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Red ink at CT sports stadium prompts need for $25M upgrades to boost revenue. Who will pay for them?
A $14 million, mostly taxpayer-funded renovation of Hartford’s Dillon Stadium in 2019 for the Hartford Athletic may now need nearly twice that investment for upgrades the professional soccer team sees as critical for the franchise to at least break-even, if not turn a profit. At least $25 million in improvements may be needed in the next few years to bring more revenue to the 5,500-seat, ...
Memorial Day parades held in Simsbury
SIMSBURY, Conn. (WFSB) - The town of Simsbury hosts two parades on Memorial Day Weekend. The first parade begins in Tariffville at 9 a.m., starting at the intersection of Winthrop and Main Streets. Later in Downtown Simsbury at 1:30 p.m., a larger parade is held. Residents gather at the intersection...
Parked car struck on I-91 in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Possible injuries were reported after a car parked on the shoulder of I-91 was struck this morning. At around 10:48 a.m. state police’s Troop H responded to exit 34 on I-91 in Hartford for a two-vehicle crash. Police investigation determined that a car was parked on the right shoulder when a second vehicle struck it. Possible injuries were reported. State […]
CT-based Colt’s Manufacturing awarded $57 million contract for Army weapons
The U.S. Army has awarded West Hartford-based manufacturer Colt’s Manufacturing Co. a $57.2 contract for M4 and M4A1 carbines, according to the U.S. Department of Defense Website. The contract, awarded on May 16, is scheduled to be completed by Sept. 18, with the location of the work yet to...
Firefighters rescue driver trapped in car after crash in South Windsor
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. — A driver had to be rescued from a car that crashed into a tree in South Windsor on Friday night, according to local firefighters. The South Windsor Fire Department was called to Nevers Road just after 9 p.m. for a report of a crash. Arriving...
Person rescued from Waterbury house fire
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) – One person had to be rescued from a house fire on Hillside Avenue in Waterbury early Saturday afternoon. A fire department spokesperson says firefighters were called to the 2 family home at 12:13 p.m. and upon arrival had to rescue a homeless person from a second floor window by ladder. The […]
Three convicted felons arrested in Meriden on gun-related charges
MERIDEN, Conn. — Three New Haven County men were taken into custody and face gun-related charges, according to a release from the Meriden Police Department. Around 11:28 p.m. on Friday, Meriden police were dispatched to the area of 236 Grove St. in response to a report of a fight involving at least one firearm, police said, noting that Meriden dispatchers had received multiple calls reporting the fight, including a description of the man that allegedly dropped a firearm.
Pedestrian with active warrant arrested on Rt. 2 in East Hartford
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A pedestrian apprehended on Rt. 2 in East Hartford had an active warrant, said state police. Minutes before noon state police’s Troop H responded to Rt. 2 for reports of a pedestrian walking in the area of exit 5. At the scene, police investigation revealed the pedestrian had an active paperless re-arrest warrant that was issued […]
Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after crash with van in New Britain
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - A motorcycle crash is under investigation in New Britain. Around 815 p.m. on Thursday, police responded to a motor vehicle collision at Corbin and Black Rock Avenues. A motorcyclist suffered injuries after colliding with a work van. They were transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Police investigating rollover crash in West Hartford
WEST HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Police are investigating after a rollover crash in West Hartford Saturday afternoon. Police Captain Daniel Moffo says that the crash occurred near the intersection of South Quaker Lane and Talcott Road. The intersection was closed but has since reopened. The investigation is active. There is...
Attempted Carjacking: Pair Grab, Drag Woman Along I-84 In Vernon, Police Say
The Tolland County incident occurred on Thursday, May 23 in Vernon. According to Connecticut State Police, the two men — Emmanuel Nina-Saldana, age 21, and Bryan Saldana, age 20 — were tailgating a woman driving a Porsche SUV as she drove east on I-84 just after 4:30 p.m.
Lawsuit filed in the death of dancer with a peanut allergy who died after eating mislabeled cookie
The estate of a young dancer who died after eating a mislabeled cookie containing peanuts has filed a wrongful death lawsuit, claiming the failure to properly label the package was grossly negligent.Órla Ruth Baxendale, 25, died Jan. 11 after eating a Florentine cookie sold by grocery retailer Stew Leonard's and suffering an anaphylactic reaction, according to the lawsuit. Baxendale, who had a severe peanut allergy, had moved to New York City from England to pursue a career as a dancer and was in “the prime of her life,” according to the lawsuit filed Thursday in Superior Court in Waterbury....
Windsor Locks Woman Accused Of Attacking, Injuring 2 Cops
The incident occurred in Hartford County around 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 21, in Windsor Locks. According to Lt. Paul Cherniack of the Windsor Locks Police, the two officers, one a case manager, were checking on Erica Verona, age 22, of Windsor Locks, who has a long history of aggressive behavior.
13,000 flags placed at State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown, Conn.
Every year on Memorial Day Weekend, people come out to the State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown to honor those who gave their lives for our country. "Everybody that didn't come back, just thank you. Just thank you," said Joel Cabral, of Newington. Cabral served in the Connecticut National Guard for...
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