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Body found in Yantic River identified as Norwich man. What we know
The body of the deceased man found in the Yantic River in Norwich last week has been identified as Daniel Busby, 26, of Norwich. As of Monday morning, the cause of death was still pending and will be determined by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Norwich Police Detective...
One Person Killed in Two-Vehicle Accident in Salem
According to WBOY, officials have now confirmed that one individual has died following a two-vehicle accident in Salem. Officials were originally dispatched to the scene at 12:08 p.m. The accident occurred on 65 US Highway 50 East.
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Backers of new animal shelter in Montville raise $4,000 at ‘pup rally’
Montville ― David Turner, one advocate for building a new $2.2 million animal shelter in town, took a bag of dog treats from his pocket Sunday and fed one to his dog ― a 12-year-old Goldendoodle named Max. Turner, a 25-year Montville resident, said part of the reason...
Money stolen from drive-through ATM in Norwich. Here's what we know.
An ATM at a local bank was heavily damaged and a significant amount of money was stolen. At approximately 8:50 a.m. on Sunday, members of the Norwich Police Department Patrol and Detective divisions responded to the Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank branch located at 666 West Main St. in Norwich for reported damage to the drive-through ATM. ...
2 Ledyard women charged with animal cruelty
LEDYARD, Conn. (WTNH) – Two Ledyard residents were charged Wednesday with animal cruelty, according to Ledyard police. Quiana L. Durham, 33, and Precious Michaud, 28, were both charged with five counts of cruelty to animals after turning themselves in on active arrest warrants. The charges stem from a call police said Durham made to Ledyard […]
Mass School Bus Driver Accused Of Raping Child Younger Than 14
A 32-year-old Marlborough man has been arrested and charged with raping a young boy last year when he visited the man's home, authorities announced this week. Derek Thistle, of Marlborough, was charged on Friday, May 3, with forcible rape of a child, aggravated rape of a child, indecent assaul…
Norwich firefighters rescue man who fell down Yantic cliff
Norwich ― Norwich firefighters used a harness and rope late Wednesday afternoon to rescue a 57-year-old man who had fallen about 30 feet down a steep cliff face near Uncas Leap at Yantic Falls. The man was not injured, said Battalion Chief Marc Benjamin, but just couldn’t get back...
Norwich Fire Department completes rope rescue in just over 8 minutes
NORWICH, Conn. — The Norwich Fire Department completed a quick and impressive rope rescue on Thursday evening. Around 5:35 p.m. on May 2, Norwich Emergency Dispatch received a call from a resident at Indian Leap Condominiums on Yantic Street who reported someone was yelling for help from the west side of Indian Leap Falls, according to a release from the fire department.
Meet the Man Behind the Hit Yacht Rock Song About South County Living
Rhode Island is a bit far north for palm trees, but the Ocean State is the star of a yacht rock song called “Coconut Kevin” that’s been rising on the music charts and offers a tip of the flip-flop to a part-time Westerly resident. “Coconut” Kevin Martin,...
US Army Sgt. Jeremiah Peikert Charged In CT Murder Plot
Army Sergeant Jeremiah Peikert of Azle, Texas, age 30, was arrested on charges connected to his brother's alleged scheme to have four people killed and extradited to Connecticut on Wednesday, May 1, Connecticut State Police announced on Friday, May 3. According to state police, Peikert's brother, 31-year-old Joshua Peikert, had...
Taking the stage in Montville to celebrate Puerto Rican heritage
Montville ― The Montville High School auditorium stage was a sea of sound and color Saturday afternoon as eight young local contestants danced, sang and smiled their way through the region’s first Miss Puerto Rico cultural pageant. Audience cheers and applause served as a backbeat to the event’s...
Watch the young Huskies cross the stage with the University of Connecticut’s commencement schedule
STORRS, Conn. (WTNH) — Commencement ceremonies for the University of Connecticut have been going on all weekend in Storrs. Find locations, times and links to watch your favorite Husky cross the stage in the list below. Saturday College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources Undergraduate CeremonyMay 4, 2024, 6:00 p.m. at the Gampel Pavilion. School of […]
New London intersection update aimed at keeping car, bus and ferry traffic flowing
New London ― When it comes to traffic flow, it doesn’t get much more complicated than a downtown intersection that must take into account cars, buses, trains and ferry passengers. The intersection of Water Street and Governor Winthrop Boulevard has for weeks been a construction site with workers...
The lion is back at Mohegan Park in Norwich
Norwich ― The zoo is long gone from Mohegan Park, but a beloved lion has returned. A bright yellow lion drinking fountain that long adorned the entrance to the former zoo has been refurbished with new plumbing and fresh paint. The lion sits again in its original spot beside a more mundane drinking fountain to the delight of old timers and youngsters seeing it for the first time.
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