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State and defense rest in trial for CT man accused of murder in 2016 double shooting
Both sides rested their case in the trial for Brandon Letman in Hartford Superior Court on Thursday afternoon, nearly eight years after two people were fatally shot in Hartford’s North End. Letman, of New Britain, is standing trial on multiple charges, including murder and tampering with witnesses in connection to the 2016 slayings of Ashley Spence and Cameron Mounds. The two were gunned down ...
Found a baby animal on its own this spring? Here are some dos and don'ts
Spring is baby season for many Connecticut wildlife, which means many homeowners may end up finding young critters seemingly alone and defenseless in their yards. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they need human intervention. Wildlife rehabilitators said it depends on the species of animal and what circumstances it was found in.
CT mansion tied to Jennifer Farber Dulos murder case to soon be on the market
A Connecticut home at the center of a high-profile murder conspiracy case will soon be for sale in Farmington. The multi-million dollar home at 4 Jefferson Crossing in Farmington is the former home of missing New Canaan mother Jennifer Farber Dulos and is tied to her disappearance. The luxury home on the border of Farmington and Avon is where Farber Dulos’ estranged husband, Fotis Dulos, lived ...
Breeze Airways in Hartford adds 2 new destinations
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Breeze Airways added two new flight destinations on Thursday for travelers flying out of Hartford. The two new nonstop services will be to Myrtle Beach and Cincinnati. According to airline officials, fares for these routes will start at $49 if purchased before May 7 or for travel before June 13. Breeze […]
Connecticut wrangles over spending controls amid $1B surplus
(The Center Square) — Connecticut will end the fiscal year with a record surplus, according to a new report, which is fueling calls by progressive Democrats to roll back the state's spending controls. The consensus revenue forecast, released by the Office of Policy and Management and Office of Fiscal Analysis on Monday, shows the state is likely to close out the fiscal year more than $645 million above initial budget projections. That's a roughly $1 billion surplus through 2026, according to the report. ...
Selkirk Woman Killed In Head-On SR 85 Crash In Bethlehem
The Albany County wreck happened just before 7 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, in Bethlehem, on State Route 85 near the Albany city limits. Bethlehem Police said a 28-year-old Saratoga County man from Clifton Park was driving westbound on Route 85 when he crossed over the center line and struck an eastbound vehicle.
New England region gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.62 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.59 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the New England region has risen about...
The CT food truck park opening Friday has live music, games, drinks and 14 food vendors
Looking for live music, games, drinks, and an array of diverse food choices to try this summer? It’s all jam packed into a few thousand square feet in Hartford. WestSide Square, the city’s first food truck park, which sits on the corner of Farmington and Girard Avenues in the West End, will open for the season on Friday, the owners said. The husband and wife duo Quan and Rebeca Quach told the ...
High temperatures to get near 80 Thursday
Thursday started with fog and drizzle, but they will give way to sunshine. And we will have lots of sun!. The high temperatures on Thursday will be near 80 degrees inland and 70 at the shore. Then, some clouds reform tonight and low temperatures will be near 50. Friday and...
Wesleyan University students maintain protest encampment on campus
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — Students at Wesleyan University are continuing their demonstration in support of Gaza with an encampment situated at the heart of the campus, behind North College, since Sunday. Tents lining the walkway and written messages articulate their solidarity with Gaza and their grievances against the ongoing violence. “We’re here for Gaza,” said […]
These Connecticut restaurants are offering Cinco De Mayo deals
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — What better way to celebrate Cinco De Mayo than surrounded by friends, family, a table of the finest Mexican cuisine, margaritas and of course, music? These Connecticut restaurants will be offering special Cinco De Mayo deals and events this Sunday. New Haven County Te Amo Tequila Bar – New Haven […]
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