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NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WTNH) - Cooper Ouellette is out on a $200,000 bond after being found guilty on Friday of second-degree manslaughter. The 21-year-old stood trial for the death of his 17-year-old girlfriend, Sophie Rinquist. A warrant alleges Ouellette ran her over in Burlington back in 2023 when he was 19 years old…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he plans to hold a press conference at the Pentagon on Tuesday morning and argued that he is “not worried” about the impeachment articles Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) plans to reintroduce against him this week.
SUFFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — The head of Suffield Academy resigned amid an ongoing Internal Revenue Service (IRS) investigation, according to a letter sent out on Sunday. The private boarding and day school confirmed Sunday that former Head of School Charlie Cahn was being investigated by the IRS, but that the school was…
The Justice Department lost its fourth official in the week following the midterms, with Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division Brett Shumate resigning Monday.
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A 23-year-old Massachusetts man was arrested Friday following an attempted armed jewelry store robbery in Hartford, police said. Officers responded to the Fine Gold Jewelry Store around 2:20 p.m. on Friday for an active armed robbery complaint. Staff reported an active struggle with an armed…
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The Future of Oncology Summit is being held in New Haven Monday for the first time, co-hosted by the Yale Cancer Center and BioCT. The event brings together leading voices in oncology, pharma and biotechnology in Connecticut and across the nation. Programs are focused on shaping the next era…
After more than three decades growing in a Bristol backyard, a 61-foot Norway spruce is getting a new home on the New Haven Green, where thousands will see it lit up this holiday season.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — One of New Haven's signature events is moving to Nashville, event organizers announced Monday. The Walter Camp Football Foundation annual awards dinner, held in New Haven since 1968, will relocate to Tennessee for its 2027 event. The organization is known to bring in some of college…
A single-vehicle crash on Nicholas Avenue in Stratford caused injuries and significant property damage to several residences, police said.
A Kent man was arrested after police said he used racial and homophobic slurs, damaged property and fled from officers following a disturbance at a Southington Walmart.
Nearly all Americans have PFAS in their blood. Now researchers say two of the chemicals may be linked to higher rates of an aggressive form of breast cancer.
Periodic lane closures are expected on the Milford Connector starting Nov. 9 as a major roadway improvement project gets underway.
MDC customers could see higher water and sewer bills under a proposal that will be discussed at a public hearing Monday in Hartford.
Dry and seasonable weather for Tuesday and Veteran's Day as weak high pressure builds in. We are watching a storm for the end of this week that is looking more and more like a miss with the latest trends. Showers are possible Thursday night through early Friday, then the whole system drops south of Long
State Sen. Rob Sampson, R-Wolcott, has been selected as the next Connecticut Senate Republican leader and will head a three-member GOP caucus when lawmakers return to Hartford in January.
MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 691 eastbound in Meriden temporarily closed part of the highway Sunday night. Connecticut State Police said the crash happened near Exit 1A. Police said that minor injuries were reported. The road was reopened as of 9:30 p.m. This is a developing story, stay…
"Dana is actually coming to the White House tomorrow," Trump said, adding that the UFC executive is visiting "for other reasons."
STORRS, Conn. (WTNH) -- It was another tough game from a team in the Big Ten Sunday for the UConn women's basketball team. After losing at Michigan on Thursday the Huskies bounced back at home against 10th ranked Iowa, winning 91-79. Before the game, former Husky Azzi Fudd was inducted into the Huskies of Honor.
MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) -- Drivers traveling along Interstate 95 in Milford are being given a heads-up with roadway improvements scheduled along state highways. The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced that a two-year project is set to ramp up starting this week to rehabilitate and improve safety along the…
MANCHESTER, Conn. (WTNH) — A 20-year-old Hartford man was taken into custody using Flock camera technology in New York following a stabbing in Manchester, according to police. Manchester police officers were dispatched around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday for a reported stabbing at a home on Flower Street. A 33-year-old man was…
Former U.S. Rep. Gary Franks made history in 1990 as the first Black person elected to represent Connecticut in Congress. On This Week in Connecticut, he joined Dennis House to discuss the Republican Party's path forward and the steps he believes are needed to reconnect with voters.
Democrats Rob Blanchard and Ethan Werstler, both newly elected to the Connecticut State Senate, joined Dennis House on This Week in Connecticut to discuss their campaigns, the results of the election and their plans for the upcoming legislative session.
