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Police seek information after 1 killed in crash that shut down I-91 South in New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Interstate 91 South in New Haven closed Monday afternoon due to a crash that killed a 59-year-old man. Segundo Manuel Guaman, of Hamden, was driving a 2002 Toyota Camry at about 12:45 p.m. on I-91 South near Exit 2 when he veered across four lanes of traffic, hit the off […]
Fence posts dot the forest
A recent Middlebury Land Trust (MLT) hike went through the Tuttle Woods preserve. Keen observation brought up a mystery: what were the concrete posts that marched off in both directions from the trail, a short way off the entrance on South Street, and who put them there? Remnants of wire wrapped around some of them.
Reward offered after 2 dogs left tied to pole in Manchester
MANCHESTER, Conn. (WTNH) — Desmond’s Army is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of whoever is responsible for abandoning two dogs in the pouring rain over the weekend. The animal law advocacy group is offering a $5,000 reward. Manchester Animal Control officials said video footage showed a man walking the […]
Employee shot outside of Norwich bar: police
An employee of a bar in Norwich was shot outside the establishment early Sunday morning and police are looking for the shooter. Police said officers responded to Latin Quarters on Broadway around 12:02 a.m. and found a man who works there outside the front door of the establishment. He had...
Tax Abatement Committee Meeting Agenda — July 23
The Tax Abatement Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 6:00 P.M, in the Aldermanic Chambers, 165 Church St., New Haven to hear the following:. ORDER CONCERNING REAL PROPERTY TAXES OF BTC NEW HAVEN LLC, TAX ACCOUNT NUMBERS 946880, 947274, 947528, AND 653521. 2. LM20240143.
Wellington at Madison - Applications Accepted Starting This Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The DeMarco Management Corporation, on behalf of the Caleb Foundation, has announced the application process for Wellington at Madison is starting Wednesday, July 17, 2024 under a very limited time period. Please visit the Wellington at Madison website for more details. Wellington at Madison is an Affordable Rental Housing community...
2-year-old OK after being found unconscious in Southington pool
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Southington police say a 2-year-old is okay after being found unconscious in a pool Sunday. Police said emergency crews were dispatched to Autumn Drive, where they were told an adult was administering CPR to the roughly 2.5-year-old child. The child had regained consciousness and was crying when crews arrived, according to […]
Woman arrested in connection with shooting death of man in Bloomfield
BLOOMFIELD, CT (WFSB) - A 60-year-old woman was arrested on charges in connection with the deadly shooting of a man in Bloomfield that happened over the weekend. Police said Bridgette Smith of Hartford was charged with tampering with physical evidence and criminal possession of a pistol. The shooting happened on...
Water main break closes lane on Route 5 in Wallingford
WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Wallingford police say one lane is closed following a water main break in front of the Walmart on Route 5 Monday morning. Police confirmed the scene was active as of 7:15 a.m. but could not say how long the road would need to be closed. DAD’s Restaurant posted on Facebook around […]
Vintage Motorcar Meet at Haddam Neck Fairgrounds August 4th
(July 14, 2024) — The Belltown Antique Car Club will present its 57th Annual Vintage Motorcar Meet at the Haddam Neck Fairgrounds on Sunday, August 4, 2024. The motorcar meet is a celebration of stock, unmodified antique cars and trucks, forty years old or older (through 1984). This year’s show features pre-war cars from Connecticut and neighboring states.
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
Popular CT restaurant closes after not paying rent, court documents say
A popular Connecticut restaurant has been left vacant after a dispute with the building owner over rent, according to court documents. The Tavern Downtown in Hartford, located across from the XL Center, has been shuttered after facing eviction for allegedly not paying its monthly $9,000 rent, according to documents filed in Hartford Superior Court. According to court documents filed April 22, ...
CSP responds to reported street takeover in Bethany
BETHANY, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut State Police are investigating after a street takeover event was reported on Saturday. Troopers were dispatched to the area of Beacon Road around 7:18 p.m. for report of the possible street takeover event. However, the two troopers dispatched to the area were either cleared shortly after arriving or prior to […]
Adult, child rescued from disabled jet ski off Silver Sands State Park
MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Milford fire officials say an adult and child were rescued from a disabled jet ski near Charles Island Sunday. Dispatch received reports of jet skiers in trouble around 11:12 a.m. Upon arrival, crews found the ski disabled with an adult and a child both on board. They said the pair had […]
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