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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in West Haven

WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH)– Mosquitoes trapped in West Haven tested positive for the West Nile Virus.This is a reminder for residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites this summer. The West Nile...

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Budget problems could impact fight against invasive species

ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WTNH) — Invasive species are a big problem in Connecticut. There are programs that aim to combat and even prevent the spread of invasive species, but budget cuts could mean they...

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Neighbors react to string of shootings in New Haven

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) -– New Haven police are investigating three shootings in less than a week. They happened at three different locations in the city, and investigators say two of them may be...

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New Haven partners with Microsoft for Coding Camp

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH)– A unique summer camp started Monday in New Haven that’s both fun and educational. Dozens of kids started Coding Camp where they’ll be learning about things like robotics,...

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DOT reveals track laying machine

BERLIN, Conn. (WTNH) — The Connecticut Department of Transportation is revealing its track laying machine, which will help increase train service in the region. Crews were working in Berlin on Tuesday...

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Local community, leaders respond to transgender military ban

(WTNH) — Governor Dannel Malloy has signed an executive order reinforcing Connecticut’s non-discrimination policies within the military. This, after President Trump announced he is reinstating a ban...

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Immigrant from Guatemala fighting deportation order

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The community rallied in Hartford Thursday morning in support of a Guatemalan man facing deportation next month. Joel Colindres came to the U.S. illegally 13 years ago. He’s...

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Hartford firefighters battle fire that closed Heath Street

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Firefighters were on the scene of a structure fire in Hartford on Heath Street Friday morning. Firefighters say that a fire was reported on Heath Street at 4:45 a.m....

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High school students learn about forensic science at summer camp

WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – High school students got to be forensic scientists for the day at the University of New Haven‘s Crime Scene Investigation Camp. This is not your typical summer camp. High...

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State Senate to vote on labor concessions deal

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH)– Weeks of lengthy discussions and debates are over. It’s time for action at the State Capitol. The state senate will vote on a massive labor union concessions deal. Democratic...

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New Haven kids attend Hot-Shot Basketball Camp

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – A summer camp in New Haven is helping kids build skills on the basketball court and in the classroom. Hot-Shot Basketball camp is for boys and girls ages 4 through 16. For...

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East Haven redemption center closing

EAST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The impact of the state budget impasse is being felt around the state. The SARAH Redemption Center in East Haven will soon be closing. The closing will mean dozens of jobs...

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Construction on Amazon fulfillment center to begin in September

NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Excitement is building in North Haven as construction on Amazon’s new fulfillment center in town will soon begin. Residents, town leaders and nearby businesses are looking...

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Some parents oppose new synthetic turf fields in North Haven

NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — North Haven is building two synthetic turf fields at the town’s middle school. Some parents are opposed to their construction, and are speaking out. They acknowledge that...

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New playground opens at Middletown park

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — Middletown’s Butternut Hollow Park has gotten a big upgrade. The park now has a new playground, which is no ordinary play area. It has a sensory station designed for...

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Hamden police stepping up community involvement & patrols

HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Hamden police are working to improve their relationships with residents. They are more present in the community, and officers are working to get to know the people better....

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Meriden father set to be deported seeks refuge at New Haven church

MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH)–  A Meriden father of three is seeking refuge in a New Haven church after he was set to be deported back to Ecuador on Tuesday. Marco Reyes was ordered back to his native Ecuador...

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East Haven quarry owner fighting cease and desist orders

EAST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A public hearing was held in East Haven on Thursday night to discuss a shoreline rock quarry’s battle with the town. Farm River Rock is actually suing the town, saying it...

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State budget stalemate leads to East Haven spending freeze

EAST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – With the state budget stalemate dragging on, cities and towns are growing frustrated. They don’t know if, when, or how much money is coming their way from the state. Leaders...

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Connecticut residents, leaders react to Charlottesville, VA violence

(WTNH) – Many people are trying to make sense of what happened in Charlottesville. Some people who know politics well are weighing in. Khalilah Brown-Dean is a professor at Quinnipiac University....

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