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Campbell’s remains sought at gravesight
A state-contracted archaeologist and his two-person team used a ground-penetrating radar on July 2 to determine if the centuries-old remains of British Adjutant William Campbell are buried in a hollow on “Monument Path” near Wade Street in the city’s Allingtown neighborhood. David E. Leslie, the principal of...
'We're in a heat box': Sweltering summer felt in CT prison with limited air conditioning
Willie Myers did everything he could to stay cool during summers at Osborn Correctional Institution. Myers was incarcerated for more than a decade at Osborn, a medium security prison in Somers that has one of the largest inmate populations in the state. More than 1,100 people are currently incarcerated at...
Exclusive: CT Attorney General files lawsuit against Sunrun
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Connecticut Attorney General William Tong is suing Sunrun, one the biggest solar companies in the country. The lawsuit also lists Sunrun’s affiliated marketing companies and two of its sales representatives. Sunrun is a company the I-Team has highlighted before. Since then, the I-Team has heard...
1 in 4 Connecticut adults have a disability: CDC and CT Paid Leave Authority report
HARTFORD, Conn. — July marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination based on disability. In a release this week, the CT Paid Leave Authority reminded Connecticut residents that paid leave is available for workers living with a disability, and their caregivers, if they have what is considered a serious health condition.
Leaders, advocates meet in Hartford to discuss solutions to state homelessness crisis
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Local, state and federal leaders met at the Hartford Public Library on Thursday to discuss possible solutions for the homelessness crisis in Connecticut. Over 4,800 people experienced homelessness in Connecticut in the month of June. “Investing in people is as important as investing in bricks and mortar,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) […]
Extravaganza Carnival Wristband Presale is now OPEN
Newington Parks and Recreation is selling carnival wristbands online and at the Parks and Recreation office for the first time!. Sales end at noon on the event day, except for Saturday tickets, which close Friday night. Pick up your wristbands from the Presale ticket booth during carnival hours—Just bring an...
Town leaders consider renaming local field after fallen state trooper
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (WFSB) - Southington town leaders are considering renaming a local field after State Trooper Aaron Pelletier, who died making a traffic stop in May. It has been nearly two months since Southington native and State Trooper Aaron Pelletier was killed in a hit-and-run, but residents remember it like it was yesterday.
Peter Pan flies into Waterbury this weekend with the Golden Years Theatre Company
WATERBURY, Conn. — Grab your top hat - because Peter Pan is flying into Waterbury this weekend. But this is not a cast like you've ever seen before, each one of them is over the age of 60. The oldest member taking the stage is 80 years old!. The...
Inaugural Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residents Begin Training
The first physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) residents have begun their training at Yale School of Medicine. This new residency program, which is part of the Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, is the second of its kind in the State of Connecticut that will train future physiatrists. Physiatry is a...
Registration open for 32nd Lobster Loop road race in Canton
Registration is open for the 32nd annual Lobster Loop road race and health walk in Canton. The 3.1- mile race (5K) is set for Sunday, August 25 at 8:30 a.m. beginning and ending at the Town Green in Canton across the street from the Gallery on the Green. The race...
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