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20-Year-Old Gang Member Gets 14 Years
The latest Exit 8 member sentenced after a federal gang sweep received a 14-year prison sentence, followed by three years of supervised release, for his role in a New Haven street gang and several gang-related shootings. Devin Suggs, 20, received that sentence Thursday from U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden,...
Wethersfield road reopens after crash involving motorcycle
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — A portion of Jordan Lane was shut down Friday morning after a crash involving a motorcycle and a motor vehicle, according to Wethersfield police. Jordan Lane from Ridge Road to Folly Brook Boulevard was closed but has since reopened. Police said they requested the Mid-State Accident Reconstruction Team to assist on […]
CT homeowner talks about the impacts of a crumbling foundation
SOUTH WINDSOR, CT (WFSB) – Eyewitness News got an exclusive look at what happens to a home with a crumbling foundation. A family in South Windsor has watched their house be lifted up so it can be fixed. This home on Ellsworth Circle is now way off the ground,...
MidState soccer fields controversy highlights mixed language accessibility in Meriden city government
MERIDEN—A number of elected officials, included Meriden Mayor Kevin Scarpati, have received criticism from local Spanish speakers for lack of communication surrounding the move of the fields from MidState hospital to Columbus Park. Critics say the response has called into question the mixed experiences of many Meriden Spanish speakers...
DUI Driver, 65, Plows Car Into Building, Occupied Vehicles In New Milford: Cops (PHOTOS)
A 65-year-old DUI driver has been arrested after police say she plowed her vehicle into two occupied vehicles, a telephone pole, and a building in New Milford Friday evening, July 25.The crash happened around 5:25 p.m. at the intersection of Madison Avenue and River Road, New Milford Police Ca…
Lower humidity, plenty of sunshine to end the week, start the weekend
A cold front cleared the coast yesterday ushering in much lower levels of humidity. Dew point temperatures have gone from the tropical 70s to the refreshing lower 50s. Along with the lower levels of humidity, plenty of sunshine is in store for today and the sun will carry into the weekend.
People around the state make the most of wonderful weather
WALLINGFORD, CT (WFSB) - A beautiful summer night means there is lots going on around the state for family fun. At the 19th annual Italian Festival in Southington, you can eat your way through while listening to live music and seeing some fireworks to end the night. “It’s perfect. You...
Has the craft beer bubble burst? According to data, CT and nation are at tipping point
Is the craft beer trend that swept the nation now on the decline? Not quite, but it is close, according to the data. Let’s take a look at the number of craft breweries, both in Connecticut and across the country. Craft beer’s most recent boom in the United States occurred through the 2010s. A chart on the Brewers Association’s website shows craft breweries in the U.S. jumped from around 1,800 ...
CT PURA shakeup: Lamont names David Arconti; Betkoski to retire
Gov. Ned Lamont made a long-awaited move Thursday to shake up the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority by nudging its longest-serving member, John W. Betkoski III, to retirement in favor of former state Rep. David A. Arconti, Jr.
Motorcyclist seriously injured after Newington crash
NEWINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Newington police say one person suffered serious injuries after a motorcycle crash Thursday night. The crash occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Fenn Road, near the intersection of Cedar Street, where Cumberland Farms sits. Police said the motorcycle driver was transported to a hospital with serious injuries. The vehicle driver involved remained […]
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