May 22 / 6:00 pm
Five dead in I-91 accident
(Meriden-WTNH/AP) - Five people were killed when a pickup truck slammed head-on Friday night into a car on I-91 near exit 15 in Meriden. The accident happened at about at about 7:15 pm. The truck was traveling in the northbound lanes of Interstate 91 when it crossed the median and hit a Volkswagen Beetle, state police spokesman Lt. Ralph Carpenter said.
Two men and two women were in the car. Three of the people died at the scene and a fourth victim died at a hospital. The male driver of the truck was also killed.
 Here's more on the crash, and identity of the victims.
Ten youths arrested for carrying weapons on school grounds
(Stamford-AP) _ Ten Norwalk teenagers were arrested after bringing two loaded handguns and five knives to the grounds of a state-run technical high school, police said. Two boys and eight girls ranging in age from 14 to 17, were arrested Friday after police seized a 9 mm handgun and the knives from one of the boys and a .38-caliber pistol from one of the girls, police said. All were charged with weapons possession and loitering on the grounds of J.M. Wright Technical School.
Here's the full story.
Student upset over policy charged with arson
(Shelton-AP)_ Shelton police say a student upset over a ban on smoking has been charged with arson for setting a small fire at Shelton High School last month. Police say 18-year-old Renee Adams was upset about a new policy banning smoking on school grounds and set fire to a bulletin board. The small blaze on April 29th forced the evacuation of more than 1,500 students and staff.
Nobody was injured. She's charged with first-degree arson and is due to appear in Derby Superior Court June 7th. If convicted, Adams faces up to 20 years in jail and $15,000 in fines.
Inspector criticizes Millstone III refueling, halts work
(Waterford-AP) _ Refueling at the Millstone-Three has been halted following a critical report by an on-site inspector about safety problems cropping up. The report by the inspector says poor planning for the current refueling led to a series of missteps and increased the chances of an accident that could have damaged the reactor core. The report has prompted the plant's internal watchdog department to issue a stop work order on all systems that could affect key safety functions. A spokesman for Northeast Utilities says the company doesn't know when the order will be lifted and how much the restart will be delayed. The spokesman says the work stoppage shows the in-house watchdog unit is doing its job to ensure plant safety.
The inspector's report indicates that many of the same types of mistakes that got Millstone in trouble with regulators in the first place were repeated in preparing for the refueling. There were failures to follow procedures, failures to take corrective actions, failures to file required reports.
Millstone III was shut down for more than two years before getting approval to return to service in July 1998.
Death of East Lyme man linked to party drug
(East Lyme-AP)_ A party drug known as Liquid X on the street and known as gamma hydroxybutyrate in the lab is being blamed for the death of a 20-year-old East Lyme man last month.
Its is the first death in the state attributed to the drug which gives users a quick high but can lead to coma and death.
Here's the full story.
State finding potential lawsuit evidence in Patriots deal
(Hartford-AP)_ There's no smoking gun, but there are some bits and pieces of information being gathered that could lead to the state's suing over the failed New England Patriots stadium deal. Right now the state is refusing to pay nearly $167,000 in Hartford stadium legal feels. The state is also holding onto a $2 million bond posted by the Patriots. A memo has turned up indicating that a consulting firm hired by the Patriots had detailed infrastructure improvements needed for a new stadium in Foxboro. The memo was filed a few days before the Hartford deal fell through when the Pats were only supposed to be focusing on the Hartford stadium. Other issues are being raised about whether the team violated its contract with the state, by failing to open an office in Hartford. Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is saying the state is also looking into the possibility of bad faith dealings or collusion between the National Football League and the team.
UNH students celebrate graduation day
(New Haven-WTNH) _ A proud day for graduates at the University of New Haven.
Today marked the 76th commencement at the school.
Students and families celebrated under near-perfect spring weather. The commencement address was given by David Ebswroth, president of the Bayer's pharmaceutical division.
Woman hires pet detective to find dog
(Westport-AP)_ A Darien woman says offering thousands of dollars hasn't brought back her stolen dog, so she's hired a pet detective. "Peggy Sue," a springer spaniel was stolen Monday morning, when somebody made off with Mathidle Eigner's GMC Yukon from the Westport Railroad Station. Eigner had left the engine running while she helped a friend with luggage. She's now hired a pet detective Ron Coleman of National Pet Recovery of Michigan. He flew in yesterday to begin the search. Eigner says she's been getting many calls from well-wishers and people offering prayers. But she's gotten no leads on Peggy Sue.
Revolutionary reenactment
(New Haven-WTNH) _ Some history buffs are giving a lesson in the American revolution this weekend. Volunteers from Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York are marking the 220th anniversary of the invasion of New Haven.
Members of various regiments will recreate the feel of the 18th century through costumes, cooking, and educational demonstrations.
It's all to honor the 18 men who defended Black Rock Fort at Fort Hale back in July of 1779. Although the British ultimately won the battle, organizers say even today, the patriots are a good example of having pride in one's community.
Gary Davis, Ft. Nathan Hale Restoration Proj.,Inc. "There was this need because the British had invaded, and it's just an example of regular people doing an extraordinary thing, thereby ultimately recreating our country."
If you didn't make it Saturday, you can still catch some battle re-enactments Sunday between 10:00am and 3:00pm.
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