Gun buyback event held in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A gun buyback was held in Hartford on Saturday in an effort to make the city streets safer. People brought their unwanted guns to the Community Renewal Team and dropped them...
View ArticleShoppers, retailers gear up for a busy shopping weekend and week ahead
(WTNH) — Since this is the last weekend before Christmas time is running out for shoppers to get those last minute gifts. Many stores were open early on Sunday so people could finish their holiday...
View ArticleState Police stepping up patrols for the holidays
(WTNH) — The holidays are a busy time of year and an especially busy time for travel. State police expect to be busy too. Gas prices are still low and they’re expecting heavy traffic on the roads this...
View ArticleChristmas Eve is a busy day for grocery stores
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Many people wait until the last minute to finish their grocery shopping before Christmas and now time is running out. With Christmas Day just hours away stores like Ferraro’s...
View ArticlePolice investigating Hamden fire as homicide
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Hamden police are investigating a fire that broke out early Saturday morning as a homicide. Neighbors called 911 at around 1:20 a.m. to report the fire at 28 Lilac Avenue. When...
View ArticleShipment of road salt arrives in New London
NEW LONDON, Conn. (WTNH) — Winter is here and the possibility of snow is in the forecast this week. Cities and towns in Connecticut are getting ready. Crews spent the day unloading a ship at Admiral...
View ArticleThieves steal electronics from volunteer fire station
KILLINGWORTH, Conn. (WTNH) – Connecticut State Police are investigating a break-in at a volunteer fire station in Killingworth. State police tell News 8 that Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company’s...
View ArticleRidesharing apps can help you get home from New Year’s celebrations safely
(WTNH) — It’s New Year’s Eve and people will be ringing in 2016 tonight. If you plan on drinking ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft can help you get home safely. New Year’s Eve is Uber’s busiest...
View ArticlePolice stepping up patrols for New Year’s Eve
(WTNH) — It’s New Year’s Eve and people will be ringing in 2016. If you are heading home from the festivities late tonight you won’t be alone on the roads. New Year’s Eve is a busy night for State...
View ArticleGyms see spike in new memberships around New Year’s Day
ORANGE, Conn. (WTNH) — The New Year is here and with it comes New Year’s resolutions. Many people pledge to get in shape and lose weight. This is the busiest time of year for gyms. “I want to continue...
View ArticleState Police make fewer arrests, give fewer tickets over New Year’s holiday...
(WTNH) — While you were out celebrating the New Year State Police were out as well. They had stepped up their patrols over the holiday to keep everyone safe on the roads. So far they have arrested...
View ArticleMan rescued from New Haven house fire
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — New Haven firefighters rescued a man who was found unconscious from a home on Marie and Eastern Streets. Crews were called out to the home early Saturday morning. Garbage...
View ArticleHow to dispose of your Christmas tree
MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH)– The holidays are over and you’re probably thinking about taking down your Christmas tree if you haven’t done it already. Christmas was almost two weeks ago and if you still have...
View ArticleLooking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got some ideas for you
(WTNH) — The weekend is almost here and if you are looking for something to do we’ve got 8 fun ideas for you. Do you have the winter blues? Stop by the Ellington Farmers Market on Saturday afternoon....
View ArticleSome New Haven students head to class on Saturdays
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — You probably think of weekends as being days off from school for kids, but some students at four different schools in New Haven were back in class on Saturday morning. It was...
View ArticleNew Haven installs lights, signs to alert drivers of parking bans
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — If you live in a city, it’s not always clear where you should park during or immediately after a snow storm. The City of New Haven is now trying to make that more clear to...
View ArticleSunday’s rain leads to shoreline flooding
MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — It was a rainy morning and officials were watching areas on the shoreline that are prone to flooding. A coastal flood advisory was in effect in New Haven and Fairfield Counties...
View Article8 things to do in Connecticut on MLK weekend
(WTNH) — Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend? We’ve got 8 ideas for you and your family. If you would like to try some hot food and check out a cold ice carving showcase stop by the...
View ArticleIt’s Open Cockpit Saturday at New England Air Museum
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WTNH) — The New England Air Museum is took its exhibits to new heights today. It was Open Cockpit Saturday and museum visitors got to sit in the cockpits of eight different...
View ArticleWarmer weather this winter means fewer bald eagle sightings
SOUTHBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — You may not think of birdwatching as a winter activity, but bird enthusiasts say it is typically a great time of year to see a bald eagle. People gathered near the Shepaug...
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