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Bristol school principal on administrative leave following allegations of state testing irregularities
BRISTOL, Conn. (WTNH) – A Bristol elementary school principal has been placed on administrative leave after allegations of state testing irregularities. According to district officials, Bristol Public Schools were made aware of the irregularities at Ivy Drive School. The school’s principal has been placed on leave and an Interim Principal will be appointed. The district […]
One dead in early morning tractor trailer crash
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - One person is dead following a tractor trailer crash early Saturday morning. According to emergency officials, the crash occurred at the intersection of Middletown and Foxon Avenues and involved a tractor trailer and one other vehicle, a black BMW. A fire broke out, causing significant damage to both vehicles.
East Hartford shooting involving police under investigation
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Officials are investigating a shooting involving East Hartford police officers. According to police, officers were called to the area around Governor Street and Thomas Street around 3:30 p.m. Sunday on the report of a "disturbance." East Hartford officials have not released details on the "disturbance" or what led up to the shooting.
Train, ATV involved in crash in Berlin
BERLIN, Conn. (WFSB) - A CTrail train was involved in a crash with an ATV Sunday morning in Berlin. A CT DOT spokesman said the train was traveling north, just south of the Berlin Station at the the time of the crash. The impact caused a fire damaging the ATV...
Gun store in Southington broken into early Sunday morning
SOUTHINGTON, CT (WFSB) - A gun store in Southington was broken into early Sunday morning. Lock N Load Firearms said on their Facebook page that at 2:17 A.M. Sunday, the alarm system went off in the store and 911 was called. Police were on scene at 2:21 A.M. and they...
Warmer & nicer through midweek
Much warmer weather ahead this week! Make sure you are hydrating! The hottest day seems to be Wednesday & higher humidity into Thursday which will feed some thunderstorms. Cooler Friday & we need to watch a close rain storm over the holiday weekend. Early this morning: Clouds developing. On the cloudy side for much of […]
Dog tethered and abandoned in park officially up for adoption
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WFSB) - A dog found fastened by its collar to a tree in South Windsor is officially up for adoption. Kobe was found near the Niederwerfer Wildlife Sanctuary on April 22, 2024 with his collar wrapped so tight around a branch that officers say he could barely move.
Man fires gun, barricades himself inside home in Vernon
VERNON, CT (WFSB) - A man was arrested after firing shots and barricading himself inside a home in Vernon early Sunday morning. Police say that the incident occurred in the area of Old Dobson Road. The suspect was identified as 36-year-old Michael Methot of Vernon. The Capital Region Emergency Services...
Motorcyclist killed after crashing into a parked car in Waterbury
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) – The driver of a motorcycle has died after crashing into a parked vehicle Sunday afternoon, according to police. Waterbury Police were called to the area of 69 West Liberty St. for reports of a motorcycle that had struck a parked car. The driver, 38-year-old Alberto Dumeng from Waterbury, was transported to […]
Panic during CT traffic stops? It’s nerve-racking for officers too; police are trying to change that
When flashing blue-and-red lights in your rearview mirror mean a traffic stop, don’t just keep going, don’t try pulling onto the highway median, and don’t frantically rummage under the seats while the police officer is approaching. And be sure the car is in park or even shut off when the officer arrives. “Absolutely I’ve had drivers who didn’t put the car in park or they hit the windshield ...
Heat Builds in This Week
After a soggy and gray weekend much warmer weather will move in for this week. As clouds break Monday temperatures will reach into the low 80s in the Hartford area but will be cooler at the coast. Temperatures will continue through the week as the jet stream retreats into Canada...
Cannabis legalization boosts local business, sparks debate
On July 1, 2021, Connecticut legalized cannabis possession and use of up to 1.5 oz. A year and a half later, a line of customers stretched out the door of Affinity Dispensary, a former medical cannabis dispensary in New Haven, marking the beginning of legal recreational cannabis sales in the Elm City. But the launch of legal cannabis in New Haven also sparked community backlash and concerns about illegal cannabis sales.
Police officer hospitalized following car crash involving ‘speeding’ teen in New Britain
A police cruiser was struck during a multi-vehicle crash in New Britain on Wednesday, sending one officer to the hospital. The crash occurred on East Street where police allege that a 17-year-old girl was speeding when she spun out while making a turn, according to New Britain city officials. The girl’s car struck multiple vehicles, including a New Britain Police Department cruiser, officials ...
Some afternoon sun today with a summer preview on the way!
After a tricky forecast yesterday with some towns staying dry while others got soaked, I have some great news! I am not seeing any rain in the forecast for days and days to come! Today starts cloudy but it should be dry all day long. Some sun will start to mix in with the clouds […]
Man hit by car in Hartford taken to hospital
A man who was hit by a car in Hartford on Saturday morning has been taken to the hospital and is recovering. Police said the man was hit at the intersection of Garden Street and Mather Street. He was taken a nearby hospital to be treated for his injuries. The...
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