager is hospitalized after being shot during a house party in Bridgeport on Friday night. Dispatchers received reports of more than 20 rounds fired within the 300 block of Bunnell Street around 10:25 p.m. About 20 minutes later, there were ShotSpotter activations in the 100 block of Sixth Street, which is about two...

State police cruiser hit during vehicle stop on I-84 East in Middlebury

A state police cruiser was hit while the trooper was conducting a vehicle stop on Interstate 84 East in Middlebury on Friday night. State police said the trooper had his emergency lights on as he conducted a vehicle stop on a Hyundai Sonata around 11:15 p.m. Both vehicles were parked in the right shoulder of the highway near exit 17....

Man hit by car in Hartford taken to hospital

A man who was hit by a car in Hartford on Saturday morning has been taken to the hospital and is recovering. Police said the man was hit at the intersection of Garden Street and Mather Street. He was taken a nearby hospital to be treated for his injuries. The man’s injuries are described by police as non-fatal. Authorities didn’t...

Teen motorcyclist dies after colliding with car in Stamford

A 17-year-old has died after his motorcycle collided with a car in Stamford on Friday night. Police said a 58-year-old Stamford resident was driving a car southbound on Lockwood Avenue around 9:15 p.m. when they attempted to make a left turn and went into the motorcycle’s path of travel. Investigators believe the motorcyclist tried to stop, but could not and...