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Hartford man charged for shooting woman
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A man is facing assault and firearm charges after shooting a woman early this morning in Hartford. Just after 1:45 a.m., citizens in the area of 675 Wethersfield Ave. called the Hartford Police Department to report a shots fired incident. At the location, officers found a woman suffering from a gunshot […]
Acclaimed CT restaurant customers describe as ‘magnificent’ with Italian vibe to do major expansion
Viron Rondo’s mother had a massive garden in Albania the size of a small farm when he was growing up and every weekend she would cook for a huge celebration with family and friends. “I was her sous chef. I picked, chopped,” Rondo said, of his early years living in Albania. “My mother was a great chef. Perhaps one of the best ever seen.” It all left an impression on young Rondo and today he owns Viron Rondo Osteria in Cheshire, one of the most acclaimed restaurants in Connecticut that prides itself on seasonal farm fresh, and quality ingredients. Rondo himself is considered a superstar for how he treats people and gives to causes in the community by the tens of thousands in gift cards and food donations.
No injuries in Hartford commercial warehouse fire
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — First responders from the City of Hartford’s fire departments extinguished a fire last night at a commercial warehouse. Fire crews arrived at 818 Windsor St., where flames could be seen coming from the top of the brick, single-story building. After bringing the flames under control, crews conducted a thorough search of […]
Hartford observed a major reduction in crime during summer 2024: Police, mayor
HARTFORD, Conn. — More violent crimes typically occur in the summer than any other time of year, but the City of Hartford is reporting a historic reduction in crime during summer 2024. Mayor Arunan Arulampalam and Interim Hartford Police Chief Kenny Howell say in a release that 2024 is...
1,300 acres of CT watershed to be protected in ‘one of largest conservation projects in over a decade’
Over 1,300 acres of Connecticut watershed lands have been granted protection in a major win for conservations in the state, officials said. Gov. Ned Lamont, along with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the Housatonic Valley Association, announced on Friday the protection of 1,364 acres of watershed lands owned by the town of Winchester. The protection has ...
Rockville football team’s defense comes up big in the end to defeat Granby/Canton
VERNON – Senior Demeir Thomas made a big play in the end zone for Rockville, knocking the ball away from Granby/Canton’s Ben Vrabel with only a few seconds left, and Rockville hung on for a 27-20 win in a Pequot Conference football game Friday night. With 2:07 left in the game, the Bears (1-1) were on the 43-yard line and driving. Senior defensive lineman Jonathan Kasamba sacked Granby ...
Families attend annual Jennifer Farber Dulos Memorial Walk
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – Families dressed in purple participated in the annual Jennifer Farber Dulos Walk in honor of her memory and the efforts to end domestic violence. The walk was at Dunkin’ Park. About 200 people wore purple and walked a mile around the field. The walk was a day after Farber Dulos’ birthday. […]
Connecticut is nationally recognized for its digital government excellence: Gov. Lamont
HARTFORD, Conn. — The Center for Digital Government has given Connecticut national recognition for the state’s ongoing digital government efforts, according to a release from the Office of Gov. Ned Lamont. Connecticut has been awarded its second consecutive grade of A- and is ranked first in the country...
They had them at 'Hello': NY man arrested for scamming Conn. victim over text
BRANFORD, Conn. — A New York man part of a scheme that sends unsolicited "Hello" text messages that sometimes pop up on our phones has been arrested after scamming someone in Connecticut, according to Branford police. Branford police arrested Wenije He, 31, of Fresh Meadows, N.Y. on Friday after...
Officials encourage parents to talk to their children about the reality of school lockdowns and threats
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — Police patrols at schools and classes on lockdown are becoming a common sight in Connecticut, with at least three dozen school threats reported across the state this school year, alone. On Sept. 23, officers responded to Vance Elementary School in New Britain with guns drawn...
As CT deals with wave of school threats, parents need ‘to step up and do parenting,’ CT senator says
There have been dozens of school threats in Connecticut during the past four weeks, and the issue is drawing the attention of legislative leaders and police. From Ansonia to Bridgeport to Waterbury to Vernon, the near-daily threats have been made on social media by students as young as 13 and 14 years old. While the threats are almost always fake, they are all taken seriously, often causing a ...
Walking in Connecticut to honor domestic violence victims
HARTFORD, Conn. — About 100 people gathered at Dunkin’ Park in Hartford on Saturday and walked to support victims of domestic abuse. The Interval House held its annual Jennifer Dulos Walk to end domestic violence Saturday. Participants walked a mile in honor of those who have either lost...
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