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Arrest Made In 16-Year-Old’s Murder
A year and a half after 16-year-old Joshua Vazquez was shot and killed on a Monday afternoon in the West Hills neighborhood, city police have arrested an already-incarcerated 19-year-old on one felony count of murder. Police Chief Karl Jacobson, New Haven Police Department (NHPD) spokesperson Officer Christian Bruckhart, and Mayor...
Peace Gardeners: Let Water Flow
New Haven is proudly a United Nations Peace Messenger City — so says the beautiful gladioli-draped welcome sign that even many New Haveners may not know exists because they whiz by on speedy Ella T. Grasso Boulevard between Legion Avenue and North Frontage Road. Yet New Haven is also...
Stop & Shop recalls chicken over missing allergen on label
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Stop & Shop is recalling a poultry product after an allergen was left off the label. The 7 oz prepackaged Italian breaded chicken cutlets could be missing the milk allergen on the label, the company announced on Friday. The chicken is under the company’s private brand. The recall applies to […]
UConn hockey teams release 2024-25 schedule
UConn’s two hockey teams released their respective 2024-25 schedules on Friday. The opener for the women is on Sept. 27 against Minnesota while the men start on Oct. 5 vs. Colgate — both of which are at Toscano Family Ice Forum. Men’s hockey. Mike Cavanaugh’s crew will...
Entrepreneurial Support Initiative Plans Programs for Retail, Digital Marketing
ReSET, the Hartford-based entrepreneur support organization committed to nurturing businesses with a social mission, has announced that applications are now open for two separate programs designed to help entrepreneurs “grow with impact.” The programs are reSET’s Retail Incubator and Digital Marketing Mastermind. Both programs are set to...
Hartford braces for busy weekend; police warn of traffic impacts
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - The City of Hartford prepared for a busy weekend when multiple popular events were planned. Police warned that traffic would be impacted in the downtown district starting on Friday. ConnectiCon is back at the Connecticut Convention Center this weekend!. “Just walking around, just being another person....
Private Equity Car Wash Comes To Whalley
David Council gives a heart sign, a wave, or a double thumbs-up to every car that drives through New Haven’s newest car wash — the local outpost of a private equity-owned chain he helps manage on Whalley Avenue. The suds might look familiar to customers of traditional mom-and-pop...
Quinnipiac announces new Assistant Dean for the School of Computing and Engineering
On July 11, Quinnipiac University announced John A. Bau Jr. as the new Assistant Dean of the Student Experience and Career Development in the School of Computing and Engineering. Bau graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor’s degree in communications. He also revived a master’s in communications from the...
Innovation Hub Receives Insight Into Diversity Magazine’s 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award
Southern Connecticut State University’s (SCSU) Innovation Hub (i-Hub) received the 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education. The Inspiring Programs in STEM Award honors colleges and universities that encourage and assist students from underrepresented groups to enter the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). SCSU Innovation Hub (i-Hub) will be featured, along with 82 other recipients, in the September 2024 issue of Insight Into Diversity magazine.
Suspect wanted out of Middletown arrested in MA
(WFSB) - A suspect wanted out of Middletown was apprehended across state lines in Massachusetts, according to state police. Troopers said that they received a “be on the lookout” alert for the unidentified suspect from Middletown police around 1 p.m. on Thursday. Middletown police told them that a...
Pet of the Week: Pixie
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Pixie, a 1-and-half-year-old Belgian Shepard mix, is looking for her forever home. She’s a whimsical girl with a curious, spirited nature for exploring and learning. Learn more about Pixie at New Haven Animal Shelter by calling (203) 946-8110.
At the Movies: ‘Twisters’ & ‘Oddity’
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — To be honest, the only thing I remember about Jan de Bont’s “Twister” is the cow. Well, and Van Halen’s song for the soundtrack. But here we are, close to 30 years later, with “Twisters.”. Daisy Edgar Jones fills...
HVFC Keeps Kids Cool at Camp
(July 19, 2024) — On July 17, 2024 Haddam Volunteer Fire Company helped cool more than 120 kids who are participating in Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department’s Summer RecCare Camp. HVFC used a combination nozzle from Engine 6-13’s master stream appliance to sprinkle the campers and staff for about thirty...
Stretch Your Dollar: National Ice Cream Day & more
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — We are heading into the weekend looking for sweet deals for you and your family!. We’re stretching your dollar this “Freebie Friday” starting with National Ice Cream Day on Sunday!. It’s a free Dilly Bar at participating Dairy Queen locations. Free...
Less humidity, mostly sunny skies to end the week
A new airmass has arrived. Much drier air has been filtering into the state since yesterday and will set us up for a more comfortable Friday and the weekend. Dew point temperatures before the Thursday cold front were well into the oppressive 70s. The dew point temperature today, for example, will remain in the comfortable 50s.
Power shut off to CT tiny home village for homeless as residents fight order to leave
Residents of a first-of-its-kind tiny home village for individuals experiencing homelessness are without power after the city of New Haven sent a cease and desist letter ordering residents to vacate the tiny homes, which have fallen out of compliance with the State Building Code. Mark Colville of the Amistad Catholic Worker house said United Illuminating cut power to the tiny homes at 9:24 ...
Westbrook Outlets redevelopment would include apartments, a hotel, and more
WESTBROOK, CT (WFSB) - Big plans could be in store for a shoreline shopping center. There was a meeting Thursday night to hear about a multi-million-dollar plan to revamp the Westbrook Outlets. The plan would include revamping the outlets and putting in hundreds of new apartments, town homes, a hotel,...
Looking good for Saturday and Sunday!
Talk about a beautiful end to the week with lots of sunshine and comfortable levels of humidity. Most of the weekend looks quiet as well. Saturday will feature a mix of sun and clouds with low humidity and highs in the mid-80s. There is a chance for a passing thundershower, but most of us will […]
Hartford school budget woes worry parents, advocates and teacher unions
Amid budget cuts and public scrutiny in Hartford Public Schools, parents and advocates say they worry about adequate resources for multilingual learners and other underserved students. Meanwhile, teacher unions are criticizing district leadership as the district faces funding issues. "There is just not enough money to resource our district,” said...
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