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New Haven braces for biggest snowfall of season

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The Elm City is bracing for its most significant snowfall of the season as the entire state is under a winter storm warning Monday night into Tuesday. The Public Works Department is prepared with plenty of salt and sand to treat the roads. Most areas are expected to see 4″ […] → Read More

New Haven Mayor Elicker gives annual State of the City address

Some topics are expected to include inclusive economic growth and opportunity, affordable housing, public safety, education, youth and community programming, and other quality-of-life issues. → Read More

Connecticut lawmakers aim to reintroduce Ethan’s Law for gun safety

Ethan's Law is named in honor of Guilford teen Ethan Song, who died in 2018. Song tragically died after accidentally shooting himself at a neighbor's house, where the weapon was improperly stored. → Read More

Alex Jones returns to Waterbury for day 6 of defamation trial

WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Alex Jones is expected to testify on Wednesday, day six of his ongoing defamation trial in Waterbury. On Tuesday, the conspiracy theorist proclaimed his innocence outside of the Waterbury Superior Court. “This judge is ordering me to say that I’m guilty and to say I’m a liar. None of that’s true,” […] → Read More

City of New Haven to sue EastCoastin Co. for illegal bike rally

New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker, along with other city leaders, plans to file a lawsuit against a company called EastCoastin. They said they're seeking out $80,000 from the company. → Read More

Deadline to receive child tax rebate is Sunday

Time is running out for those who are eligible for the child tax rebate. Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz were trying to get the word out on Tuesday about the unclaimed money. → Read More

WTNH partners with City of New Haven to broadcast Fourth of July fireworks show

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The Fourth of July is here! And municipalities across Connecticut, including New Haven, are preparing for their celebrations. WTNH is proud to be the city’s media partner for the 2022 fireworks display. At the New Haven Fire Training Academy on Monday, city officials unveiled details of its upcoming event, making […] → Read More

PD: Dispute over dog leaves 2 dead, 1 critically injured in Hartford shooting

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – The Hartford Police Department is investigating a double homicide that took place on Franklin Avenue Sunday night. Just after 9 p.m. on Sunday evening, police officials said they received a call with reports of multiple shots being fired. As officers arrived on the scene, they found two women and one man […] → Read More

New program allows blood recipients to thank donors

A call is going out for more blood donations. The need is not only great in Connecticut but there’s now a way for recipients to say thank you to their donors. → Read More

Conn. lawmakers push for relief as gas prices hit new highs

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Gas prices are skyrocketing across the nation, and Connecticut is seeing prices rise higher than before. The average gas prices in New Haven have risen nearly 20 cents per gallon in the last week, and now average about $4.83 per day, according to GasBuddy. This is $1.77 per gallon more […] → Read More

National Gun Violence Awareness Day sparks rallies, events in CT

Cities and towns across the state recognized Gun Violence Awareness Day on Thursday. → Read More

DEEP asks for public’s help as search for missing man at Candlewood Lake continues

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is looking for the public’s assistance as crews continue searching Candlewood Lake for a man who went under on Sunday night. → Read More

Go Bragh Parade returns to Essex following two-year hiatus

ESSEX, Conn. (WTNH) — Another big celebration returned to Essex for the first time in two years as many people celebrated St. Patrick’s Day for the annual “Go Bragh” Parade on Saturday. It’s been off for the past couple of years because of the pandemic. This year’s parade was held in memory of a special […] → Read More

Animal advocacy group looks to find justice for bulldog thrown out of car

WOODBRIDGE, Conn. (WTNH) — Mary is an active and healthy bulldog — but that wasn’t the case back in October. Someone tossed the English bulldog from a moving truck onto a roadway, just after they performed a botched home surgery on her. She was not in good condition. Luckily, a motorist behind the truck came […] → Read More

Bridgeport mayor: 2 detectives suspended due to handling of Lauren Smith-Fields case, another death investigation

Bridgeport Mayor Joseph Ganim announced the suspension of two detectives with the Bridgeport Police Department following their lack of sensitivity while handling two death investigations, including the Lauren Smith-Fields case. → Read More

Windsor fifth-grader sworn in as Connecticut Kid Governor

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — It’s Inauguration Day for the 2022 Connecticut Kid Governor Makhi Ettienne-Modeste! Serving as master of ceremony for Friday’s swearing-in ceremony, Good Morning Connecticut’s Keith Kountz. Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz was also on hand. “It helps 5th graders across our state learn about elections and voting and how to be a good […] → Read More

Warming centers begin to open as temperatures expected to drop Monday night

HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Sub-zero temperatures are heading our way, putting some people in jeopardy, particularly those working outside and the homeless population. That’s where warming stations come in to help keep people safe from the cold. By 5 or 6 p.m. on Monday, the temperature is expected to fall into the teens and that’s […] → Read More

Jurassic Quest opens at the Hartford Convention Center to give people an immersive experience into the world of dinosaurs

From T-Rex to ‘over-rafter’ the gangs all here. It’s millions of years of history seen through the eyes of a child. → Read More

13-year-old Hamden student arrested for allegedly making threats against schools

Security concerns at schools across the state over the last few weeks. Monday, threats of violence once again disturbed the school day for thousands of students. In Hamden, the Board of Education met to address these security concerns at their own high school. → Read More

Connecticut’s greenhouse industry generating millions of dollars, creating thousands of jobs

Connecticut's greenhouse industry adds millions of dollars to the state's economy each, and it appears to be on track to do the same this year. → Read More