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Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
Humidity continues with record heat possible Tuesday
The high heat and humidity will continue across the state on Tuesday with record high temperatures possible. The record high temperature at Windsor Locks is 96 degrees set back in 1983. The forecast is for a high temperature in the upper 90s. Records for the Bridgeport area are in the...
Norwich woman dies after Manchester crash
MANCHESTER, Conn. (WTNH) — A Norwich woman has died following a Monday night crash in Manchester, according to police. The crash happened at about 8 p.m. in the 300 block of Highland Street. Police said that Porscha Williams, 34, was driving west on Highland Street when she hit another head-on. The woman driving the other […]
State leaders discuss federal bill to standardize heat-related safety measures among workers
On a day as hot as Monday, construction workers in Hartford relied on a cooler filled with ice, water and sports drinks to help get them through the heat. “We take like 10 minute breaks, water, just to drink fluids," said Jacob Quiterio, "We have to reset." But some construction...
United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Return After Engine Panel Loss
A United Airlines Holdings Inc. plane had to return to a Connecticut airport after losing part of a liner from inside the engine’s cover. This incident adds to a series of flight mishaps this year for the carrier, which is already under scrutiny. The Airbus SE A320 aircraft took...
Saybrook Point Sidewalks Go to Town Meeting
As part of a town meeting on July 23 Old Saybrook residents can approve an appropriation of $366,640 for a state grant that will pay for the construction of sidewalks in Saybrook Point. The meeting is at 6 p.m. in Town Hall. At a meeting on July 9, the Old...
Notorious Meriden After-Hours Club Raided, Nets 3 Arrests, More To Come, Police Say
The incident occurred in New Haven County on Saturday, July 13, at 190 Grove St., in Meriden. According to Lt. Darrin McKay of the Meriden Police, the purpose of the search was to recover evidence from a recent assault that occurred at the property. McKay said many of the problems...
Little League players and coaches working as a team to beat the heat
BRISTOL, CT (WFSB) - Hot weather isn’t only tough for those working outside, but also those playing sports in the sweltering heat. Several little league players across the state are battling the conditions on the field. Baseball is one of those sports where it can be difficult to escape...
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
New office to promote equity and inclusion within Connecticut state government to be established
HARTFORD, Conn. — The Connecticut Office of the Governor announced it is establishing an Office of Equity and Opportunity. The office will be responsible for making the state government a “leader in equity and inclusion” with the goal of getting rid of barriers and creating opportunities, Gov. Ned Lamont said.
Southington family hosts 4th annual swim-a-thon to support veterans
A number of families spent the morning by the pool at Shuttle Meadow Country Club in Berlin, but not to escape the heat. They were raising money for veterans in need. And behind it all are two young teens. The Ahern family gathered their community on a beautiful day to...
The Greater New Haven Probus Club wants to recycle your bicycle and musical instruments
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – The Probus Club accepted bicycles and instruments from all across New Haven County Sunday afternoon. There were drop-off locations in Hamden, West Haven and East Haven. All of the donated bikes will go to people who can’t afford them. “They sit in people’s garages, and the kid’s left the house,” […]
Big Y warns customers of skimming incidents
(WFSB) - A supermarket chain warned customers about skimming incidents at a couple of store locations in Connecticut. Big Y reported that on Jun. 29, someone attached a skimming device to a terminal at the Naugatuck and Plainville stores. “The security and privacy of our customers is of utmost importance...
59-Year-Old Man Killed In Single-Vehicle CT Crash
A 59-year-old Connecticut man was killed after police say he lost control of his car.The incident occurred in New Haven at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Monday, July 15, on I-91 southbound in the area of Exit 2.According to Connecticut State Police, a preliminary investigation revealed that Segu…
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