The 25 highest-paying blue collar jobs - Connecticut news - NewsLocker (2024)

Blue collar workers are known for doing the dirty jobs many of us take for granted. They roll up their sleeves, get dirt under their fingernails and wipe sweat off their brow with the back of their hand. These hard-working individuals are often underappreciated and, even worse, underpaid. Fortunately, there are labor-intensive jobs out there […]

Governor asks for federal emergency declaration after historic flooding

Gov. Ned Lamont is asking President Joe Biden and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for a federal emergency declaration for Fairfield County, New Haven County, and Litchfield County after historic rainfall. This is the first step to seek federal assistance, according to the governor’s office. The request comes after Lamont declared a civil preparedness emergency in response to the flooding...

Watch: Dramatic collapse of Oxford home caught on video

A single mother in Oxford is trying to figure out how to pick up the pieces after her home collapsed due to Sunday’s historic rainfall and flooding. The home on East Hill Road sat next to a small creek that turned into a raging river on Sunday. Homeowner Randi Marcucio said she watched helplessly as the water kept rising. “Sunday...

State police car catches on fire after rollover crash in Killingworth

A state police car caught on fire after a rollover crash in Killingworth on Monday night. Troopers responded to a report of a rollover crash involving a Connecticut State Police cruiser on Route 148 around 11:20 p.m. After the crash, state police said the police car caught on fire. Minor injuries were reported. The crash is under investigation.

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Woman dead, man seriously injured in crash and vehicle fire on I-395 in Lisbon

A woman has died and a man has serious injuries after a crash and vehicle fire on Interstate 395 in Lisbon on Monday night. State police said a 34-year-old man from New London was driving on I-395 North between exits 18 and 19 around 10:15 p.m. While driving, investigators said the man went off of the right side of the...

A cooler and drier stretch of weather moves in today

After several days of humidity and heavy rain, a change in the weather pattern begins today. A cold front on Monday evening brought lowering levels of humidity and cooler air to the state. Dew point temperatures went from the tropical 70s to the much more comfortable 50s for today. Some towns may not get out of the 60s for highs...

Flooding leaves behind destruction in Oxford, numerous road closures and detours

It’s going to take a long time for Oxford to recover from the devastation from flooding. And just getting around town right now is not easy with numerous detours. Driving into Oxford a day after torrential rain fell, you can still pass through standing water on roads and see the effects of raging currents. “A stunning amount of damage. The...

Truck crashes into newly renovated Bristol restaurant

A restaurant in Bristol is left to pick up the pieces after a truck crashed into it on Monday. The Bristol Fire Department responded to Jimmy’s on the River on Terryville Road. Authorities said minor injuries were reported in the crash. The restaurant was open and guests were dining inside when it happened. They say everyone was able to make...

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Some North Haven residents asked to shelter in place amid police investigation

Residents in a portion of North Haven are being advised to shelter in place as police conduct an investigation. The police department said residents living on Cloudland Road and the surrounding areas, including Carolyn Court and Sugar Hill Road, should stay inside. Authorities said the situation is isolated and they’re actively working to resolve it. No additional information was immediately...

Police investigation continues, some North Haven residents asked to shelter in place

A police investigation is continuing on Tuesday morning and residents in a portion of North Haven are still being advised to shelter in place. The police department said residents living on Cloudland Road and the surrounding areas, including Carolyn Court and Sugar Hill Road, should stay inside. Authorities said on Monday night that the situation is isolated and they’re actively...

Man barricaded in North Haven home fired at SWAT officers: police

A man has been taken into custody after shooting at SWAT officers while he was barricaded in a home in North Haven overnight, according to police. They said some of the SWAT officers returned gunfire during the incident. Officers responded to Cloudland Road around 8 p.m. Monday to investigate reports of gunshots and they found several bullet casings in...

Investigation ongoing after incident in North Haven is resolved

Police said an incident on Cloudland Road in North Haven that started on Monday night is resolved, but the police presence and investigation continue on Tuesday morning. Police said on Monday night that the situation was contained, but they were working to resolve it and asked residents of Cloudland Road, Carolyn Court and Sugarhill to shelter in place. Early Tuesday...

Raising Cane's to open second CT location in Simsbury next month

A popular spot known for their delectable chicken fingers and dipping sauce will open another location in Simsbury. Fast food chain Raising Cane’swill officially open their second location in the state on Sept. 10. The first Raising Cane’s in Connecticut opened earlier this year in Enfield. The food chain’s opening drew hundreds of people and caused massive lines. A spokesperson...

Homeowner details damage, neighbors recount daring rescue in Oxford

The damage was widespread in the town of Oxford following Sunday night’s storm. The bridge on Park Road was destroyed by the water currents coming from the broken dam wall. The river currents not only destroyed the bridge, but also the home of Vicky Tkacz. She has lived in her home for 13 years and said she never witnessed a...

Wolcott man pleads guilty to felony charge in connection to breach at US Capitol in 2021

A Wolcott man plead guilty Monday to a felony charge in connection with the breach at the U.S. Capitol on January 6. 2021. Richard Markey, 39, was arrested in July 2023. Federal officials said several U.S. Capitol Police and Metropolitan Police Department were at the “tunnel” leading to the lower west terrace exterior door after their positions were overrun. They...

What insurance claims can be made after flood damage?

