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Connecticut's own Susan Saint James has died. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/27/mcmillan-wife-actress-susan-saint-james-dies-80/ 

A manhunt is underway for a convicted murderer who escaped from prison, officials say. Details: https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/27/manhunt-underway-convicted-murderer-who-escaped-prison-officials-say/ 

People names its 2026 Sexiest Man Alive. Agree or disagree? The winner: https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/27/pitt-star-noah-wyle-named-peoples-2026-sexiest-man-alive/ 

Risks spelled out for #Anthropic investors include possible harms from runaway AI. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/27/risks-spelled-out-anthropic-investors-include-possible-harms-runaway-ai/ 

If you were planning to drive through the Fantasy of Lights in New Haven this holiday season, you're out of luck. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/26/fantasy-lights-new-haven-canceled-2026-season/ 

Dollar General is being sued. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/27/dollar-general-sued-allegedly-charging-customers-register-more-than-advertised/ 

East Haven police have released the name of man who died of apparent carbon monoxide exposure last week. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/27/apparent-carbon-monoxide-exposure-death-victim-identified-by-east-haven-police/ 

We're a week away from Election Day and Connecticut's race for governor continues to heat up. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/26/lamont-fazio-pushing-votes-eight-days-before-election-day/ 

North Haven police say their new speed cameras already recorded thousands of violations. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/27/north-haven-speed-cameras-log-more-than-2000-violations-first-week/ 

#Hartford police say they executed a search warrant at his Capitol Avenue apartment: https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/27/man-accused-using-dark-web-download-share-child-sex-abuse-videos/

Special needs teacher accused of pouring hot sauce on student’s tongue as a punishment. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/27/special-needs-teacher-accused-pouring-hot-sauce-students-tongue-punishment/ 

CANCELED: This popular holiday lights display has been canceled for the season. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/26/fantasy-lights-new-haven-canceled-2026-season/ 

When is it too late to get a #flu shot? https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/26/when-is-it-too-late-get-flu-shot/ 

JUST IN: A man wanted for an officer-involved shooting in New Jersey was arrested in New Britain early Monday morning. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/26/man-wanted-nj-officer-involved-shooting-arrested-new-britain/ 

Here's one of the latest trends from teenagers... and it involves caffeine pouches.

They say you are what you eat. And science says that may actually be true.

A 15-year-old was arrested in connection with a mass shooting that took place near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium Saturday night, police say. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/26/15-year-old-arrested-connection-with-mass-shooting-after-florida-homecoming-police-say/

#BREAKING UPDATE: #Hartford police released the name of the man who was killed in an early morning shooting near City Hall. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/26/police-investigation-blocks-hartford-road/

Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown has been sentenced for beating a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub 3 years ago. Details: https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/26/singer-chris-brown-set-be-sentenced-over-bottle-attack-london-nightclub/ 

The FBI arrested a man accused of orchestrating a 14-year-old girl’s suicide over #Discord. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/26/fbi-arrests-man-accused-orchestrating-14-year-old-girls-suicide-over-discord/ 

Meteorologist Scot Haney promises you'll love this #ScotScale. Full forecast: https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/26/technical-discussion-dry-bright-weather-continues-this-week-with-swings-temperature/ 

A suspect has been apprehended, according to #Hartford police. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/26/police-investigation-blocks-hartford-road/ 

Connecticut native Joey Logano says he's thanking his safety team after this 15-car wreck at the Talladega Superspeedway. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/26/nascar-race-talladega-stopped-after-joey-loganos-car-goes-airborne-scary-15-car-wreck/ 

#BREAKING UPDATE: A 40-year-old man was identified as the victim in a shooting that happened just steps away from Hartford City Hall, police say. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/26/police-investigation-blocks-hartford-road/ 

Quest Diagnostics breach: Are you at risk?

