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Durham Fair warns of ticket scams
DURHAM, Conn. (WTNH) — If you plan to attend the Durham Fair this weekend, be weary of scammers! The Durham Fair posted a statement on Facebook, warning people of scammers. Multiple reports were received of fraudulent companies trying to sell concert tickets separately from the Durham Fair admission tickets. “This is definitely the first time we’ve […]
As CT school shooting threats rise, officials focus on prevention, support
Connecticut is contending with a growing trend of viral school shooting threats, with more than 30 assessed by the state’s central intelligence authority since the beginning of the school year. The uptick is part of a broader spike in such threats nationwide, after four people were killed in a...
“Brell” File Reveals Violent Robbery, Childhood
The fatal confrontation last week between police and 36-year-old New Havener Jebrell Conley stemmed from a July 3 robbery in Hamden during which Conley and others allegedly hit, pistol-whipped, and shot a man as they stole his drugs and money. That in turn stemmed from Conley’s years-long involvement in the...
Hiker Finds Missing East Windsor Man Dead In His Truck
Ronald Lavoie left his Hartford County home in East Windsor around 1 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, but did not return, his family told police. A hiker called police on Wednesday morning to report they found a man dead and slumped over in a truck. Police responded to the area around 12:30 p.m. to find Lavoie in his Chevrolet Silverado. Police do not suspect foul play, but the death remains under investigation.
Connecticut’s Top 10 New Restaurants You Should Try in 2024
If I were a rich man, one of my bucket list items would be Mindy and I embarking on a culinary odyssey like no other—an extravagant month-long "out-to-dinner" tour sampling as many of Connecticut's best restaurants as time allowed. There are so many incredible eateries throughout the state of...
Plymouth hosts Save a Life Day
PLYMOUTH, Conn. (WTNH) — The Plymouth Volunteer Ambulance Corps spent Thursday teaching the community how they could save a life. The ambulance corps, along with local partners, handed out Narcan kits, provided suicide prevention information and conducted CPR demonstrations as part of Save a Life Day. The event, held at the ambulance base in Terryville, […]
Connecticut Sun player, Gov. Ned Lamont join forces calling for gun control
When Olivia Nelson-Ododa came off the bench on Wednesday to help the Connecticut Sun complete a two-game sweep of Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever, her friends and family back home in Winder, Georgia, were undoubtedly cheering her on.
2 lanes of I-91 in Middletown closed due to crash
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — The left and center lanes of Interstate 91 in Middletown are closed due to a rollover crash, according to state police. The incident happened at around 8:30 p.m. on the northbound side of the highway between exits 20 and 21. Minor injuries have been reported at this time. This is a […]
9 members of Bethany’s Republican Town Committee resign
BETHANY, Conn. — Nine people in the Bethany Republican Town Committee, or BRTC, have submitted resignation letters this week, totaling about a quarter of the group’s membership. The resignations are amid tensions in the group and a recent decision to table a vote of no-confidence for the town’s...
Connecticut Drivers Beware: E-ZPass Toll Violation Texts Are Fake!
According to nj.com, another sneaky scam targets E-ZPASS customers in Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. This is a text messaging scam attempting to persuade E-ZPass customers to enter personal and financial information on a bogus website. If you receive a text from "NJ Turnpike Toll Services," DO NOT open the...
The Main Events of the 2024 Festival Season in Connecticut are Here
This is the most wonderful time of year in Connecticut, the weather is perfect, the kids are back at school, and the crops have been harvested. The main events of the 2024 fair and festival season are happening over the next few weeks around our state, here's what's coming up.
Safety Upgrades Eyed For Crash-Prone Intersection
Raised crosswalks, designated left-turn lanes, elevated bike lanes, and improved signaling are coming to the intersection of Ella T. Grasso Boulevard and Kimberly Avenue — after that state-owned intersection saw nearly 200 car crashes in two years. Those changes were discussed at a public informational meeting held Wednesday night...
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