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 […]

Norwalk police officer retires after arrest, internal investigation

A Norwalk police officer retired Wednesday, two months after his arrest, according to Police Chief James Walsh. Officer Hector Delgado was arrested in June after what the chief called “a disturbance.” The department received a complaint from a citizen about an incident involving Delgado. The Norwalk Police Detective Bureau began a criminal investigation and an arrest warrant was issued for...

Vehicle hits state DOT tractor on Route 118 in Harwinton

A vehicle crashed into a state Department of Transportation vehicle on Route 118 in Harwinton on Wednesday and part of the area remains closed. Firefighters responded to Route 118, also known as Litchfield Road, near the Route 8 on and off ramps around noon. According to firefighters, a vehicle hit a state DOT tractor that had a mower attachment. The...

Family of man killed by West Hartford officer sues

The family of a man killed last summer by a West Hartford police officer is suing the town, the police department and the officer for wrongful death. Mike Alexander-Garcia, 34, was killed on August 8, 2023, after a chaotic scene played out on New Britain Avenue in West Hartford. Police were attempting to stop a stolen car when it crashed...

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CHFA warns of housing voucher solicitation scam in Connecticut

The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority is warning residents about a new scam online. The scam reportedly falsely promotes the Housing Choice Voucher Program as being open for applications. Officials said the scam is being distributed in printed and electronic fliers that are being shared on social media. It has a fabricated Section 8 logo and says the submission dates for...

New London installs additional streetlights to downtown area

Something new is illuminating New London. The city is in the process of installing 42 skinny, rectangle-shaped lights in the downtown area. Nothing gets a tight knit community talking more than new streetlights popping up in town. “I like the old ones more,” said Hollis, of New London, referring to the traditional streetlamps also on Bank Street. “The new lights...

Wife of fallen State Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier sends message of thanks for ongoing support

It has been more than two months since State Police Trooper Aaron First Class lost his life in the line of duty. He was hit and killed by a pickup truck while he conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 84 West in Southington on May 30. The driver left the scene, but was later taken into custody and is facing...

East Haven police issue plea after attacks on officers

East Haven police are issuing a plea after two unprovoked attacks on police officers this week. They believe children are involved and they are calling on parents to help stop these incidents from occurring. East Haven police said a driver came up behind a patrol sergeant at a high rate of speed around 4:20 a.m. on Wednesday and flashed the...

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Essex Steam Train's North Pole Express tickets go on sale in September

It may still be summer on the calendar, but parents may want to start thinking about Christmas. The Essex Steam Train has announced the dates for ticket sales for its wildly popular North Pole Express. Tickets for the magical ride to the North Pole are always a tough get and sell out quickly each year. Tickets for full, half, or...

Police searching for ‘armed and dangerous' man who robbed Willimantic gas station

Police are searching for the “armed and dangerous” man who robbed a Willimantic gas station at gunpoint on Monday night. Officers responded to the A-1 gas station on Main Street around 6:11 p.m. on Monday to investigate an armed robbery. They said the preliminary investigation shows that a man in his mid-20s to early 30s went into the store holding...

$100,000 Cash5 winning ticket sold in Stamford

Someone won $100,000 playing Cash5 on Tuesday night. The winning numbers were 8-10-11-23-34. The ticket was sold at East Main Convenience at 1051 East Main St. in Stamford, according to the CT Lottery website.

Videos, report released after investigation into shooting of suspect who crashed stolen cruiser into Bristol diner

In January 2023, a Bristol police officer shot a suspect who was accused of stealing a Bristol police cruiser and then crashing into Palma’s Diner, according to officials. The Office of the Inspector General has completed its report after investigating the shooting. On Wednesday, the office released several videos showing the shooting and the suspect driving off, then hitting the...

Regulators approve another electric rate hike for Eversource, UI customers

Electric bills for most Connecticut customers will be going up yet again next month. The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) approved rate increase requests for both Eversource and United Illuminating on Wednesday morning. The utilities said they need the rate increases to cover costs of electric vehicle charging stations installed around the state. Neither company has commented on the decision,...

Travelers Championship named Signature Event for 2025 PGA Tour season

The Travelers Championship will be a Signature Event on the PGA Tour again in 2025. The Tour released its schedule for the 2025 regular season and playoffs, and it includes the Travelers Championship as the eighth and final Signature Event of the year. Signature Events, which the PGA Tour began this year, include limited fields with no cut, a larger...

Motorcyclist injured in New Canaan crash

A motorcyclist was injured in a crash in New Canaan early Wednesday morning. Police said they responded to Smith Ridge Road near North Wilton Road just after 1:30 a.m. and found that a motorcycle heading north on Smith Ridge Road went off the road at the intersection of Smith Ridge Road and North Wilton Road. The man who was driving...

Roads reopen after chemical leak in Windsor Locks

Officials said there is no threat to the public after chemicals leaked from a truck at a FedEx facility on Old County Circle in Windsor Locks on Wednesday morning and the road has reopened. Officials from the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said they determined that nitric acid spilled. Their crews stopped the leak and a contractor responded...

