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Suspect who stabbed a Hartford mother is still on the loose
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A mom of two in Hartford is stabbed by a stranger over the July 4th weekend. Now, she wants to know why the man who stabbed her, is still free. It was a hot July 4th night, as Salena Collado stood outside her apartment on New Britain Avenue, minding her own business.
Gene Sheehan, Master Communicator, Dies At 78
Longtime communications and advertising professional Gene Sheehan, who worked for public relations firm Sullivan & LeShane for 30 years, died Wednesday at the age of 78. Sheehan began working for a newly-minted Sullivan & LeShane in Hartford in 1989 as president of public relations, after the company was founded in 1986 by Paddi LeShane and Patrick Sullivan.
Punk Act Point Radar Ready Rock The Beeracks at Festival in East Haven
It’s been a momentous few days for the New Haven punk rock act Point Radar. Back on July 13, they put out a stellar new album titled “Customer Service” on Big B.O.I. Records and now they’re getting r... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register.
Yale police step up patrols after car break-ins, thefts
NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - Cars broken into and vehicles stolen. Yale’s police chief said recent incidents have been reported across campus. Even campus security personnel have been targeted. Yale police increased its presence across campus in response to the recent crime, including two security vehicles being attacked. Authorities...
New Haven bank robbed by male who said he had a gun
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A male walked into a New Haven bank on Thursday, claimed he had a gun and then robbed it, according to police. The robbery happened at about 3:30 p.m. at the Webster Bank on Whalley Avenue. The male passed a note to the cashier, which demanded money and claimed he […]
Getting married? Hamden licenses now appointment-only
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — You can still walk down the aisle, but you can no longer walk in to get your marriage license in Hamden. The town clerk’s office will only grant marriage licenses only by appointment starting on July 22, Hamden announced on Thursday. The decision was made to help cut down on wait […]
2024 Yale Women’s Cross Country Schedule Featuring Courtney Jaworski & Kylie Goldfarb Announced
Yale released the 2024 women's cross country schedule, kicking off on Sept. 6 against rival Harvard. Courtney Jaworski joins as the new Director, with senior Kylie Goldfarb leading as captain. The schedule features meets in five states, with a potential for a sixth at the NCAA Championships. The first competition...
New system stopped wrong-way driver in North Haven before they entered Interstate 91
NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A new detection system stopped a driver before they were able to go the wrong way on Interstate 91 in North Haven during the heavy rain, according to the police department. The driver got lost in Wednesday’s downpour and started going up the exit ramp, according to police. The new […]
Hartford teacher's union says change is needed; 68 grievances filed this year
The Hartford Federation of Teachers says a change is needed at Hartford Public Schools and they’re losing faith in district leadership. Carol Gale, president of the union, said 68 grievances were filed this year by union members. “The first two years that we were in office, it was under...
Blood donors in high demand
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The need for blood donation surges every summer. Dr. Bradford Sherburne, the medical director of clinical laboratories at Hartford Hospital, joined News 8 to discuss the need. Watch the full interview in the player above.
Abandoned dog in Canton escapes cage only to get struck by driver
CANTON, CT (WFSB) - A dog escaped the cage it was abandoned in only to get struck by a driver. The 1-year-old terrier mix was found in the woods near the intersection of Route 44 and Sterling Drive in Canton, according to Burlington & Canton Animal Control. Animal control posted...
Killingworth Community Fund Awards Two College Scholarships
(July 18, 2024) — The Killingworth Community Fund at the Community Foundation of Middlesex County is pleased to announce the awarding of the Marjorie Kirk Ullrich Scholarship for Excellence in the Fine Arts to Nicolette Hines, and the newly established Laura Englebright Scholarship for Community and Civic Service to Luke Dooley. Both are June 2024 graduates of Haddam Killingworth High School.
2 elderly dogs were abandoned in Branford
BRANFORD, CT (WFSB) - Two elderly dogs were discovered abandoned and suffering from heat exhaustion in Branford on Tuesday. The Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter alerted the community via their Facebook page after both dogs were found. Both dogs are estimated to be around 14-15 years old. The first dog was...
Architecture, Interior Design Firm Announces Merger
Simsbury, CT – Phase Zero Design Corporation, a commercial architecture, interior design, and branding firm with offices in Simsbury, Conn.; Hingham, Mass.; and Cary, N.C. announced it has merged with Colliers Engineering & Design, a privately held company headquartered in Holmdel, N.J. with over 75 offices throughout the U.S. Phase Zero Design will rebrand as Colliers Engineering & Design in late 2024.
CCSU Cross Country 2024 Season Schedule Revealed: Coach Eric Blake Leads Teams to Championship Races
The Central Connecticut State University cross country teams unveiled their 2024 season schedules, with a focus on championship races in November. Each team will have one meet in August and September, followed by three meets in both October and November. The CCSU cross country teams will have a total of...
Burlington dog pound urges people to adopt as shelter reaches capacity
Three dogs are up for adoption in Burlington as the town’s dog pound is at full capacity. “Our numbers have probably doubled in the last two years. I wouldn’t say that we’ve ever been full to capacity like we are right now,” said animal control officer Katherine Meskun.
Hartford office leasing up 10%, vacancy rate improves as more tenants opt to stay put
The greater Hartford office market saw more leasing and slightly less vacant space in recent months, with positive trends in the second quarter for the first time since 2020, according to real estate experts. Commercial broker CBRE reported that greater Hartford’s overall office vacancy rate dropped to 23.3 percent in...
Workforce Alliance opens doors in New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — People in the New Haven area looking for a new job have a new weapon at their disposal. Workforce Alliance, a state organization that helps train workers to find and get good jobs, held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday at its new office in Fair Haven. Rep. Rosa DeLauro spoke […]
Mayor Cassetti: Ansonia Shopping Center Owner Needs To Step It Up
ANSONIA – Some five years after Big Y packed up its Ansonia store and moved to Derby, Mayor David Cassetti said on Wednesday that the owner of the Ansonia Shopping Center isn’t doing enough to fill the now mostly vacant plaza. “We’ve had many different stores wanting to...
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