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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...
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 ...
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 restaurateur settles with building owner over unpaid rent. Second spot closed temporarily
The high-profile owner of a trendy Connecticut restaurant — embroiled for months in a dispute over tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid rent and under threat of eviction — has paid off the bill and agreed to make monthly rent payments on the first of every month, according to court documents. Gina Luari, owner of downtown’s The Place 2 Be, paid off the $95,000 bill, which covered what was ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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.."
Summer crime in Hartford hits 20-year low
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Crime in Hartford is down, according to the mayor and interim police chief. There have been 14 murders in the city this year, a significant drop compared to the same time last year. “2024 is on track to have the fewest shootings in the city of Hartford in nearly two decades,” […]
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...
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 […]
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.
Man in his 20s stable after being shot in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A man in his 20s is in stable condition after being shot on Wednesday in Hartford, according to police. The incident happened at around 7 p.m. in the area of 888 Garden St. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he is facing non-life threatening injuries. This is a […]
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