Passing showers possible this afternoon

We had lots of sunshine on Wednesday morning and high temperatures will get into the low-to-mid-80s today. By afternoon, some passing clouds will move through and a few towns could get an isolated shower. The best chance is in western Connecticut. Tonight will be fair. Thursday will be sunny as well and there is again a chance for scattered showers...

Gaston, Gadkar-Wilcox win Democratic primaries for Bridgeport's Senate seats

Sen. Herron Gaston moved one step closer to a second term in office Tuesday, securing the Democratic nomination for the 23rd Senate District. Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox won a four-way race to become the Democratic candidate in Bridgeport’s other district, the 22nd. Gaston, (D) Bridgeport, stopped Ernie Newton’s attempt to return to the Senate after a corruption conviction. Gadkar-Wilcox, meanwhile,...

Smith concedes to Corey in primary for U.S. Senate, pledges his support to him

Matthew Corey’s primary opponent Beacon Falls First Selectman Gerry Smith has conceded the Republican U.S. Senate primary race saying his campaign fell short. Smith received the party convention endorsem*nt after getting significant support back in May. It was a disappointing result for Smith who was hoping to use his convention endorsem*nt as a seal of confidence to GOP voters. The...

Whooping cough cases spike in Connecticut, health officials urge families to get vaccinated

An outbreak in whooping cough cases in Connecticut has parents concerned as kids get ready to head back to school. “It’s always scary, it’s always nerve-racking when something is going around and it’s rampant,” Kristen Kasparian, of Bristol, said. Connecticut Department of Public Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani said there are 111 confirmed cases of pertussis, more commonly known as whooping...

Abandoned dog found at Wallingford dog park

An abandoned dog was found at a dog park in Wallingford on Tuesday afternoon. Animal control said the dog that was found is a male Shepherd. Anyone who recognizes the dog or anyone who saw anything at the dog park is encouraged to contact animal control at (203) 294-2180. Animal control emphasizes that the dog is not available for adoption....

Woman arrested in connection to deadly shooting at illegal gambling club in Bridgeport

A woman has been arrested in connection to a robbery at an illegal gambling club that left two men dead in Bridgeport earlier this year. Police said 33-year-old Tayvon Geter and 30-year-old Richard Davis were killed during gunfire shortly before midnight on March 30, 2024. According to investigators, one of the gamblers Geter and Davis were robbing at gunpoint inside...

Man killed in Willington crash

A 37-year-old man has died after a crash in Willington on Tuesday night, according to state police. State police said 37-year-old Fred Morgan Viets, of Willington, crossed from the northbound side of River Road to the southbound side around 5:30 p.m. and struck another vehicle. Viets died at the scene, state police said. The other driver sustained serious injuries and...

Newington community honors late 12-year-old by lighting town pink

There are many words written on the steps of Martin Kellogg Middle School in Newington, but when speaking of former student Regan Martins, principal Jason Lambert kept bringing up one word: kindness. “She was a warm spirit,” he said. “Involved in a ton of school and community activities. She’d light up the hallways with her smile. She was kind, considerate...

Puerto Rican community in New Haven monitors impact of Tropical Storm Ernesto

All eyes are on Tropical Storm Ernesto as it is expected to impact Puerto Rico and the U.S Virgin Islands. Tropical Storm Ernesto is forecasted to impact Puerto Rico through the night before shifting directions. Maribella Gonzalez currently lives in Puerto Rico. She described the day as rainy with some wind, but said they are expecting the storm to strengthen...

Moped driver killed in Milford crash: police

A 65-year-old man was killed when his moped struck a station wagon vehicle in Milford on Tuesday afternoon, according to police. Based on the preliminary information, police said, Brian McGrory, 65, of Milford, was driving an Asceno R2/50 moped and hit another driver who was heading east on Boston Post Road around 2:06 p.m. McGrory was taken to Bridgeport Hospital,...

Police, DOT urge caution on the roads after fatal motorcycle crashes

In less than 24 hours, there were three serious motorcycle crashes on Connecticut roads that resulted in two fatalities. In New Hartford on Monday around 5 p.m. state police said 31-year-old Robert Holcomb of Unionville was killed after he lost control of his motorcycle “for an unknown reason” and crashed into a guardrail. An hour later, a motorcyclist was seriously...

Common sense approach encouraged amid increase in Connecticut COVID cases

COVID-19 is still spreading in Connecticut, according to healthcare professionals, based on wastewater data and hospitalizations. For some, COVID is a thing of the past and something to navigate. “I try my best to be aware from people and I take care of myself,” said Seli Prazies, of West Hartford. “We’re probably gonna get new variants, new strains, and we...

‘It's more face to face contact': High praise from officers on new walk beats in Hartford

Officers on the walk beat in the Capital City were joined again Tuesday by officials as officers connect with the community. They describe the beat as a good change of pace and it offers real face time with the community. Feedback following the first few weeks has been overwhelmingly positive. “Putting a face to the badge, putting a name to...

Driver left the scene after hitting 2 pedestrians in Southington: police

Southington police are looking for the driver who hit two pedestrians on Monday night. Police said the two people were struck while walking along the shoulder in the 1700 block of Meriden Waterbury Roadaround 6:48 p.m. and had minor abrasions. They were both taken to the hospital to be evaluated. Police said the initial reports indicate a gray sedan might...