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CT residents with ties to Jamaica are closely watching Hurricane Beryl
(WFSB) - Hurricane Beryl is impacting the island of Jamaica and bringing with it a trail of destruction. In Connecticut, folks with ties to the island are watching closely. There’s a collective sense of concern and everyone watches developments closely. People said they are doing their best to stay...
D’Amelio family will return to Connecticut this weekend to promote new popcorn brand
NORWALK, Conn. (WTNH) — The D’Amelio family are returning to their hometown of Norwalk this weekend to promote their new popcorn brand. The family, which together has a combined total of 390 million followers on social media, will be at Stew Leonard’s on July 6 to greet fans and followers at a press conference and […]
CT DEEP emphasizes water safety alongside Stew Leonard, Jr., Greater Waterbury YMCA
WATERTOWN, Conn. — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection held a press conference at Black Rock State Park on Wednesday to promote swimming safely ahead of the upcoming Fourth of July weekend, according to a release from DEEP. DEEP Deputy Commissioner Mason Trumble was joined by Stew...
Why are fireworks so dangerous? Everything you need to know about the explosives
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – Firefighters and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) offered firework safety tips before a demonstration Wednesday at the West Hartford Fire Station. Sparklers and fountain fireworks are legal in Connecticut, but firefighters warn that the risk is still high. Trooper Kyle Faucher with the Connecticut State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit […]
Travelers hitting the road early for the holiday weekend encouraged to be safe
BRANFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Holiday travelers are hitting the road early to celebrate the Fourth of July festivities and police are taking notice. AAA reports that an estimated 70 million people are traveling 50 miles or more from home this holiday weekend. Connecticut State Police told News 8 that they have a Speed & Aggressive […]
Mark Twain house awarded federal grant for repairs
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Mark Twain house will be getting some repairs, thanks to funding from the federal government. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) and others announced on Wednesday announced that the beloved landmark will be receiving $487,000 from the historic preservation fund to repair and replace the HVAC system in the house. “[The house] […]
4th of July Travel Expected to Hit New Record in Connecticut and Around the Country
It's officially time for one of the busiest travel weekends and this year is expected to hit new records. If I were you, I would avoid traveling during peak times. It could get ugly out there. AAA reported that nearly 71 million people are expected to travel throughout this week...
CT receives grant funding to improve population health, rein in costs
Connecticut will receive $12 million from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to slow the increase in health care costs statewide. Gov. Ned Lamont said the federal funds will pay for primary care expansion and more community health programs while transforming payment models. Connecticut established a primary care...
Fireworks for sale here, but not 'the good ones'
Jul. 3—Dr. Stephanie Joyce, the trauma medical director at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London, has seen a number of serious injuries caused by Fourth of July fireworks. "People have lit off fireworks in enclosed spaces and used accelerants to increase the burn," she said Tuesday. "Which has led to significant ― 80 percent ― burns to their bodies." A burn that size is about equal to a ...
4th of July travel prompts warnings from law enforcement
Tens of thousands of Connecticut drivers will be on the road tonight into tomorrow as we kick off the long holiday weekend. Which means reminders from law enforcement to drivers and those looking to celebrate. “Three o'clock this morning and I got on the road by 5:30, hit a lot...
Bob’s stores closing all retail locations: ‘A stalwart of our local communities’
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Bob’s Stores, a privately held GoDigital Brands subsidiary, will close all of its locations and liquidate all its inventory. The closure is set for July 14, 2024, the company announced on Monday. All Bob’s stores will hold going-out-of-business sales, with items discounted by 30% to 70%. The website shows an “under […]
How should Norwalk deal with trash, recycling, and other waste?
Across Connecticut, the collecting and hauling of trash and recycling has become a challenge for many communities, including Norwalk, as properly disposing of or reusing those materials has only gotten costlier. That’s partly why Norwalk hired a consultant, NewGen, to put together a strategic plan and help the City draft...
Norwalk WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY to Murder After Abandoning NEWBORN IN TRASH BAG
A Norwalk woman has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder after allegedly assisting her father in placing her neglected newborn baby in a trash bag and abandoning him in a roadside ditch. Norwalk police arrested Megan K. Staude, 26, and her father, Rodney A. Staude, 66, in March 2023 and charged...
A Slew of Spooky Events are Coming to Connecticut This Summer
Scary movie fans and paranormal enthusiasts of Connecticut, do you need a chill in the air to enjoy your scary movies and ghost stories? The summertime is just as creepy and mysterious. There's a slew of spooky events happening around here leading up to Halloween, and if you like your entertainment a bit on the spooky side, here are a few coming up.
Boating enforcement efforts to increase in Connecticut for 4th of July
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — While boating on the Fourth of July is a favorite among some families, not everyone follows rules while on the water. That’s why the National Association of Safe Boating is kicking its Operation Dry Water campaign into high gear over the next three days. “It’s an operation dedicated to boating […]
Marking 20 years of Highlands Act success with Sen. Murphy
BARKHAMSTED — U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), visited the People’s State Forest in Barkhamsted Thursday, June 27, to celebrate 20 years of the federal Highlands Conservation Act, one of the most important sources of public funding for land protection in northwest Connecticut. The event was hosted by Housatonic Valley Association.
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