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ID Released For Woman Shot, Killed Near Amtrak Station In Meriden As 2 Suspects Remain At Large
The incident occurred in New Haven County on Monday, July 22, near the Amtrak station in Meriden. Lt. Darrin McKay of the Meriden Police said the victim has been identified as 28-year-old Beth Ndwiga of Meriden. "First off, we here at the Meriden Police Department wish to express our sincerest...
Council Member Scott Discusses Empowerment at School House Apartments
Third Ward Council member, Ald. Candyce Scott (D-3) discussed local government and empowerment at the School House Apartments on South Main Street at a community meeting last Friday. “It was amazing,” said Ald. Scott. “We had spaghetti, salad, dessert, and I spoke about local politics and shared information and resources...
2024 Osgood Shootout Benefit Basketball Tournament Planned
The widely popular Osgood Shootout scholarship benefit basketball tournament is set for another year of bringing the community together for a good cause, while watching great basketball competition. Coach Darwin Shaw has announced that the 2024 Tournament is to be August 10th and 11th. It will be held at New...
Central Connecticut State University cuts ribbon on new school of education building
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WTNH) — Central Connecticut State University is celebrating its 175th anniversary by cutting ribbons at eight renovated buildings. One of those, for the school of education, took place on Tuesday. The project added offices, conference rooms and a community room to Henry Barnard Hall. “The motto above the entrance to Barnard Hall […]
RI is off to the Little League Softball regional title game; here's how they did it
BRISTOL, Conn. — Cranston Western Little League Softball was down to its last six outs. The Rhode Island team stomped its way through the New England Regional tournament until Massachusetts carried a lead into the fifth inning of the winner’s bracket final on Wednesday night. But this Ocean State team is making waves this summer and has something to prove. ...
In former CT grocery store, a plan to bring trampolines, slides, dodgeball and more
Sky Zone, a national franchiser of trampoline parks, is looking to open a third Connecticut location by remodeling a former supermarket in Newington. Ayesha Afzal is the managing partner of a franchise group that wants to open a 33,000-square-foot trampoline and adventure park in the Lowrey Place building that once housed Best Market. Sky Zone, which operates in Trumbull and Norwalk, announced ...
New Britain Democrats Donate To Dr. Alton F. Brooks Scholarship Fund
The New Britain Democratic Party Chair Chris Anderson has announced that the New Britain Democrats have made a $250 donation to the Alton Brooks Scholarship, maintained at the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, in honor of the revered community leader, Dr. Alton F. Brooks. In a letter to David...
Bristol plant wants OK to burn biomedical waste
BRISTOL, Conn. (WTNH) — Bristol residents and environment advocates are worried about what could potentially be in the air as a plant seeks state permits to burn biomedical waste. Covanta, now known as Reworld, is located near Lake Compounce. Jodie Maro, a Bristol resident and mother of two, said she’s concerned. “It’s what’s in the […]
Community raises surgery funds for dog thrown from vehicle in Avon
Community members from in and around Avon rallied to raise at least $6,000 to pay for surgery for a young dog who was thrown from a vehicle this week. Surgery was scheduled for Wednesday for the Lhasa Apso, who suffered a broken pelvis.
The Bushnell Presents Taylor Tomlinson; Tickets On Sale Friday July 26
The Bushnell has announced that celebrated comedian Taylor Tomlinson is heading Hartford this December. Tomlinson has announced the first leg of her next stand-up tour, “Save Me,” with shows across the US this Fall and into next Spring. This will be some of her most personal material to date, as she dives into deconstructing her faith, exploring her sexuality, and deciding whether or not having children is worth it.
Cloudy and humid with highs in 70s Wednesday
Wednesday will be cloudy and humid with high temperatures in the 70s and we will have some scattered showers. A few showers and maybe a thunderstorm are possible overnight and into Thursday. The humidity will stick around on Thursday, but it will be drier by dinnertime. A few thunderstorms are...
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