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Body found in Yantic River identified as Norwich man. What we know
The body of the deceased man found in the Yantic River in Norwich last week has been identified as Daniel Busby, 26, of Norwich. As of Monday morning, the cause of death was still pending and will be determined by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Norwich Police Detective...
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One Person Killed in Two-Vehicle Accident in Salem
According to WBOY, officials have now confirmed that one individual has died following a two-vehicle accident in Salem. Officials were originally dispatched to the scene at 12:08 p.m. The accident occurred on 65 US Highway 50 East.
Money stolen from drive-through ATM in Norwich. Here's what we know.
An ATM at a local bank was heavily damaged and a significant amount of money was stolen. At approximately 8:50 a.m. on Sunday, members of the Norwich Police Department Patrol and Detective divisions responded to the Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank branch located at 666 West Main St. in Norwich for reported damage to the drive-through ATM. ...
Norwich Fire Department completes rope rescue in just over 8 minutes
NORWICH, Conn. — The Norwich Fire Department completed a quick and impressive rope rescue on Thursday evening. Around 5:35 p.m. on May 2, Norwich Emergency Dispatch received a call from a resident at Indian Leap Condominiums on Yantic Street who reported someone was yelling for help from the west side of Indian Leap Falls, according to a release from the fire department.
Backers of new animal shelter in Montville raise $4,000 at ‘pup rally’
Montville ― David Turner, one advocate for building a new $2.2 million animal shelter in town, took a bag of dog treats from his pocket Sunday and fed one to his dog ― a 12-year-old Goldendoodle named Max. Turner, a 25-year Montville resident, said part of the reason...
Watch the young Huskies cross the stage with the University of Connecticut’s commencement schedule
STORRS, Conn. (WTNH) — Commencement ceremonies for the University of Connecticut have been going on all weekend in Storrs. Find locations, times and links to watch your favorite Husky cross the stage in the list below. Saturday College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources Undergraduate CeremonyMay 4, 2024, 6:00 p.m. at the Gampel Pavilion. School of […]
Meet the Man Behind the Hit Yacht Rock Song About South County Living
Rhode Island is a bit far north for palm trees, but the Ocean State is the star of a yacht rock song called “Coconut Kevin” that’s been rising on the music charts and offers a tip of the flip-flop to a part-time Westerly resident. “Coconut” Kevin Martin,...
2 Ledyard women charged with animal cruelty
LEDYARD, Conn. (WTNH) – Two Ledyard residents were charged Wednesday with animal cruelty, according to Ledyard police. Quiana L. Durham, 33, and Precious Michaud, 28, were both charged with five counts of cruelty to animals after turning themselves in on active arrest warrants. The charges stem from a call police said Durham made to Ledyard […]
The lion is back at Mohegan Park in Norwich
Norwich ― The zoo is long gone from Mohegan Park, but a beloved lion has returned. A bright yellow lion drinking fountain that long adorned the entrance to the former zoo has been refurbished with new plumbing and fresh paint. The lion sits again in its original spot beside a more mundane drinking fountain to the delight of old timers and youngsters seeing it for the first time.
One of UConn’s first NCAA men’s basketball champs earns his degree
STORRS, CT (WFSB) - University of Connecticut men’s basketball champion Khalid El-Amin can add “graduate” to his list of accolades. The point guard from UConn’s ‘99 championship team participated in the university’s commencement ceremony over the weekend. El-Amin finished his academic work over the...
Mike Buscetto: Citizen of the Year honors for man who’s had an ‘impact’
When the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut casts about for a Citizen of the Year, it’s not interested in someone who’s just burst on the scene. “We don’t select a flash in the pan,” Tony Sheridan, the chamber’s president and chief executive officer, said. “We look for longevity, consistency. ... It has to be a person who truly makes an impact and has done so for a number of years.”
Voters in Chariho to decide fate of 3 new schools. Is misinformation fueling opposition?
RICHMOND – Michael Peltier left the town hall meeting feeling a little dissatisfied. “I didn’t get to ask my question I wanted [to ask],” he said, standing outside Chariho High School’s library, where a few minutes earlier a panel of 14 administrators – and a very well-behaved dog – fielded questions over a proposal to borrow $150 million to build three new elementary schools in the Chariho Regional School District.
Hit-and-run driver who fatally hit woman in Jewett City to face more charges: State police
GRISWOLD, Conn — State police arrested a Norwich man they have accused of leaving the scene of a deadly hit-and-run in Jewett City last year. Curt Rivard, Jr., is facing multiple charges for hitting and killing a woman on North Main Street in September 2023. The passenger of the...
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