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Nice Saturday, Rain Returns on Sunday. Warm and Dry Monday and Tuesday!
Saturday will be another NICE day with highs in the seasonable 60s again. Sunday will feature a cloudy sky with spotty showers in the morning, then a afternoon along with cool temperatures. If you have outdoor activities on Sunday, try to squeeze them in as early as you can! Beautiful and warm weather returns for […]
K-9 Broko honored in senate after sacrifice in line of duty
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — State police stood alongside their loyal canine partners, recounting tales of bravery and sacrifice the animals are willing to make to protect their partners in the line of duty. The occasion was to honor the memory of a remarkable dog named Broko, the first to receive the K-9 Medal of Valor. […]
Norwich firefighters rescue stranded man from steep cliff
NORWICH, Conn. — The Norwich Fire Department responded to a call reporting cries for help near Indian Leap Falls. When they arrived on scene, they found a 57-year-old man stranded approximately 100 feet off the footpath and 30 feet down a steep cliff. Crews assembled a mainline and belay rope system then descended to the […]
Some teachers to get job back at Hartford Public Schools
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Some teachers at Hartford Public Schools may no longer lose their jobs after the state agreed to give the district $10.5 million on Thursday. Hartford Public Schools announced on Tuesday that a total of 387 jobs would be laid off next year due to budget cuts. However, now the school will […]
West Haven Man sentenced to 10-years for 2019 burglary, sexual assault
WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Miguel Cuapio-Mendieta, 26, of West Haven, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for a 2019 burglary and sexual assault. Cuapio-Mendieta was arrested on December 29, 2019, following an investigation by the West Haven Police Department. The victim reported that Cuapio-Mendieta, who she worked with, forcibly entered her apartment, […]
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 […]
Plan to speed up wheelchair repairs passes Connecticut Senate
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A plan that would decrease the amount of time it takes to get a wheelchair improved passed the Connecticut Senate on Thursday afternoon. The plan hopes to reduce the existing long wait times. If it passes the House, Connecticut would be the first state in the nation to regulate wheelchair repairs. […]
Connecticut offers $50,000 reward in unsolved murder case
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — The State of Connecticut has announced a reward of up to $50,000 for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator or perpetrators involved in the murder of Jawara Stennett. Stennett, 39, of Brooklyn, NY was shot on the Exit 43 on-ramp to Interstate 95 in West Haven […]
Police investigating “smash and grab” at West Hartford mall
FARMINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Police are investigating a “smash and grab” type of theft on Thursday inside the Westfarms Mall. Officers said that shoppers were frightened by the sound of shattering glass, but police said there is no threat to the public. Farmington police responded to the scene and confirmed that no weapons were involved. […]
How small business owners in Hamden can earn up to $12.5K in federal grants
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Hamden town officials Thursday announced they’re giving out $200,000 in small business grants thanks to the American Rescue Plan Act. The grant program aims to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and the challenges they overcame during the coronavirus pandemic- all during Small Business Month this May. The program is funded […]
Thieves targeting high-end cars in Greenwich
GREENWICH, Conn. (WTNH) — Greenwich police are upping patrols after seeing an increase in thieves trying to steal high-end vehicles — sometimes with suspects entering homes overnight. The thefts, which have included BMWs, have happened between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., according to officers. If the cars aren’t unlocked, the thieves will trying getting into […]
PHOTOS: Norwalk Interstate 95 fire, closure
NORWALK, Conn. (WTNH) — Flames erupted and heavy smoke filled the sky Thursday morning after a crash involving tractor-trailers spurred on a massive fire on Interstate 95. The crash shut down the area of Exit 15 and 16. The interstate isn’t expected to reopen until at least Monday morning. The bridge over the interstate will […]
70-year-old motorcyclist dies after crash in Bolton
BOLTON, Conn. (WTNH) – Connecticut State Police officials say a motorcyclist from Vernon died Wednesday after sustaining injuries in a crash on West Street. The driver was identified as 70-year-old Michael Demers in a police report. Troopers responded to the scene of Route 85 near West Street around 5 p.m. They determined a Suzuki motorcycle […]
Interstate 95 closure: What to know about traffic, detours
NORWICH, Conn. (WTNH) — Officials expect Interstate 95 to be closed in Norwalk for days while crews demolish an overpass, triggering what is expected to be a traffic nightmare for commuters. The interstate was shut down on Thursday morning after a crash that involved tractor-trailers and another vehicle — causing flames to erupt and damage […]
Murder suspect extradited back to Norwich after four years
NORWICH, Conn. (WTNH) — A murder suspect was extradited to Connecticut on Thursday after being on the run for four years, police said. Officers arrested Brandon Foster, 35, of Charlotte, NC, on Jan. 18 in Charlotte, ending a four-year-long suspect search since he evaded capture. According to police, officers responded at 1:45 p.m. to a […]
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 […]
Waterbury man accused of having illegal machete in car
WILLIMANTIC, Conn. (WTNH) — A Waterbury man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly having multiple illegal items in his car including a machete and drugs. Police arrested Dante Khalil Walton, 27, of Waterbury, after a motor vehicle stop. According to police, an officer was enforcing traffic on Wednesday near West Main Street when he saw […]
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