The Big E Arena 2024: Here's who's performing this year - Connecticut news - NewsLocker (2024)

The countdown to this year’s Big E has begun — and with the Big E, of course, comes big names. The century-old fair showcasing anything and everything New England will run from Sept. 13 to Sept. 29. Beyond its agricultural exhibits, regional food offerings and giant parade, the 17-day festival in West Springfield, Massachusetts, is home to the Big E...

Bristol City Council appoints Mark Morello to be new police chief

The City of Bristol has a new top cop. The city council unanimously voting Tuesday night to appoint Bristol Deputy Police Chief Mark Morello to the position. He was serving as the interim police chief since April after the previous chief retired. “All those in favor… aye.” A unanimous vote from the Bristol City Council seals the deal for making...

Truck ends up in front of home after rollover in Pomfret

A truck rolled over and ended up in front of a home in Pomfret on Tuesday night. State police said the truck overturned on Deerfield Road near Brayman Hollow Road around 6 p.m. In a photo provided by the Pomfret fire chief, it appears the truck was carrying a liquid and it spilled when the vehicle overturned. Investigators did not...

West Haven Grammy winner to be honored at City Hall

A Grammy winner from West Haven is going to be honored with a mayoral citation at City Hall this week. Mayor Dorinda Borer will present Nicole Zuraitis with a citation for musical excellence on Wednesday. “I am excited to present a citation to this talented Westie recognizing her ‘exceptionally meritorious musical excellence’ and her contributions to the arts community,” Borer...

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New Haven man arrested after missing Connecticut teen found 45 miles from CT-NY border

A missing Connecticut teen was located in New York on Sunday after local police arrested a suspect in connection with her disappearance. In a Facebook post Tuesday, Montgomery Chief of Police John Hank said officers were alerted just before 10:45 p.m. on Sunday to be on the lookout for a 24-year-old New Haven man wanted in connection with a missing...

Lawmakers consider changes after trooper's family denied pension

Lawmakers are considering changes to the pension system after the widow of Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier was told she couldn’t receive his pension. Comptroller Sean Scanlon denied the request because Pelletier, himself, did not meet the requirements to receive his pension when he was struck and killed during a traffic stop on Interstate 84 in May. “Trooper...

Angel of Edgewood receives $709,000 federal grant after series of break-ins

On Tuesday, Hartford non-profit Angel of Edgewood received $709,000 in federal funding. This comes after a series of break-ins at the end of May and early June. “Last time you were here, I was overwhelmed in tears and now I’m overwhelmed in happiness,” said Angel of Edgewood Founder Jendayi Scott-Miller. “That’s a lot of meals, that’s a lot of meals...

Waterford neighbors opposing proposed data center say signs stolen from their lawns

People who live in the Millstone Point and Great Neck Road neighborhoods of Waterford say their lawn signs opposing a proposed data center have been stolen from their properties. The grassroots group ‘Concerned Citizens of Waterford and East Lyme’ have been leading the charge against the 1.2-million-square-foot data center that would be built by NE Edge at the Millstone Power...

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Man charged in deadly head-on crash in Woodbury had positive drug tests: state police

A man who is accused of causing a head-on crash in Woodbury that left one person dead last summer tested positive for multiple drugs, according to state police. Troopers said 25-year-old Isiah Turner, of Ansonia, turned himself into Troop L-Litchfield on Monday for an active arrest warrant. Turner’s charges are in connection to a head-on crash on Route 6 last...

Hundreds of New Haven city employees, retirees, vendors could be affected by 2023 cyberattack

The city of New Haven is notifying hundreds of city employees, retirees, vendors and others that they could be affected by a cyberattack that happened last year and they are trying to reach out to dozens of others who might be impacted. The City of New Haven and New Haven Board of Education said it is sending letters to people...

Lakewood Beach in Waterbury closed because of bacteria levels

Lakewood Beach in Waterbury is closed because of high bacteria levels. The Waterbury Health Department said the beach will be closed until further notice and they will continue testing the water on a daily basis.

Good Samaritans stop playing soccer to fight Norwalk porch fire: FD

A structure fire in Norwalk Monday night left a home’s front porch engulfed in flames — but the homeowners have the quick thinking of some good Samaritans to thank for keeping the bad situation from getting worse. When a fire erupted at a Woodward Avenue home sometime after 8 p.m. Monday, the Norwalk Fire Department said good Samaritans from Hugo’s...

Police looking for driver who hit man in Wilton

A Norwalk man was hit by a vehicle in Wilton on Friday morning and police are asking anyone with information that would help the investigation to come forward. The 68-year-old man was walking on Mail Coach Drive toward Musket Ridge Road around 10:41 a.m. Friday when he was struck. He told police that the driver hit him in the leg,...

Post Malone tour: When and where the star is set to perform in Connecticut

The 21st night of September is famously known in the music world as one to remember, and Grammy-nominated artist Post Malone is certainly planning to make sure Connecticut fans remember this year’s Sept. 21. The star musician posted to Instagram and X on Tuesday to announce his sixth concert tour, a 21-show tour to accompany his upcoming studio album, “F-1...

Totally Tubular Festival to bring ‘80s acts to Connecticut

The Totally Tubular Festival is coming to Connecticut and it’s going to be rad! Check your closet for anything resembling neon, fingerless gloves, a miniskirt or the “Miami Vice” look and get ready to go back in time. The tour features pop stars from the 1980s, including Men Without Hats, Tommy Tutone, Thomas Dolby, Wang Chung and more. The bodacious...

