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United States · United StatesHAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- A Hamden firefighter is making history once again. Shelly Carter was sworn in as the town's new assistant fire chief during a ceremony on Thursday. She's the first female firefighter to hold an office position in the department. "Even in the toughest times, this role has been a guiding light," Carter said. "Thus, I will continue to serve with dedication, pride and unwavering determination." In 2022, she became the first B…See the Story
Hamden Fire Department swears in 1st female in leadership position
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United States · United StatesHARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) -- Republicans in the state legislature released a series of budget proposals on Thursday that they said offer a fiscally responsible path forward for the state. Top Republicans in the State House of Representatives said their budget plan includes hundreds of millions of dollars in increases for education. It also pulls funds away from Democratic priorities like expanding the state’s Medicaid program for undocumented chil…See the Story
Connecticut Republicans release budget plan as legislation session nears end
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United States · United StatesSOUTHPORT, Conn. (WTNH) -- Stephen Panus mourns the loss of his son, Jake Panus, who tragically passed away at just 16 years old. The pain of loss permeates every aspect of Stephen's life now. "The triggers are everywhere," he said. August 9, 2020, marked the tragic end of Jake's life. Jake's promising future was cut short during a joyride on Block Island that turned fatal due to alcohol-related recklessness. Jake wasn't behind the wheel, but a …See the Story
Father advocates for lowering blood alcohol content after son’s tragic death
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United States · United StatesHARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) -- Hartford police are investigating a homicide Thursday afternoon after a man was found stabbed in a vehicle in the 40 block of Plainfield Street. Police were dispatched to the area at about 3:30 p.m. after hearing that an unresponsive man was sitting in a vehicle. He had been stabbed once in the chest. The man, who is in his 40s, has not yet been identified by police. Officers do not think that he was stabbed on Plainfie…See the Story
Man stabbed to death in Hartford may have been involved in earlier fight
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United States · United StatesNEWINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) -- A vulture was struck by a vehicle Wednesday in Newington. According to A Place Called Hope, a wildlife rehabilitation organization, the vulture is suffering from head trauma and both eyes are swollen. No broken bones were found. Rescuers picked up the vulture from the scene and transported it to APCH Wednesday night. If the bird heals, wildlife rehabilitators plan to bring it back to the territory it lives in.
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Vulture struck by car in Newington
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United States · United StatesNEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) - A New Haven man pleaded guilty to a racketeering charge Wednesday related to his involvement in a violent New Haven street gang, according to Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut. Tyjon "TJ" Preston, 21, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to engage in a pattern of racketeering activity. He also confessed to being a part of several violent incidents, including:
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New Haven street gang member pleads guilty to racketeering charge
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NFL · United StatesNEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- Will Connecticut football players take their athletic careers to the next level this spring? There several prospects with local ties to keep your eye on for this year's NFL Draft. The players range from hometown heroes to athletes who have proven their skills at local universities. The group includes those who compete for Yale University, the University of Connecticut and the University of New Haven.
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Connecticut players in the 2024 NFL Draft
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