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Two injured in New Haven stabbing
Two men were injured in a stabbing in New Haven on Wednesday night. Police said they found a large group of people and blood on the sidewalk as well as the street when they responded to Del Rio Drive just before 9 p.m., but there was no victim. Soon after,...
Gravel Runs Away With Brad Doty Classic
ATTICA, Ohio — David Gravel keeps rolling on. The Watertown, Conn., native entered the year carrying the weight of heaps of expectation. And he continues to meet them as he chases his first World of Outlaw NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car championship. Entering the week, Gravel and the Big...
Southington businesses are ready for Restaurant Week in the heat
SOUTHINGTON, CT (WFSB) – Southington is kicking off Restaurant Week with multiple local businesses offering special deals. Anthony Jack’s is among the participants, featuring special lunch and dinner menus available from Wednesday through Sunday. Owner Cheryl Moran noted a busy lunchtime rush and has strategically scheduled staff for...
Brownstone Adventure Sports Park in Portland gears up for another heat wave, wave of customers
PORTLAND, Conn. — From their giant water slides to the expansive zip lines, the team at Brownstone Adventure Sports Park is gearing up for another heat wave and another wave of customers coming through the gates. With temperatures expected to reach 90 degrees and above for most of this...
Police looking for suspects who nearly hit officer while fleeing traffic stop
The search is ongoing for two suspects accused of nearly striking an officer with their car in Glastonbury over the weekend. According to Glastonbury police, the unidentified suspects were traveling in the area of Cotton Hollow Preserve on Sunday when police stopped their vehicle. Police said the suspects then almost...
Middletown man headed to maximum security hospital over 2021 murder
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — Middlesex Judicial District State’s Attorney Michael A. Gailor announced Tuesday that a panel committed 21-year-old Eugenio Vela III, of Middletown, to the jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security Review Board for up to 30 years. According to evidence presented at trial, on May 20, 2021, Vela stabbed a woman more than 20 times […]
Conn. man facing charges for murder of Vermont woman found dead in large toolbox
A Connecticut man is facing charges for the murder of a Vermont woman whose body was found in a large toolbox on a river sandbar back in February. Vermont State Police said Wednesday that they have applied for an arrest warrant for Jakiy Tramaine Corey Keith, 24, of Hartford, Connecticut, charging him with second-degree murder and unauthorized burial or removal of a body in connection with the death of 29-year-old Kayla Wright, of Derby.
July 24 at 11:30am - Protecting our Seniors from Scams
Statewide Legal Services, a non-profit organization that provides legal advice and information to our state’s most vulnerable individuals, is offering Connecticut Senior Centers an opportunity to schedule a presentation by staff attorneys who will provide essential information and tools to help seniors avoid becoming victims of consumer scams. Presentation...
Milford Little League Softball downs Madison 3-1 to win its 6th straight CT state championship
MILFORD — For the sixth year in a row, Milford's 12U Little League softball team is Connecticut's state champion. Milford defeated Madison 3-1 at Brewster Field on Tuesday thanks to strong pitching from Marina Cosmas and clutch hitting from Brynn Ayres. It was the third matchup between Milford and...
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