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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...

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2 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...

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Firefighters 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...

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New 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....

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Possible 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...

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Suspect 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...

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Sterling 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...

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Barnum 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...

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Pedestrians 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...

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People 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...

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Anti-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...

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Thousands 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...

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Senator 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...

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Connecticut 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...

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Home 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...

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Oakdale 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...

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Local 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...

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Hundreds 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....

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Pedestrian-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...

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Stonington 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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