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Tractor-trailer crash closes I-291 West ramp onto I-91 South in South Windsor
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH) — A tractor-trailer rollover Monday closed the Interstate 291 West ramp onto Interstate 91 South in South Windsor, according to state police. The ramp was still closed as of 2:45 p.m. Fire officials said the tractor-trailer’s driver and one passenger were able to get out of the truck by themselves. They […]
Bill’s Seafood Grants Scholarships to Local Student-Athletes
The Bill’s Seafood Scholarship Committee would like to congratulate the 2024 scholarship recipients. The recipients include Emma Bransfield of Westbrook, Clara Shea of Valley Regional, Carlina Castro of Old Saybrook, Madelyn Sacta-Guartazacca of Clinton, Olivia Palumbo of Westbrook, Elliot Koplas of Westbrook, Liam Welch of Valley Regional, Robert Estabrook of Clinton, and Brayden Cody of Old Saybrook.
Delaware dominates Canton Juniors in East Region debut
Two Laurel, Delaware pitchers limited the Canton Junior Division (ages 13-14) Little League All-Star team to just one hit and struck out five as the Delaware state champions dominated Canton, 14-2 at the East Regional baseball championships on Sunday in Dubois, Pennsylvania. With its second win in two days, Delaware...
Man accused of fighting coworker, causing serious injury
WILTON, CT (WFSB) - A man faces an assault charge following a fight with a coworker. According to police in Wilton, 44-year-old Bonifacio Trejo-Vargas of Norwalk, caused serious injury to his coworker. Police said they were sent to an address on Pimpewaug Road on July 16 around 9 a.m. for...
How to avoid becoming prey to skimming scams
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — As skimming incidents seem to become more commonplace across the state, Lieutenant Nelson Abarzua of the Prospect Police Department provided the following tips for avoiding becoming prey to the scams. Skimming devices can look nearly identical to real card terminals, but they steal a customer’s financial data so criminals can clone a […]
Lights off at Meriden's Washington Park after vandalism: officials
The lights at Washington Park in Meriden are off because of what city officials called excessive littering and vandalism. “The City will be leaving the lights off at Washington Park this week due to an excessive amount of littering and even vandalism, including attempts to damage park infrastructure,” Chris Bourdon, director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Meriden, said in a news release issued on Monday afternoon.
Sound Bites: Cheshire woman bit by black bear
Good morning. A Cheshire woman was bit by a black bear on Saturday. According to Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, the bear approached the woman while she was sitting in her backyard. It’s currently unknown what caused the bear to bite the woman but DEEP is investigating...
More than a dozen animals abandoned in 48 hours, Meriden Humane Society says
MERIDEN, CT (WFSB) - The Meriden Humane Society said it has taken in 13 animals over the past two days. It was not the only shelter in the state being pushed to its limit. Animal control officers reported that they have been seeing it happen across the state. Hartford’s sole...
Fatal Crash: 38-Year-Old Found By Guardrail With Leg Injury In Hebron
The events leading to the man's death began in Tolland County on Sunday, July 21 around 1 p.m., when a passerby saw an unattended bicycle against a guardrail at 667 Wall St. (Route 316) in Hebron. According to Connecticut State Police, the passerby then saw a man next to the...
Jackknifed tractor trailer closes lanes on I-95 north in Milford
MILFORD, CT (WFSB) - A crash closed lanes of Interstate 95 northbound in Milford on Tuesday morning. According to the state Department of Transportation, a jackknifed tractor trailer shut down the right and center lanes between exits 39B and 40. The incident was first reported around 5:50 a.m. By about...
Quinnipiac University polls show slim race between Trump, Harris
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Quinnipiac University’s latest presidential poll showed a near dead heat, with former president Donald Trump just two points ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris in the days before President Joe Biden announced he was leaving the presidential race. “What the poll tells us is it’s game on,” said Tim Malloy, QU’s […]
Stretch Your Dollar: Get an early start on back-to-school shopping for best deals
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — It may be the middle of summer, but back-to-school shopping is in full swing!. Experts say getting an early start is key. “That’s going to help you spread out your spending. Find those best deals right now,” said Emily Foley with Retailmenot.
Sammy Hagar and special guest Loverboy at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
Join Chaz Wednesday, July 24 at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater before SAMMY HAGAR The Best of All Worlds Tour with special guest Loverboy. Stop by the PLR Tent and enter to win lunch for a year from Duchess Restaurants. We’ll also have PLR prizes and your chance to win other concert tickets!
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