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Meriden Humane Society seeing ‘unsustainable’ number of surrendered animals
MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Animal shelters and rescues across Connecticut are at capacity and in need of help. Over the weekend, the Meriden Humane Society took in 13 animals. Ten of those animals were unexpectedly surrendered, with people showing up with animals at the shelter. “The shelters around Connecticut are very much taxed,” said Michele […]
Avon golfer helps raise money for Gifts of Love
(WFSB) - Gifts of Love is a Connecticut nonprofit that helps families with short term financial needs. A golfer from Avon has come up with a unique, and inspiring way to help Gifts of Love meet their financial needs. “The most important shot in golf is the next one,” said...
Great Kids: Simsbury child makes playground changes for brother
SIMSBURY, CT. (WFSB) - A 6-year-old from Simsbury loves the playground at Weatogue park - but she hates that her brother can’t join her in all the fun. In this weeks Great Kids, Olivia Schueller shows us no matter your age – you have the power to make big changes.
New Report Outlines Challenges of LGBTQIA+ Community in Greater Hartford
HARTFORD, CT – A new report shows that despite advances in the rights that LGBTQIA+ residents in Greater Hartford enjoy, they still face greater challenges than their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts in areas ranging from financial stability to housing insecurity. The report, titled LGBTQIA+ Resident Wellbeing in Greater Hartford,...
Danielson ousted in Legion state tourney opener
The American Legion baseball season can be an arduous journey, especially for a young team. The postseason can also be unforgiving. Three Zone 6 teams were eliminated on the first day of the American Legion state baseball tournament: Tri-Town was edged by Glastonbury, 4-3; Moosup forfeited to Ridgefield; and Danielson fell to Simsbury. Zone...
Burlington Singer-Songwriter Kat Wright Plays The Kate
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Police identify 4th person killed in Waterbury crash
WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) - Police identified all four people killed in a fiery crash in Waterbury last week. The fourth victim was identified on Tuesday as 28-year-old Lawrence Jackson of Waterbury. Mark Sousa, 44, of Waterbury, was the sole occupant of a Lexus GS300. In the other vehicle, an Audi...
Woman Attacks Mother at Movie Theater After Son Accidentally Sits in Wrong Seat
A woman attacked a mother at a Connecticut movie theater after her son accidentally sat in the wrong seat. Two moviegoers got into it at Cinemark in Manchester, CT, when a child accidentally sat in someone else’s seat. An older woman appeared to become aggressive as she demanded the mother and her kids move immediately.
Man from Waterbury sentenced for role in drug trafficking ring
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A man who went by the nickname “Boti” learned his fate for his participating in a drug trafficking ring. Oscar Pena-Crespo, 29, of Waterbury, was sentenced to 12 months and a day in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release. The sentence was...
Avon approves NY developer Vessel's four-story affordable housing community
AVON — The Planning and Zoning Commission has approved a four-story affordable housing development, citing both the constraints of state statute 8-30g and the vital need for affordable housing stock. The July 16 vote marks a win for New York City-based developer Vessel Technologies, who now has the green...
HRA Helping Families into Homes with “Head Start on Housing”
The Human Resources Agency of New Britain (HRA) has been helping families get needed housing, using a first-in-the nation “Head Start on Housing” program. HRA pointed to the case of the mother of an HRA pre-school student, “Maria B.”, who,. found herself and her children homeless...
Police identify woman shot, killed after fight in Meriden
MERIDEN, Conn — A woman is dead after a fight led to a shooting in Meriden, police said. Meriden police were called to the area of State Street and Mill Street near the Meriden Green just after 10 p.m. Monday. When they got to the scene, they found a woman had been shot. First responders gave her aid, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Revised Plans Introduced for former Regal Cinemas Site in Branford
A revised set of applications for the proposed redevelopment of the Regal Cinemas site at 329 East Main Street are currently being reviewed by the Branford Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC), which plans to pick up the discussion at its next meeting. During a public hearing on July 18, the...
Glastonbury town councilors condemn online threats directed towards high schoolers
Condemning hate in the Town of Glastonbury. During Tuesday’s regular meeting, town councilors responded to community concerns over social media threats at the high school. “Today, I as a Glastonbury High School graduate and potential homebuyer was told from the comfort of my home that I am unwelcome here.”
East Windsor solar farm to provide energy for 12K homes
EAST WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH) — The state’s largest solar farm in East Windsor will provide energy to 12,000 homes and local businesses when complete this fall. The project was funded by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act and leverages tax credits. It’s considered the largest investment in energy and climate in the nation’s history. Tuesday, Sen. […]
Travelers tempers tested at Bradley Airport as Delta delays continue following global tech outage
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — While computers impacted by last week’s global tech glitch are coming back online one by one, one major airline's attempt to get their fleet off the ground has proven a lot more difficult. Now, the feds are investigating. “We’re just rolling with the punches!”...
Valley Community Foundation Celebrates 20th Anniversary
THE VALLEY – Since its founding in 2004, The Valley Community Foundation (VCF) has distributed more than $26 million in scholarships and grants to Valley nonprofits, helping everyone from scouts to paramedics. On Monday (June 22), staff and board members celebrated that spirit of philanthropy with the partner that...
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