The #Trump administration filed a lawsuit to block a possible Democratic win in this state's Senate race: https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/23/trump-administration-files-lawsuit-block-possible-democratic-win-alaska-senate-race/ 

How's airfare looking as we approach the holiday season? Here's what airline executives are saying: https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/23/airfare-expected-stay-high-through-holiday-season/ 

JUST IN: A flight from Philly landed safely at Bradley after reporting an issue ⬇️ https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/23/american-airlines-flight-reports-mechanical-issue-ahead-bradley-landing/

The first lady secured a ceasefire in a Russian-occupied Ukrainian city, the White House claims. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/23/white-house-announces-melania-trump-secures-ceasefire-russian-occupied-ukrainian-city/ 

Mercedes Reshard New, who goes by “Shawty Dred,” was indicted on federal charges. Details: https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/23/4-million-fraud-scheme-influencer-had-hundreds-fake-snap-accounts-prosecutors-say/

JUST IN: United Airlines is launching a new nonstop service from Bradley Airport to this west coast destination: https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/23/united-airlines-adding-nonstop-flight-san-francisco-bradley/ 

ATTENTION: Access Health CT open enrollment begins today! (10/23/26) Details: https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/23/access-health-ct-open-enrollment-begins/ 

Meteorologist Scot Haney says his Scot Scale today is not a 10, but... Full forecast: https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/23/technical-discussion-wind-relaxes-josephine-moves-farther-offshore/ 

Who won last night's debate between Gov. Ned Lamont and Ryan Fazio? Affordability was a central issue. Here are some highlights. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/23/lamont-fazio-spar-over-affordability-gubernatorial-debate/ 

This iconic cupcake spot in #Middletown announced that it plans to close at the end of the month. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/22/popular-middletown-bakery-makes-bitter-sweet-announcement/

RECALL ALERT: More than 4 million tubes of toothpaste, including popular children’s brand, recalled. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/22/more-than-4-million-tubes-toothpaste-including-popular-childrens-brand-recalled/ 

Sen. L. Louise Lucas of Virginia, a powerful Democratic lawmaker, is accused of leading a marijuana criminal conspiracy and money laundering. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/22/powerful-democratic-virginia-lawmaker-accused-leading-marijuana-criminal-conspiracy-money-laundering/ 

Former NHL star Ron Duguay, known later for relationship with Sarah Palin, has died. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/22/former-nhl-star-ron-duguay-known-later-relationship-with-sarah-palin-dies-cancer-69/ 

JUST IN: #Hartford police say they arrested this man for hitting and killing a woman over the summer. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/22/man-charged-with-manslaughter-hartford-pedestrian-death/

Should we be concerned about data centers in our neighborhoods? https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/22/senate-leader-proposes-bill-pause-new-data-centers-connecticut/ 

Watch this man stop a runaway school bus!

#BREAKING UPDATE: Hartford police have identified the teen girl killed in last night's shooting. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/21/police-investigate-shooting-hartford/

Rep. Ilhan Omar says she's confident in the fact that she didn’t do anything wrong. Read more: https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/22/rep-ilhan-omar-says-she-will-move-out-her-washington-dc-home-after-federal-search/

JUST IN: Power outage impacting hundreds of customers in #Norwich. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/22/power-outage-impacted-hundreds-customers-norwich/ 

#Meta ordered to pay a state $25 billion for deceiving users about privacy on Facebook. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/22/meta-ordered-pay-new-mexico-25-billion-deceiving-users-about-privacy-facebook/ 

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: Heads up if your commute takes you up I-84 east in #Cheshire. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/22/crash-leads-significant-backup-i-84-cheshire/ 

Meteorologist Scot Haney says today's breeziness won't impact his #ScotScale. https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/22/technical-discussion-remaining-breezy-until-josephine-moves-farther-offshore/ 

Here are the most popular baby names of 2026: https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/21/here-are-most-popular-baby-names-2026-according-babycenter/ 

A rapper convicted of murder asks the judge for the death penalty: https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/21/rapper-convicted-murdering-woman-unborn-child-writes-letter-judge-asking-death-penalty/ 

Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy had a plea for #UConn and #UMass fans ahead of Friday's football game. Details on a pregame tailgate set for tomorrow night in Manchester: https://www.wfsb.com/2026/10/21/barstool-sports-hosting-college-football-show-elicit-manchester/