Looking for something to do on New Year’s Eve? We have 8 ideas
MIDDLEFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — Are you still looking for something to do on New Year’s Eve? There are family friendly events happening all over the state. Some skiers spent the second to last day of 2016...
View Article2 dead, 2 wounded in shooting at Wallingford’s Oakdale Theatre
WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Two men have died and two more are wounded after a shooting in the parking lot of the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford Friday night. Just after 11:00 p.m., the crowd...
View ArticleFirefighters remain on scene of Waterbury fire believed to be arson
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH)– Waterbury firefighters spent Sunday trying to put out a fire that started Saturday night in a vacant building. They worked to put out hot spots. Part of South Main Street...
View ArticleNew Haven neighbors fed up with ATV use on private property
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Some neighbors in New Haven are concerned about people riding ATVs on private property and in the Bishop Woods Bird Sanctuary, despite signs warning them to keep out....
View ArticlePossible changes to New Haven vending ordinance
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – There may soon be changes for food truck owners in New Haven. City officials have been meeting with vendors to hear their concerns. They are looking to make revisions to the...
View ArticleSuspect leads police to body of missing Sterling teen
STERLING, Conn. (WTNH) — The Sterling teen missing for almost three weeks has been found dead. State police have now arrested another teen for his murder. Todd “TJ” Allen was last seen the day after...
View ArticleSterling community holds vigil to remember TJ Allen
STERLING, Conn. (WTNH) — Family, friends and members of the community gathered in Sterling Saturday night to remember Todd “TJ” Allen. Allen’s body was found Friday, nearly three weeks after he went...
View ArticleBarnum Museum continues to preserve circus history despite show ending
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH)– The “Ringling Brothers Barnum And Bailey Circus” is coming to a close but the Barnum Museum in Bridgeport will continue to preserve its history. Connecticut has a connection...
View ArticlePedestrians don’t feel safe near intersection where woman was hit and killed
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — New Haven police are still investigating a car crash that killed a woman from Waterbury on Tuesday. Police are using surveillance video to try to piece together what...
View ArticlePeople from Connecticut to protest at Trump inauguration
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Despite all the excitement of the inauguration, there are people who will be heading to Washington to protest. Many of them are from Connecticut. A bus full of members of the...
View ArticleAnti-Trump protesters take to the streets of New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH)– Moments after Trump took the oath of office Anti-Donald Trump protesters lined up outside City Hall in New Haven. They held signs reading no immigrant left behind and Love...
View ArticleThousands gather for Women’s March on Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — People from all over Connecticut gathered for the Women’s March on Hartford as similar rallies were held in Washington and other cities across the country and world in the...
View ArticleSenator Blumenthal talks inauguration and Women’s March
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH)– News 8 spoke with Senator Richard Blumenthal, who spent the last few days in Washington, attending two high profile events. He attended President Donald Trump’s inauguration...
View ArticleConnecticut residents concerned about future of healthcare
NORWICH, Conn. (WTNH) – Donald Trump’s executive order to start rolling back the Affordable Care Act has many people across Connecticut worried. A community forum in Norwich on Wednesday night drew...
View ArticleHome security systems changing how police investigate some crimes
NORWICH, Conn. (WTNH) –- A burglar was caught on surveillance video breaking into a family’s house in Norwich on Wednesday afternoon. Police are now investigating. The family was not at home when the...
View ArticleOakdale Theatre holds first event since deadly shooting
WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — On Friday night, the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford hosted its first event since a deadly shooting took place outside of the venue last month. Extra steps were taken to...
View ArticleLocal refugees react to Trump’s executive order on immigration
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Many people in Connecticut are concerned about President Trump’s executive orders restricting who can come into the country. Refugees are scared. The New Haven agency...
View ArticleHundreds protest Trump’s travel ban at Bradley airport
NEW HAVEN/WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WTNH)– Protests like the ones we have been seeing across the country are now happening in our state. More than 1,000 people gathered for a vigil at Yale University....
View ArticlePedestrian-involved accidents up across Connecticut
(WTNH) — Officials are noticing an uptick in pedestrian-involved accidents across Connecticut and across the country. People have been hit by cars while crossing the street and even while standing on...
View ArticleStonington parents upset popular book is no longer part of curriculum
STONINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) – Some parents in Stonington are upset that their children will not be reading a popular book in their eighth grade language arts class this year. Animal Farm by George Orwell...
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