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CCD: Connecticut to get new funding to combat opioid epidemic
Posted: Updated:Connecticut will get new funding to help combat the opioid epidemic, according to the Connecticut Congressional Delegation.
More than $300,000 will be used to develop surveillance systems to address the rising rate of opioid-related overdoses.
The systems will specifically focus on heroin and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl.
The CDC is expected to announce additional funding later this summer.
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Deep freeze sets in with frigid wind chills
Deep freeze sets in with frigid wind chills
Here's the latest News 12 weather update.
Here's the latest News 12 weather update.
Poll: National Cheese Lover's Day
Poll: National Cheese Lover's Day
Happy National Cheese Lover's Day! Are you a cheese lover?
Happy National Cheese Lover's Day! Are you a cheese lover?
Happy National Cheese Lover's Day! Are you a cheese lover?Happy National Cheese Lover's Day! Are you a cheese lover?Residents taste the tropics at El Sabor Salvadoreno
Residents taste the tropics at El Sabor Salvadoreno
Some people in Norwalk are turning to tropical flavors to feel warm as the temperature plummets.Some people in Norwalk are turning to tropical flavors to feel warm as the temperature plummets.Officials: 1 injured, dozens displaced by propane tank explosion
Officials: 1 injured, dozens displaced by propane tank explosion
Bridgeport firefighters say one person was injured and seven families were displaced after a propane tank exploded in a multifamily home Sunday.Bridgeport firefighters say one person was injured and seven families were displaced after a propane tank exploded in a multifamily home Sunday.Plunging temps expected to bring black ice overnight
Plunging temps expected to bring black ice overnight
Standing water is expected to freeze as temperatures drop throughout the night.Standing water is expected to freeze as temperatures drop throughout the night.Police: 3 injured in crash, fire on Route 15 N in Westport
Police: 3 injured in crash, fire on Route 15 N in Westport
A car accident and fire along Route 15 North in Westport injured three people Saturday afternoon.A car accident and fire along Route 15 North in Westport injured three people Saturday afternoon.Your January 2019 Storm Photos
Your January 2019 Storm Photos
We want to see what the storm brought to your area. Send us your photos and you could see them on air or on News12.com.We want to see what the storm brought to your area. Send us your photos and you could see them on air or on News12.com.Westport Fire Department offers generator safety tips
Westport Fire Department offers generator safety tips
The Westport Fire Department urges residents to use caution when operating a portable generator during a long-term power outage.The Westport Fire Department urges residents to use caution when operating a portable generator during a long-term power outage.Outages expected as ice accumulates in Newtown
Outages expected as ice accumulates in Newtown
Snowplow drivers worked tirelessly in Newtown Sunday to clear slush from the road and prevent ice from accumulating overnight.Snowplow drivers worked tirelessly in Newtown Sunday to clear slush from the road and prevent ice from accumulating overnight.Roadways remain slick in Litchfield County
Roadways remain slick in Litchfield County
Road conditions in Litchfield County remain slick due to slush and rain.Road conditions in Litchfield County remain slick due to slush and rain.
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Your January 2019 Storm Photos
Your January 2019 Storm Photos
We want to see what the storm brought to your area. Send us your photos and you could see them on air or on News12.com.We want to see what the storm brought to your area. Send us your photos and you could see them on air or on News12.com.24th annual Critics' Choice Awards
24th annual Critics' Choice Awards
"Roma" was the top winner at the Critics' Choice Awards, winning best picture, foreign language film and a pair of individual honors for director Alfonso Cuaron."Roma" was the top winner at the Critics' Choice Awards, winning best picture, foreign language film and a pair of individual honors for director Alfonso Cuaron.Your Photos: National Dress Up Your Pet Day
Your Photos: National Dress Up Your Pet Day
Got a snapshot of Sparky in a suit or Fido in a fedora? We want to see!Got a snapshot of Sparky in a suit or Fido in a fedora? We want to see!VIEW: Old Tappan Zee Bridge gets demolished with explosives
VIEW: Old Tappan Zee Bridge gets demolished with explosives
The remains of the old eastbound Tappan Zee Bridge were demolished with explosive charges Tuesday, Jan. 15.
The remains of the old eastbound Tappan Zee Bridge were demolished with explosive charges Tuesday, Jan. 15.
2019 Jones Beach Summer Concert Lineup
2019 Jones Beach Summer Concert Lineup
Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2019.
Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2019.
Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2019.
Connecticut Birthday Smiles
Connecticut Birthday Smiles
Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
Just Married in Connecticut
Just Married in Connecticut
News 12 Connecticut wants to announce your wedding.
News 12 Connecticut wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedCT.
News 12 Connecticut wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedCT.
Food Truck Friday Photos
Food Truck Friday Photos
Get the lowdown on food trucks around Connecticut!
Get the lowdown on food trucks around Connecticut!
Check out these photos of tasty dishes News 12 tried on Food Truck Friday!Check out these photos of tasty dishes News 12 tried on Food Truck Friday!Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
Lorde will perform on Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
The Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
The Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
Guide: Casinos
Guide: Casinos
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick. Here is a guide to casinos in the area.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick. Here is a guide to casinos in the area.
