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Suspect who stabbed a Hartford mother is still on the loose
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A mom of two in Hartford is stabbed by a stranger over the July 4th weekend. Now, she wants to know why the man who stabbed her, is still free. It was a hot July 4th night, as Salena Collado stood outside her apartment on New Britain Avenue, minding her own business.
Punk Act Point Radar Ready Rock The Beeracks at Festival in East Haven
It’s been a momentous few days for the New Haven punk rock act Point Radar. Back on July 13, they put out a stellar new album titled “Customer Service” on Big B.O.I. Records and now they’re getting r... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register.
Yale police step up patrols after car break-ins, thefts
NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - Cars broken into and vehicles stolen. Yale’s police chief said recent incidents have been reported across campus. Even campus security personnel have been targeted. Yale police increased its presence across campus in response to the recent crime, including two security vehicles being attacked. Authorities...
New Haven bank robbed by male who said he had a gun
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A male walked into a New Haven bank on Thursday, claimed he had a gun and then robbed it, according to police. The robbery happened at about 3:30 p.m. at the Webster Bank on Whalley Avenue. The male passed a note to the cashier, which demanded money and claimed he […]
Give an animal a forever home at the Simsbury Tractor Supply Pet Adoption Event July 28
SIMSBURY, Conn. — In partnership with Monkey’s Pack Animal Rescue, the Tractor Supply location at 1603 Hopmeadow St. in Simsbury invites residents to attend a Pet Adoption Event on July 28. According to a release from the store, the event begins at 12 p.m. and lasts until 2...
Getting married? Hamden licenses now appointment-only
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — You can still walk down the aisle, but you can no longer walk in to get your marriage license in Hamden. The town clerk’s office will only grant marriage licenses only by appointment starting on July 22, Hamden announced on Thursday. The decision was made to help cut down on wait […]
2024 Yale Women’s Cross Country Schedule Featuring Courtney Jaworski & Kylie Goldfarb Announced
Yale released the 2024 women's cross country schedule, kicking off on Sept. 6 against rival Harvard. Courtney Jaworski joins as the new Director, with senior Kylie Goldfarb leading as captain. The schedule features meets in five states, with a potential for a sixth at the NCAA Championships. The first competition...
New system stopped wrong-way driver in North Haven before they entered Interstate 91
NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A new detection system stopped a driver before they were able to go the wrong way on Interstate 91 in North Haven during the heavy rain, according to the police department. The driver got lost in Wednesday’s downpour and started going up the exit ramp, according to police. The new […]
Killingworth Community Fund Awards Two College Scholarships
(July 18, 2024) — The Killingworth Community Fund at the Community Foundation of Middlesex County is pleased to announce the awarding of the Marjorie Kirk Ullrich Scholarship for Excellence in the Fine Arts to Nicolette Hines, and the newly established Laura Englebright Scholarship for Community and Civic Service to Luke Dooley. Both are June 2024 graduates of Haddam Killingworth High School.
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...
On National Hot Dog Day, New Britain takes title of ‘hot dog capital’
Never mind Fenway Franks, Chicago Red Hots or even Nathan’s Famous on Coney Island: The title of “hot dog capital” belongs to New Britain. At least, that’s the story from Mayor Erin Stewart, Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Gov. Ned Lamont. Celebrating National Hot Dog Day outside the popular Capitol Lunch on Wednesday morning, Stewart and Blumenthal proclaimed that New Britain — long known as the ...
2 elderly dogs were abandoned in Branford
BRANFORD, CT (WFSB) - Two elderly dogs were discovered abandoned and suffering from heat exhaustion in Branford on Tuesday. The Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter alerted the community via their Facebook page after both dogs were found. Both dogs are estimated to be around 14-15 years old. The first dog was...
CCSU Cross Country 2024 Season Schedule Revealed: Coach Eric Blake Leads Teams to Championship Races
The Central Connecticut State University cross country teams unveiled their 2024 season schedules, with a focus on championship races in November. Each team will have one meet in August and September, followed by three meets in both October and November. The CCSU cross country teams will have a total of...
Young Canton rider heading back to national championship event
Later this month, Justus Pearston, a nine-year-old from Canton, will be competing in the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) amateur national championships in Tennessee for the third consecutive year. The races will be held July 29 through Aug. 3 at the Loretta Lynn ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. A year ago,...
Workforce Alliance opens doors in New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — People in the New Haven area looking for a new job have a new weapon at their disposal. Workforce Alliance, a state organization that helps train workers to find and get good jobs, held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday at its new office in Fair Haven. Rep. Rosa DeLauro spoke […]
Mayor Cassetti: Ansonia Shopping Center Owner Needs To Step It Up
ANSONIA – Some five years after Big Y packed up its Ansonia store and moved to Derby, Mayor David Cassetti said on Wednesday that the owner of the Ansonia Shopping Center isn’t doing enough to fill the now mostly vacant plaza. “We’ve had many different stores wanting to...
New York Fire Warning: Using the Wrong Chargers Proven to Be Extremely Dangerous
Two home fire incidents in the lower Hudson Valley have resulted in the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services sharing some important information as a warning to all New Yorkers. Home Fires in Westchester County. On Thursday, July 18, the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services (Westchester County DES) shared...
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