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West Hartford Fire Department's summer camp for teen cadets provides a spark
NEWINGTON, Conn. — The West Hartford Fire Department has brought back a popular idea from last summer: a firefighting camp for teen cadets. All week, a group of 15 cadets ages 12-18 have been part of the program meant to build character and perhaps spark the careers for future firefighters.
Bethlehem athlete competing in modern pentathlon in Paris
BETHLEHEM, Conn. (WTNH) — From Bethlehem to Paris — Jessica Savner is ready to compete in the pentathlon at the 2024 Olympics. “The Pentathlon is a five-sport event — running, swimming, shooting, show jumping and fencing” Savner said. She said fencing is her strongest sport. She was a walk-on in college, which meant she had […]
Parkinson's Patient Shares Inspiring Message About Taking Control of Her Life
The following content is created in partnership with Hartford HealthCare. It does not reflect the work or opinions of NBC Owned Television Stations Group editorial staff. Click here to learn more about Hartford HealthCare. Bristol resident Ann Marie was terrified when she received a diagnosis of Parkinson’s. Dr. Michelle...
Nationwide health outreach program comes to Hartford
The National Institute of Health has been in Hartford since Tuesday talking with people about their health. The All of Us Research Program is an initiative meant to engage people in underserved communities about healthcare. It gives participants free screenings and helps collect information for researchers on how to better...
Grand Opening of Battle Standard (Sat July 27th)
Celebrate “Geekdom” with The Battle Standard Tabletop Game and Hobby’s GRAND OPENING of their New Location!. This Sat July 27th from 11am-10pm*- Refreshments will be served!. This is going to be an exciting place with 2800-13000 Sq. Ft for Gaming Tournaments and More- Battle Standard continues it’s...
Electric Biker Hit By Drunk Driver In Meriden Still In Critical Condition, Police Say
The incident occurred in New Haven County on Wednesday, July 17, on Cook Avenue in Meriden. According to Sgt. Stanley Zajac of the Meriden Police, the bicyclists were riding north in the northbound lane of Cook Avenue, which is marked as a shared bicycle lane. A 2017 Dodge RAM driven...
Devastating Drowning at Popular Summer Spot Near New York
More details are expected to come out regarding the downing at this popular vacation destination. There are so many things to do in the summer like go swimming, boating, hiking, and more. May New Yorkers agree that one of the most beautiful places to do all of that is at Candlewood Lake in Connecticut.
Black bear, cub destroy car in Connecticut after getting trapped inside
Trapped inside a car, the adult black bear and cub thrashed about. The horn was blaring and the radio blasting. Outside the car, a second cub ran around in apparent distress by the Connecticut home.
Ducks of Connecticut: I-91 is Not a Good Place For You to Waddle
I love animals, but it's been a rough week for them in Connecticut, and it's not about bears for once. A group of ducks wandered onto a highway in Hartford, and a disturbing story about a poor doggy in Avon made me wince. We'll start with the good news first,...
Avelo expands service in CT to Bradley International Airport
Avelo Airlines, the low-budget airline that has flown out of Tweed New Haven Airport since 2021, is expanding its service in Connecticut. It’s adding nonstop flights to Mexico and Jamaica from Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks. The airline is taking advantage of a two-year exemption on aviation fuel...
19-Year-Old Charged With Shooting New Haven Man On City Street
Bridgeport resident Maurice Beverly was arrested on Thursday, July 11, for the Sunday, June 23 incident in which a 23-year-old New Haven resident was shot on a city street in New Haven. According to Officer Christian Bruckhart of the New Haven Police, officers responded to the area of Whalley Avenue...
Town Secures $781K Grant for Messina Project
The Town of East Haven has received a grant totalling $781,004 from the state Community Connectivity Grant Program that will be directed towards the Messina Drive Traffic Signal and Pedestrian Walkway Project, “significantly enhancing safety and connectivity for our residents” in the congested area, according to a July 16 press release.
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