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Waterbury Police Department almost fully staffed
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — The Waterbury Police Department is on the verge of being fully staffed for the first time in years, while staffing shortages still impact other departments across the country. Brass City leaders said some officers are transferring into Waterbury from areas including San Diego, Florida and New York. Other officers are entering […]
Hamden police asking for assistance in search for missing 30-year-old
HAMDEN, Conn. (WFSB) - A 30-year-old man is missing in Hamden. Hamden police are asking for assistance in locating 30-year-old Michael Green. Green was reported missing on Thursday but was last seen on Tuesday on Universal Drive in North Haven. Green is described as a black male, 5′9″ tall and...
Parkinson's Patient Shares Inspiring Message About Taking Control of Her Life
The following content is created in partnership with Hartford HealthCare. It does not reflect the work or opinions of NBC Owned Television Stations Group editorial staff. Click here to learn more about Hartford HealthCare. Bristol resident Ann Marie was terrified when she received a diagnosis of Parkinson’s. Dr. Michelle...
Alexis Holmes Shares Her Journey From Training To The Olympic Stage
"I've learned that mental strength is just as crucial as physical ability." For Alexis Holmes, being an Olympian was always the goal. The Hamden, Connecticut native has been running since she was five and has always seen herself as a prominent Black woman in sports. Now, she’s gearing up for the biggest race of her life: the 2024 Paris Olympics. She enters our Zoom call with bubbly energy, sporting a soft glam and a smile as she relives the moment she saw she’d become the Olympian she wanted to be.
3-car crash in New Haven leaves two dead
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WFSB) - A serious crash that left two people dead is under investigation in New Haven. Officers closed down Middletown Avenue between Foxon Boulevard and Barnes Avenue for more than five hours while they investigated. Police say the crash occurred between a silver Hyundai, a silver Infiniti,...
Coordinated campaign aims to crack down on speeders in Mass., N.H., and Maine
National highway administrators remind drivers to slow down and reach their destination safely. A regional task force organized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is working with local law enforcement to stop speeding in its tracks. Officials from the NHTSA, law enforcement representatives, and highway safety officials from...
Salon owners train potential employees before hiring them full time
(WFSB) – In less than a month, the first schools will go back into session here in Connecticut. Eyewitness News kicked off our back-to-school coverage talking about non-college tracks that set up young people for a successful career. One woman’s clients and bank account are looking fabulous!. While...
'A different form of littering': Homeowners must take closer look at their yards, entomologist says
Doug Tallamy believes every homeowner should do their part to protect native plants that grow in their yard. Tallamy, an entomologist and co-founder of Homegrown National Park, said 44 million acres of lawn in the continental United States do not support local biodiversity, which can harm wildlife. His Massachusetts-based non profit works to educate people about the dangers of perfectly-manicured American lawns and invasive plants.
SCSU Drives Change in Manufacturing with New Initiatives for Women
Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU), under the leadership of Dr. Colleen Bielitz, vice president of strategic initiatives and outreach, has launched two transformative initiatives aimed at empowering women in the manufacturing industry. This effort, in collaboration with the Connecticut Office of Manufacturing (OOM) and the Million Women Mentors Connecticut Chapter, underscores SCSU’s role as a thought leader and change agent for underrepresented groups in STEM fields.
2 Connecticut Republicans battle to be party’s Senate nominee
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Two Connecticut Republicans are vying to be their party’s nominee against incumbent Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy in November. Beacon Falls First Selectman Gerry Smith and businessman Matthew Corey, of Manchester, are set to square off in a statewide primary election next month. Both candidates sat down with News 8 chief political […]
Father of 5 accused of punching, kicking 12-year-old child in supermarket
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WFSB/Gray News) - A Connecticut man is facing several charges for assaulting and kicking his 12-year-old child. New Haven police said 42-year-old Kareem Smalls was arrested Thursday after reports came in from Key Foods supermarket on Greenwich Avenue about an assault. According to authorities, the father of...
Listeria concerns lead to expanded recall of produce sold in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut
A voluntary recall of cucumbers and bagged salads sold in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut due to possible listeria contamination has been expanded to include additional produce.Earlier this month, Wiers Farm recalled whole cucumbers and bagged salads with pack dates of June 5 and June 6.While the products involved are past their shelf life, the recall has been expanded to others in response to an investigation.Products involved in the expanded recall were packed between July 5-12 and sold under the brand names Wiers Farm and Freshire Farms.According to the FDA, the move is being made out of an abundance...
Bayberrys Grow, Alongside Mill River Trail
Dig. Plant. Donut — but not the kind you eat, the kind that helps the bayberry shrub retain moisture as it acclimates to its new home on the Mill River Trail. The Mill River Trail gained two new bayberry shrubs Wednesday behind 451 Grand Ave., thanks to volunteer efforts to revitalize the community corridor.
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