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Man in critical condition after stabbing in West Hartford
A man is in critical condition with life-threatening injuries after he was stabbed in West Hartford on Saturday night and police said they arrested a suspect hours later. Police said the man was stabbed on Reed Avenue and arrived at a hospital in a private vehicle. Officers responded to the...
New York Faces Extreme Heat, Thunderstorm Risks Early This Week
Albany, NY – Heat Advisories have been issued for eastern New York and northwestern Connecticut from noon Monday through 8 PM Tuesday, creating potentially dangerous conditions for residents. Temperatures are expected to feel like the upper 90s or low 100s during the afternoon and evening on both days, posing a risk for heat-related illnesses.
ARREST WARRANT: Man charged with manslaughter following Burlington teen’s 2023 death
BURLINGTON, CT (WFSB) - A man was charged in connection with the death of a Burlington teen last year. State police identified the suspect as 19-year-old Cooper Oullette of Harwinton. The incident happened on May 21, 2023. Troopers said they received a call around 1:25 a.m. from the Bristol Police...
Two dogs left abandoned, tied to pole in Manchester
MANCHESTER, Conn. (WFSB) - Two dogs were abandoned in Manchester. Manchester Animal Control is looking for the person responsible for abandoning these two dogs near 29 Cottage Street. After reviewing video footage, Animal Control says this person was seen walking the two dogs on the corner of Maple and Spruce...
Comey Honored with Children’s Champion Award
Press Release, Connecticut General Assembly CT House Democrats. State Representative Robin Comey (D - 102 Branford) has been recognized as a Children’s Champion by the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance (CECA). The award was presented during the 50th anniversary celebration of Branford Early Learning Center (BELC) and retirement recognition. The Children’s Champion Award honors individuals dedicated to improving outcomes in education, health, and economic security for your children and their families in Connecticut.
Lee Howard: What's Going On: Sprout program at Conn teaches students, feeds the community
Jul. 13—It's not easy to find unless you are familiar with the Connecticut College campus, but a quiet farmers market in back of the Crozier Williams Student Center, currently undergoing renovations, offers freshly picked produce at a nice price: whatever you can afford. The Sprout Market, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday through the summer, is run by students who stay over on campus on ...
Branford Community Foundation Awards over $49K in BHS Class of 2024 Scholarships
The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is pleased to announce the distribution of over $49,000 in 37 individual scholarship awards to graduating seniors at Branford High School (BHS) following the annual Scholarship Awards Night on June 6. BCF manages just under 30 funds designated to provide scholarships to BHS students, with...
Racing Rained Out For Second Consecutive Saturday At New London-Waterford Speedbowl
With heavy rains falling overnight and a forecast for continued rain through the day and evening, New London-Waterford Speedbowl officials have called off tonight’s racing card at the shoreline oval. It marks the second consecutive week that the Saturday racing card at the track has been rained out. The...
Register for BLT Environmental Day Camp for Kids
Registration is now open for the Branford Land Trust’s (BLT) popular hands-on Environmental Day Camp to be held on Monday, Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m at the Killam’s Point Conference Center. This is an awesome experience for children ages 5 to 9 who will enjoy...
Counting Down The Irish – No. 17 S-Rod Heard II
For the second time in three seasons, Notre Dame looked to fill a gap at the safety position by turning to the Big Ten – namely, the Northwestern Wildcats – and landing 5-foot-11, 195-pound Rod Heard II. Whereas 2022 Northwestern arrival Brandon Joseph was known more for his...
Suspect arrested in serious West Hartford stabbing
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – A suspect in a stabbing from Saturday night was apprehended by West Hartford Police by Sunday morning. The victim in the stabbing was taken to a hospital by a private vehicle at 11:51 p.m. Saturday night, where WHPD were made aware of the crime. The victim’s injuries were life-threatening and he was admitted to the hospital for treatment.
Air quality health advisory in effect Sunday, with heat advisory issued for Monday and Tuesday
An air quality health advisory is in effect today in the Long Island and New York City Metro regions for ground-level ozone. The advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The Air Quality Index value is expected to reach 101, which is considered unhealthy for sensitive...
Man in critical condition after moped crash in Waterbury
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — A man is in critical condition after his moped collided with a vehicle Saturday night in Waterbury. At 10:11 p.m., Waterbury police arrived at the intersection of West Main and Riverside Streets for a motor vehicle accident between a car and a moped. Police say the moped operator is a 51-year-old […]
Norwich police investigate bar shooting that injured employee
NORWICH, CT (WFSB) - Norwich police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning at a bar, injuring an employee. Police responded to Latin Quarters at 80 Broadway following reports of a shooting at approximately 12:02 a.m. Upon arrival, they found the victim outside the bar’s front door with...
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