Gov. Ned Lamont's reelection and Democratic gains in the General Assembly headline this week's Capitol Report. The program also examines Matt Ritter's reelection as House speaker and the speculation surrounding the UConn presidency.
Dress for a chilly feeling wind at times today and have the umbrella for a few passing showers. They will not be long lasting. Dry weather for tomorrow and Veteran's Day as weak high pressure builds in. We are watching a storm for the end of this week that is looking more and more like
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH) -- For decades, the nonprofit Hartford Bags of Love has been serving those in need by providing essential items and nonperishables. On Saturday night the organization was joined by dozens at an annual "Sleep Out" event in South Windsor, with the goal to spotlight the struggles of those…
BERLIN, Conn. (WTNH) -- The Berlin Mosque hosted a Meet Your Muslim Neighbors event on Saturday. Dozens of people showed up to meet each other, enjoy good food and music and learn a little bit about their history. The event featured cultural and information booths as well as interactive activities. "We're opening…
WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- The City of West Haven joined local servicemembers, veterans and their families to hang 45 banners of hometown heroes. The city said that everyone who visits the Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point Park can honor the service and sacrifice made by their neighbors. The banners can be found
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Thousands of volunteers helped deliver free medical care and essential services across Connecticut on Saturday as part of Hartford HealthCare's annual statewide Medical Mission event. At eight locations throughout the state, Hartford HealthCare volunteers and medical professionals provided…
State police are investigating a crash that left two people dead on I-95 North in Stratford. Police received a 911 call Saturday of a one-car crash that occurred on the Exit 32 northbound ramp from I-95 in Stratford. A preliminary investigation found that a gray Mazda CX-9 was traveling north in the left lane of
EAST HAMPTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Police are investigating an untimely death after a man was found dead near the water at Sears Park in East Hampton on Saturday morning. According to the chief of the East Hampton Police Department, a person walking through Sears Park at about 6:43 a.m. notified police after locating a…
Lows have settle into the lower and middle 40s for much of the state. While that may feel chilly compared to the mild weather we've been enjoying lately, these temperatures are actually pretty seasonable for this time of year. Today brings gradual improvement. Expect some morning clouds, followed by increasing…
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — America will celebrate the service of our nation's heroes for Veterans Day on Wednesday. In advance of the holiday, New Haven hosted their annual Veterans Night. The VFW New Haven and the American Legion organized a night out at the Trinity Bar and Restaurant. The annual veterans' night gives…
Choose which Connecticut high school football game the News 8 Sports team will cover on Friday, Nov. 13. Voting closes at 5 p.m. on Nov. 11.
WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A New Haven woman was arrested Friday in connection with a hit-and-run in Wallingford involving an 11-year-old girl last month, police said. According to the Wallingford Police Department, the girl was struck by a vehicle while riding her bicycle in the area of Washington and Hosford…
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — Police suspended the search for a person who jumped from the Arrigoni Bridge into the Connecticut River on Friday afternoon. The search was suspended due to darkness and turned over to local police to investigate the incident. Portland police said that officers from Portland and Middletown…
MADISON, Conn. (WTNH) — Daniel Hand of Madison jumped out to an early lead and held on to defeat Lyman Hall of Wallingford, 35-14, on Friday night at The Surf Club in the News 8 high school football Game of the Week. It was the first meeting in 15 years between the two Southern Connecticut
WILLIMANTIC, Conn. (WTNH) — A Willimantic man is facing charges for allegedly supplying a stolen gun to an Eastern Connecticut State University student before the student then used it to take their life, according to an arrest warrant. Julian Sanchez-Ayala, 22, is charged with criminal possession of a…
President Trump announced Friday that his chief of staff, Susie Wiles, is leaving the White House and longtime adviser Stephen Miller will take her place. The move comes after Republicans suffered sweeping defeats in the midterms, losing dozens of House seats and control of the Senate. “I am pleased to announce that…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTNH) — U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) has been discharged from the Johns Hopkins Hospital after suffering a stroke Saturday, according to a Friday statement released by the senator's team. His office stated that Murphy will miss the next several weeks of votes in the Senate as he continues his…
The video above aired on Nov. 5, 2026. WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Desmond's Army Animal Law Advocates is offering a $6,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person(s) responsible for shooting and/or abandoning a pit bull, according to police. Named Gracie since her rescue by Waterbury…
ASHFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A Massachusetts man died Thursday night after his car was struck head-on by another vehicle in Ashford, state police said. State troopers responded to the crash around 10:54 p.m. on Ashford Center Road. A preliminary investigation found that the driver of a blue Nissan Rogue had crossed the…
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Southington police said officers arrested a man accused of impersonating an FBI agent in an attempt to gain access to surveillance footage at a 7-Eleven. Rocky R. Delmaro, 47, of South Windsor turned himself in on an outstanding warrant on Nov. 4. He was charged with impersonation of an…
Closing arguments are expected to begin Friday in the trial of Cooper Ouellette, who is charged with first-degree manslaughter in the 2023 death of 17-year-old Sophie Ringquist. Prosecutors and defense attorneys are expected to deliver their final arguments before the case is sent to the jury.
WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Wallingford police arrested a fugitive officers allegedly found hiding in a closet with narcotics, paraphernalia and packaging materials on Thursday. Michael Apuzzo, 37, of Wallingford was charged with possession of narcotics with intent to sell, possession of a controlled substance -…
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — We're still in early November, but it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Westfarms Mall in West Hartford. On Friday, the "big man" himself"- Santa- is making his return from the North Pole. Families can now take photos with Santa and start celebrating the beginning of holiday…
NIANTIC, Conn. (WTNH) — A small earthquake was recorded near Niantic Wednesday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey. USGS recorded the 1.5 magnitude earthquake about 3.7 miles southwest of Niantic around 2 p.m. It had a depth of 5.2 miles. A map of the epicenter provided by USGS shows it just…
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Former Hartford police officer Joseph Magnano is set to make another appearance in court on Friday. He's facing a first-degree manslaughter charge after fatally shooting 55-year-old Steven "Stevie" Jones during a mental distress call back in February. According to a report from Connecticut’s…
CROMWELL, Conn. (WTNH) — The Town of Cromwell may be banning new data centers from being built in the town- at least temporarily. On Thursday night, residents packed a meeting as the Planning & Zoning Commission considered putting a moratorium on any new data center applications for six months. "I think this is a…
MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Milford's ordinance committee has voted in favor of an amendment that would allow dog owners to walk their canine companions on Walnut Beach. But not everyone is in favor. As it stands Friday, the amendment is on hold with the Board of Alders for now. Those in favor of this amendment
WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Election officials in Wallingford are counting thousands of ballots for the second time this week after the town ran out of printed ballots on Election Day. Then some of the replacement ballots were improperly handled, which led to Friday’s old-fashioned hand counts. “They’ll put little…
After a soaking rain for most yesterday and last night, brief partial clearing is expected this morning, before a few showers return by this afternoon/evening. The showers late Saturday afternoon and Saturday night are in response to some upper-level energy moving across Connecticut. More seasonable weather and mainly…
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — November is here and the holiday season is near. Get a head start on your Christmas shopping, check out an immersive light display at the zoo that even has the animals impressed, and get a taste of the special meals a handful of local restaurants are serving up. Here's your
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH) — A pair of events Thursday night raised money for the 2027 Greater Hartford St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The South Windsor Irish Committee celebrated Irish pride and heritage at its annual Irish Oktoberfest. The community showed their support to their Irish neighbors at the Lodge at…
MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Dog owners came together in Milford to ask city leaders for a change that would allow their pets on the beach. Milford Mayor Richard Smith is spearheading an amendment that would allow dog owners to walk their pets on Walnut Beach during the offseason, which runs from Oct. 1-April 30. "As
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A trio of local men’s college basketball teams were in action at home Thursday night in the America East-Metro Challenge, but only one team earned a victory. News 8 took in the action across Southern Connecticut. Quinnipiac 66, Bryant 56: Tayeshawn Cunningham-Pemberton scored a game-high 17…
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — Officials have extricated a person from a vehicle after it rolled over in a crash Thursday in Bridgeport, police said. According to the Bridgeport Police Department, officers and firefighters responded to a crash in the area of Washington Terrace and Park Avenue. A white pickup truck flipped…
GLASTONBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Glastonbury police are warning residents of scam phone calls from a person claiming to be Chief Marshall Porter. Police said the caller claims there is an urgent matter and provides a number for the recipient to call. The initial calls appear on the caller ID as 860-633-8301, which is the…
WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — News 8 is In Your Neighborhood in Wallingford, where business leaders, bankers and entrepreneurs gathered to talk about commercial real estate in Connecticut. News 8’s Dennis House had the honor of serving as emcee for the conference of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors…
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — News 8 is In Your Neighborhood for the sixth annual Caregiver Symposium on Thursday in Hamden. The event, hosted by Drazen Rubin Law, featured a full day of educational opportunities for caregivers and professionals alike to learn from Connecticut's leading experts on the future of care in the…
DERBY, Conn. (WTNH) — Two Derby police patrolmen are being recognized for going above and beyond to protect their community. On Oct. 23, patrolmen Jonathan Tirado and Ty Netto jumped into action, running toward and entering a burning building on Derby Avenue, evacuating people inside their apartments. "They saw the…
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut State Police troopers found a lost dog Thursday at Bradley International Airport. Troopers found a lost dog on the grounds of the airport. Police said the dog is under the care of a local veterinarian.
