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Organizers announce dates of 2024 Puerto Rican parades, festivals in Connecticut
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Over 100,000 people are expected to celebrate Puerto Rican culture and heritage across Connecticut this summer. On Wednesday, organizers from Hartford, Bridgeport, New Haven, Meriden, Waterbury, New Britain and New London announced the dates of seven Puerto Rican parades and festivals. “This year celebrates the 60th anniversary of the first Puerto […]
Fatal I-84 crash investigation continues
A man was killed after he was struck by a vehicle along Interstate 84 in East Hartford on Tuesday. According to state police, around 8:30 p.m., Randy Casado, 28, of Brooklyn, New York was in the HOV lane on the westbound side of the highway.
Bristol may kill geese at park after complaints about bird droppings
BRISTOL, Conn. (WTNH) — The Bristol Board of Park Commissioners is reviewing a “geese management plan” that would authorize both lethal and non-lethal measures to deter the animals at city-owned parks and properties. Leaders said it’s because some people are complaining about bird droppings, calling them a “nuisance” around Veteran’s Memorial Park and Boulevard. “I […]
Vultures feared to be dying were just "too drunk to fly"
KILLINGWORTH, Conn. - Animal rescuers "suspected the worst" when they encountered a pair of black vultures in very rough shape earlier this month in Connecticut. But it turns out these two feathered friends just had too much to drink.A Place Called Hope, which treats injured birds of prey, responded to help the sick vultures with Watertown Animal Control."Literally drunk""They were literally drunk," the wildlife rehabilitators said. "Unable to balance, stand, kept passing out or in our eyes, actively dying... we ran every test and in the end, they were too drunk to fly."After "ruling everything else out," the rescuers determined...
Canadian ‘most wanted’ fugitive suspected in nightclub security guard murders captured in Hartford
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A man on Canada’s most wanted list for the murders of two nightclub security guards was captured in Hartford and returned to the province of Ontario. Kensworth Alton Francis, 29, of the Bahamas, was arrested on March 26. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, Francis...
Manchester Teacher Charged With Touching Students
An investigation began in February in Hartford Couty after three students reported that a Manchester school teacher was making comments and touching the students. The students of Illing Middle School said that the teacher, 58-year-old Floyd Gray of Hartford, touched them inappropriately and made comments while in class. All three students reported that Gray was their teacher, said Lt. Nick Reinert of the Manchester Police.
Geese in this CT city are out of control. A vote comes today on whether to kill them
Local and national animal rights groups are working to block a proposed geese management plan that would authorize the round-up and killing of geese at Veterans’ Memorial Park and other city-owned properties. Bristol officials said more aggressive tactics are necessary to address a hazardous geese population they say has grown out of control, littering walkways and grassy areas with excrement. ...
Advocates want more funding for Connecticut free diaper program
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — With one out of every two Connecticut families struggling to afford diapers, advocates gathered Wednesday to urge more funding to help get supplies to those in need. Diaper Connections has provided more than 2 million diapers to more than 3,000 children within the last two years. Janet Stolfi Alfano, the CEO […]
Connecticut committee advances bill proposing increased threshold for felony unemployment insurance fraud
Connecticut House Bill 2570, which proposes increasing the threshold for felony unemployment insurance fraud from $500 to $2000, advanced from the Joint Judiciary Committee on Apr. 5 by a vote of 24-13. The Joint Labor and Public Employees Committee approved the bill with a vote of 8-4 on Mar. 7. The bill is now pending consideration before the full Connecticut House.
Route 9 south reopens in Middletown following motorcycle crash
MIDDLETOWN, CT (WFSB) - A portion of Route 9 southbound is back open in Middletown on Wednesday afternoon after a crash involving a motorcycle. The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) said the highway was closed between Exits 23C and 23B. It has since reopened. A motorcycle and another vehicle were...
Graffiti being removed from vacant building in Hartford
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Graffiti that has covered a vacant building in Hartford is now in the process of getting removed. The graffiti has been visible to thousands of drivers on Interstate 84 each day. Removing the graffiti is going to cost the owner about $30,000. It’s going to take...
Teen Charged For Attacking Employees At Bucks Pizzeria
Authorities said Panajotis Tafa and a 16-year-old suspect walked into Deliza Pizza at 460 E. Butler Avenue in New Britain around 2:30 p.m. When the 16-year-old got into an argument with an employee, police said he went around the counter and punched the worker in the face. The employee shoved the 16-year-old to the ground before Tafa "rushed over and pulled a knife," according to investigators.
Wet and Much Cooler for Thursday!
Expect periods of rain tonight and throughout the day Thursday. You’ll need your umbrella at times along with a heavier jacket with highs only in the 40s. Friday looks cloudy and cool, but mainly dry!! A few showers for Friday night, then some sunshine and pleasant temperatures for Saturday afternoon! Sunday looks DRY too!!! Tonight: […]
U.S. Basketball Writers Association will name women's coaching award after UConn's Geno Auriemma
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — The U.S. Basketball Writers Association announced Wednesday that it will name its annual women’s national coach of the year award after UConn’s Geno Auriemma. The 70-year-old Hall-of-fame coach just completed his 39th season at the school, guiding the Huskies to their record 23rd Final Four. He has led UConn to 11 national championships and six perfect seasons, winning the USBA award six times, more than any other coach. Auriemma has compiled a 1,213-162 record, which gives him an 88.2% winning percentage and puts him second on the all-time Division I wins list, just three games behind Stanford’s Tara VanDerveer, who announced her retirement earlier this month. He also led the United States Women’s National Team to gold medals in the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games and the 2010 and 2014 FIBA World Championships.
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