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One dead, one injured in Vernon crash
VERNON, Conn. (WTNH) – One person was killed and one was seriously injured after a crash in Vernon on Wednesday morning. Officials said they were dispatched to the 200 block of Warren Avenue near the Hop River State Park Trail crossing where they found a male and a female had both been hit by a […]
Connecticut town must pay $100,000 to family after teacher showed Kenrick Lamar video in class
The student's family said he suffered significant emotional distress after being shown the video, which depicted "shockingly violent" scenes about police officers. A Connecticut town agreed to a $100,000 settlement in a lawsuit that claimed an eighth grader, whose father was a police officer, suffered emotional damage after a teacher showed his class a video that featured Kendrick Lamar and included “shockingly violent” scenes about police.
Bald eagle in emergency care after flying into truck in Ashford
ASHFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A bald eagle is receiving emergency care after flying into a stopped truck in Ashford. The driver stopped when she saw the bird eating roadkill, according to Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilitation and Education. The eagle then flew off, banked around and flew into the truck. The eagle took off down Route […]
Woman dead, man seriously injured after being hit by minivan in Vernon
A woman was killed and a man was seriously injured after being hit by a minivan while they crossed a street in Vernon Wednesday morning, according to police. Vernon police said they were struck just before 9:30 a.m. while crossing the road where the Rails to Trails path meets Warren Avenue and they were both flown to the hospital.
2 seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle on Warren Avenue in Vernon
VERNON Conn. (WFSB) - Vernon police are investigating after two pedestrians were struck by a vehicle on Warren Avenue. It occurred around 10:30 a.m., and the victims were seriously injured, Vernon police said. A man and woman were either running or walking when the minivan hit them. The driver stayed...
Hearing details minutes after fatal Norwich shooting
Former Norwich Police Officer Tyler Pacheco walked into a chaotic scene at a West Thames Street condominium complex on the morning of Nov. 5, 2022. There he found a woman on the ground with a gunshot wound to her face and her grieving mother screaming. State prosecutors on Tuesday aired...
Stafford shoplifting suspect caught with fawn in bag
STAFFORD−When Stafford police got a call about a suspected shoplifter at ShopRite on Route 72, they encountered a Mays Landing man carrying a reusable shopping bag. But they soon learned there was no way Matthew Keithley, 23, shoplifted this item. Its birthing season for white-tailed deer and babies are popping up all over. But...
Fatal Hit-Run: Drunk Driver Found Hiding In Woods After Griswold Crash Killing Woman, Cops Say
The New London County incident happened at around 4:45 p.m. Sunday, June 9, in Griswold, at the intersection of Taylor Hill and Oakville roads. Connecticut State Police said 35-year-old Franklin Post, of Bozrah, was speeding when he ran a stop sign and collided with a GMC SUV. Witnesses told police...
Safety vest-wearing suspect 1 of 2 sought for stealing gaming accessories in Waterford
WATERFORD, CT (WFSB) - A man accused of wearing a safety vest during a theft in Lisbon is now suspected of stealing gaming accessories in Waterford, according to police. Waterford police posted a new surveillance photo of the suspect and another man from an incident on June 8 at Target in Waterford.
Man steals $1,600 worth of items from Ulta in Lisbon
LISBON, CT (WFSB) - A man stole $1,600 worth of merchandise from a beauty store in Lisbon, according to state police. The theft happened at the Ulta Beauty store at Lisbon Landing on June 1 around 5:20 p.m. State police posted surveillance photos of the suspect to social media. Troopers...
No Clear End in Sight for Norwich Schools Investigation
NORWICH — The Board of Education voted Tuesday to extend the contracts of Acting Superintendent Susan Lessard and Acting Assistant Superintendent Jamie Bender through December as an investigation int... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if you want to...
Assault Arrest: Man Gropes Woman At Killingly Park, Police Say
The Windham County incident occurred on Friday, June 7 in the town of Killingly. According to Connecticut State Police, Marc Kaczor, age 36, inappropriately and sexually touched a woman as she was walking in Owen Bell Park on Town Farm Road. The woman was able to snap a picture of...
'A Dairy Queen family': Taftville DQ celebrates 55 years on Tuesday: Why you should come
With classic cars in the parking lot and 55 cent hot dogs, you might feel like you’ve gone back in time. In recognition of 55 years in business, the Taftville Dairy Queen at 159 Norwich Ave. is celebrating from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. Classic cars will be in the lot and discounted hot dogs will be paired with free ice cream cones.
Are the kids alright? A look at how Norwich elementary students are faring post-pandemic
More than four years after schools closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, current fourth and fifth-grade students at Samuel Huntington and Uncas Elementary Schools in Norwich have done a solid job bouncing back, school leaders say. These students were in kindergarten and first grade respectively when in-person learning ceased in...
Thieves steal electric scooter from Target in Lisbon
LISBON, CT (WFSB) - State police released surveillance photos of two people they said stole an electric scooter from a store in Lisbon. The theft happened at the Target on Monday. The scooter was valued at $600. State police posted photos of the suspects to social media. They said the...
The state of the city, why we can't have nice things, and what we need to do about it
I’ve finally figured it out. We who live and work here are why we can’t have nice things. We don't think we deserve them. We are happiest when we are unhappy and delirious when we can share our vitriol and displeasure with as many people as possible, whether they ask or not.
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