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Study: Connecticut’s Veteran Care Rating Could Not Be Worse
Normally, I have no problem sharing bad news but this message is painful to relay. Smile Hub recently conducted a study to see which states care most about their veterans and the news for the Nutmeg State is ugly. Smile Hub examined a variety of factors to make their list...
DCP warns about scams targeting Eversource customers; United Illuminating customers are also at risk
HARTFORD, Conn. — The state’s Department of Consumer Protection has an important message for Connecticut residents regarding a new scam that appears to target Eversource Customers. And DCP says United Illuminating customers should also be ready for similar tactics. “Scammers know you may be trying to save money...
Basketball league honors late Bloomfield boys coach
High school boys basketball players had an opportunity to keep their skills sharp over the summer with the 2nd annual "Coach Mo's Summer Basketball League." The 8-team, two-day tournament put together by the GHPA Youth Basketball Program is named in honor of late Bloomfield High School boys basketball coach Kevin Moses, who passed away from cancer in 2022.
Local nonprofit celebrates 4th annual back-to-school extravaganza at Dunkin' Park
Many students in Connecticut head back to school next week, and every year, a nonprofit in Hartford makes sure they have what they need. "We are excited. We've got so many surprises for the kids. I just can't wait for them to come in," said Jendayi Scott-Miller. Miller is the...
UConn Welcomes Record-Setting New Class at Storrs, Regional Campuses
UConn is welcoming a record number of first-year students this week, who rose to the top of a highly competitive applicant pool as UConn’s quality continues to attract interest from talented young scholars worldwide. Today marks the start of the move-in period at UConn Storrs, where about 4,500 first-year...
Body found in Connecticut river brings death toll to 3 following state's historic flooding
A third person has died in Connecticut as a result of the heavy rain that caused road washouts and bridge destruction, leaving drivers stranded in raging floodwaters earlier this week.
Incidents in Portsmouth, Berlin prompt action from NH Civil Rights Unit
State prosecutors are bringing additional civil complaints against a 31-year old man accused of smashing historic lanterns at Temple Israel in Portsmouth. Meanwhile, they’ve also settled a separate civil rights case with a 22-year-old Berlin man who repeatedly stole LGBTQ+ pride flags from a home in that community. In...
Right lane of I-91 in Windsor closed due to 3 vehicle crash
WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH) — The right lane of I-91 in Windsor is closed due to a three vehicle crash, according to police. The crash happened on Thursday at around 6:30 p.m. on the southbound part of the highway between exits 35B and 35A. This is an ongoing story. Check back to News 8 for more […]
Owners of Florida-based contractor surrender to Connecticut law enforcement
ROCKY HILL, Conn. — The Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice reports that the owners of Florida-based general contractor ITO Construction, Inc. were recently arrested and charged in Rocky Hill. Prosecutors said the general contractor’s owners operated a business without a proper workers’ compensation insurance policy and misrepresented their employees...
Dream Ride Experience gears up for 24th year at Farmington Polo Club
FARMINGTON, Connecticut — The Dream Ride Experience charity drive is gearing up for its 24th year at the Farmington Polo Club. The Hometown Foundation, which is the philanthropic arm of Cheshire-based Bozzuto’s Inc., is behind the massive car show that is spread across 100 acres and serves organizations from the Special Olympics and Dog Star Rescue.
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