Deandria Turner
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Connecticut Post Mall to implement curfew policy for shoppers under 18
Come Saturday, those under 18 shopping on Saturdays before 4 p.m. must leave or be joined by a parent. → Read More
Meriden restaurant searching for stolen smoker, asking for community help
Two Broke Chix is Meriden’s newest restaurant and now the owners are having to make ends meet without their smoker. → Read More
Connecticut bears down for second snowfall in 1 week
Some businesses and stores were already prepping for spring with the mild winter, but they've had to backtrack. → Read More
Food banks ready for influx after ending of SNAP benefit program
The ending of this program means eligible families will lose about $90 each month for food, leaving them to make up for that difference at food banks. → Read More
A look at Connecticut’s cash bail system
This is a conversation that’s been talked about amongst state leaders and advocates in Connecticut for many years now, and everyone must be on board for change. → Read More
Kai Belton fills the late Quentin Williams' seat as State Rep. after special election win
Belton will be the first Black woman to be in this position just as Williams was the first Black man to serve in Middletown. → Read More
Hartford driving conditions worsen as snow continues
Snow-covered roads are expected to make for a slow commute on Tuesday morning so many cities like Hartford have issued a parking ban. → Read More
'I was in the right place' | Good Samaritans rescue women in snowy highway accident
The father and son were able to get the women out of the flipped car uninjured. → Read More
'I am impressed' | Local Ukrainians react to Biden's visit to Kyiv
After his transatlantic flight on air force one, the White House said President Biden spent 10 hours on a train making the trip from Poland into Ukraine. → Read More
Family using platform to raise awareness on domestic violence after death of daughter
Through the pain of losing their loved-one, Figueroa’s family are using their voices and platform to raise awareness about domestic violence. → Read More
Sports fans flocked to Mohegan Sun Casino to put in their bets for the big game
As the Kansas City Chiefs overcame a first-half deficit to take home the Lombardi trophy, fans from across the region flocked to Mohegan Sun to place their bets. → Read More
Three years on, family, police still looking for Vanessa Morales
It’s been a little over three years since one-year-old Vanessa Morales vanished. → Read More
Good Samaritans, firefighters awarded Spirit of Meriden Award
A Meriden family finally reunited with the men who saved their lives just weeks after their home burned down. → Read More
Connecticut group helps those in need on street from frigid temperatures
The non-profit is called the Connecticut Harm Reduction Alliance and they're on a mission to help as many people as possible stay safe and warm. → Read More
UConn students, state leaders call for increased state funding for public higher education
State Senator Mae Flexer and State Rep. Gregg Haddad have proposed a bill that would increase state funding for UConn by 25%. → Read More
'The Talk': Black parents speak on teaching kids to survive police interactions in wake of Nichols' death
“The Talk” has been passed down in many Black families for generations to prepare their children for interactions with police. → Read More
Psychologist breaks down how watching the video of Tyre Nichols can impact your mental health
Mental health professionals said watching this video has the potential to unlock emotional ramifications. → Read More
'A brother to all of us' | Peaceful protest held in honor of Tyre Nichols in Manchester
The body camera video of the beating released on Friday sparked protests across the country and right here in Connecticut. → Read More
Snow, slippery conditions impact local businesses
A good day indeed, traveling Northeast from Hartford to Stafford looks like a winter wonderland. → Read More
Tragedy in Monterey Park hitting home for the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in CT
State Attorney General William Tong said the Asian and Pacific Islander community will persevere. → Read More