Ansonia To Hold Veterans Day Ceremony

ANSONIA — Ansonia is scheduled to host its annual Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Park outside city hall (253 Main St.) at 11 a.m. Nov. 11. If it rains, the Armory at 5 State St. is a backup location. See the flyer below for more details.

Travel Alert: Derby Avenue Road Work

DERBY — The City of Derby has been notified that Burns Construction will begin milling and paving Derby Avenue Sunday evening, November 8 at 5:00p.m. Temporary NO PARKING signs will be posted on both sides of Derby Avenue, from Main Street to Division Street, with the following restrictions:. Sunday,...

In Your Neighborhood: Dennis House moderates Society of Industrial and Office Realtors conference in Wallingford

WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — News 8 is In Your Neighborhood in Wallingford, where business leaders, bankers and entrepreneurs gathered to talk about commercial real estate in Connecticut. News 8’s Dennis House had the honor of serving as moderator for the conference of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors organized by John Cafasso. The event […]

Construction Progressing at The Residences at Heritage Park in West Hartford Connecticut

With an anticipated leasing launch in late spring 2027, construction is progressing rapidly at The Residences at Heritage Park in West Hartford. The Garden Communities multifamily development at 1360 Trout Brook Drive will offer 322 luxury rentals complemented by on-site lifestyle amenities. “It’s exciting to see The Residences at Heritage...

Derby Residents Speak Out Against Great Hill Road Development Concept

DERBY – Informal discussion or not, three neighbors at a public meeting said they oppose a “miniature Quarry Walk” to replace farmland on Great Hill Road. Rick Dunne, who lives nearby, called the project “insanity.”. “There’s no logic to this project. There is no need for...

In Your Neighborhood: Kathryn Hauser moderates panel at Caregiver Symposium in Hamden

HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — News 8 is In Your Neighborhood for the sixth annual Caregiver Symposium on Thursday in Hamden. The event, hosted by Drazen Rubin Law, featured a full day of educational opportunities for caregivers and professionals alike to learn from Connecticut’s leading experts on the future of care in the state.  News 8’s […]

Ballot discrepancy in Wallingford forces recount

Ballot discrepancy in Wallingford forces recount

10 Connecticut Towns Retirees Are Quietly Leaving Due To High Winter Heating Costs

Retirement is supposed to mean having a little more freedom with your time and money. But when winter heating bills start eating into a fixed income, things can get complicated pretty quickly. And moving somewhere more affordable suddenly doesn’t sound like such a strange idea. For some Connecticut retirees,...

Weak Earthquake Rattles Connecticut Coastline

Connecticut was rattled by a weak earthquake during the afternoon on Wednesday. According to USGS, at 1:53 pm, a weak magnitude 1.6 earthquake struck the central shore near Niantic from a depth of 8.4 km. The earthquake was far too weak to create any damage or injuries. According to USGS,...

This Abandoned Connecticut Sanatorium Has Eerie Stories And A Haunting History Hidden Behind Its Empty Walls

An empty building can feel unsettling even in broad daylight. Add a complicated history and years of abandonment, and suddenly every dark window seems to raise another question. Who worked there? What was daily life like?. One abandoned Connecticut sanatorium has a haunting past that continues to attract curiosity long...

Republicans suffer crushing defeat in Connecticut

Owner of The Charles Restaurant sued for tens of thousands of dollars; couple say they paid deposit for wedding

WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) - After a popular Wethersfield restaurant suddenly closed its door this week, the I-Team found the restaurant’s owner is being sued for tens of thousands of dollars. The sudden closure was a surprise to everyone, including a young couple who says they were supposed to get...

Gov. Ned Lamont outlines priorities for 3rd term

Fresh off his re-election victory, Gov. Ned Lamont said he plans to work with lawmakers and build consensus as he begins a historic third consecutive term.

Connecticut reaches deal to connect incarcerated people with Medicare and Medicaid before release

Traditionally, people who are incarcerated were not allowed to sign up for the programs.

In this Connecticut town, nearly half of workers cross state lines for jobs

Six out of the 10 Connecticut towns with the highest percentages of workers who work out of state are in the northeast corner.

Connecticut's Hartford Line to see additional service

NEWINGTON, Conn. — CTrail will add service on the Hartford Line beginning Monday, Nov. 16, the Connecticut Department of Transportation has announced. The schedule includes a new weekday round trip between New Haven and Hartford, extension of a morning southbound train that will now originate in Springfield, Mass., and extension of weekend trains to and [...] Read More...

The New England Christmas Festival is this weekend, with toys, decor and more for sale

Toys, ornaments, kids' clothing and more will be sold at this weekend's New England Christmas Festival.

4 of Connecticut’s 10 fastest-rising ZIP codes are in Waterbury

Waterbury’s mayor says the effects of COVID-19 are still being felt.

Connecticut’s Prison Watchdog Left His Biggest Fight Unfinished

From the start, as Connecticut’s correction ombudsman, DeVaughn Ward wanted the Inmate Legal Assistance Program contract canceled. He filed a complaint with the State Contracting Standards Board. He subpoenaed the law firm that holds the contract, Bansley Law, and when the firm didn’t comply, he went to court to compel it to do so. Ward dangled the possibility of filing a grievance against the firm’s principal, Walter C. Bansley IV.

Connecticut had an earthquake this week. Most people likely missed it

Wednesday’s quake is the latest in Connecticut’s long history of small underground rumbles.