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Eversource bills increasing in July
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Some Eversource customers can expect to see a bump in their bills starting on July 1. The majority of customers will see an increase of about $8. In Connecticut, the energy supply price changes twice a year – Jan.1 and July 1. On Friday, Eversource filed a new Standard Service […]
Police officer hospitalized following car crash involving ‘speeding’ teen in New Britain
A police cruiser was struck during a multi-vehicle crash in New Britain on Wednesday, sending one officer to the hospital. The crash occurred on East Street where police allege that a 17-year-old girl was speeding when she spun out while making a turn, according to New Britain city officials. The girl’s car struck multiple vehicles, including a New Britain Police Department cruiser, officials ...
CT middle school track coach steps down after allegedly calling student a racial slur
A track coach from William J. Johnston Middle School in Colchester has stepped down after being accused of calling a Black female student from Middletown a racial slur. Colchester Public Schools told NBC Connecticut in a statement that students were singing an explicit song named "Faneto" by Chief Keef to which the coach responded with the words "You are."
Showers End and Temperatures Start to Climb
After a damp Saturday much warmer weather will move in over the coming days. Tonight will feature lots of clouds but drying conditions. Lows will be in the 50s. Temperatures on Sunday will be in the 70s in the Hartford area but 60s elsewhere. Next week looks summer-like with temperatures...
Police are looking for women who stole Tampax, candles, and more from Walgreens
MIDDLETOWN, CT (WFSB) - Middletown police need help identifying two women who stole items from the local Walgreens. On May 14, the two suspects stole $237.88 worth of merchandise including Yankee candles, Tampax, and leggings from the Walgreens on 311 Main Street. The suspects also stole from CVS on 308...
OPINION: How did Lamont miss what FBI calls blatant stealing?
As news broke Thursday of the arrest of Gov. Ned Lamont’s former deputy budget chief on a panoply of corruption charges, I couldn’t help but wonder how the governor could have been so clueless about what the FBI called blatant wrongdoing in his administration. The charges and three...
Clouds to some sun and milder today
After a tricky forecast yesterday with some towns staying dry while others got soaked, I have some great news! I am not seeing any rain in the forecast for days and days to come! Today starts cloudy but it should be dry all day long. Some sun will start to mix in with the clouds […]
Downtown Hartford hosts USA Gymnastics and pop-up shop with local businesses
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Downtown Hartford is buzzing with action. From a high-profile gymnastics competition to a pop-up shop featuring dozens of local businesses, there’s much to enjoy. Gymnastics fans have taken over downtown. If you’re heading to the XL Center anytime soon, the chances you’ll see someone doing...
CT National Guard vehicle catches fire on I-91 in Windsor
A Connecticut National Guard vehicle caught fire on Interstate 91 North in Windsor, state police said. Traffic was slowly getting by as rush hour came to an end on Friday evening. The two right lanes of traffic were closed and traffic was backed up in the area. The highway has...
Bomb threat forces evacuation of school in Bloomfield
A magnet school in Bloomfield was evacuated Friday morning due to a bomb threat, according to police. Officers responded to the Global Experience Magnet School on South Griffin Road around 8:15 a.m. after school security noticed some graffiti in a bathroom that was percieved as a bomb threat, police said.
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