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NEWINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Emergency Response Teams were called in to respond to a burglary at a Newington gun store Saturday morning.  An employee at the Hoffman Gun Center (2686 Berlin Turnpike) reported a burglary at 7:40 a.m., according to Newington police. Officers secured the area and, following an investigation, had reason to believe the […]

HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — A young bear found its way into a part of downtown Hartford on Friday afternoon. The bear was spotted on Albany Avenue around 1 p.m. Shortly afterward, it entered the backyard of a home on Chestnut Street. That is where it climbed into a tree...

June is dog licensing month in the state of Connecticut. Reminder, pet owners are required to license their dogs in the state of Connecticut. Dogs must have a valid rabies certificate at the time the license becomes valid. Licenses cannot be issued before June 1st. After June 30th, owners will...

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Union group home workers are continuing to strike. This is their 4th day on strike. Today, they went to the governor’s residence to let their voices be heard. They’re demanding better pay, affordable healthcare, and a pension. Ada Rodriguez is a mother of 3....

Bruce Cseh, 22, of Blairstown, was behind the wheel of a 2021 Jeep Rubicon heading west crossed over the double yellow lines on Newton-Sparta Road around 4 p.m. in Andover Township on Friday, May 26, local police said. Cseh struck a 2011 Ford Ranger pickup, driven by Andrew Benavente, 36...

Interstate 91 south in Hartford has reopened after a vehicle fire closed multiple lanes on Saturday morning. CT Roads said the vehicle fire was on the highway between exits 27 and 28. At one point, the left three lanes of the highway were closed. The highway has since fully reopened.

CT has wanted to remove two sets of traffic lights on Route 9 in Middletown for years. But DOT is still choosing a design for the project.

FARMINGTON, CT (WFSB) - There were reports that a construction worker fell at a construction site Thursday morning. Police, Tunxis Hose Department, and UConn Health Center were on site of the new Farmington High School on Monteith Drive. The worker was transported by Life Star to Hartford Hospital for further...

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Hartford police are investigating a shooting in Hartford that left one man wounded on Thursday. Police responded to a ShotSpotter notification just before 11 p.m. in the area of 186 Lawrence St. At the scene, officers located a man in his fifties suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The man […]

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has tranquilized a bear that climbed into a tree in downtown Hartford Friday afternoon. The bear was in a tree on Chestnut Street for hours and animal control responded to the scene. Police blocked off roads in the area. Officials from the...

A Hartford man is sentenced to spend a decade in federal prison for his role in multiple violent robberies of A-T-and-T stores in Connecticut and Massachusetts, including one in West Springfield. Alex Josephs was one of several men who stole hundreds of thousands of dollars in merchandise in the robberies...

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — A husband and wife from Middletown are facing child endangerment charges, according to police. Police said the couple’s children were living in deplorable conditions at their home on East Main Street in Middletown. The pair were just arrested but the investigation dates back to November. 47-year-old William Clayton and his wife […]

Stopping gun violence is the big issue at the state capitol today. Hartford Public Schools announce Teacher of the Year. There are more than 16,000 students in 39 schools across Hartford Public Schools, but only one Teacher of the Year!. New rental assistance program for Hartford residents. Updated: 7 hours...

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. With June approaching, Connecticut's farms are gearing up for berry season. Get ready to fill baskets and flats with your favorite fruits for baked goods, jams and snacks. If you’re looking to pluck juicy strawberries, picking season runs from...

Hartford police will be hosting a gun buyback event on June 3, offering gift cards for unloaded guns that may be turned over anonymously. The buyback will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the House of Restoration Church at 1665 Main St. in Hartford. All guns should be unloaded and placed in a plastic bag or box, according to the Hartford Police Department. Gift cards to Stop & Shop will be ...

An investigation is underway after a report of a burglary at a gun store in Newington prompted a large police response on Saturday and the search for the suspect is ongoing. Officers received a report of a burglary from an employee of Hoffman Gun Center on the Berlin Turnpike around 7:40 a.m.

A 26-year-old man was killed in Waterbury on Thursday night, police said. Organizations partner up to get children swimming lessons. Memorial Day weekend means more people will be spending time at the pool and beach, in addition to those honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice. East Granby schools closed...

The Connecticut State Police had 1,640 calls for service, assisted 115 motorists, responded to 119 accidents with 1 involving serious injuries and 1 reported fatality, made 7 DUI arrests, issued 127 citations for speeding and 68 seatbelt citations. We issued 251 citations for hazardous moving violations (to include: unsafe lane change, following too closely, move over, etc.). These are reflective of the time period beginning at midnight and ending at 11:59 pm, on Friday, May 26th, 2023.

The State House passed a bill instituting more restrictions around gun purchasing, ownership and storage over the protests of Republicans, who insisted the provisions would do nothing to stem gun violence in cities like Hartford, Bridgeport and New Haven. The bill, which passed by a 96-51 vote mainly along party...

The state has raked in about $22 million in the year and a half since online sports betting was legalized, and while the industry is a boon for local businesses that take bets, there is a trend showing young people in particular may be developing a gambling addiction. Shea’s Pizzeria...