Just an inch of water can cause roughly $25,000 of damage to a property, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Unfortunately, there’s a common misconception many consumers don’t realize until it’s too late: homeowners insurance typically does not cover flood damage. For that coverage, you need a separate flood insurance policy. Flood insurance can be purchased through the...

Man arrested for crash that injured state trooper on Gold Star Bridge in Groton

A Connecticut man has been arrested in connection to a crash that seriously injured a state trooper on the Gold Star Bridge in Groton last year. State police said a driver was trying to slow down shortly after 3 p.m. on Sept. 7, 2023 and hit the back of a police vehicle that was stopped, with the lights on. The...

Newtown community rallies together following devastating storm

Uncle Matt’s Bakery and Cafe is normally closed on Monday’s but today, the doors were open. “Just being in Sandy Hook, being in Newtown, we have a different sense of community,” coffee vendor Amanda Eng said. Eng spent her morning serving free coffee for people reeling from Sunday’s storms. “There was a ton of crews cleaning up across the street...

Watertown farmer loses crops worth thousands due to flooding

Some Connecticut farmers are dealing with the effects of Sunday’s storm. “A lot of us go hit,” said Joann DeSantis, who runs DeSantis Farm in Watertown alongside her husband. “We’ve never had rain down here like this. We’ve never had this much rain.” DeSantis said her 40-acre farm lost thousands of dollars’ worth of crops weeks before harvest. “Usually, we...

Thunderstorms move through Connecticut Monday evening

A line of thunderstorms was moving through Connecticut Monday afternoon. The storms are forming out ahead of a cold front that is expected to drop through the state later Monday night. Any severe storms that do pop up will produce heavy downpours, vivid lightning, and gusty winds. The line of storms is expected to move through quickly. Scattered showers and...

Storms move out of Connecticut Monday night

Severe storms are moving out of the state after bringing even more rain in the wake of Sunday’s significant rainfall. Several towns were left with widespread damage. Two women are dead and several roads and bridges remain unpassable. Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for Fairfield and New Haven counties but have since expired. The storms formed out ahead of a...

Severe storms move through parts of Connecticut

Severe storms are moving through parts of the state this evening, bringing even more rain after Sunday’s significant rainfall. Several towns were left with widespread damage. Two women are dead and several roads and bridges remain unpassable. Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for Fairfield and New Haven counties but have since expired. The storms are forming out ahead of a...

Three teens suspected of armed robbery and assault in Trumbull arrested

Police have arrested three Stamford teens who are accused of robbing people at gunpoint, assaulting them and trying to steal their car in the underground parking lot of Target in Trumbull on Sunday. Police responded to Target on Hawley Lane Target in Trumbull around 5 p.m. to investigate a robbery in the underground parking garage. The victims told police that...

Waterbury police look for car involved in hit-and-run that left man critically hurt

Police are looking for a car believed to be involved in a hit-and-run that left a man critically injured in Waterbury over the weekend. Authorities said a pedestrian was struck on Cherry Street just before 6:30 p.m. Sunday. The pedestrian, a man in his 20s, was taken to the hospital and is in critical, but stable condition. The car involved...

Governor declares state of emergency after ‘historic' rainfall

Two women are dead, one person is missing and several roads and bridges are unpassable after “historic” flooding on Sunday that led to water rescues and hundreds of evacuations and the governor has declared a state of emergency. Gov. Ned Lamont said, “historically severe rainfall” caused “significant flooding” and “extensive structural damage to roadways.” While the damage is massive, the...

Several CT dairies, cheesemakers win American Cheese Society Awards

If you love cheese and yogurt, Connecticut is a great place to fulfill your desire for delicious dairy. Several local dairy farms and cheesemakers won or placed in the 2024 American Cheese Society Awards. The competition, which was held in Minnesota, is one of the most prestigious competitions in the cheese and dairy industry, Gov. Ned Lamont said. Here’s the...

Dog abandoned ‘dangerously close' to Route 2 in East Hartford: animal control

East Hartford Animal Control is looking for the public’s help to find whoever abandoned a dog found tied to a guardrail near Route 2 Monday morning. The dog was found “dangerously close” to Route 2 on Jayce Street with no food and no water, according to animal control officers. A good Samaritan gave him water and a blanket until animal...

Cleanup efforts underway after flooding in Southbury

Cleanup efforts are underway in Southbury after floodwaters rushed through the area. “Devastated, just devastated. I think it’s really very sad,” Lynn Cola-Francesco, of Southbury, said. “I experienced Sandy and Irene, I lived in Fairfield and now experiencing devastation again, so I’m very sad.” While a lot of the floodwaters have receded, there is a lot of mud left in...

$30,000 Mega Millions winner in Connecticut

There was a $30,000 Mega Millions winner in Connecticut on Friday night. The winning numbers were 22-38-48-51-61 and the Mega Ball was 5. The Megaplier was X3. The $30,000 winning ticket matched four numbers and the Mega Ball. It also had the Megaplier. No information was immediately available on where the ticket was sold. No one won the Mega Millions...

Dozens evacuated from Kettletown State Park in Southbury after washed out bridge leaves them stranded

More than three dozen campers were evacuated from Kettletown State Park in Southbury on Sunday after a washed out bridge left them stranded. State Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection officials originally said about 50 campers were stranded. DEEP EnCon police and DEEP Parks personnel worked with emergency services to evacuate the campers. In total, 43 campers and three members...