Turning milder through the weekend

A cold start again this morning! Spring begins Friday, and so does a warm-up! Overall, this first weekend of Spring is shaping up to be very nice with milder temperatures! A shower early Saturday ...

Video: Wrong-way driver strikes state police cruiser on Route 8 in Thomaston

THOMASTON, Conn. (WTNH) — A woman was charged with OUI Wednesday after allegedly striking a Connecticut State Police cruiser while driving the wrong way on Route 8 in Thomaston. State police were ...

Hartford Athletic hosting job fair Thursday

WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH) — It’s your chance to work for the Hartford Athletic! A job fair on Thursday is seeking to fill various positions. Current positions they’re looking to fill include: The job fair ...

32-year-old man dies after being trapped in industrial equipment in Hamden

HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A 32-year-old man died Thursday morning after being trapped in industrial equipment in Hamden, fire officials said. Crews were dispatched around 7:24 a.m. to a building in the ...

MSU, Michigan prepare for opening games in NCAA Tourney

MSU and Michigan are gearing up for the NCAA Tournament. (March 19, 2026) Former New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson, who was arrested last month for allegedly embezzling $85,500 from public funds, ...

12-year-old girl found dead in Enfield home was homeschooled, school officials say

The superintendent of Enfield Public Schools said Thursday the 12-year-old girl found dead in an Enfield home was ...

Ex-New Haven police chief appears in court, $85,500 embezzlement case continued

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Former New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson, who was arrested last month for allegedly embezzling $85,500 from public funds, appeared briefly in court Thursday. His case was ...

State Rep. Aundré Bumgardner has DUI, distracted driving charges dropped

State Rep. Aundré Bumgardner (D-Conn.) has had his charges dropped, News 8 confirmed Wednesday. Bumgardner was arrested ...

Brooklyn man dies after crash on Route 44 in Pomfret

POMFRET, Conn. (WTNH) — A Brooklyn man died Wednesday morning after a crash on Route 44 in Pomfret, state police said. State police responded around 1:11 a.m. to the area of Route 44 and Allen Road ...

Former Glastonbury police officer to serve 10 years in prison for stealing from businesses

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — Patrick Hemingway, a former Glastonbury police officer, was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison, suspended after 10 years, with five years of probation for stealing ...

Legislative committees vote to advance bills affecting Connecticut’s homeschooling and vaccine policies

Two legislative committees voted to advance bills that would change Connecticut's homeschooling and vaccine regulations, which drew sharp conservative opposition during public hearings last week.