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Granby man charged after kidnapping, assaulting woman in Willington
WILLINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut State Troopers responded to a distress call reporting that a man physically assaulted and held a woman against her will. The man was identified as Jonathan Yokabaskas, 29, of Granby. He faces multiple charges, including possession of a weapon in a motor vehicle, breach of peace, assault, threatening, kidnapping, and […]
Displaced Avon apartment tenants frustrated with communication from property management
Frustration is growing for tenants who were forced out after a fire at their Avon apartment complex last month. They say they’re not getting timely communication from property management. It has been two weeks of adjustments for Elizabeth Graves and her children as they have stayed with local family...
Springfield Deputy Police Chief retires after 37 years of service
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - In Springfield, Deputy Police Chief Rupert Daniel retired on Thursday after serving the city for more than 37 years. Daniel joined the Springfield Police Department in 1986. He also served in the United States Army for 39 years. Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers took some time on...
Mass. weather: Is more rain expected Thursday?
More rain is expected after most of the state got thunderstorms Wednesday. Rain is expected to come and go until Monday in parts of the state. Thursday is expected to be dry in the Berkshires most of Thursday. But rain will return Thursday night, likely from 3 a.m. to 5 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Homelessness has increased this year in Hampden County, results of survey say
SPRINGFIELD — On the last night of January, 2,901 people in the county were homeless, according to newly-released data from the Springfield-Hampden County Continuum of Care. That’s an uptick of more than 200 people compared to the same survey done last year. “Unfortunately, we are not surprised by...
University dorm could be coming to historic Hartford street
UConn continues to seek expansion of housing opportunities for undergraduate students in Hartford. A key committee offered initial approval of a plan to convert empty office space along Pratt Street into suite-style dorms. Those involved in funding the project said 242 Trumbull, which sits on the corner of Trumbull and...
2024 Prom Photos: Hampshire Regional Prom at Log Cabin in Holyoke, MA
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Avon psychologist sentenced to 2 years for $1.6M Medicaid fraud
AVON, Conn. (WTNH) — A 75-year-old psychologist from Avon will spend more than two years in prison for defrauding Medicaid of more than $1.6 million. Michael B. Pines owned a practice in Glastonbury, where he provided services to children and adults, according to an announcement Friday from the U.S. Department of Justice. He was accused […]
Avon Police investigating reported “erratic behavior” from school bus driver
“There was no erratic driving or anything to indicate that, but they were concerned enough to call,” said Lt. John Schmalberger of Avon Police. Children and parents of Avon Public Schools alerted police of what they say was erratic behavior coming from their bus driver on Wednesday afternoon. “Some...
Smith & Wesson suspended some Springfield employees due to ATF records
Gunmaker, Smith & Wesson says they’ve suspended several employees at their Springfield plant after the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) notified them that the workers aren’t permitted to legally possess guns.
DARTING ACROSS CT: The Heirloom Market at Comstock Ferre in Wethersfield
WETHERSFIELD, CT (WFSB) - Channel 3 partnered with WTIC News Talk Radio’s Brian Shactman for a fun Friday adventure they called “Darting Across Connecticut.”. Shactman throws a dart at the state map. Wherever it lands, he visits with Channel 3′s Roger Susanin. On Friday, May 10, they...
2 teens accused of being involved shootings in western Mass., leading police on chase
Several shots were fired in Springfield, Massachusetts, earlier this week and now two teens have been arrested, according to NBC affiliate WWLP. The two 17-year-olds were arrested Wednesday, Springfield police said, and it all came down to their vehicle. The teens were allegedly involved in a chase with Chicopee police...
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