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NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament First Round-Auburn vs Yale
Mar 22, 2024; Spokane, WA, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) drives to the basket against Yale Bulldogs guard Bez Mbeng (2) during the first half of a game in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
New Haven man sentenced to 9-plus years for drug, gun charges
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — On Monday, U.S. States Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery announced that 25-year-old Donell Allick Jr., of New Haven, was sentenced to 115 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. According to a release, between April and October of 2022, Allick conspired to distribute crack cocaine and fentanyl in the New […]
Kids Stay & Play; Parents Sit & Chat
“And that’s Michelle,” said Wilson Library Branch Manager Meghan Currey. “As you can see, she’s shaking out her sillies.”. Surrounded by six moms and their toddlers, Michelle Ziogas opened the Wilson Library’s weekly “Stay and Play” in-person storytime in the same way she has since starting last July as the branch’s first children’s librarian in years.
Teacher’s guidance leads man to successful music career
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Corey Staggers is 28 and grew up in New Haven. He was a little kid- a second grader, just 8-years-old- when a principal sent the “active” young man with a love of basketball down to music teacher Bill Flucker. The idea...
This Week in New Haven (July 15 - 21)
It’s sizzling out there, but you can still find chill vibes. With the grounds open for picnicking an hour earlier, the Pardee-Morris House’s next Twilight Concert (postponed from last Wednesday) features “the bluegrass harmonies of Audrey Mae” at 6:30 p.m. Underdog commercial sensation and Best Picture...
Crowds came out in Plainville for the 17th annual Petit Family 5K Road Race
PLAINVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) – Hundreds came out in the heat Sunday morning in Plainville to support the Petit Family Foundation’s 17th annual Road Race. The annual race is in honor of Jennifer, Hayley and Michaela Petit who were killed in a 2007 home invasion. Since 2008 the surviving member of the Petit family, Dr. William […]
19-Year-Old Man Charged For 2023 Death Of Hartford County Girlfriend: Police
Cooper Oullette, age 19, was arrested in connection to the Hartford County incident, which occurred over a year before in the town of Burlington. At around 1:30 a.m. on May 21, 2023, the family of 17-year-old Sophie Ringquist brought her to Bristol Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Original...
Notorious Meriden After-Hours Club Raided, Nets 3 Arrests, More To Come, Police Say
The incident occurred in New Haven County on Saturday, July 13, at 190 Grove St., in Meriden. According to Lt. Darrin McKay of the Meriden Police, the purpose of the search was to recover evidence from a recent assault that occurred at the property. McKay said many of the problems...
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
New office to promote equity and inclusion within Connecticut state government to be established
HARTFORD, Conn. — The Connecticut Office of the Governor announced it is establishing an Office of Equity and Opportunity. The office will be responsible for making the state government a “leader in equity and inclusion” with the goal of getting rid of barriers and creating opportunities, Gov. Ned Lamont said.
Southington family hosts 4th annual swim-a-thon to support veterans
A number of families spent the morning by the pool at Shuttle Meadow Country Club in Berlin, but not to escape the heat. They were raising money for veterans in need. And behind it all are two young teens. The Ahern family gathered their community on a beautiful day to...
Hartford Athletic Transfer Rece Buckmaster to San Antonio FC
Hartford Athletic announced today that they have transferred defender Rece Buckmaster to San Antonio FC. Buckmaster joined Athletic ahead of the 2024 season, and leaves Hartford after playing 567 minutes across eight appearances.
Dave DeFronzo Announces Citizen Election Qualification and AFL-CIO and CSU-AAUP Endorsements
Former City Council member Dave DeFronzo (D-AL) has announced he has successfully qualified for the state’s Citizen Election Program, known commonly as the “Clean Election Program,” in his run for the 26th District State Representative seat. At the same time he has announced endorsements for his candidacy from the Connecticut AFL-CIO and the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP).
The Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival is Now Through Sunday, August 4th
Capital Classics Theatre Company is thrilled to stage TWO plays — HAMLET and THE TAMING OF THE SHREW — this July 10 – August 4 for the 2024 Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival on the beautiful outdoor grounds of the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut.
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