Suspects in Hartford incident in custody after hitting school bus in West Hartford: PD

Police have apprehended two people who they said are suspected of firing gunshots in Hartford after they crashed into a school bus in West Hartford while fleeing from police on Monday. The vehicle, a Kia Sportage, had been stolen and police said it had been involved in a shots-fired incident in Hartford on Monday. West Hartford police located the vehicle...

Waterbury looks to toughen rules for ATVs

Waterbury is looking to get tougher on those who are illegally riding ATVs in the city. “They should be out of the street. Something’s got to be done about it. They’re risking lives,” said Alberto Acosta, of Waterbury. “They don’t even care. They go in bobbing and weaving and in between the traffic and all the noise,” said Marie Pickett,...

Terryville salon hosts clothing drive for families forced out of homes by fire

The community is stepping up to help a dozen people forced out of their homes after a fire in Terryville. The fire started this just before 11:30 a.m. Monday at a mixed-use building on Main Street. It houses three apartments and businesses like Terryville Pizza. No one was hurt, but several pets did not make it out. With so many...

Highs around 90 Tuesday with low humidity

Tuesday will be very warm, but the humidity will be low. We will have abundant sunshine, if not totally sunny skies, and the high temperature will get to around 90 degrees. While it will be warm, it will feel OK because of low humidity. But then Wednesday will be very warm, borderline hot, and the higher humidity returns. Storms will...

Man in critical condition after shooting at PT Barnum Housing in Bridgeport

A man is in critical condition after he was shot in the head in Bridgeport on Monday night. Police officers responded to the PT Barnum Housing Community around 11:20 p.m. after ShotSpotter went off and found what they called a large crime scene. A 25-year-old Bridgeport man was found near Building 20 and police said he had been shot in...

Crews working to quell large brush fire near Tweed Airport

People are being asked to avoid part of Coe Avenue in East Haven while crews work to extinguish a large brush fire in the area. Smoke emitting from the site of the fire could be seen from blocks away. Police said that both the Calabro Cheese and Town Fair Tire buildings have been evacuated as a precautionary measure. The public...

Crews battled large brush fire near Tweed Airport

Firefighters battled a large brush in East Haven overnight. Smoke emitting from the site of the fire could be seen from blocks away. Police said that both the Calabro Cheese and Town Fair Tire buildings were evacuated as a precaution. The public was being asked to avoid the area of Coe Avenue between Dodge Avenue and Silver Sands Road, which...

Bridgeport campaign workers arraigned on charges from 2019 election

Four former campaign workers were arraigned in Bridgeport Superior Court Monday on charges related to the city’s 2019 Democratic mayoral primary. The four face a range of charges, but all are accused of unlawful possession of absentee ballots. “To see these people finally brought to justice is a great day for democracy,” Bridgeport Generation Now Votes Co-Director Callie...

New Britain leaders remember community trailblazer

Remembered for a “legacy of service that is unparalleled,” Dr. Alton Brooks has passed away, according to the city of New Britian. The city’s common council said in a statement that Brooks, who was 102 years old, attended SpottswoodAME Zion Church, participated in New Britian’s NAACP branch, and served on a number of public committees. Back in 2015, Brooks was...

New Britain leaders remember a trailblazer in their community

Remembered for a “legacy of service that is unparalleled,” Dr. Alton Brooks has passed away, according to the city of New Britian. The city’s common council said in a statement that Brooks, who was 102 years old, attended SpottswoodAME Zion Church, participated in New Britian’s NAACP branch, and served on a number of public committees. Back in 2015, Brooks was...

Twin toddlers ‘significantly improving' after dad allegedly attempted to drown them

The man accused of attempting to drown his twin toddlers at a beach in West Haven went before a judge on Monday. Romney Desronvil, 41, of New York is facing multiple charges including attempted murder. A judge set his bond at $2 million, ordered a mental health evaluation and issued protective orders for both children. An officer on patrol found...

‘Roller coaster' week at Travelers Championship tests safety protocols across the board

The 2024 Travelers Championship had no shortage of drama, from navigating a heat wave and various thunderstorms to an eventful finish on Sunday evening. “Usually it is a roller coaster, but let’s just say this roller coaster took a few more dips and turns than usual,” said Travelers Championship Tournament Director Nathan Grube. This year at the Travelers, one of...

New summer food benefits program delayed through August

“I was definitely expecting it and looking forward to it,” Michelle Trosclair said. Hartford mom Michelle Trosclair is one of several parents in Connecticut, who was expecting new summer EBT benefits. “Actually, it was supposed to hit today, and it’s been postponed until August, which is when they go back to school,” Trosclair said. The summer food benefits program is...

More charges filed against East Lyme police chief

State police have filed more charges against the East Lyme police chief. The new charges come after state police arrested East Lyme Police Chief Michael Finkelstein, 53, on June 5 after investigating a report of a domestic disturbance at his East Lyme home. He was served with the two additional warrants on Monday in court and he was turned over...

New Haven police officer hospitalized after being assaulted by suspect

A New Haven police officer was hospitalized after being assaulted by a suspect early Saturday morning. Officers responded to the Fair Haven section of the city just after 12 a.m. Saturday for the report of a fight. When they arrived they found a man, later identified as Wesley Gill, attacking a female as a crowd of people tried to pull...