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CT man struck police cruiser, led officers on pursuit before striking guardrail on I-95
A man faces charges for allegedly striking a police cruiser in East Haven last week before leading police on a pursuit that ended when he crashed into a guardrail on Interstate 95. The incident began shortly after 10 p.m. when police learned that the driver of a Honda Civic with a stolen license plate on it failed to stop for a Branford police officer, according to Capt. Joseph Murgo of the ...
When does early voting start in Connecticut?
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — News 8 is your local election headquarters ahead of the Nov. 5 general election. Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about early voting in Connecticut. ☆ Key dates Oct. 4 Absentee ballots become available Request a mail ballot online »Download mail ballot application » Oct. 18 Last day […]
CT company with historic roots to be sold for $3.6B. Here’s what is known.
Barnes Group Inc., which traces its roots in Connecticut back 167 years, said it has agreed to be acquired by private equity funds in a deal valued at $3.6 billion that also will take the company private. Apollo Global Management Inc. expects to complete the acquisition of the Bristol-based aerospace and industrial component manufacturer in the first three months of 2025. The company will ...
Some Connecticut bus lines to implement ‘tap and ride’ pilot program
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Connecticut residents that utilize public transportation in some parts of the state will soon have an easier way to pay. The state announced a “tap and ride” pilot program on Tuesday that allows riders on River Valley Transit and Meriden bus lines to pay by tapping a card or using a mobile […]
Connecticut recognizes National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
HARTFORD, Conn. — The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence joined Susan Bysiewicz, the state's lieutenant governor, to recognize domestic violence awareness this month. Advocates say it is a preventable public health crisis that impacts more than 10 million people in the U.S. every year. For Adanna Springer, she is...
Wanted for leaving scene of Kings Park accident
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the person who allegedly fled a motor vehicle crash in Kings Park in September. A Dodge Ram struck an unoccupied 2016 Ford Mustang parked outside 7-Eleven, located...
Arrested Can Collector Out On Bail
Robert Cardone Jr. has been bailed out of prison in advance of his next court date — a month after the 22-year-old homeless man was first locked up on can-throwing, bomb-threat charges. Cardone had been detained at the Whalley Avenue jail since his Aug. 30 arrest. He was released...
Connecticut continues to find ways to help hurricane victims in the South as Milton arrives
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Connecticut is continuing to find ways to help hurricane victims in the South, and with another destructive storm heading towards Florida, those efforts are not slowing down. 2 Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) crews are providing much needed mutual aid. The NPU linemen and a supervisor encountered the destruction when they arrived in […]
Videos show illegal car racing meetups across Suffolk County
BROOKHAVEN, N.Y. -- Videos of illegal car racing meetups on Long Island are prompting calls for tougher penalties.The chaotic scenes were captured at multiple locations over the weekend in Suffolk County, and one young spectator was hurt. From Patchogue to Shirley, Sound Beach to Miller Place, there were coordinated illegal events billed as "takedowns" early Sunday morning. "Perhaps they are under the misconception that you can come out to Suffolk County, where it's less populated, and just go crazy. It's not going to happen," said Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico. "This isn't a movie"The videos show dangerous tricks, with people hanging off...
Treasure Hunting: Rarities Await You at Connecticut’s ‘Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market’
It was a gorgeous Sunday morning in October 2024 when Mindy and I realized that in the 45 years we've lived in New Fairfield, we've never checked out the legendary New Milford Elephant's Trunk Flea Market. At 4:15 am, the parking lot gates open as a line of cars and...
Man With Machete Shot Dead At Bella Vista
A 56-year-old man with a machete — and an apparent history of mental health problems — was shot and killed during an altercation with a fellow resident at the Bella Vista apartment complex on Friday afternoon. The New Haven Police Department (NHPD) reported that homicide in a press...
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