Choose your location
WTNH
Killingly schools, state board reach agreement on mental health clinic
KILLINGLY, Conn. (WTNH) — An agreement has been reached in a more than two-year battle over mental health services for students in the town of Killingly. “I’m happy to report that today’s a great day for the students in Killingly public schools,” said Michael McKeon, an attorney for the state board of education. He investigated […]
Waterbury man charged with soliciting prostitution
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — A man was arrested in Waterbury on Friday for asking a woman for sex who thought she’d been hired for a cleaning job, according to police. A woman, who is a cleaner, was waiting outside a store for work when Peter Israel, 43, picked her up. Shortly after, she texted her […]
LEAP’s Read-In on the Green connects kids and community leaders
NEW HAVEN, Conn. 9WTNH) — Friday was LEAP’s annual Read-In on the Green, celebrating reading and the joy it brings the community and empowering kids through literacy and education. “It’s something special to be read to and to try to connect with a book,” LEAP staff member Melissa Liriano said. “I think it’s a very […]
Nyberg: Sen. Blumenthal spreads awareness for virus that can cause birth defects
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Sen. Richard Blumenthal is one of the representatives spearheading the STOP CMV bill that’s before Congress right now. Congenital cytomegalovirus, or CMV, is the number one cause of non-genetic deafness in the United States. The virus can also cause a plethora of other birth defects. One in five babies born […]
Stop & Shop recalls chicken over missing allergen on label
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Stop & Shop is recalling a poultry product after an allergen was left off the label. The 7 oz prepackaged Italian breaded chicken cutlets could be missing the milk allergen on the label, the company announced on Friday. The chicken is under the company’s private brand. The recall applies to […]
Biden campaign reiterates president will be nominee in post-RNC memo
The Biden campaign reiterated in a new memo following the Republican National Convention that the president will be the Democratic nominee, even as the party remains embroiled in disagreement about the path forward. The memo also targeted Project 2025, which Donald Trump has disavowed.
Seymour police arrest Newtown man in child porn case
SEYMOUR, Conn. (WTNH) — Seymour police have arrested a Newtown man in a child pornography investigation. James A. Matheson, 47, was arraigned Thursday on charges of first-degree possession of child pornography, voyeurism with malice, disseminating voyeuristic material and five counts of risk of injury to a child. Police said the investigation into Matheson is ongoing, […]
Operations resume at Bradley International Airport after global outage
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Operations have resumed Friday at Bradley International Airport after a global outage. Earlier in the day, Bradley International Airport reported approximately 20 departure delays while the world contended with a major Microsoft and Crowdstrike outage. “We are closely monitoring the situation. Passengers are advised to check the status of their flight […]
Faulty software update causes havoc worldwide for airlines, hospitals and governments
The trouble was sparked by an update issued by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike and only affected its customers running Microsoft Windows, the world's most popular operating system for personal computers. It was not the result of hacking or a cyberattack, according to CrowdStrike, which apologized and said a fix was on the way.
Your updated weekend forecast
Quiet weather through midday today, but pay attention for a fast hitting thunderstorm later this afternoon & there could be a shower tonight. Clearing early tomorrow & next week starts quiet then turns very humid with showers & storms too! Early this morning: Partly cloudy to clear & comfy. Lows in the upper 50s to […]
Several airlines face global ground stop and services disrupted worldwide in wake of major Microsoft Outage
(WJET/WFXP) — Several airlines and multiple services worldwide saw major disruptions in the wake of a major Microsoft and Crowdstrike outage. Around 7 a.m., Microsoft 365 said they had released a fix for the update that had caused the disruptions. All the flights that were affected by the outage have since returned to normal service. […]
Several airlines face global ground stop and services disrupted worldwide in wake of major Microsoft Outage
(WJET/WFXP) — Several airlines and multiple services worldwide saw major disruptions in the wake of a major Microsoft and Crowdstrike outage. Around 7 a.m., Microsoft 365 said they had released a fix for the update that had caused the disruptions. All the flights that were affected by the outage have since returned to normal service. […]
State residents, officials react to Donald Trump’s RNC speech
SOMERS, Conn. (WTNH) — A Donald Trump watch party was held in Somers on Thursday night as the Republican National Convention took place. People gathered at Joanna’s Restaurant to see the former president accept his party’s nomination during the event. Many in the crowd wore Trump T-shirts and hats. Others said they were expecting to see […]
1 person injured after SUV drives into hair salon in Brookfield
BROOKFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — One person was injured after an SUV drove through the front doors of a salon in Brookfield on Thursday. At around 2:30 p.m., the Brookfield Volunteer Fire Department responded to Elevate Salon to find an SUV through the front door of the business. There was only one occupant in the car […]
New London man arrested after running into Thames River to escape police
NEW LONDON, Conn. (WTNH) — A New London man was arrested after he ran into the Thames River to avoid police. A woman called 911 on Thursday afternoon reporting that she had been assaulted, and provided a description of the suspect. The suspect, Richard Kaczmarczyk, 59, fled the scene as police arrived and ran over […]
WTNH
26K+
Posts
308M+
Views
WTNH is an ABC-affiliated station serving the Hartford-New Haven television market. WTNH focuses on local news stories around the state of Connecticut. https://www.wtnh.com/
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.