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Thousands without power in Connecticut as storms roll through
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon have knocked out power to thousands of people in Connecticut. Outages are mostly clustered in the western part of the state. As of about 11:30 p.m., there were more than 5,500 United Illuminating customers without power, according to the utility company. Eversource reported about 2,800 outages. The […]
Millions of gallons of wastewater dumped into the Connecticut River
(WFSB) - Millions of gallons of wastewater have been dumped into the Connecticut River. It’s happened before, thanks to our neighbors in Massachusetts. “The water is definitely up a little higher. Catfish do like stinky stuff so it could be helping them bite,” said Jasin Crowley of Enfield, who reeled in a four-pound catfish while fishing in the river.
Speed driving social media influencer arrested in series of N.J. burglaries, cops say
A well-known social media influencer was arrested and charged with a series of burglaries spanning several towns in New Jersey, as well as with other crimes in New York and Connecticut, officials with the Fairfield Police Department said Wednesday. Antonio Ginestri, 19, of Queens, New York and a alleged 16-year-old...
Mujer Hispana Connecticut aims to uplift women in the community
Yanina Cuentas, originally from Peru, has lived in Connecticut for more than three decades. Early on, as Cuentas was navigating new land, she remembers a handful of Hispanic women who helped her with education, medical needs, and housing resources. “They treated me with so much love [and] care that it...
LaLiga international soccer coaches teaching youth talent in Connecticut
Connecticut kids are getting the chance to wow international soccer coaches this summer. “I love it so much that I wanted the opportunity to play soccer here,” said Sophia Perez, of Wethersfield. “When you play soccer, it’s a lot of commitment and a lot of hard work,” said Leon...
Big Y Finds Credit Card Skimmers in Connecticut Stores
Big Y Foods Inc. is once again dealing with security threats at checkout. The New England-based grocer said that on June 29, it discovered a skimming device on a single checkout terminal at both of its Naugatuck and Plainville supermarkets in Connecticut. The company released the following statement: "We are...
Connecticut National Guard candidates taken to hospital after ruck march in heat
NIANTIC, Conn. (WTNH) — Three Connecticut National Guard officer candidates were taken to a hospital for evaluation after “feeling the physical effects of the heat,” according to the National Guard. Members of the Connecticut National Guard Officer Candidate School were conducting a ruck march on Tuesday at Camp Nett in Niantic when five candidates reported […]
CT Supreme Court breaks new ground in case about eyewitness identifications
The state Supreme Court broke new ground Tuesday when it established a procedure that will allow people convicted of crimes to benefit, retroactively, from judicial decisions made years after they were found guilty and incarcerated. The unanimous decision written by Justice Andrew McDonald turns on the case of Edgar Tatum, convicted of murder in 1990 largely on the basis of what the court ...
JD Vance’s ties to Connecticut
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Ohio Sen. JD Vance’s ties to Connecticut are in the spotlight after Vance was selected by former president Donald Trump to be the Republican nominee for vice president. Vance, 39, is alumnus of Yale Law School. His bestselling memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy,” traces his path from an impoverished upbringing in Ohio, […]
Proposed heat safety rules could help workers stay cool and stay out of the ER, Blumenthal says
As record-breaking temperatures scorch Hartford and much of the nation this summer, US Sen. Richard Blumenthal from Connecticut urges federal workplace safety officials to implement the new heat safety regulations proposed on July 2. “This heat is a direct threat of illness, injury, and fatality to workers outdoors, but also...
Connecticut primary Election Day is less than a month away: Your guide to the candidates
HARTFORD, Conn. — Everyone’s eyes are focused on November’s election. Before it happens, Connecticut's primary election on Aug. 13 must come first. The U.S. Vote Foundation says, “In primary elections, a party selects a candidate for a General Election, and you vote for a candidate who will be nominated to be on a ballot.”
Gov. Lamont issues executive order establishing Equity and Opportunity Office
Gov. Ned Lamont issued an executive order establishing an Office of Equity and Opportunity “that will be responsible for leading Connecticut’s efforts to ensure that state government is a leader in equity and inclusion with the goals of eliminating institutional and systemic barriers,” according to a press release. Lamont’s office indicated the office will be paid for […] The post Gov. Lamont issues executive order establishing Equity and Opportunity Office appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
$145 million renovation of CT arena hits snag on eve of critical votes. Here’s why.
A $145 million renovation of downtown Hartford’s aging XL Center arena hit a worrisome snag on the eve of critical votes on the long-delayed project, tied to the ticketing company that provides services to the venue and its involvement in federal antitrust litigation. Ticketmaster, which serves the sports and entertainment complex, is an affiliate of Live Nation Entertainment Inc. Live Nation, ...
Free jazz festival in Hartford runs from Friday night through Sunday
Music enthusiasts and those who enjoy a good tune or two should get ready, New England's largest free jazz festival kicks off in Downtown Hartford on Friday. City officials anticipate more than 150,000 people will attend the 33rd annual Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz over the next three days. The festival is from Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 21.
Elderly couple uninjured after tree falls on Wethersfield house
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — An elderly couple in Wethersfield were unharmed after a tree fell on their house during Tuesday evening’s strong winds. The tree hit the Chauncey Road house at about 8 p.m., according to Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department Chief Brian Schroll. The attic was damaged and the neighborhood lost power. Utilities have since […]
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