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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — New Haven police are investigating after a motorcyclist from New Haven died in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday night. According to police, an unknown green sedan was traveling west on Clay Street toward Haven Street when it collided with a motorcycle around 8:30 p.m. The operator of the green sedan fled […]

The two incidents happened on both Wednesday, June 7, and Thursday, June 8 in Branford, according to Branford Police. The first of the two incidents happened on Wednesday around 5:15 p.m. when a resident on East Main Street (US Route 1) saw two teenagers steal two bicycles from their residence.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A new exhibition Thursday night at the Blake Hotel drew hundreds of guests to support six emerging artists. The artists featured in “May Brings Flowers” are from New Haven, along with Brooklyn, New York, and Philadelphia. The event overlapped with Yale’s commencement weekend — and the Blake Hotel was fully […]

WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) - A shooting incident that happened on Interstate 84 in Waterbury on Thursday remained under investigation Friday morning. State police revealed on Friday morning that it happened on the westbound side of the highway in the area of exit 20. Troopers said the drivers of two vehicles...

It is an emotional day for the family of a gun violence victim, as New Haven Police announce an arrest in a 2020 homicide case. Tylee Bellamy was 24 when he was shot and killed. Now Jonathan Frater, of Harford, faces several charges in his death. He is currently incarcerated in Hartford on separate charges. Frater faces murder and robbery charges, among others. Police say robbery was the motive.

A damaged ​“end wedge” has shut down the Grand Avenue Bridge to car travel for nearly a week — with repairs in the works, and city officials hoping the recently renovated Quinnipiac River crossing should open back up to vehicles later on Thursday. Update: The bridge...

Two of the five New Haven, Connecticut, police officers involved in the June 2022 arrest of Randy Cox, who was left paralyzed from the chest down in a police van, have been fired, officials said.

New Haven County resident Patricia Curiale, age 50, of Milford, was arrested on Tuesday, June 6 after Milford Police officers responded to a report of shots fired. When officers arrived at the home on W. Main Street, they found the victim uninjured. Police said the victim had been in the backyard when they heard a car alarm go off and spotted Curiale near the car.

Poor air quality impacts Connecticut residents, workers who spend time outside. Many Connecticut residents are avoiding spending outside due to the poor air conditions, but others have no choice. New Milford 911 call. Updated: 2 hours ago. |. New Milford police released the 911 call where a man admits to...

NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - A busy New Haven street that has seen hundreds of crashes over the past few years could be in line for a major makeover. The Elm City is looking to revitalize and redesign Grand Avenue in the Fair Haven neighborhood. It is just in the...

As Michigan and other parts of the country deal with poor air quality and haze coming down from the Canadian wildfires, Oxford’s annual Seymour Celebration will be without fireworks this weekend.

On May 30, 2023, the Ansonia Police Department responded to Prospect Street on a report of a disturbance where a person had a gun and a shot was fired. First responding officers met with a female and a witness who reported the father of the female’s child had come to the residence, kicked in a door then shot the female’s car twice when leaving the area. The car, unoccupied at the time, had two bullet holes, and shell casings were recovered at the scene. The male suspect was identified as Taykwan Williamson.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A New Haven teacher got a big surprise and a big honor Thursday morning. Honored Schools is a nonprofit that hands out checks to outstanding teachers around the country. The winners are always chosen by members of the school community. The winning teacher is Magda Colon. She is a Spanish […]

Chief meteorologist Mark Dixon answers some questions about the poor air quality we're experiencing. All high school lacrosse championship games will be postponed again. The incident happened Thursday June 8 around 11:18am. NEWS CONFERENCE: Hartford HealthCare talks about the health concerns that come with poor air quality. Updated: 7 hours...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — New Haven officials are opening a shelter for individuals who need a place to stay indoors due to poor air quality conditions impacting Connecticut. City officials said 200 Orange Street in New Haven will be designated as a place of refuge starting 6 p.m. on Wednesday to 7 a.m. on […]

NEW HAVEN – Growing tension between airport officials and Mayor Justin Elicker and nearby residents came to a head at the annual community meeting for Tweed Airport held on Wednesday night in the Nathan Hale School cafeteria. Elicker first announced to attendees – residents of East Haven, New Haven...

While policymakers and politicians and activists and boards of nonprofit organizations continued to debate how to end homelessness, Police Officer Christopher Chin had to figure out what to do with Michael. Right then. In the rain. On a Saturday at 8:52 a.m. Chin encountered Michael at that time on Water...

A Meriden police cruiser was damaged after officers tried to pull over a stolen vehicle in town Thursday night. The police department said they tried to stop the stolen car, but it took off. Officers deployed stop sticks and the car's tires were damaged, but the vehicle continued off at a high speed.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A special flag raising ceremony Thursday on the New Haven Green marked Pride Month during a year of contentious anti-LGBTQ legislation across the nation. “So, when I’m asked what Pride Month means to young folks here, it means action,” one speaker said. “That’s what Pride Month means.” There have been […]

Conn. (WTNH) — Nothing says summer like the drive-in movies! While drive-in movie theaters have dwindled in Connecticut — including the Pleasant Valley Drive-in Theater which closed due to a change in ownership in Dec. 2022 after 27 years — the tradition is still alive. This summer, two theaters are still up-and-running, with a packed […]