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Heavy Showers & Thunderstorms Possible Across Parts of Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts
Scattered Heavy Thunderstorms Ongoing Across Long Island. Good morning everyone. Our cold front that brought severe weather to parts of western New York and Pennsylvania is now knocking on New England's door and bringing some heavy showers and thunderstorms with it.
Couple from Hartford begins journey home from Orlando as Hurricane Milton approaches
ORLANDO (WTNH) — A husband and wife from Hartford are scrambling to get out of Orlando before Hurricane Milton makes landfall Wednesday. “We’re as prepared as we can be at this point,” Sarah Lindemulder said. “I am just hoping that our plan is executed correctly.” Sarah and her husband, Mark Lindemulder, have a positive attitude as […]
FBI shares key issues they’re working on to protect Connecticut residents
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — From preventing cyber crime to maintaining election security, the FBI takes on a wide range of issues to ensure the safety of Connecticut residents. “These are the key issues that we are working on today,” Anish Shukla, acting special agent in charge at FBI New Haven, said. On Tuesday, News 8 sat […]
Some Connecticut bus lines to implement ‘tap and ride’ pilot program
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Connecticut residents that utilize public transportation in some parts of the state will soon have an easier way to pay. The state announced a “tap and ride” pilot program on Tuesday that allows riders on River Valley Transit and Meriden bus lines to pay by tapping a card or using a mobile […]
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 […]
Hartford police investigating shots fired, crash
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Hartford police say they’re investigating an incident involving shots fired and a motor vehicle crash Tuesday. Around 1 p.m., police said “no victims of gunfire” have been located at this time. As of 2:15 p.m., investigators are still on scene in the area of 109 Martin Street. This is a developing […]
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 ...
This is the best taco spot in Connecticut, according to Yelp. Here's where it is
Where is the best taco spot in Connecticut? A new Yelp ranking claims to have the answer. The business review website released its annual ranking of the best taco spots in each state, and a Waterbury favorite was given the crown for Connecticut. Los Garcia Mexican Fusion, a food truck and restaurant in Waterbury, was...
Spirit Halloween Is Transforming Into Spirit Christmas This Year
Spirit Halloween is getting into a new spirit this year — the Christmas spirit. The retail popup has announced plans to test out a Christmas-themed store, aptly called Spirit Christmas. Similar to its spooky counterpart, the jolly new concept will occupy vacant buildings across the nation to bring shoppers...
Waterbury man arrested for attempting to sell a stolen Land Rover online
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — A Waterbury man was arrested for allegedly attempting to sell a stolen 2018 Land Rover, according to police. Police say that the suspect, 38-year-old Marvin Williams, has a prior history of car theft arrests and convictions. He was arrested on Sept. 30 and was charged with larceny of a motor vehicle […]
‘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.”
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 ...
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 […]
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