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Ballplayers of all abilities celebrate opening of Vernon Miracle League Field

The creators of the field say the goal is to make the field as similar as possible to a typical Little League field while allowing accessibility and safety for all.

People

UConn Dairy Bar packed with Connecticut residents trying to cool off

From little kids to adults, many people in the northeast region flocked to the famous Storrs-based staple to cool off.

People

Parishioners call on Vatican to reopen Lithuanian Catholic Church in Waterbury

The Saint Joseph Lithuanian Church has stood for four decades as a symbol of divinity and cultural identity.

Health

Loved ones lost to drug addiction remembered at Connecticut vigil

Families and friends who were at the vigil spoke on International Overdose Awareness Daty and brought light to their stories.

People

Hurricane Idalia help comes from thousands of miles away

Red Cross of Connecticut puts its mission in motion.

People

Connecticut volunteers on front lines helping Hurricane Idalia relief

Red Cross volunteers – around 15 so far – have departed Connecticut and are staged and ready to help in the areas from the Big Bend area of Florida.

Real People

Engaging young people in Connecticut politics | The Real Story

Two young people in South Windsor politics join host Emma Wulfhorst as local primaries quickly approach and peoples’ minds are already on the 2024 presidential race.

Local News

Retired NFL star Michael Oher says Memphis family's story of his adoption is a lie | "I am disheartened by the revelation shared in the lawsuit"

The subject of 'The Blind Side' claims Sean & Leigh Anne Tuohy used his name and image to make millions, while he got nothing, according to court records.

Life

Ciara, Russell Wilson are growing their family

The singer announced she is adding a new member to her family with the Denver Broncos quarterback.

News

Pray for Destiny: community gathers for teen after car crash

Friends and family gather in prayer and support of Destiny Cohen (17 y/o), teen who was badly injured in a car crash

Crime

'I’m disgusted' | New Fairfield woman who spat on BLM protestor has charges dropped

Charges were dismissed Friday against Yuliya Gilshteyen following clashes at the Connecticut State Capitol in January 2021.

Murphy calls on Congress over fentanyl crisis as Hartford police seize massive haul

Possible food poisoning incident investigated at CCSU

ALERT: Flash flooding possible Friday, especially west

Weakening Ophelia still poses a risk of coastal flooding and heavy rain in some parts of the US

FOX 61 | Connecticut breaking news, weather, traffic, sports and social media

Kids learn the art of boxing in New Haven

Ballplayers of all abilities celebrate opening of Vernon Miracle League Field

UConn Dairy Bar packed with Connecticut residents trying to cool off

Parishioners call on Vatican to reopen Lithuanian Catholic Church in Waterbury

Loved ones lost to drug addiction remembered at Connecticut vigil

Hurricane Idalia help comes from thousands of miles away

Connecticut volunteers on front lines helping Hurricane Idalia relief

Engaging young people in Connecticut politics | The Real Story

Retired NFL star Michael Oher says Memphis family's story of his adoption is a lie | "I am disheartened by the revelation shared in the lawsuit"

Ciara, Russell Wilson are growing their family

Pray for Destiny: community gathers for teen after car crash

'I’m disgusted' | New Fairfield woman who spat on BLM protestor has charges dropped

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