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Two people accused of trying to smuggle drugs to man being held at Bristol Police Department
Two people face multiple felony charges for allegedly trying to smuggle narcotics into someone who was being held at the Bristol Police Department over the summer using a “fall guy.” The drugs were allegedly discovered on July 6 around 1 a.m. when a man known to live at a homeless encampment in the Bristol dropped off a sweatshirt and a pair of sweatpants for a suspect being held at the ...
Dogs dumped on side of CT roads symbol of larger problem: Overwhelmed shelters, ‘desperate’ people
A Cavalier King Charles spaniel found in a crate in West Hartford. An allegedly malnourished German shepherd found tied up on the side of the road in Plainfield. An allegedly severely neglected dog found in East Hartford that had to be euthanized. It seems that abandoned dogs, and sometimes cats, are discovered weekly across the state. But they are the visible symbols of larger problems facing ...
CT company with historic roots to be sold for $3.6B. Here’s what is known.
Barnes Group Inc., which traces its roots in Connecticut back 167 years, said it has agreed to be acquired by private equity funds in a deal valued at $3.6 billion that also will take the company private. Apollo Global Management Inc. expects to complete the acquisition of the Bristol-based aerospace and industrial component manufacturer in the first three months of 2025. The company will ...
Hartford gets $200K grant to reduce gun violence
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Hartford Office of Violence Prevention announced on Monday that it was getting a $200,000 grant to expand its crime fighting work in the capital city. “You can’t build community if you can’t work together,” Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam said during a news conference. The first-of-its-kind office was created in April […]
Driver Killed, Passenger Seriously Hurt After Car Crashes Into East Windsor Tree
East Windsor Police were called to 119 Chamberlain Road around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6, when an OnStar notification indicated a crash, authorities said. They found a single vehicle that had left the road and hit a tree in a wooded area. The driver was unconscious and not breathing...
When does early voting start in Connecticut?
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — News 8 is your local election headquarters ahead of the Nov. 5 general election. Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about early voting in Connecticut. ☆ Key dates Oct. 4 Absentee ballots become available Request a mail ballot online »Download mail ballot application » Oct. 18 Last day […]
Treasure Hunting: Rarities Await You at Connecticut’s ‘Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market’
It was a gorgeous Sunday morning in October 2024 when Mindy and I realized that in the 45 years we've lived in New Fairfield, we've never checked out the legendary New Milford Elephant's Trunk Flea Market. At 4:15 am, the parking lot gates open as a line of cars and...
What’s This? What’s This?!
Longtime visitors to this site no doubt recall reading that sidewalks are not decorative borders, even if they’re routinely obstructed by people who believe the concrete was poured for cosmetic reasons only. So, it comes to no surprise to see people — namely City of Hartford employees, and others...
Advocates push for Connecticut to offer child tax credit
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The United Way and non-profit community leaders and elected officials unveiled their latest policy agenda for 2025 at the State Capitol on Tuesday. Their goal is to help income-constrained families. Jacqueline Torres is a single mother of a 2-year-old son. She has two jobs and is in school full-time, but she’s […]
‘COVID fatigue.’ State health commissioner concerned about lagging vaccination rates
Nearly twice as many people have gotten the flu shot as the COVID-19 vaccine this season, according to the Connecticut Department of Public Health. The state health commissioner blames “COVID fatigue.”
CVS Health to lay off over 400 employees associated with Hartford location
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — CVS Health announced on Monday that it plans to lay off over 400 employees associated with its Hartford facility. News 8 is now learning more about the looming layoffs. Nearly 3,000 positions nationwide, including 416 jobs with Hartford-based health insurer Aetna, are being eliminated to cut costs. The Connecticut Department of […]
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