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New AMR EMTs earned while they learned
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — The Waterbury area has a new batch of EMTs as part of a new trend. Instead of paying for their training, they got a paycheck while being trained to save lives. American Medical Response in Waterbury is Connecticut’s latest emergency response company to roll out an “earn while you learn” program. On […]
With green lights and a hashtag challenge, Waterbury speech therapist ignites stuttering awareness
After watching her patients struggle not only with speech difficulties but also with social mistreatment because of them, a Waterbury speech-language pathologist decided to take action. Danra Kazenski, Ph.D., a clinical associate professor at the University of Vermont and founder of Vermont Stuttering Therapy in Waterbury, has made it her...
Bristol geese population: Short-term solution found as city discusses management plan
BRISTOL, Conn — The issue of an estimated 12,000 Canadian geese that have made Bristol their home was the subject of a Bristol park commission meeting Wednesday, as they create a headache for residents by the droppings they leave behind. The meeting followed an initial proposal to euthanize many...
Fire closes Route 6 in Bristol/Farmington
BRISTOL, CT (WFSB) - A house fire closed a portion of Route 6 on the Bristol/Farmington line. Channel 3 has a crew headed to the scene. No other details were released. For real-time traffic updates around the state, check the Channel 3 First Alert Traffic Map here. Refresh this page...
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 […]
Dog found tied to fence and abandoned outside CT farm
Authorities are looking for whoever is responsible for leaving a dog tied up and abandoned in Southbury. The dog, a female German Shepherd, was found shortly after 7:30 a.m. on Thursday at the Willow Creek Horse Farm, according to the Southbury Police Department. The animal was found tied to a fence at the entrance of the farm, police said. Police and Southbury Animal Control are investigating ...
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...
It’s that time of year to start dining outside. Here’s 5 great patios in CT to eat at
As summer inches closer and weather begins to improve, it’s time for Connecticut diners to start thinking about taking their evening meal outside. All over the state, patios have popped up at restaurants, with umbrellas, chairs and rooftops ready to be enjoyed. Get together a group of friends to enjoy an afternoon lunch or a nighttime under the stars with drinks. Connecticut restaurants have ...
Fitness chain to open in CT with pickleball, racquetball courts, saltwater lap pool, day care
A chain of fitness centers in Georgia is making its debut in Connecticut this spring by taking over the recently closed Esporta gym in Bristol, which will reopen as GF Fitness next month. The roughly 45,000-square-foot gym will feature pickleball courts, a saltwater lap pool, a small day care operation and more, the operators said Tuesday in announcing the plan. GF Fitness said its Bristol ...
Members of violent Waterbury-based 960 street gang face life in prison
WATERBURY, Conn. — State and federal officials announced that two more members of a violent Waterbury-based street gang called 960 have been convicted on multiple charges in Bridgeport Federal court. “These convictions stemmed from the defendants' involvement, and multiple acts of violence against rival gang members, and innocent bystanders...
Family Friday: Mid-May weekend featuring festivals, food and farms
(WFSB) - Looking for some family-friendly fun? This May weekend has something for everyone. Musical performances, food, contests, car show & kids zone. Bee-r Hive available with alcoholic beverages, trivia & karaoke for adults.
Watching Your Wallet: Spring cleaning your finances
(WFSB) - It’s not just your closets that may need some spring cleaning. It’s also a great season to clean up your finances. “No one likes to do a budget. It’s boring, but it’s essential because the older we get, you really need to know your numbers,” said Dorso.
Suspects sought in Plainville Kohl’s theft
PLAINVILLE, CT (WFSB) - Police said they were looking for a couple of theft suspects who stole from a retail store in Plainville. Limited details were released. However, police posted surveillance photos on Wednesday of two people who committed a larceny at the business. Anyone who recognizes them was asked...
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