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09/23/2025

It was revealed on Monday that the man accused of strangling a woman before kidnapping two children in Newington is a military veteran who suffers from PTSD, according to his defense representation.

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Connecticut Department of Corrections (DOC) officer accused of strangling a woman and kidnapping his two young sons in Newington appeared in court on Monday. The woman …

09/23/2025

Hartford HealthCare’s Heart & Vascular Institute’s ANOCA Program is changing lives - and for women like Susana Santos, it’s saving them.

09/23/2025

On Monday, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Rep. John Larson (D-1st District) held a press conference saying that Congress should make ACA subsidies permanent. The subsidies are set to expire at the end of the year.

CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Connecticut leaders are calling for increased protections for Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance. On Monday, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Rep. John Larson (…

09/22/2025

An infrastructure project will shut down the northbound side of State Street in New Haven starting Tuesday, the city announced.
https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-haven/northbound-side-of-state-street-in-new-haven-set-to-close-for-infrastructure-project-delays-expected/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WTNH_News_8

09/22/2025

News 8 is wishing a happy and healthy new year to all who celebrate Rosh Hashanah!

09/22/2025

The match was abandoned Saturday after one of the players from Pittsburgh allegedly made racial comments. Hartford Athletic said in a statement that players and staff did not feel comfortable proceeding with the match after hearing the alleged remarks.

The match was abandoned Saturday after one of the players from Pittsburgh allegedly made racial comments. Hartford Athletic said in a statement that players and staff did not feel comfortable proce…

09/22/2025

The Yale community held a retirement party for K9 Heidi. Heidi's friends, both dog and human, celebrated her job well done!

Video credit: Tim Brown | Yale Health Center NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The Yale community said farewell to one of their own on Monday. A retirement party was for K9 Heidi, Yale’s public safet…

09/22/2025

LIFESTAR was requested and a road is closed after rollover crash on Monday afternoon in Tolland, state police said.

TOLLAND, Conn. (WTNH) — LIFESTAR was requested and a road is closed after rollover crash on Monday afternoon in Tolland, state police said. The one-car rollover crash took place around 4:14 p.m. in…

09/22/2025

A Bethel woman and former teacher was sentenced to 25 years in prison for enticing a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.

BETHEL, Conn. (WTNH) — A Bethel woman and former teacher was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Monday for enticing a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney for …

09/22/2025

ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show after suspending it due to his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Monday’s announcement comes less than a week after ABC’s parent company announced it was preempting the show.

09/22/2025

JUST ANNOUNCED! The Foo Fighters are set to perform at Toad's Place in New Haven tomorrow night. Tickets go on sale today at 4 p.m.

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09/22/2025

A Bridgeport man was arrested Thursday following a hate crime investigation in Fairfield, police said.

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — A Bridgeport man was arrested Thursday following a hate crime investigation in Fairfield, police said. Police said John Kuhn, 68, was allegedly connected to antisemetic va…