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Wethersfield road reopens after crash involving motorcycle
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — A portion of Jordan Lane was shut down Friday morning after a crash involving a motorcycle and a motor vehicle, according to Wethersfield police. Jordan Lane from Ridge Road to Folly Brook Boulevard was closed but has since reopened. Police said they requested the Mid-State Accident Reconstruction Team to assist on […]
Reggae Artist Toplane In Studio Sunday
The July 28 edition of Strictly Roots will feature an in-studio interview with singer Michael Bembridge. The program airs 6-8 p.m. Click here to listen live. Bembridge, who goes by the stage name Toplane, is a reggae artist hailing from Jamaica. With his infectious rhythms, soulful vocals and thought-provoking lyrics, he’s established himself rising figure in the reggae music scene.
Troopers halt traffic to help ducklings cross I-91 in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Lucky ducks! A small family of birds successfully ducked traffic thanks to help from some human friends Monday. Troopers lent a hand after receiving multiple 911 calls about the stranded ducks, which cuddled for cover by the median wall in the area of Exit 33 around 3:47 p.m. Upon arrival, troopers […]
Trooper involved in crash in Hampton
HAMPTON, CT (WFSB) - A state trooper was involved in a crash in Hampton on Thursday night. State police confirmed to Channel 3 that it happened on Station Road just before 9 p.m. The trooper was the only person involved and suffered minor injuries, they said. The trooper was transported...
Lower humidity, plenty of sunshine to end the week, start the weekend
A cold front cleared the coast yesterday ushering in much lower levels of humidity. Dew point temperatures have gone from the tropical 70s to the refreshing lower 50s. Along with the lower levels of humidity, plenty of sunshine is in store for today and the sun will carry into the weekend.
Owner tracks stolen dirt bike to suspects with multiple outstanding arrest warrants
DANIELSON, Conn. (WTNH) — Two suspects were taken in on outstanding arrest warrants after a stolen dirt bike led police to them, Connecticut State Police officials say. The incident started when troopers were requested to assist Putnam police with a stolen dirt bike investigation around 7 p.m. on Wednesday. They were told the owner of […]
CT had the nation’s highest jump in alcohol-related deaths. Why?
In 1993, Newport mother Dorrie Carolan founded Parent Connection to support parents whose children were battling addiction after her son died of a prescription drug overdose. In the decades that followed, her organization has faced a new enemy, one of the oldest recreational drugs: alcohol. From 2012 to 2022, the...
Has the craft beer bubble burst? According to data, CT and nation are at tipping point
Is the craft beer trend that swept the nation now on the decline? Not quite, but it is close, according to the data. Let’s take a look at the number of craft breweries, both in Connecticut and across the country. Craft beer’s most recent boom in the United States occurred through the 2010s. A chart on the Brewers Association’s website shows craft breweries in the U.S. jumped from around 1,800 ...
Why is there an uptick in animal abandonment cases in Connecticut?
CONNECTICUT, USA — Two dogs tied to a pole in Manchester, a dog abandoned and hit by a car in Canton, two kittens thrown from a moving car in Naugatuck – Those are just a few of the animals found abandoned in Connecticut in recent weeks. Animal rights...
Katie Polk Named New Head Diving Coach
STORRS, Conn. - UConn Head swimming coach Chris Maiello announced that Katie Polk will be joining the staff as the Head Diving Coach Friday. "I am incredibly excited to start this next chapter with UConn and join a wonderful staff, team, and overall program." Said Polk. "I cannot thank Chris and Hayley enough for the opportunity and can't wait for the season to begin. Go Huskies!"
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