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Two Women Die in I-84 Crash Involving Dump Truck in Tolland, Connecticut

Two Women Die in I-84 Crash Involving Dump Truck in Tolland, Connecticut

Two women, Paige Amanda Cooke, 29, of Manchester, NH, and Kristina Murphy, 28, of Wilmington, MA, were killed in a crash involving a dump truck on Interstate 84 in Tolland, Connecticut. The incident occurred around 10:45 p.m. on Wednesday night in the area of exit 68 on I-84 west. State police reported that Cooke was driving a Kia Sportage when it collided with the rear of a Mack dump truck for reasons currently under investigation. Both vehicles sustained disabling damage. Cooke and Murphy, who were occupants of the Kia, were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the dump truck sustained injuries, the extent of which has not been disclosed. Following the crash, the highway was shut down at exit 69 but has since reopened. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the cause of the collision and have requested anyone with information to contact state police.

West Nile Virus Detected in 22 Connecticut Towns, State Officials Warn of Increasing Risk

West Nile Virus Detected in 22 Connecticut Towns, State Officials Warn of Increasing Risk

West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in 22 towns across Connecticut, according to state health officials. The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) has identified WNV-infected mosquitoes in various locations, including Branford, Bridgeport, Cheshire, Danbury, Darien, East Haven, Fairfield, Greenwich, Manchester, Meriden, Milford, Montville, New Britain, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Norwalk, South Windsor, Stamford, Stratford, West Haven, and Westport. As of Wednesday, no human cases of the virus have been reported this season. John Shepard, a medical entomologist at CAES, stated that the virus is spreading, with the highest activity observed in mosquitoes from Fairfield and New Haven counties. He anticipates that mosquito infections will continue to rise, increasing the risk of human infection from now through the end of September. State scientists are urging residents to take precautions to protect themselves from mosquito bites.

Mississippi Ranks Highest in Fatal Crash Rates for 2023, Massachusetts Lowest

Mississippi Ranks Highest in Fatal Crash Rates for 2023, Massachusetts Lowest

A new analysis of federal data by online tire retailer Priority Tire reveals that Mississippi had the highest rate of fatal crashes in the U.S. in 2023, with 24.9 per 100,000 residents. This figure is more than double the national average of 9.6 fatal crashes per 100,000 people. The state recorded 732 fatal crashes, a 4% increase from 2022. Following Mississippi, Wyoming ranked second with 24.7 fatal crashes per 100,000 residents (144 total crashes, a 7% increase), and New Mexico was third at 20.7. In contrast, Massachusetts was identified as the safest state for drivers, reporting the lowest fatal crash rate at 4.9 per 100,000 residents, a 21% decrease from the previous year. New York followed with 5.7, while Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Hawaii each had a rate of 6.5. The study, based on National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data, compared the number of fatal crashes to each state's population.

USA TODAY Sports Super 50 high school football rankings: Top team in each state

USA TODAY Sports Super 50 high school football rankings: Top team in each state

With the 2026 high school football season kicking off, here is the initial USA TODAY Sports Super 50, spotlighting the top team in each state.

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NY ranked one of America's most fun states. See where it landed

NY ranked one of America's most fun states. See where it landed

The Empire State scored especially well for entertainment, recreation and nightlife in new ranking of all 50 states.

Multi-Vehicle Crash on Powers Boulevard in Colorado Springs Sends One to Hospital with Life-Threatening Injuries

Multi-Vehicle Crash on Powers Boulevard in Colorado Springs Sends One to Hospital with Life-Threatening Injuries

A multi-vehicle crash occurred early Thursday morning on Powers Boulevard in Colorado Springs, leading to the closure of both directions of the road between Constitution Avenue and Palmer Park Boulevard. Colorado Springs police responded to the incident involving three vehicles around 4:30 a.m. Multiple individuals were transported to the hospital, with one person sustaining life-threatening injuries. Preliminary investigations suggest that a motorcycle traveling northbound on Powers Boulevard collided with a Toyota SUV, subsequently entering the southbound lanes and crashing into a Chevy SUV. The Major Crash Team was on the scene, and authorities indicated that speed and alcohol are considered contributing factors in the accident. Northbound Powers Boulevard has since reopened to traffic.

Governor Lamont Intervenes in Federal Review of Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy Merger Over Electricity Cost Concerns

Governor Lamont Intervenes in Federal Review of Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy Merger Over Electricity Cost Concerns

Governor Lamont Intervenes in Federal Review of Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy Merger Over Electricity Cost Concerns

Solar Power Dominates as Leading Renewable Source in 22 U.S. States

Solar Power Dominates as Leading Renewable Source in 22 U.S. States

Solar power has emerged as the leading renewable energy source in 22 U.S. states, surpassing wind and hydropower, according to data from Visual Capitalist based on information from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. This widespread adoption positions solar as the most prevalent renewable source across various regions, including the West, South, and Northeast. While wind power forms a distinct regional cluster across the Great Plains states such as Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Texas, solar's reach is broader, leading in states like California, Nevada, Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, as well as Massachusetts, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Hydropower remains dominant in the Pacific Northwest, including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska, and is the primary renewable source in most Canadian provinces and territories.

Manchester Card Shop Aids Police in Busting $13,000 Pokémon Card Fraud Scheme

Manchester Card Shop Aids Police in Busting $13,000 Pokémon Card Fraud Scheme

A card shop in Manchester, New Hampshire, played a crucial role in the arrest of a 41-year-old suspect involved in a fraudulent Pokémon card purchasing scheme. The investigation began when the Raynham, Massachusetts police department received a report from a business that a customer had used a fraudulent credit card to buy five Pokémon cards valued at over $13,000. Days later, the Manchester card shop alerted police that a man matching the suspect's description was attempting to purchase Pokémon cards at their location. This timely notification led to the suspect's arrest. However, the Pokémon cards that were initially stolen have not yet been recovered.

What states have won Little League World Series titles? See the list

What states have won Little League World Series titles? See the list

Is your state among the Little League World Series champions? See the all-time winners list and when each state last won the LLWS title.

Four States Offer Enhanced Medigap Protections Beyond Federal Standards

Four States Offer Enhanced Medigap Protections Beyond Federal Standards

Federal law provides a six-month protected enrollment period for Medigap policies when individuals turn 65 and enroll in Medicare Part B, during which insurers cannot deny coverage or charge more due to health conditions. However, outside this window, most states allow insurers to medically underwrite policies, potentially denying coverage or increasing costs for individuals with pre-existing conditions like diabetes. Only four states—Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, and Maine—offer significant Medigap protections that extend beyond this federal window. Connecticut and New York provide continuous guaranteed access to Medigap. Massachusetts offers broad protections throughout the year, while Maine mandates insurers to offer at least Plan A during an annual guaranteed-issue period. Other states may offer narrower opportunities, such as 'birthday windows' for existing Medigap policyholders, but these generally do not provide unrestricted access for all Medicare Advantage members seeking to switch to a su...

Why Doc Rivers’ Hall of Fame induction felt so important

Why Doc Rivers’ Hall of Fame induction felt so important

Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen reunited with Rivers for an important moment cementing an era Celtics history.