MIDDLEBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Two people are dead after one drove the wrong way on I-84 causing a head-on collision early Sunday morning in East Middlebury, report state police.  Leticia Dourado, 23 from Waterbury, was driving east on I-84 near Exit 17 at 3:09 a.m., according to police. Mathew Marquis, 45 from Woodbury, was headed […]

HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Looking for a hike that will satisfy adults while still being drama-free for kids It can be hard to find the right mix, but thousands of reviewers on AllTrails have had their say for which is the best. Whether you are pushing a stroller, holding the hand of a little one […]

WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — A fire decimated a vacant factory in Waterbury Saturday night, according to the Waterbury Fire Department.  Fire crews responded to a fire in the area of 800 South Main St. at approximately 8:00 p.m. The fire began on the riverside of the factory and quickly spread throughout the entire structure.  A […]

WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – West Haven town officials held a special ceremony honoring veterans Saturday. They unveiled another section of the Veterans Walk of Honor.  To date, about 2,950 bricks have been installed, creating the 100-yard walk of honor in Bradley Point Park.  The West Haven Veterans Council started selling bricks 16 years ago to […]

BETHANY, Conn. (WTNH) — A street takeover is expected to take place on Route 63 in Bethany at 9 p.m. on Saturday, according to a tweet from Connecticut State Police. “State, Local & Federal Agencies are actively monitoring & investigating these incidents,” according to the tweet. Federal investigators established a statewide tip line to provide […]

WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — A 16-year-old Waterbury resident sustained life-threatening injuries after a hit-and-run on West Main Street in Waterbury on Friday. The victim was riding a motor scooter and was struck by a maroon 2022 Cadillac XT5, which fled the scene, according to police. The vehicle was later found unattended and taken into Waterbury […]

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 […]

EAST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A young driver has died after striking a utility pole in East Haven early Saturday morning, authorities report.  Police determined that at 1:33 a.m. Saturday morning a vehicle was heading west on Foxon Rd. in the Circle Dr. area. The vehicle crossed lanes and drove into a utility pole on […]

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A bill allowing pharmacists to prescribe birth control was passed through the state senate on Monday thanks to a bipartisan effort from lawmakers.   The bill was spearheaded by State Sen. Heather Somer (R-Groton) with the intention of increasing access to birth control, particularly for women working in rural and under-served areas.  […]

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Governor Ned Lamont has requested that the U.S. Department of Agriculture declare Connecticut a federal agricultural disaster following a shocking flash freeze in May.  Connecticut farmers woke up to sub-freezing temperatures and frost on May 18th. Crops were exposed to temperatures in the mid to low 20s for up to five […]

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — With the debt ceiling deadline approaching in just over a week, News 8 spoke with an expert to see how it could affect the people of Connecticut. David Sacco, a professor at the Pompea College of Business for the University of New Haven told News 8 that if the debt […]

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 […]

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — News 8 hopes you find this week’s animal celebrity in Connecticut is positively “enjoy-a-bull.” Meet Jeffrey the positively peaceful pit bull! Jeffrey was hours away from being euthanized at a high-kill shelter when Michele Houston came to his rescue. She knew there was just something special about Jeffrey. “I would […]

BARKHAMSTED, Conn. (WTNH) — Injuries were reported in a crash on Route 44 in Barkhamsted Friday night, according to state police. State police responded to the crash in the area of Route 44 and West Hill Road just before 9 p.m. Police said injuries have been reported as a result of the crash. Route 44 […]

WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) –  A 10-year-old boy was seriously injured after he was hit by a car while riding his bike on Friday night in Waterbury, according to police. Police said the child had been riding his bike on Ridgewood Street and was struck around 7 p.m. The 10-year-old was airlifted to Connecticut Children’s Medical […]

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — It’s what we wait all winter to be able to do, get outside and enjoy the nice temperatures. Whether you are hitting the beach or just going for a walk, Yale Medicine Dermatologist Kathleen Suozzi says to make efforts to protect your skin. “A lot of times I see the […]

NEWINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — This Memorial Day Weekend, we remember the service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.   To honor them, a group of veterans packed and donated 100 meals to military families.  Army veteran Joel Zimmerman says they’re making sure the families are not forgotten   “It’s a […]

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A 22-year-old woman from Darien was severely injured in a shark attack while snorkeling in the Turks and Caicos this week. News 8 has learned the young woman is a Yale University student from Darien. On Friday, many people in Darien reacted to the news and sent their support to […]

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Police are investigating a stabbing Friday at the Red Roof Inn on Hazard Avenue in Enfield.