The video above is from Oct. 30, 2026. HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Dr. Radenka Maric, the current president of the University of Connecticut, is a finalist for the next chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, according to an announcement from the school, Wisconsin’s flagship campus. The disclosure by the…
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A brand of ground cinnamon distributed in Connecticut has been recalled due to elevated lead levels which may be unsafe to consume, state officials said. According to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), Wise Wife Ground Cinnamon was voluntarily recalled in 14 states by SLR…
STRAFTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Police are investigating a "domestic violence incident" in which a gunshot struck a vehicle Tuesday night in Stratford. According to the Stratford Police Department, officers responded to the 170 block of McPadden Drive at approximately 7 p.m. for a report of a disturbance, which included…
Revolution Wind is now operating at full capacity. The 65-turbine offshore wind farm off the Rhode Island coast generates enough electricity to power more than 350,000 homes and businesses in Connecticut and Rhode Island.
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — The City of Waterbury has begun a transition to the LAZ Parking Scan&Go system, which police say will make it easier and more convenient for people to pay for parking. The Waterbury Police Department said in a statement that drivers need to scan a QR code displayed on the parking sign,
Newsom said he is changing the penalty for all 548 death row inmates to life without parole.
LIV Golf is shuttering after five years that fractured the sport's landscape, announcing Thursday in bankruptcy court it plans to wind down operations instead of launching a new version because it didn't have enough support.
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WTNH) — The Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has ruled a woman's death a homicide after both she and her husband were found dead in separate locations, both with gunshot wounds. The New Britain Police Department announced Wednesday that it was investigating the deaths of 41-year-old…
NEW YORK (AP) — A fire barreled through a multifamily row house in New York early Thursday, killing six people and injuring nine others, including some firefighters and police officers, the city's fire department said. More than 200 first responders descended on the two-story building in Brooklyn's Sunset Park…
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Hundreds of school kids in West Hartford on Thursday took part in the annual Red Wagon Food Drive. This is the 32nd year that the students and staff at Morley Elementary have loaded up their wagons with food, making the 1.2-mile trek to West Hartford Town Hall to deliver their
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — Breakfast came with a side of information at Pop-Up Bagels in Fairfield Thursday morning. The food was on Hartford HealthCare. Its representatives were telling people they may be traveling too far to see a doctor, and showing them exactly how much time they may be wasting. “There are a lot of
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WTNH) — UConn women's basketball legend Diana Taurasi is being inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2027, the Hall of Fame announced Thursday. Taurasi was a member of the UConn women's basketball team from 2000 to 2004, and led the Huskies to the 2002,
CROMWELL, Conn. (WTNH) — The Town of Cromwell is considering banning new data centers from being built in the town, at least temporarily. Thursday night, town residents packed a meeting as the Planning & Zoning Commission considered putting a moratorium on any new data centers for six months. Cromwell Mayor James…
The above video aired on Oct. 29. BRANFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Town of Branford is holding another public hearing Thursday evening to discuss the proposal for a BJ's Wholesale Club on East Main Street. The planned development for the town's northeastern corner would include a gas station, a sit-down restaurant, two…
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Every first Wednesday until June, Hartford’s Museum of Connecticut History is offering special guided tours through their "Connecticut’s Revolution" exhibit. “It's a great way to just have your eyes opened to what somebody who was just like you or I was doing a couple 100 years ago and how we…
WOODBRIDGE, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut State Police continue their search for the person(s) responsible for throwing a projectile from a bridge on Route 15 in Woodbridge that killed a man driving below. State police said they have identified a light-colored SUV the suspect may have been in. They are now working to…
TERRYVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) — The search continues the person responsible for shooting a dog in the head. The pit bull is currently recovering in Terryville, but it was found in Waterbury. Gracie is the name of this pit bull and there’s still no word on who is responsible for putting a bullet in her head.
