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Elderly man revived after drowning
TOWN OF KENT – An 82-year-old resident of Dutchess County was airlifted by a medivac chopper to a level one trauma center Tuesday after drowning in Canopus Lake in western Kent. A 911 call notified the Putnam Dispatch Center which sent Kent Police, Putnam Sheriff’s deputies, State Police and...
Fugitive from Connecticut Arrested in Glynn County
A fugitive wanted for multiple charges, including first-degree sexual assault, is now in custody thanks to the vigilant work of Glynn County Police officers. 🚨 The Details: Jamel Rasheen Young, subject to a nationwide extraditable warrant, was arrested Monday evening at Eagle Pointe Apartments. Naugatuck, Connecticut, police had tipped off Glynn County Police Department about Young’s likely arrival at his sister’s apartment in Glynn County.
1 dead after crash with dump truck in Suffield
SUFFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — Suffield police say one person has died after a crash involving a dump truck on North Main Street/Route 75 Wednesday morning. On Thursday, police said “the accident has been upgraded to a fatal motor vehicle accident.” The name of the driver who succumbed to their injuries has not yet been released. […]
Animal control looking to rehome two dogs after Burlington shelter reaches capacity
The animal control department serving Burlington and Canton will not accept non-emergency intakes until further notice after its shelter reached capacity. The Burlington and Canton Animal Control Department announced Tuesday that the shelter, located in Burlington Town Hall, is operating with only its emergency-only kennel available. However, the department also...
21-year-old CT man sentenced to up to 30 years in psychiatric hospital for 2021 murder
A Middletown man will spend as many as 30 years in a psychiatric treatment facility for a May 2021 murder after being found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect. A three-judge panel on Tuesday sentenced Eugenio Vela III, 21, in connection with the deadly stabbing of a woman in Middletown three years ago.
'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE By Cirque Du Soleil To Make Connecticut Debut In November
'Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is a Christmas themed show inspired by the joy of giving and the wonder of the holiday season, with something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Whether you are a child of 5, 50, or 95 years old you are sure to be wowed by incredible acrobatics and a heart-warming story this season at Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT for a strictly limited engagement, November 29 – December 8, 2024. This is the first time that a Cirque du Soleil show has performed at the iconic venue.
Firefighters battle extreme heat conditions
NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) – Firefighters are battling the hot and humid weather risking heat exhaustion during their dangerous jobs. There have been two severe cases where firefighters had to go to the hospital for heat-related illnesses during the job. Seven firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion following a...
What are New Haven police doing to prevent illegal dirt bikes, ATVs?
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Communities are cracking down on illegal ATV and dirt bike use. In New Haven, there are several storage containers filled with bikes that were seized by the police. “They’re not all part of one investigation,” Officer Christian Bruckhart of the New Haven Police Department, said. “This is different arrests or […]
Amid Heat Wave, Valley Residents Find Ways To Cool Off
THE VALLEY – Derby resident John Norris hadn’t been outside for more than ten minutes. And, although it wasn’t yet noon, his face was already drenched in sweat. “This is probably the hottest summer we’ve had,” Norris, who grew up in Norwalk, said as he walked up Elizabeth Street. “I mean, I’ve probably been in something hotter than this before, but I don’t know what it is.”
After memorable run, Archambault leaves Canton to coach at Farmington
Craig Archambault, who led the Canton High boys basketball team to three North Central Connecticut Conference (NCCC) championships and 10 CIAC tournament berths in 12 seasons, resigned as head coach in May to pursue another coaching opportunity. Within a few weeks, he was named as the new varsity basketball coach...
A CT program that pays $1,000 to victims of violent crimes is expanding
A pilot project in New Haven aimed at giving money to people injured by violence to help them in their recovery is expanding. Yale New Haven Hospital, funded by the nonprofit 4-CT, last year gave $1,000 each to 100 victims of violent crimes – primarily young men recovering from gunshot wounds at the hospital.
11 Non-Conference Games Fill Out Men's Ice Hockey Schedule
HAMDEN, Conn. — The 2024-25 men's ice hockey regular season non-conference schedule is set, as the Bobcats announced their 11-game out of league slate on Tuesday afternoon. After an exhibition against Northeastern on Oct. 6, Rand Pecknold's club will open the 2024-25 regular season with a home contest against Penn State on Oct. 12 at M&T Bank Arena. It will be the first meeting between the two schools.
Derby Employee Sues Over 21.5 Percent Pay Cut
DERBY – The city’s human resources director is suing Derby because elected officials reduced her annual salary by more than $19,000, according to court documents. The move was unconstitutional, a breach of contract, and displayed an “arrogance of power,” according to a federal complaint filed by Shelton attorney Thomas W. Bucci on behalf of Derby Human Resources Director Katherine Christopher.
No one injured after fire at homeless encampment in Wethersfield
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — No one was injured after a fire broke out at a homeless encampment in Wethersfield on Tuesday. The encampment, which was located on Hartford Avenue under Route 5 and 15, was destroyed in the fire. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department.
Bonanno Boasts Great Passion for the Court for Valley
Sophia Bonanno originally just had tennis as a secondary sport and hobby when it came to her athletic upbringing. Yet her heart and drive to improve and succeed within the sport over time allowed her to clamor to the court and serve up some great successes. The Valley Regional junior...
NB’s Falcioni Found Her Niche as First Team All-Shoreline Softball Selection
Lexi Falcioni garnered great longevity in the game of softball, thanks to the constant uplifting and encouragement of her long-standing teammates. Through that, she has learned how to be the consummate and revered colleague while securing great recognition by her conference and club. The North Branford softball second baseman grew...
University of New Haven’s Board of Governors Elects New Chair and Vice Chair
Michael H. Ambrose ’84, ’19 Hon., a Bridgeport, Conn., native who served as vice chair for the last four years, was elected chair, and David J. Peterson ’88, ’17 Hon., a member of the board for 14 years, was elected vice chair. The University of New...
Albertus Magnus College, New Haven Promise Expand Agreement
Now Includes Adult Learners in Professional and Graduate Studies (PGS) — As Meister Eckhart famously said, “Wisdom consists in doing the next thing you have to do, doing it with your whole heart, and finding delight in doing it.”. This can also be said of those who wish to...
1 dead, 1 injured after Manchester head-on crash: Police
MANCHESTER, Conn. — A woman died and another was injured after a head-on crash in Manchester Monday, according to the town's police department Tuesday. Police said they went to the area of Highland Street at 7:59 p.m. on Monday after receiving a report about the crash. Investigators who arrived...
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