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UConn demo teaches how to respond to pedestrian crash
STORRS, Conn. (WTNH) — A demo held on Wednesday at the University of Connecticut taught officers what to do when responding to a scene where a vehicle hits a pedestrian. “It’s truly important,” said Eric Jackson, the executive director of the Connecticut Transportation Institute. The simulation also included what to do if a bicyclist is […]
Springfield suspends liquor license for Mt. Carmel Society, questioning who is in charge
SPRINGFIELD — The License Commission voted to suspend the Mt. Carmel Society’s ability to sell alcohol, saying an internal squabble between two factions of members has left officials questioning who is in charge. The license, which was officially suspended in a 4-0 vote on Wednesday night, will be...
Mini Nurse Academy introduces students to the field of nursing
There is a special graduation ceremony in Hartford on Thursday for some of the youngest nurses in training. The Mini Nurse Academy aims to attract kids to the field of nursing at a young age. Looking sharp in tiny white coats, the cohort of kids steps into graduation with minds...
Brimfield Flea Market 2024: 5 food items to try while you shop
With miles of ground to cover to shop at the Brimfield Flea Market, shoppers and vendors alike are sure to work up an appetite. MassLive attended the 2024 May show of the flea market scouring Rte. 20 for the best bites on the show grounds. Here’s five food items you...
Softball Game Preview: Somers Heads Out
Somers is 2-7 against Granby Memorial since May of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Somers Spartans will head out on the road to face off against the Granby Memorial Bears at 2:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
26-year-old man killed in Hartford crash
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – On Tuesday, a deadly crash occurred on the Route 5/15 northbound exit 89 off-ramp in Hartford. A Toyota Tundra pick-up truck driven by Andrew Saez, 26, of Windsor Locks, was involved in a rollover collision. He suffered serious life-threatening injuries and was transported to Hartford...
Hartford protest marks 76 years since Palestinians were driven from homes
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A crowd of pro-Palestine protesters gathered Wednesday evening at the Connecticut State Capitol to renew their calls for a ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and to mark 76 years since the Nakba of 1948. Nakba, which translates to “the catastrophe” in Arabic, is the term used to recall the plight […]
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