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Connecticut educators learn how to deal with threats
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Educators and school resource officers with the state’s technical high schools and adult learning programs received training on Wednesday to help them deal with threats. The training is called Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines, or CSTAG, and it is aimed at helping them identify, assess and manage threatening situations in schools. The […]
Sightings of lanternflies continue to grow through state
More sightings of spotted lanternflies have been reported in coastal areas of New Haven and Fairfield County. Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station entomologist Katherine Dugas said they are also heavily seen near our major highway corridors. "So, like 95, 91, 395. They're moving via us, either egg masses are being moved...
Connecticut renters and housing advocates to join nationwide town halls for protections
As the nationwide housing crisis plays out, Connecticut renters are coming together with tenants and their advocates in other states to call for change. Connecticut is one of eleven confirmed states participating in town hall forums during August, though more states may be added. Renters, unhoused residents and their advocates are expected to attend.
CT State Rep. Anabel Figueroa loses primary after making antisemitic remarks
Connecticut State Rep. Anabel Figueroa lost Tuesday’s Democratic primary to challenger Jonathan Jacobson. That comes as Figueroa was accused of making antisemitic comments about her opponent during a Spanish-language interview in July. “The Hispanic vote is going to determine on Aug. 13 who will win to represent or who...
Incoming UConn student struggles to find on-campus housing at Storrs
For incoming UConn freshman Jarod Hoadley, finding on-campus housing at Storrs has been a major challenge. "These past few months have honestly been the most stressful few months of my life," said Hoadley. The Middletown High School graduate, who plans to study digital media and design at UConn in the...
State police looking to ID motorcyclist going 134 miles per hour on Route 2 in Marlborough
State police are looking for the motorcyclist who they said was going 134 miles per hour on Route 2 in Marlborough on Wednesday morning. State police said a trooper with the traffic services unit clocked the motorcyclist at 134 miles per hour on Route 2 East near exit 13 around 6:45 a.m.
The Polynesian College Football player of the year watchlist includes UConn linebacker
STORRS, CT (WFSB) - A University of Connecticut linebacker has been named to the 2024 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award watchlist. The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame made the announcement about senior Tui Faumuina-Brown on Thursday. UConn said the award is presented annually to the most outstanding...
East Hartford police note increase in fake temporary license plates
EAST HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Police in East Hartford said they noticed an increase in fake temporary registration plates on vehicles. They said on Friday that members of their traffic unit seized the fake plates and paper photo copies of dealer plates over the past few months. “When buying used...
Higher demand for solar as electric rates spike
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WFSB) - People all over the state are upset about their rising electric bills. A lot of people are not happy about PURA approving yet another rate increase. “It’s just ridiculous. I don’t understand it. I don’t get it,” said Julius Prescod, Bloomfield.
Essex Steam Train and Riverboat launches fundraiser to support local animal shelters
Essex Steam Train and Riverboat is on track to make a meaningful difference in our state. Throughout the month of August, it's hosting a fundraiser called "Dog Days of Summer" that benefits animal shelters around the state. "I myself have two rescue dogs that I adopted in the past five...
Jamaican national sentenced in CT to 32 years in prison for drug trafficking, identity fraud, money laundering
HARTFORD, Conn. — A citizen of Jamaica was sentenced to 32 years in prison in Hartford federal court on Thursday for narcotics trafficking, passport fraud, identity fraud and money laundering offenses, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. Prosecutors say Oneil Wilks, 45,...
WaveForming Publicly Released After Nine Years
East Hampton, CT (August 15, 2024)—Trinnov Audio has made its WaveForming room optimization technology publicly available for the Altitude line of audio processors used in home theater, high-end audio and commercial cinemas. The software will be a default feature of all future Altitude products and can be enabled on existing Altitude processers via a free software upgrade.
Here's How, When Hurricane Ernesto Will Affect Northeast
Hurricane Ernesto, now located south of Bermuda, will create dangerous rip currents and rough surf along the East Coast and bring downpours to parts of the Northeast even though its path is projected to be hundreds of miles from the US coast. "Seas and surf will build along the East...
Female Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Train in Clinton
On Aug. 10 at approximately 10:15 p.m., the Clinton Police Department (CPD) and emergency personnel were dispatched to the area of the Clinton Shoreline East Train Station for a report of a train having struck a pedestrian. The initial investigation revealed that a female had been fatally struck by a train while she was on the tracks. As of Aug. 15, the circumstances surrounding the tragedy remained unknown.
Nyberg: Directors of the Katharine Hepburn museum in Old Saybrook help carry on her legacy
OLD SAYBROOK, Conn. (WTNH) — The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook display items from her life, such as her wedding dress and more. Executive Director Brett Elliott and Development Director Robin Andrea Lee sat down with Ann Nyberg to talk about some of the history behind the memorabilia and how they were […]
Importance of having a generator for your home
(MASS APPEAL) – In the event of a power outage, a generator can help keep your home or business up and running. Todd Smith, and Danielle Chartier the head managers of the Generator Division, join me this morning to share why you should have a generator. Bartholomew Electric is...
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