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Connecticut Children’s announces $2 million funding opportunity to reduce violence
HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut Children’s announced a funding opportunity on Thursday that will split $2 million among local agencies looking to facilitate community violence intervention and prevention efforts. According to a release, Connecticut Children’s Injury Prevention Center is excited to announce a Request for Proposals for community-based agencies...
Connecticut takes steps to unlock $139 million in federal funding for broadband
HARTFORD, Conn. — The state of Connecticut has its eyes set on unlocking approximately $139 million in federal funding that would give more residents the opportunity to subscribe to high-speed broadband. In a release on Thursday, Gov. Ned Lamont and Commissioner Katie Dykes, of the state’s Department of Energy...
Westfield Starfires’ comeback attempt falls short against Worcester Bravehearts
WORCESTER – Max LeFrancois (Assumption) grounded a walk-off single to center field, lifting the Worcester Bravehearts to an 8-7 walk-off win over the Westfield Starfires at Fitton Field Sunday. The Worcester native’s game-winning knock helped the Bravehearts stave off a late Starfire comeback and snapped the ‘Hearts’ five-game losing...
Column: Cleetus McFarland Brings Different, Much Needed Energy To Stafford Speedway
STAFFORD – Let’s start by saying, we understand what took place on Friday at Stafford Speedway isn’t the “short track racing” that longtime Stafford competitors and fans understand or expect short track racing to be. We get it. It doesn’t need to be explained.
A Heartfelt Thank You From Brynn King
The Roberts Wesleyan University community is beyond excited that Brynn King has qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics. This tremendous achievement is a testament to Brynn's dedication, skills, and the unwavering support of the Roberts community. As she prepares to represent the United States and the university on the world...
The Eilyn Strong Basketball Tournament returns to Waterbury with the hopes of becoming a tradition
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) – The Eilyn Strong Basketball Tournament returned to Waterbury Saturday morning to celebrate the memory of Eilyn Strong and the sport that she loved. Teams gathered to face-off at the Waterbury Police Activity League for the tournament and there was no shortage of love for Eilyn on the court. “She had too […]
Unsettled at times through Thursday
Unsettled at times right through Thursday! A very changeable weather day today around the state. Some areas could have a bit of brightening and other towns and cities will have some rain coming through at times. Outdoor workers and campers need a rain jacket! Similar tomorrow & Thursday with waves of showers crossing the state. […]
Hartford Festival of Jazz brings crowds to downtown Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – Thousands of people packed Bushnell Park for the 33rd Annual Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz Saturday. Jazz fans from all over the state came out to hear musicians from around the world play. 18 bands were scheduled to take the stage, including a Marvin Gaye tribute show by Elan Trotman featuring Larry […]
New Saint Francis Hospital President Valerie Powell-Stafford is formally welcomed
HARTFORD, Conn. — Excitement was in the air at Saint Francis Hospital on Thursday, as medical professionals, providers and local leaders gathered in the facility’s rotunda to celebrate new President Valerie Powell-Stafford, FACHE. According to a release from Trinity Health, Powell-Stafford was formally welcomed during the ceremony as...
8 people were transported to hospital after carbon monoxide leak
SOMERS, CT (WFSB) - Eight people were rescued from a carbon monoxide emergency in Somers on Sunday morning. The Somers Fire Department responded to a medical emergency call on Grasshopper Lane around 11:49 a.m. When firefighters arrived, paramedics transported a pediatric patient to Bay State Hospital. Shortly thereafter, a second...
NWS: Rain and thunderstorms heading for CT, with unsettled weather for days
While Monday only brings a “slight chance of showers and thunderstorms” between noon and 5 p.m. storms and downpours also are forecast through most of the week, according to the National Weather Service. The forecast for possible showers and thunderstorms grows into the early part of Tuesday and then the chance of precipitation is 60%, according to the weather service. For Tuesday, the NWS ...
RaceDayCT Poll: Would You Go To A Cleetus McFarland Show At Stafford In 2025
Stafford Speedway welcome YouTube sensation and Freedom Factory owner Cleetus McFarland (aka Garrett Mitchell) to the track this past weekend for two shows. The New England 900 on Friday and Burnout Rivals show on Saturday were both sellouts. Today’s question asks, if Cleetus McFarland shows are on the Stafford schedule in 2025, would you attend? Vote below.
Legal advocates say bill could help homeowners pay past-due property taxes
A group of homeowners and the legal organizations representing them recently voiced support for a piece of proposed legislation that could “drastically” reduce the burden on homeowners struggling to pay past-due property taxes. “This legislation would greatly help people who are house rich and cash poor,” said Todd...
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