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Valley Blue Sox kept quiet at home, falls to Bristol Blues
The Valley Blue Sox were held silent on Thursday, falling to the Bristol Blues, 2-1 at home. The Blue Sox drop to 15-17 on the season and will remain at home for its next game when they take on the Danbury Westerners on Friday, July 19 at 6:35 p.m. The...
EPA Awards Money For Olson Drive, Foundry Assessments In Ansonia
ANSONIA – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it would give the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) $500,000 to conduct environmental assessments on two contaminated properties in Ansonia. The money will also be used for similar projects on Factory Street in Derby and in downtown Waterbury. The...
West Haven police commissioner resigns after berating man in custody
WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — On Thursday evening, West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer told News 8 that the Chair of the West Haven Board of Police Commissioners and Police Commissioner Raymond Collins III has resigned. According to Borer, she met with Collins after learning about an incident that took place in June involving him and […]
Waterbury kids surprised with new bikes
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Some children in Waterbury will finish off their summer with a new set of wheels. Campers at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Waterbury received new bicycles and helmets on Thursday. The bikes were thanks to the David and Sherry Cordani Family Foundation, which strives to keep kids active. “It’s […]
Shoplifting incident leads to arrest of four in Naugatuck
NAUGATUCK — Police responding to a shoplifting complaint on July 16 at the Stop & Shop on 727 Rubber Avenue arrested four individuals, uncovering several outstanding warrants in the process. At approximately 5:30 p.m., officers encountered 38-year-old Jaclyn Kichar of Ansonia attempting to leave the scene in a vehicle...
Police investigate break in at South Windsor Swim and Tennis Club
The South Windsor Swim and Tennis Club is asking for your help in figuring out who broke into the facility Sunday night and caused significant damage. “It's upsetting. You know, we're a community,” said Ally Gable, the club’s co-president. Gable said someone broke into the locked side gate...
Electricity Turned Off At Tiny Shelters
Joel Nieves woke up in his tiny backyard home on Rosette Street Thursday morning and noticed the air was warm — too warm. At 9:24 a.m., at the Elicker administration’s behest, United Illuminating (UI) shut off the power to six pre-fab shelters, including the one that Nieves has been living out of.
Hartford school budget woes worry parents, advocates and teacher unions
Amid budget cuts and public scrutiny in Hartford Public Schools, parents and advocates say they worry about adequate resources for multilingual learners and other underserved students. Meanwhile, teacher unions are criticizing district leadership as the district faces funding issues. "There is just not enough money to resource our district,” said...
Suspect who stabbed a Hartford mother is still on the loose
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A mom of two in Hartford is stabbed by a stranger over the July 4th weekend. Now, she wants to know why the man who stabbed her, is still free. It was a hot July 4th night, as Salena Collado stood outside her apartment on New Britain Avenue, minding her own business.
Science Hill Build-Up Cleared For Takeoff
A green, landscaped, public-welcoming entry point to Yale’s northeastern campus is coming to Science Hill — as part of a Yale Bowl-sized redevelopment project, including a massive new lab and classroom building, newly approved by the City Plan Commission. Commissioners voted unanimously in support of that proposal Wednesday...
Yale police step up patrols after car break-ins, thefts
NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - Cars broken into and vehicles stolen. Yale’s police chief said recent incidents have been reported across campus. Even campus security personnel have been targeted. Yale police increased its presence across campus in response to the recent crime, including two security vehicles being attacked. Authorities...
Punk Act Point Radar Ready Rock The Beeracks at Festival in East Haven
It’s been a momentous few days for the New Haven punk rock act Point Radar. Back on July 13, they put out a stellar new album titled “Customer Service” on Big B.O.I. Records and now they’re getting r... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register.
New Haven police at scene of bank robbery
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — New Haven police were at the scene of a bank robbery Thursday afternoon. The Webster Bank on Whalley Avenue was the target, according to police. Further details were not immediately available. Check back for updates.
Second Annual Build-A-Backpack Drive Scheduled Aug. 10 In Seymour
Love Mom XOXO Foundation, in partnership with the Town of Seymour, will be hosting its second annual build-a-backpack drive scavenger hunt at Ronald Randall Field (20 Pine St.) in Seymour from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. Entry is free, and children will be given school supplies during...
Nurse retires after more than 40 years at Waterbury Hospital
WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) – A nurse retired Thursday after more than 40 years of service at Waterbury Hospital. Kim Perillo Rudaitis, RN, served patients for 41 years. “Thank you for your hard work and dedication, Kim,” Waterbury Hospital said in a social media post.
Summer camp teaches Hamden students about public safety
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Students in Hamden are getting a unique opportunity to learn how to save lives and protect their community. It’s not the fire academy, it’s actually a weeklong summer camp about public safety. While Thursday was all about firefighting, previous days have looked more like the police academy. “I also learned how […]
Self-Storage OK’d For Ex-Factory
City Plan commissioners approved a plan to convert up to 65,000 square feet of industrial space on Lenox Street into self-storage units — after deciding that that controversially quiet use fit better at a former factory in the Heights than at a former factory in Newhallville. They took that...
Mysterious Sword Collection Exhibited at Deep River Historical Society
How did a collection of swords from around the world land at the Deep River Historical Society (DRHS)? Who exactly was its donor, and what was it like to sail the oceans aboard ships like the invigorated United States Navy used in the early 20th century? These and other questions are sure to be asked when visiting the Lost Swords of the Great White Fleet exhibit at the DRHS Stone House building.
Getting married? Hamden licenses now appointment-only
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — You can still walk down the aisle, but you can no longer walk in to get your marriage license in Hamden. The town clerk’s office will only grant marriage licenses only by appointment starting on July 22, Hamden announced on Thursday. The decision was made to help cut down on wait […]
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