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A prolonged period of dry & windy weather with a higher fire danger ahead! High pressure over Northern New England and the Northeast will interact with a large developing ocean storm this week! As of now, the storm slowly meanders in the Atlantic far off the North Carolina coast. Just some passing clouds and a
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A woman is facing charges after she allegedly hit her 7-year-old stepdaughter with a belt in an incident that “went too far.”
The parents of a high school student who has autism say he and other students with disabilities were required to clean the school cafeteria.
Kate Farrish, left, President of the Connecticut Foundation for Open Government, with the recipients of the Pearlman Award: Mattew Reed, Aaron Bayer, Jamie Horsley, Mark Sommaruga, and Ginny Monk. " data-large-file="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/CFOG-771x461.jpg" /> The public's ability to observe…
The facade of the Hartford Times Building, now a campus of the University of Connecticut. " data-large-file="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Hartford_Times_Building-771x515.jpg" /> On Oct. 20, 1976, the Hartford Times -- once the city's premier newspaper --folded after 159 years.
The CT Lottery is advising players to keep and recheck any “Lady Luck” tickets they may have.
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- On Monday, active transportation experts from across the east coast gathered at Quinnipiac University to discuss the advancements in walking and biking infrastructure and what still needs to be done. The dinner was a celebration to recognize and advance active transportation routes in the…
Bridgeport police are investigating a hit and run involving a bicyclist.
Officials in New Orleans said a 9-year-old boy recently burned 70% of his body participating in a trend called the “fire challenge.”
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- Gov. Ned Lamont and State Sen. Ryan Fazio each appealed to the voting public on the first day of early voting. Lamont, the incumbent Democrat seeking a third term, gathered with leading members of his party in Hamden to encourage voters to take advantage of the first ever period of early
To no surprise, affordability is top of mind for voters, according to a new poll conducted by researchers at Wesleyan University.
A man is in custody after Cullman Police said they were working an “active situation” Friday.
A deadly police shooting during a welfare check in Bristol is putting into focus the risks officers face when responding to calls involving people who may be armed.
Voters in Norwich will decide whether to approve a multimillion-dollar bond to transform a former downtown bank into a new police station, as officers point to aging facilities, cramped workspaces, and concerns about their current building.
MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) -- The nonprofit Beth-El Center in Milford broke ground on a plot of land Monday, as it looks to expand on its mission to address homelessness and hunger in the community. For over 40 years, the Beth-El Center has served the city through multiple programs aimed at helping those unhoused in the
A Branford mother was seven months pregnant when she discovered a lump in her breast. Now, she’s sharing her cancer journey to help other young moms feel less alone.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) - After eye-opening reports of mold, rodents, leaks, and other unsafe damage at multiple New Haven schools, the city is announcing a new staffing plan to improve conditions. At a Monday press conference in the Truman School Library, officials say maintaining New Haven’s 39 school buildings…
The archive video above aired on Sept. 9. BLOOMFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — A 28-year-old man was arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with a tow truck driver's death last month in Bloomfield, according to police. Curran Melanson of Hartford is accused of striking and killing Alexander Ramos on Tunxis Avenue…
Bloomfield police said they have taken a Hartford man into custody in connection with the fatal crash that killed a tow truck driver.
The U.S. Capitol, partially reflected in a police vehicle windshield, is seen after a news conference on the 36th day of the government shutdown on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, in Washington. " data-large-file="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/AP25309667831751-771x514.jpg" /> CT's electorate…
A Putnam man is facing charges after police said he hit and killed a person in town early Sunday morning, officials said.
A bicyclist is currently recovering from serious injuries after colliding with a vehicle in Putnam on Monday morning, East Putnam firefighters said.
A Bristol police officer shot and killed a 43-year-old man who was holding a rifle during a well-being check Friday night , according to a preliminary report and body camera and police drone footage released Monday by the Connecticut Office of Inspector General.
Bristol's police chief discussed the investigation Monday afternoon. Watch News 8's livestream in the video player above. BRISTOL, Conn. (WTNH) — The Connecticut Office of Inspector General announced Monday that it is investigating after a Bristol officer fatally shot a man during a well-being check Friday night…
American flags fly in front of the U.S. Capitol at sunrise, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, in Washington. " data-large-file="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/AP25274456520062-771x514.jpg" /> Democratic candidates for Congress in Connecticut have vastly outraised and outspent their Republican opponents in…
Cassidy Friedl puts glasses on her son Luca, 20 months, at the home they share with her parents in West Suffield. " data-large-file="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/MEDICAID-EYE-CARE-0929-SG-06-771x578.jpg" /> Katy Golvala discusses her story about how low Medicaid reimbursement rates impacts medical…
Early voting is officially underway in Connecticut ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
An electronic price tag is displayed at a Kroger grocery store Nov. 13, 2024, in Monroe, Ohio. " data-large-file="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/AP26290814001366-771x514.jpg" /> Lawmakers in Maryland, New Jersey and Connecticut recently enacted restrictions on using shoppers’ personal data to…
A view of the apartments from the parking lot at Success Village, a housing cooperative in Bridgeport and Stratford. " data-large-file="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_7071-771x577.jpg" /> Federal prosecutors allege the Success Village co-op's members were victims of fraud and conspiracy. Here's…
Norwich residents cast their votes at John B. Stanton School on Nov. 4, 2025. " data-large-file="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ELECTION-DAY-1104-SR-13-771x514.jpg" /> A voter guide for everything about the Nov. 3 General Election in Connecticut: When to vote, how to vote and all of the candidates.