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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...
Temperatures in mid-70s on Tuesday; heat wave possible next week
We have lots of sunshine on Tuesday morning, then midday cloudiness is likely and it will turn gray for a little while. High temperatures will be in the middle 70s. It will clear this evening and it will be fair tonight. We will have more sun and warmer temperatures tomorrow...
Mystic chef wins coveted James Beard Award
MYSTIC, Conn. (WTNH) – A chef in Mystic is now among those with the coveted title of “Best Chef” bestowed by the James Beard Foundation. During a ceremony for the 2024 James Beard award winners in Chicago Monday, David Standridge was named “Best Chef” in the Northeast. Standridge is a chef at The Shipwright’s Daughter. […]
As CT raises the minimum wage, workers worry about rising costs
On a regular trip to the grocery store in March, Kendra McGarrell was struck by how little she could buy with her budget of $100. Every year, it seems to McGarrell that her money covers less and less of her basic necessities. “Now a $100 purchase is definitely not getting...
Rhode Island man charged after driving through active construction zone: state police
A 25-year-old Rhode Island man faces several criminal charges after Connecticut State Police said he drove through an active highway construction zone while under the influence of alcohol. Police said the man was traveling on Interstate 84 westbound in Southington around midnight on Monday when he drove an SUV within...
Bristol police support fallen officer’s daughter
BRISTOL, Conn. (WTNH) – Bristol and North Haven police officers gathered recently to support and celebrate the daughter of a fallen police lieutenant. On Oct. 12, 2022, Bristol Police Lt. Dustin DeMonte and Sgt. Alex Hamzy were shot and killed in an ambush while responding to a 911 call.
New Britain to Pilot Yondr Pouches for Phone-Free School Days
NEW BRITAIN — Middle schoolers may be asked to pocket their phones next fall, as the district considers investing in Yondr pouches to keep devices locked away during the school day. Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if you...
New church conceptual design revealed by Catholic parish in Manchester
MANCHESTER, Conn. — Preliminary plans are in the works to redesign the space at the St. James Church site on Main Street in Manchester as a new home for a parish community that, unlike some others, is seeing growth. The recently unveiled concept stems from a reorganization plan designed...
Next phase of Interstate 91, Interstate 691 and Route 15 interchange project underway in Meriden
State and federal transportation officials kicked off phase two of the Interstate 691, Interstate 91 and Route 15 interchange project in Meriden. The first phase is already underway.
South Windsor man faces DUI and disorderly conduct charges
SOUTH WINDSOR — A local man was arrested Monday morning for operating a vehicle under the influence and later, in an unrelated incident, another man was charged with disorderly conduct, police said. Richmond Okyere, 32, of South Windsor, was taken into custody after a South Windsor Police Department officer...
1-year-old injured in lawnmower accident
WOLCOTT, CT (WFSB) – A 1-year-old boy was hurt in a lawnmower accident in Wolcott Monday evening, according to police. Wolcott Police Chief Ed Stephens said the boy’s sister was pushing an electric lawnmower when the boy slipped. Three of his toes were cut from the mower. The...
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