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Groton program bridging gap after kindergarten age change
GROTON, Conn. (WTNH) — This fall, fewer children are going to be eligible for kindergarten because they’re just not old enough. That has some parents scrambling to try to figure out how they will pay for another year of day care. The Town of Groton already has a solution. It’s called transitional kindergarten, and Groton […]
Connecticut man arrested on drug charges in Burlington, Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A Connecticut man was arrested on drug charges following a police operation in Burlington earlier this week. The Burlington Police Department arrested 37-year-old Christopher Stevens, of Hartford, on Tuesday following an investigation into drug activity at a home on Buell Street. According to police, investigators had...
Local filmmaker takes Hartford to the big screen
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Hollywood or Hartford?. A local filmmaker is putting the capitol city on the map. “Midas” is playing at Real Art Ways, and the entire movie was filmed in Hartford. Writer and Director TJ Noel-Sullivan is no stranger to the city. “I actually learned filmmaking here...
Technical high school students already boasting full time jobs
ROCKY HILL, CT (WFSB) – While college students prepare to head back to their dorms, other teenagers have already joined the workforce. They were products of Connecticut technical high schools. Two of them are already making money, in addition to making the state’s roads safer. They operate high-powered...
Electric bills on the rise again with latest expected to last 10 months
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - When you get your electric bill this month, you may want to sit down. Eversource says most customers will see a $48 increase. Electric bills tend to be higher in the summer because people are using those air conditioners. But, there are other reasons for the increase.
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Hosting Annual Back-to-School Giveaway
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) is, once again, hosting its annual Back-to-School Giveaway. “We’re dedicated to supporting our community’s youth and ensuring every student starts the school year with the tools they need to succeed,” the Coalition says. The 4th annual events are to be...
Hartford police arrest 2 for attempted child exploitation
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Two men were taken into custody Thursday after they arrived at a location in Hartford under the impression they were going to exchange money for sexual acts with a child, according to police. The arrests were part of an operation with Hartford police and the FBI Crimes Against Children/Human Trafficking Task […]
Investigation Leads To Guns, Cash, Drugs, Middletown Duo Charged, Police Say
The incident occurred in Orange County on Thursday, July 25, at three locations in the city of Middletown. According to Lt. Jeffry Thoelen of the Middletown Police, the Department's Narcotics Unit executed three no-knock search warrants at two residences and a storage unit, concluding an extensive two-year investigation into the sale and trafficking of fentanyl and cocaine in and around the Middletown area.
Avelo Airlines offering 7 new flights out of Bradley International Airport. See where
Travelers out of Hartford's Bradley International Airport will now have seven new destination options on Avelo Airlines. The low-cost airline announced 18 new routes this week, including seven from Bradley International Airport. The routes include two new international destinations. ...
Parkinson's Patient Shares Inspiring Message About Taking Control of Her Life
The following content is created in partnership with Hartford HealthCare. It does not reflect the work or opinions of NBC Owned Television Stations Group editorial staff. Click here to learn more about Hartford HealthCare. Bristol resident Ann Marie was terrified when she received a diagnosis of Parkinson’s. Dr. Michelle...
Deep River Selectwoman Focuses on Voter Outreach in Run for House Seat
DEEP RIVER — Selectwoman Kathryn Russell didn’t expect to be running for the 36th House District seat this year, but that all changed when frontrunner Chris Turkington withdrew from the race just day... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year....
Grand Opening of Battle Standard (Sat July 27th)
Celebrate “Geekdom” with The Battle Standard Tabletop Game and Hobby’s GRAND OPENING of their New Location!. This Sat July 27th from 11am-10pm*- Refreshments will be served!. This is going to be an exciting place with 2800-13000 Sq. Ft for Gaming Tournaments and More- Battle Standard continues it’s...
Alexis Holmes Shares Her Journey From Training To The Olympic Stage
"I've learned that mental strength is just as crucial as physical ability." For Alexis Holmes, being an Olympian was always the goal. The Hamden, Connecticut native has been running since she was five and has always seen herself as a prominent Black woman in sports. Now, she’s gearing up for the biggest race of her life: the 2024 Paris Olympics. She enters our Zoom call with bubbly energy, sporting a soft glam and a smile as she relives the moment she saw she’d become the Olympian she wanted to be.
Chase Dollander makes Double-A debut
Former Tennessee pitcher Chase Dollander made his Double-A minor league debut with Hartford on Wednesday. Dollander pitched four innings in the Yard Goats’, 7-1, win versus Harrisburg. He recorded five strikeouts, while allowing three walks, one hit and one run (zero earned) in the contest. Hartford competes in the Eastern League and are located in Hartford, Connecticut. Dollander was selected in the first-round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft (No. 9 overall). He played for the Vols from 2022-23. Dollander (17-6) appeared in 33 games, including 31 starts, for the Vols. He recorded 228 strikeouts, one complete game and a .364 ERA in 168 innings pitched during his Tennessee career. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire
2 inmates die at Garner Correctional Institute in Newtown
NEWTOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — The Connecticut Department of Correction is investigating the deaths of two incarcerated men at Garner Correctional in Newtown. Officials said one death happened on July 19 and the other on July 21. In both cases, officials said staff administered life-saving measures, but neither man survived. State police and the Department of […]
Bayberrys Grow, Alongside Mill River Trail
Dig. Plant. Donut — but not the kind you eat, the kind that helps the bayberry shrub retain moisture as it acclimates to its new home on the Mill River Trail. The Mill River Trail gained two new bayberry shrubs Wednesday behind 451 Grand Ave., thanks to volunteer efforts to revitalize the community corridor.
Derby Town Clerk Calls For An Investigation Into Field Project Spending
DERBY – Derby Town Clerk Marc Garofalo is calling for an investigation to find out why the city doesn’t have enough money to pay for replacement signs at the renovated Leo F. Ryan Athletic Complex. “It is a question that someone needs to ask, and I’m asking it,” Garofalo said during the July 23 meeting of the Derby Board of Apportionment and Taxation. “And it is a question that needs to be answered.”
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