Prospect
LATEST NEWS
CT officers cracking down on impaired boating through ‘Operation Dry Water’ this holiday weekend
HADDAM, Conn. — This holiday weekend, officers across the state and country are out on the water, working on a national campaign called Operation Dry Water. It’s an initiative to cut down on boating under the influence. In Connecticut, officers from the state Department of Energy & Environmental...
D’Amelio family will return to Connecticut this weekend to promote new popcorn brand
NORWALK, Conn. (WTNH) — The D’Amelio family are returning to their hometown of Norwalk this weekend to promote their new popcorn brand. The family, which together has a combined total of 390 million followers on social media, will be at Stew Leonard’s on July 6 to greet fans and followers at a press conference and […]
Vendors say they lost money, profits over Capulet Fest change
Fans and vendors continue to come forward after the fallout from this past weekend’s Capulet Fest. Dwayne Thomas, owner of Snap Shots Unlimited, says he plans to take Capulet’s promoter to small claims court to recover lost costs, including a $700 vendor fee. “Our normal show that we...
4th of July Travel Expected to Hit New Record in Connecticut and Around the Country
It's officially time for one of the busiest travel weekends and this year is expected to hit new records. If I were you, I would avoid traveling during peak times. It could get ugly out there. AAA reported that nearly 71 million people are expected to travel throughout this week...
Drug Rehab Workers Seek Back Pay
A top executive at a for-profit drug rehab company sought to reassure hundreds of employees — including more than 160 in New Haven — who hadn’t been paid in weeks. They needed to hear from someone in charge, especially after the company’s CEO had just died by...
Family awarded over $15 million in medical malpractice lawsuit in Meriden
MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The family of a woman who died at a hospital in Meriden was awarded $15.4 million in a medical malpractice case, according to a release. In 2017, Maria Ocasio, 57, went to Midstate Medical Center to get a brief outpatient scoping procedure, which required anesthesia. At the end of the procedure, […]
Mark Twain house awarded federal grant for repairs
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Mark Twain house will be getting some repairs, thanks to funding from the federal government. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) and others announced on Wednesday announced that the beloved landmark will be receiving $487,000 from the historic preservation fund to repair and replace the HVAC system in the house. “[The house] […]
Plainville man who told police he can't remember Cromwell crash faces DUI, evading charges
CROMWELL, Conn. — A Plainville man faces DUI and evading charges after fleeing the scene of a crash in Cromwell on Wednesday morning, according to a release from Connecticut State Police. When apprehended later that day, the man told state police he didn’t remember the crash at all.
Fireworks for sale here, but not 'the good ones'
Jul. 3—Dr. Stephanie Joyce, the trauma medical director at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London, has seen a number of serious injuries caused by Fourth of July fireworks. "People have lit off fireworks in enclosed spaces and used accelerants to increase the burn," she said Tuesday. "Which has led to significant ― 80 percent ― burns to their bodies." A burn that size is about equal to a ...
How to avoid the ER this Fourth of July
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — National figures show the Fourth of July is likely the most dangerous time of the year. On average, there are more than 45,000 visits to emergency departments ranging from burn injuries, dehydration to heat strokes. How do you avoid being one of the statistics?
New Haven artist expands talents into the fashion space, creates wearable art for all
A New Haven artist with skills in writing, music and art shared about his journey into the fashion world. Tea Montgomery, a local artist from New Haven, has been dedicating his time and creativity in creating wearable art. “It's luxury clothing and accessories that we hand make right here and...
Shelton Police Arrest Four Teenagers in Stolen Subaru Legacy Incident
Shelton police swiftly arrested four teenagers for stealing a car after recognizing a stolen Subaru Legacy. Stolen Car Incident in Shelton Leads to Teenage Arrests. Shelton police swiftly responded to reports of a stolen car leading to the apprehension of four teenagers. Officers spotted a Subaru Legacy on Center Street, recognizing it as reported stolen from Southbury. They quickly alerted nearby patrols, according to the report of WFSB.
Erin Michaud: Oil and Acrylic Portraits
Opening Reception Saturday July 20, 2024 2 – 4 p.m. Erin Michaud was born in rural Eagle Lake, Maine, a Francophone and Anglophone community near the Canadian border and currently is a New Haven and Hamden based artist. Their work features acrylic, oil, and watercolor compositions and photography inspired by quiet periods of solitude, long walks in nature, and Zoom meetings. Erin is also a visual arts teacher, teaching painting, mixed media and art history in New Haven.
750 youth participating in New Haven summer employment program
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Hundreds of young people across New Haven are taking part in the city’s Youth @ Work summer employment program. “I’m doing something that I love,” said David Uzuka, a counselor at the Sullivan Academy basketball camp. It’s a full circle moment for Uzuka. He was a camper at the Sullivan […]
Brooklyn Neumen Joins Yale Women’s Lacrosse Team as Assistant Coach, Bringing Stellar Playing and Coaching Experience
Former U.S. U19 National Team member and NCAA Champion at UNC, Brooklyn Neumen, has become an assistant coach for Yale women's lacrosse, as announced by Head Coach Erica Bamford. Neumen's experience and positive personality are expected to enhance the team's development and success at conference and national levels. Neumen earned...
New Haven affordable senior housing to get eco-friendly upgrades
Residents of an affordable senior housing development in New Haven will soon live a little more comfortably. The Towers provides different levels of assisted living for senior residents. The development recently received $20 million from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to upgrade the building’s roughly 55 year old infrastructure.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.