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Montville police identify officer who used homophobic slur during arrest
Montville ― A police officer who used a homophobic slur and profanity toward a suspect during an arrest last year has received a verbal warning and was required to attend a one-hour training course on deescalation techniques. On Thursday, the department released several documents including a certificate stating Sgt....
New London replacing lead pipes
NEW LONDON, Conn. (WTNH) — New London is getting the lead out of pipes. Friday, the state’s top health official, as well as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, celebrated this first-in-the-state project. “This is about the kids,” Connecticut Department of Public Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani said. She was among those praising New London’s proactive efforts […]
The 3rd Annual Michael Simmons Music Festival Takes Place on September 7th
We spoke with Bradley Hoffman, Owner/President of Hoffman Auto Group, about the upcoming Michael Simmons Music Festival, a fundraiser in support of “Friends of Michael," the foundation that Bradley and Kathy Hoffman set up for their son, Michael. The event takes place on Saturday, September 7th, from 3pm -...
Hartford Healthcare: FDA announces approval of auto-injector for opioid overdoses
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Recently, the Federal Drug Administration announced the approval of nalmefene auto-injector for the emergency treatment of opioid overdose, another tool for combatting the opioid epidemic. Hartford Healthcare’s Dr. Craig Allen- vice president of addiction services and medical director of Rushford joined News 8 to discuss...
North Smithfield man, 21, dies in motorcycle crash
WOONSOCKET – A 21-year-old North Smithfield man died following a motorcycle crash in Woonsocket Saturday evening. Joe Rossi was reportedly transported to Landmark Medical Center after the accident, which occurred on Truman Drive just before 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 24. He was later pronounced dead. According to police,...
Kansas Travels to Brown for Monday Matinee
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Kansas hits the road on Monday as the Jayhawks will play the Brown Bears at Stevenson-Pincince Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 12 p.m. CT and the match will be broadcast on ESPN+. "Brown has been one of the most successful teams in the country over the...
Motorcyclist hospitalized in crash involving a car in Shelton
SHELTON, Conn. (WTNH) – The Shelton Fire Department reports that the driver of a motorcycle was taken to a hospital following a crash involving a car Friday night. The accident was reported at 11:40 p.m. Friday night. Fire crews arrived to find the motorcycle toppled on its side and the driver semiconscious on the ground. […]
The Place shuts its doors after 27 years
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) — On Friday a local pizza place in North Kingstown shut its doors after 27 years of serving the community. The Place announced on Facebook that they were forced to shut down due to an expiring lease, landlord issues, and health issues. In the announcement,...
Rams Host Maine for Bark in the Park Sunday
RHODE ISLAND VS. MAINE - SERIES NOTES. Rhode Island hosts Maine for the second home match in as many days for the Rams. Rhody faces the Black Bears for the second consecutive year. Before last season's 1-0 defeat in Orono, the teams hadn't faced since Sept. 11, 2016. That result was a 2-0 Rhody win in Kingston.
The Pizza Files: Movie Premiere-Slice of America: Charred in the Florida Sun
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Connecticut’s Morning Buzz Reporter Jillian Andrews was joined by Colin M. Caplan, Pizza Guru and the driving force behind Taste of New Haven, and Gorman Bechard, Director of the upcoming film Slice of America: Charred in the Florida Sun. The duo shared insights into the movie, which highlights the journey of a New Haven native who brought the city’s beloved pizza to southern Florida. The film premieres at the New Haven Museum on September 11th, kicking off a month filled with pizza-themed events in New Haven.
Oxford home and business owners asked to report damages for federal aid
Oxford Town Hall was packed on Friday with people looking for answers on how to get federal aid after their homes and businesses were destroyed during Sunday’s historic storm. “Hundreds and hundreds of thousands of dollars, it’s land that is gone,” Jayne H., of Oxford, said. Jayne...
Waterbury names interim superintendent days before first day of school
The Waterbury school district has appointed a new interim superintendent days before schools are back in session. It comes after Waterbury Mayor Paul Pernerewski decided not to renew former Superintendent Verna Ruffin's contract earlier this year. In April, Pernerewski asked the Board of Education not to renew Ruffin's contract due...
Police: New Milford man struck Norwalk police cruiser; charged with DUI
A New Milford man is accused of striking a Norwalk police cruiser during a hit-and-run Friday, police say. Police say at 11:47 p.m. an officer and their vehicle were struck while driving near 205 Main St. by a Jeep Grand Cherokee. The driver, Carlos Gavilano, 55, fled the scene in...
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