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Police charge three in Kayla Wright murder
NEWPORT — The man police say shot and killed Kayla Wright, a 29-year-old Derby woman, last February is scheduled to be arraigned on a charge of first-degree murder on July 30. Two other men have already pled innocent to charges of helping to dispose of Ms. Wright’s body by placing it in a toolbox and throwing into the Missisquoi River.
Greater Hartford Children's Reading Literacy Programs Merge
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford have announced the merger of their volunteer youth reading programs. Effective immediately, Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford’s Children’s Reading Partners Program will join forces with United Way’s existing United Way Readers program. The summer transition will allow United Way to absorb and amplify the strengths of both programs, setting the stage for a strong beginning this upcoming fall, according to officials of the two organizations.
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.
Springfield City Councilor Zaida Govan highlights the need for change in voter turnout
A speech from Springfield City Councilor Zaida Govan highlighted the need for change in the city's low voter turnout rates. Currently, there are over 20,000 inactive voters in the city.
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...
West Springfield native, Blue Sox pitcher Christopher Torres commits to play D-I baseball
West Springfield native and Valley Blue Sox pitcher Christopher Torres has found a new home to continue his academic and athletic career. Torres announced on Sunday via X, formerly known as Twitter, that he committed to play Division I baseball at the University of South Carolina Upstate. Torres entered the transfer portal after his sophomore year at Eastern Connecticut State University.
Big Lots is closing 35-40 stores: Here's how many Connecticut stores are on the list
Connecticut is losing three of its Big Lots stores. The Manchester, Milford and Waterford locations are closing. A closing sale of up to 20% off, with limited exceptions applied, has already started at each location, according to the website. The big box discount retail chain primarily sells furniture and décor products, as well as...
Local reaction to shooting death of Sonya Massey
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - It’s a Springfield, Illinois story with a Springfield, Massachusetts impact. Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old black woman with mental health issues, has lost her life at the hands of the people she called to protect her. “This is a person who was afraid for her life,”...
Cleats Out for Avery honors brave girl who lost her battle with brain cancer
MILFORD, CT (WFSB) - Cleats Out for Avery is a movement in honor of a brave little girl who recently lost her battle with brain cancer. Friends and family are calling on soccer players around Connecticut and beyond to join them. Diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of pediatric...
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