Broad Brook
LATEST NEWS
Big Lots expects to close dozens of stores, possibly in Connecticut
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Big Lots expects to close between 35 to 40 stores this year, according to a U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) filing from the company last month. Company leaders said inflation and their inability to compete under economic pressures have led to a substantial doubt in their ability to continue. Big Lots […]
‘Should be in the Monkey Exhibit’: Family Allegedly Fled Connecticut Home After 14-Year-old Son’s Classmates Sent Him a Barrage of Racist Messages, School Official Found ‘No Wrongdoing’
A Black teenager and his family said they fled their home in Connecticut after the 14-year-old was sent a barrage of racist messages, photos, and […] ‘Should be in the Monkey Exhibit’: Family Allegedly Fled Connecticut Home After 14-Year-old Son’s Classmates Sent Him a Barrage of Racist Messages, School Official Found ‘No Wrongdoing’
Suspect in stabbing rampage found dangerous, held without bail by court
26-year-old Jared Ravizza is accused of stabbing four girls at a movie theater in Braintree and two McDonald's employees in Plymouth. He is also connected to a murder in Connecticut. The man accused of stabbing four girls at a Braintree movie theater and two McDonald’s employees in Plymouth in May...
Heat advisory for northern RI: No end in sight for hot, humid weather
PROVIDENCE – The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for northern Rhode Island with the heat index, a combination of temperature and humidity, expected to climb as high as 99 degrees. The advisory, which also includes parts of Connecticut and Massachusetts, will continue until 8 p.m. Wednesday. "Hot temperatures and high humidity...
State park closures continue into Fourth of July weekend
As Fourth of July festivities continued into the weekend, so too did the pandemonium the holiday brings to Connecticut’s state parks — their parking lots. The following state parks reached capacity and were closed to new visitors Sunday:. Burr Pond State Park in Torrington. Mount Tom State Park...
Milford Woman Charged With DUI After Hitting Car At Restaurant, Fleeing
New Haven County resident Uniese Rivera, age 33, of Milford, was charged on Sunday, July 7 in Milford. According to Milford Police, an officer spotted a vehicle driving erratically on Bridgeport Avenue and stopped the car. The driver, identified as Rivera, was found to be intoxicated, the department said. Around...
Man Accused Of Drunk Driving In 2-Car Crash With Serious Injuries In Roxbury
Litchfield County resident Jacob Lowe of Roxbury was arrested on Sunday, July 7 following a crash on the same day that happened around 10:45 p.m. in the area of 247 South St. in Roxbury, Connecticut State Police announced on Monday, July 8. According to State Police, two vehicles, including Lowe's...
Upgrades coming for CTfastrak bus rapid transit system
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WFSB) - Governor Ned Lamont will hold a news conference on Tuesday announcing that the Connecticut Department of Transportation is receiving a major grant from the FTA to implement upgrades to CTfastrak. Details will be unveiled at the CTFastrak station on Main Street in New Britain at...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.