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Bristol man admits to 37 attempted robberies in Connecticut in 2022
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — On Tuesday in Bridgeport, a Bristol man pleaded guilty to committing a violent robbery spree throughout Connecticut in 2022, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. Prosecutors said that between Sept. 5, 2022 and Oct. 13, 2022, Lonny Cross, 45,...
Youths believed to be responsible for brazen Southington gun shop robbery
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. — Police in Southington are hot on the trail of four people suspected of robbing a gun shop. Southington police said they are confident that they’ll be able to identify and apprehend the suspects, who they believe are all under the age of 18, but for now it means nine more guns are on the streets and in the hands of suspected criminals.
New sit-down restaurant added to Bradley International Airport’s roster
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WTNH) – A new restaurant has joined the ranks at Bradley International Airport. The Connecticut Airport Authority and its business partners announced Tuesday the announcing of the brand-new dining location called Beercode Kitchen & Bar. The new gastropub-style concept is open in the Gates 21-30 concourse. It’s the first sit-down option for […]
Police lieutenant suspended following DUI arrest
EAST HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – An East Hartford police lieutenant has been suspended for 30 days without pay after being arrested for driving under the influence. Video obtained by the I-Team shows lieutenant Joseph Ficacelli being pulled over back in January. According to court documents, police said he switched...
Claims of Corruption, Bullying by Town Officials Rock Newington, as Targets Swing Back in Court
NEWINGTON – Newington’s former town attorney and six other individuals filed a lawsuit Friday in New Britain Superior Court claiming several former and current town officials made derogatory and defamatory comments about them on issues ranging from favored tax assessments for favored property owners to claims of a hostile work environment.
Max A Mia moving to a new location in Avon
Max A Mia is moving to a new location in Avon. After 34 years at 70 East Main St., the restaurant will be moving down the road to 380 West Main St., the former Bertucci’s restaurant in Avon Marketplace. Max Hospitality expects the move to happen in early 2025.
Man arrested following alleged violent altercation in CT restaurant in front of children
A man faces child endangerment charges after police say he had a violent outburst in front of his children at a restaurant in South Windsor, where he allegedly pushed one person and threw a sign at others. Scott A. Forest, 43, of Newington was arrested Friday following an incident in Buckland Grill, located at 465 Buckland Road, around 8:45 p.m., according to the South Windsor Police ...
New Haven working to stop illegal street racing as police investigate deadly weekend crash
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The city of New Haven is continuing work to curb illegal street racing as police investigate a deadly weekend crash involving a tractor trailer that may be linked to the issue. New Haven police responded to the intersection of Foxon Boulevard and Middletown Avenue Saturday...
Fireworks trigger blaze in Wethersfield
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) - Crews battled a structure fire on Mitchell Court in Wethersfield late Monday night. They arrived at 10:15 p.m. and reported that the home’s back side was ablaze. Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department said firefighters were returning from training sessions when they received the call, which allowed...
One-of-a-kind plane restored for display at New England Air Museum
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — The restoration team at the New England Air Museum is now more than 50 members strong and among their latest preservation projects is a Connecticut-made Kaman plane from the late 1950s called a "K–16B Tilt Wing." If you’ve never heard of the aircraft, that...
Conny the Whale’s tail finds new home in West Hartford
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – The Tail of Conny the Whale will soon be at its new home- the Trout Brook Greenway. Officials said construction on the installation will begin this week at the site, which is directly across the street from 950 Trout Brook Drive. Site work is expected to start on Friday, May […]
Armed robbery under investigation in West Hartford
An investigation is underway regarding an armed robbery in West Hartford. It happened in the New Park Avenue area on Tuesday. Police say they have taken one person into custody, and that a firearm was recovered. According to authorities, this is an isolated incident and there does not appear to...
Warmer Wednesday, Some Thunderstorms on Thursday. Friday and Saturday Look Great
After a bright and pleasantly warm Tuesday, it’ll be even warmer and a bit more humid Wednesday with highs near 90° inland and cooler 70s at the beaches! By Thursday, we will be tracking more clouds with some spotty showers early, then a round of showers and thunderstorms in the early to mid-afternoon with locally […]
After years of efforts, CT housing complex to be redeveloped. What to know about timing, rent cost
A long-delayed, $64 million redevelopment of rundown Martin Luther King Apartments will launch next week — first proposed five years ago but the plans ran up against a pandemic that pushed costs higher and led to a major revamp of the project. The 1960s-era MLK Apartments in Hartford — a just a short walk from downtown in the shadow of the iconic blue, onion-shaped dome in the Colt complex — ...
Riverfront Recapture unveils summer schedule of music, regattas, food, and fun
Riverfront Recapture opens its 2024 summer season of music festivals, food festivals, holiday celebrations and other events and activities on the first week of June. Riverfront Recapture covers four parks along the Connecticut River in Hartford and East Hartford and is dedicated to connecting more Connecticut residents to the wonders of the riverside. The 2024 schedule includes: The Hartbeat ...
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