NORWICH, Conn. (WTNH) — The Yantic Volunteer Fire Chief told News 8 on Thursday that its department is still out of service and not responding to emergency calls. This comes after the City of Norwich suspended the department after it refused to fall under the command of the city’s professional department. Four…
Unsettled weather in the forecast today with some soaking rain! An approaching cold front and associated low-pressure system will produce periods of rain through Friday night with brief partial clearing Saturday morning, before showers return Saturday evening. Some rain amounts will be heavy for E & SE CT with 2+…
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The owner of the Minnesota Vikings was at The Emanuel Synagogue in West Hartford on Wednesday night. Mark Wilf was not there to talk about football, but about Holocaust survivors. He was honored at an event called The Voices of Hope, where survivors and their families met to make sure
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- In New Haven Wednesday, law enforcement and city leaders highlighted a very safe Halloween. They say one reason behind the safety success is regulations on juice bars around the Elm City. Juice bars are locations with separate limited areas within bars or nightclubs where non-alcoholic…
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — A man is in critical condition after a vehicle fell on him Wednesday night in the area of Richmond Avenue, police said. According to the Waterbury Police Department, a man was working on the vehicle when it appeared to fall off a jack stand. The victim was transported to an area
TERRYVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) — The Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) in Terryville stepped in to care for a dog that was recently shot in the head in Waterbury. News 8 got a chance to see Gracie the pit bull at the rescue on Wednesday, where they said that she is recovering and getting 24-hour care. ARF
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- Yale officials said a "shooting incident" occurred across from the Lock Street parking garage Wednesday afternoon, prompting a brief shelter-in-place that has since been lifted. Yale University said the incident occurred near Bristol Street adjacent to the Lock Street parking garage around…
Explore town-by-town Connecticut election results from the 2026 election. Use interactive maps to see how voters in your city or town cast their ballots, based on Associated Press results.
President Trump spoke from the White House ballroom construction site one day after his party suffered sweeping losses in the House and Senate during the midterm elections.
Democrats are poised to secure a historic majority in the Connecticut Senate after winning a series of battleground races and making unexpected gains across the state. Republicans could be left with as few as three seats in the 36-member chamber.
Fresh off his re-election victory, Gov. Ned Lamont said he plans to work with lawmakers and build consensus as he begins a historic third consecutive term.
THOMPSON, Conn. (WTNH) — While this year's midterms are over, there's another election getting ready to happen for our youngest residents — Connecticut's Kid Governor race. Just when you thought election season was over, our youngest residents are now getting ready to vote for their own leader, and it all starts with…
Republican Stephen Harding, who has served as Senate Minority Leader since 2024 and represents Connecticut’s 30th Senate District, told News 8 on Wednesday morning that he does not see a path to victory and has called his Democratic opponent, Aaron Zimmer, to concede.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on a staff call Wednesday that he will not run for minority leader, according to two GOP staffers, heading off what will likely be a bitter fight over the party’s future in the next Congress as Republicans reel from a seismic election defeat. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise…
Blue shift? Red mirage? What are they, and how will we know when one is happening?
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — New Haven police said a student was in possession of a BB gun when they were detained following an alleged altercation outside Achievement First Amistad High School Wednesday morning. According to the others involved, the confrontation happened around 7:30 a.m., when Aaron Morrison, his wife…
ENFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — A referendum deciding whether to approve a plan for an over $500 million school project is projected to pass in Enfield, according to unofficial counts. Enfield Mayor Gina L. Cekala said Wednesday morning the numbers are not final as the absentee ballots need to be counted. However, based on…
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — New Haven city officials on Wednesday are scheduled to provide an update on last month’s attempted carjacking and shooting of a Yale employee, in addition to another non-fatal shooting that resulted in the arrest of a 16-year-old. New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker and Police Chief David Zannelli…
Some unsettled weather in the forecast for a change! An approaching cold front and associated low-pressure system will deliver periods of rain later today through Friday night with clearing Saturday morning. Some rain amounts will be heavy for SE CT! Another round of showers later Saturday and Saturday night as some…
WOODBRIDGE, Conn. (WTNH) — Savannah Johnson scored the game-winning goal in the second overtime period as top-seeded Branford won its second consecutive Southern Connecticut Conference championship with a 2-1 win over No. 2 Daniel Hand on Tuesday at Amity Regional High School. Jessica Radzinunas scored on a penalty…
Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont defeated Republican state Sen. Ryan Fazio, securing a third term.
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