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Security measures upped for Connecticut lawmakers
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — State officials are monitoring potential threats against elected officials, elections infrastructure, and the Capitol in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Over the weekend, Connecticut State Capitol Police said they enhanced security around the Capitol complex with additional manpower. The bolstered security is not in response […]
New rules for ballot return in three states with Republican trifectas among changes to absentee/mail-in voting
Three states with Republican trifectas added new definitions of who may return another voter’s ballot in 2024. Idaho adopted H 599, which stipulates that only election officials, postal workers, common carrier employees, a person paid by the voter, a relative of the voter, a member of their household, or a caregiver may collect or deliver another voter’s voted or unvoted ballot. It also provides that collecting and delivering more than 10 absentee/mail-in ballots is a felony.
Drunk, Machete-Carrying Driver Among Duo Nabbed In Tolland County Traffic Stop, Police Say
Connecticut State Police said parkgoers in Tolland County called 911 at around 3 p.m. Monday, July 15, about two men seen carrying machetes and stumbling in a wooded area in Columbia, near Recreation Fields on Hennequin Road. The men then drove off and witnesses provided troopers with a description of...
Shooting At Waterbury Apartment Complex Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Wounded
The incident occurred in New Haven County around 6:20 a.m., Tuesday, July 16, in Waterbury at 47 Armand Drive. According to Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police, a report of gunshots sent officers to an apartment complex where they found a 65-year-old man injured inside his unit. A second...
It’s National Hot Dog Day: Check out these deals
(WFSB) - It’s perhaps a staple of summer, and Wednesday marked its special day. July 17 was National Hot Dog Day. Over 25 million of them are sold at baseball stadiums each year, according to National Day Calendar. Businesses offered deals for frankfurter fans:. Cumberland Farms - Two hot...
1 dead after crash with dump truck in Suffield
SUFFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — Suffield police say one person has died after a crash involving a dump truck on North Main Street/Route 75 Wednesday morning. On Thursday, police said “the accident has been upgraded to a fatal motor vehicle accident.” The name of the driver who succumbed to their injuries has not yet been released. […]
Fallen tree causes significant damage at Wethersfield home
A home in Wethersfield has significant damage after a tree fell on it on Tuesday evening. It happened on Chauncey Road around 8 p.m. According to the fire department, the house has significant damage and power was knocked out to the neighborhood. The tree also appeared to damage a car...
New committee in Coventry looking at what’s allowed at home firing ranges
COVENTRY, CT (WFSB) - A new committee in Coventry will look at what’s allowed and what’s not when it comes to home firing ranges. Like most towns, they have rules and regulations when it comes to something like putting a shed on your property. This includes how far...
'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE By Cirque Du Soleil To Make Connecticut Debut In November
'Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is a Christmas themed show inspired by the joy of giving and the wonder of the holiday season, with something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Whether you are a child of 5, 50, or 95 years old you are sure to be wowed by incredible acrobatics and a heart-warming story this season at Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT for a strictly limited engagement, November 29 – December 8, 2024. This is the first time that a Cirque du Soleil show has performed at the iconic venue.
I-Team: Pastor of New London church that collapsed talks future with city
NEW LONDON, CT (WFSB) - Six months after a New London City church collapsed, the I-Team sits down with the owner of that church. But Pastor James Levesque says this is only the beginning for his church, Engaging Heaven. ”I just, yeah, I couldn’t believe it. 175 years and a...
Firefighters battle extreme heat conditions
NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) – Firefighters are battling the hot and humid weather risking heat exhaustion during their dangerous jobs. There have been two severe cases where firefighters had to go to the hospital for heat-related illnesses during the job. Seven firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion following a...
What are New Haven police doing to prevent illegal dirt bikes, ATVs?
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Communities are cracking down on illegal ATV and dirt bike use. In New Haven, there are several storage containers filled with bikes that were seized by the police. “They’re not all part of one investigation,” Officer Christian Bruckhart of the New Haven Police Department, said. “This is different arrests or […]
Men’s Basketball Earns NABC Academic Honors
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Basketball Coaches has announced the recipients of the 2023-24 NABC Team Academic Excellence Awards and NABC Honors Court, representing outstanding achievement in the classroom by men’s college basketball teams and student-athletes. Connecticut College received the NABC Team Academic Excellence Award, which recognizes men’s basketball programs that completed the 2023-24 academic year with a team GPA of 3.0 or higher. The Camels earned the distinction for the fourth straight year under head coach Tim Sweeney , posting a team GPA of 3.37 for the year. The NABC Honors Court, meanwhile, recognizes junior, senior…
As rents rise, New Haven preschool teachers take advantage of free housing
A nonprofit preschool in New Haven is taking the next step in its effort to provide free housing for many of its teachers. In Connecticut, early childhood educators make an average salary of less than $30,000 annually, making it hard to afford basic needs like rent. In his current living...
After memorable run, Archambault leaves Canton to coach at Farmington
Craig Archambault, who led the Canton High boys basketball team to three North Central Connecticut Conference (NCCC) championships and 10 CIAC tournament berths in 12 seasons, resigned as head coach in May to pursue another coaching opportunity. Within a few weeks, he was named as the new varsity basketball coach...
A CT program that pays $1,000 to victims of violent crimes is expanding
A pilot project in New Haven aimed at giving money to people injured by violence to help them in their recovery is expanding. Yale New Haven Hospital, funded by the nonprofit 4-CT, last year gave $1,000 each to 100 victims of violent crimes – primarily young men recovering from gunshot wounds at the hospital.
11 Non-Conference Games Fill Out Men's Ice Hockey Schedule
HAMDEN, Conn. — The 2024-25 men's ice hockey regular season non-conference schedule is set, as the Bobcats announced their 11-game out of league slate on Tuesday afternoon. After an exhibition against Northeastern on Oct. 6, Rand Pecknold's club will open the 2024-25 regular season with a home contest against Penn State on Oct. 12 at M&T Bank Arena. It will be the first meeting between the two schools.
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