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wfsb.com > 01/16/2026 > new-britain-trampoline-park-ramps-up-cleaning-after-west-hartford-norovirus-outbreak

New Britain trampoline park ramps up cleaning after West Hartford norovirus outbreak

New Britain trampoline park ramps up cleaning after West Hartford norovirus outbreak2+ hour, 42+ min ago   (437+ words) NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WFSB) - A norovirus outbreak that forced a West Hartford elementary school to close for deep cleaning is prompting area businesses to take extra precautions, especially those where every surface is designed to be touched. Fun City Trampoline…...

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wfsb.com > 01/12/2026 > shoprite-wegmans-scan-customer-faces-lawmakers-consider-privacy-protections

ShopRite, Wegmans scan customer faces as lawmakers consider privacy protections

ShopRite, Wegmans scan customer faces as lawmakers consider privacy protections4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (371+ words) HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Grocery stores across Connecticut are using facial recognition technology to combat theft, but some customers and lawmakers are raising privacy concerns about the practice. ShopRite stores post signs on their doors notifying customers that facial recognition technology…...

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wfsb.com > video > 12/29/2025 > flu-cases-are-rising-across-connecticut

Flu cases are rising across Connecticut

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (29+ words) Flu cases are rising across Connecticut'WFSB Flu cases are rising across Connecticut Man found dead in Waterbury structure fire, official says First Alert Weather Day issued for wind gusts...

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wfsb.com > 11/25/2025 > holiday-scams-surge-criminals-become-more-sophisticated

Holiday scams surge as criminals become more sophisticated

Holiday scams surge as criminals become more sophisticated1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (500+ words) HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - As the holiday shopping season begins, scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their tactics, with new research showing more people are falling victim to fraud schemes designed to look legitimate. Kathy Stokes with the AARP Fraud Watch…...

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wfsb.com > video > 11/20/2025 > video-phishing-attack-targets-students-new-haven

VIDEO: Phishing attack targets students in New Haven

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (69+ words) The attack used at least four compromised student accounts to send mass emails to the student body, school officials said. VIDEO: Phishing attack targets students in New Haven Jack Bannan Turkey Trot collects $55,860 and 1,093 turkeys FORECAST: When to expect showers…...

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wfsb.com > video > 11/20/2025 > video-phishing-attack-targets-new-haven-students

VIDEO: Phishing attack targets New Haven students

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (65+ words) More than half of students received at least one fraudulent email, and approximately 1,000 emails were opened and read. VIDEO: Phishing attack targets New Haven students Gales Ferry man arrested in child abuse case VIDEO: Pratt Street in Hartford starts to…...

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wfsb.com > video > 11/19/2025 > phishing-scam-targets-students-new-haven

Phishing scam targets students in New Haven

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (78+ words) New Haven Public Schools confirmed a sophisticated phishing attack that sent over 10,000 fraudulent emails to students seeking personal banking information. Phishing scam targets students in New Haven Jack Bannan Turkey Trot collects $55,860 and 1,093 turkeys FORECAST: When to expect showers prior…...

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wfsb.com > 10/16/2025 > shelton-man-loses-life-savings-online-crypto-investment-scam

Shelton man loses life savings to online crypto investment scam

Shelton man loses life savings to online crypto investment scam3+ mon, 4+ hour ago   (329+ words) SHELTON, Conn. (WFSB) - A Shelton man who lost his life savings to an online investment scam is sharing his story to warn others. Joe Allen said he lost every penny he owned from his 401K, IRA and other investments after wiring…...

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wfsb.com > video > 09/09/2025 > watching-your-wallet-scammers-looking-take-advantage-parents-students-with-back-school

Watching Your Wallet: Scammers looking to take advantage of parents and students with back to school

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (76+ words) More than 35,000 Connecticut voters have cast their ballots early as the state enters its final week of early voting before Election Day. The Trump administration says families who rely on SNAP ... Watching Your Wallet: Scammers looking to take advantage of…...

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wfsb.com > 08/27/2025 > 34-towns-have-west-nile-positive-mosquitoes

34 towns have West Nile-positive mosquitoes

34 towns have West Nile-positive mosquitoes4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (259+ words) (WFSB) - Thirty-four towns in Connecticut have detected mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus, state scientists announced. The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station updated the list of towns on Wednesday. "We continue to detect West Nile virus in mosquitoes throughout Connecticut, with…...