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A CT woman was arrested and committed to a mental hospital after refusing to give a hotel clerk ID
The state Supreme Court took up the difficult question of competency Wednesday in an appeal by a woman who was arrested, involuntarily committed to a maximum security mental institution for nine months and forcibly medicated with antipsychotics after she refused to identify herself to a hotel reservation clerk. The appeal drew unusually strong reaction from some on the court. Justice Stephen ...
CT teen allegedly tied to ‘violent’ online group arrested for numerous swatting incidents
Police have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with an investigation into numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents reported at schools, libraries and places of worship across Connecticut. Detectives allegedly found that the teen was linked to a “violent online group” known to extort children into live-streaming acts of self-harm, child sex abuse, animal cruelty, murder and other violent ...
Crash closes Route 6 in Plymouth
PLYMOUTH, Conn. (WTNH) — Plymouth police say Route 6 is closed after a multi-vehicle crash Friday morning. Around 10 a.m., police said drivers should avoid Route 6 entirely, especially tractor trailers. The road is closed between Seymour Road and North Street. This is a developing story. Stay with News 8 for updates.
New laws and changes coming to Connecticut on October 1
CONNECTICUT, USA — Some new laws and changes to existing laws will go into effect on October 1. From online data privacy for minors, to PFAs restrictions, here's what's changing beginning October 1. For a complete list, head to the Connecticut General Assembly website. Online privacy and data. Parts...
Enjoy that extra hour of weekend sleep. But daylight saving is a national debate, and changes can impact health, docs say.
Daylight saving time will end in the early hours of Nov. 3, bringing on the darkness earlier. But as we all get an extra hour’s sleep — or partying time — on Saturday, we can rest assured that the afternoon dark is likely the only negative to Eastern Standard Time. It’s springing forward that’s the problem, according to sleep doctors. “The bigger problem is usually when we go back in the ...
Lanes close on I-91 in Middletown after crash
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — The left and center lanes of Interstate 91 in Middletown were closed due to a rollover crash Thursday night, according to state police. The incident happened at around 8:30 p.m. on the northbound side of the highway between exits 20 and 21. Minor injuries have been reported at this time. This […]
2 arrested in Hartford homicide investigation, police say
HARTFORD, Conn. — Hartford police arrested two suspects in a homicide investigation that began in May, according to the city's police department Thursday. Police identified the suspects as Pedro Velez, 32, of Hartford and Barrett Ricketts, 31, of Bloomfield. Velez is facing charges of manslaughter in the first degree...
Connecticut Mercilessly Mocks Tesla Truck After New London Sighting
If you're not scrolling through the Connecticut Reddit page at least once a day, you're missing out on pure electricity. A recent Reddit thread about a Cybertuck sighting in Connecticut had me in tears the other day. The post came from a user called Star_Faan who wrote: "Saw a refrigerator in the road yesterday.."
Baked potatoes returned to The Big E's CT building a year after tragedy
Cowboy hats and “Danny’s Way” potatoes were back at The Big E this year. A year after the unexpected death of Danny Bell, the beloved owner of Bell’s Smokehouse Grill, the potato vendor returned to the side of the Connecticut building on the fairgrounds. Bell, who...
Connecticut, look out for spotted lanternflies
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Connecticut has had some unwanted visitors this year: the spotted lanternfly. The insects can cause severe damage to crops and trees, according to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). DEEP said that 47% of Connecticut trees are considered susceptible to the flies, and state leaders are urging residents to kill […]
New CT laws Oct. 1: No more free goldfish, new state candy and more serious matters
The Connecticut legislature has passed more than 50 new laws that take effect Oct. 1, including provisions bolstering protections for animals, providing additional tax relief for qualified veterans and cracking down on internet safety. Oct. 1 is also the date when the Siberian Husky becomes the official state dog and the lollipop becomes the official state candy. Here’s a look at the some of ...
Hiker Finds Missing East Windsor Man Dead In His Truck
Ronald Lavoie left his Hartford County home in East Windsor around 1 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, but did not return, his family told police. A hiker called police on Wednesday morning to report they found a man dead and slumped over in a truck. Police responded to the area around 12:30 p.m. to find Lavoie in his Chevrolet Silverado. Police do not suspect foul play, but the death remains under investigation.
There could be golden treasure hiding in Connecticut. Why thousands are trying to find it
CONCORD, N.H. — Two artists are bringing the thrill of a treasure hunt to life in "Project Skydrop," happening now in New England and possibly in our neck of the woods. Video game and real-world game designer Jason Rohrer, of New Hampshire, along with artist Tom Bailey, have commissioned a golden object - which contains 10 troy ounces of 99% gold valued at around $26,500 - and placed it in the woods somewhere on the East Coast of the United States.
1 Connecticut restaurant made NYT's 2024 list of best restaurants in America
MYSTIC, Conn. — One Connecticut restaurant made New York Times' list of best restaurants in America for 2024, released Tuesday. In the latest edition of NYT's Restaurant List, The Shipwright's Daughter in Mystic represents Connecticut among 49 other food spots across the U.S. According to the article, the NYT...
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