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NORWICH, Conn. (WTNH) — A 48-year-old man could face 75 years in prison for allegedly filing 25 false tax returns, according to an announcement Tuesday from U.S. States Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery. David Etienne, of Norwich, has pleaded not guilty. He has been released on a $100,000 bond. Etienne is accused of preparing false tax […]

Authorities in Connecticut are still investigating the cause of a massive fire at a farm that killed approximately 100,000 egg-laying hens.

NORWICH, Conn. — A Norwich man was charged with tax fraud offenses on a 25-count federal indictment Monday, according to the U.S. State's Attorney. David Etienne, 48, allegedly operated as a tax return preparer through various businesses including Los Maestros Inc, Los Maestros Group, Tax Experts USA, and Tax Experts USA Inc.

Authorities in Connecticut are still investigating the cause of a massive fire at a chicken farm fire that killed approximately 100,000 egg-laying hens. Approximately 100,000 chickens killed in Bozrah farm …. Authorities in Connecticut are still investigating the cause of a massive fire at a chicken farm fire that killed...

We think of big personalities and events when we speak of history. Washington crossing the Delaware, Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address, Eisenhower and D-Day, but the root word of history, story, is perhaps better served when we celebrate ordinary people doing extraordinary things. And traditions are important in remembering people and events, both large and small.

NORWICH — Old buildings get run down, and when you need those buildings to house people with limited funds, challenges can arise. Currently, Norwich has just under 20% affordable housing, double the state’s municipal requirement of 10%. However, Norwich would have to be at 50% affordable housing to meet the need, said Sydney Phelps, director of the Office of Community Development.

A woman from Waterford has died after a crash in New London on Sunday. Dispatchers received a report of a crash near Colman Street and Vauxhall Street shortly before 3 p.m. When police and firefighters responded to the scene, they said it was reported that the female driver was unresponsive.

A Connecticut woman was knocked to the ground and injured by a purse snatcher who jumped out of a passing car. The incident took place in New London County around 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30 in the Walmart parking lot on Queen Street in Southington. The victim reported that while...

PLAINFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) – A woman is under arrest for dragging an officer and being in possession of 166 bags of various drugs. Police said on January 26, officers observed the suspect, identified as Lynn Navan, speed in the area of Norwich Road and a motor vehicle stop was conducted. The officer recognized the car […]

WATERFORD, Conn. — Police are investigating several shoplifting incidents where $4,100 worth of goods was stolen from Home Depot in Waterford since Saturday. Police released photos of several different shoplifting suspects. Officials said the suspect seen in the pictures wearing the Reebok sweatshirt stole $1,200 worth of merchandise on...

A win over Putnam High School on Jan. 14 continued a winning streak for the Lyman Memorial High School girls’ varsity basketball team. After early-season losses to Bolton and Killingly, the Bellringers won a game against Wheeler, followed by a loss to Coventry. That was followed by six consecutive wins for the Bellringers, who at press time had a record of 7-3. The Lyman Memorial High School ...

A Plainfield, Connecticut woman is on probation, accused of opening a credit card in a Montgomery County resident's name without their permission.

Norwich ― A fire destroyed a vacant former doctor’s residence at the Norwich State Hospital on Sunday night. Laurel Hill Volunteer Fire Company Fire Chief Aaron Westervelt said the fire department received a call from Mohegan Sun, where the fire could be seen on surveillance cameras. When firefighters...

There is no guarantee armed security guards will on the job inside Killingly schools this school year, though town officials said the new hires may begin work sooner – just without weapons. The town began soliciting applications for five open armed security officers, or ASOs, in December, about a...

NORWICH, Conn. — From the Ham Radio Club on the fourth floor of a classroom building at Norwich Free Academy, the educational opportunities were far-reaching to begin the week. The Norwich Free Academy’s Ham Radio Club began in 1944 but had never enjoyed a day like this before. The...

The UConn Foundation received a $250,000 grant from Delta Dental of Connecticut, presented to them at the UConn vs. Villanova Women’s Basketball game on Sunday. The three-year grant will help provide dental services to patients with special needs, according to Maria Kucinski, Vice President of MikeWorldWide. “The three-year grant...

GROTON, Conn. (WTNH) – There was a special guest at Ella T. Grasso Technical High School in Groton on Tuesday. Students for Recovery brought in Zac Clark from ABC’s ‘Bachelorette’. While he won his season, that’s not what brought him into the school. “I think when people see me they see someone that is living […]

Norwich ― Static over the airwaves at Norwich Free Academy’s historic ham radio station, W1HLO, in the top floor of the Cranston Building quickly cleared, as freshman club member Clark Dziavit called, “NA1SS, NA1SS, NA1SS, this is WIHLO.”. The tiny packed room silently breathed relief and excitement...

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Over 100 years after American women secured the right to vote, researchers are bringing to light the stories of over a dozen women of color who tirelessly championed for the 19th amendment in Connecticut. On Feb. 1, for its...

New London Harbor Lighthouse, originally opened in 1761 and rebuilt in 1801, is Connecticut’s oldest surviving and tallest lighthouse. It is located on the west side of the entrance to New London harbor. Although currently owned by the New London Maritime Society, the US Coast Guard operates the lighthouse with a light that can be seen for 15 miles.