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HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) -- Young athletes can be at risk for a range of sports injuries. From sprains and strains to concussions and more serious conditions. Today, we are discussing some of the most common injuries seen in young athletes and how they can be prevented. Dr. Wei Li, board-certified in sports medicine at Hartford [...]
Nice weather ahead today through Wednesday. High pressure holds on with dry weather and higher humidity during the day on Thursday. Another front approaches from the north, with a few showers Thursday evening through early Friday. Saturday looks to be our pick of the weekend, with the humidity and rain returning on Sunday. We continue [...]
A New Haven assistant principal is facing charges after police said he sexually assaulted a high school student in his office.
MANSFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) -- A driver was found "unresponsive" and taken to a hospital for treatment after a crash early Tuesday morning in Mansfield, according to Connecticut State Police. State police said troopers from Troop C responded to a crash with injuries around 12:20 a.m. on Hunting Lodge Road. At the scene, troopers found a [...]
BRISTOL, Conn. (WTNH) -- Summer reading has taken on a new meaning in one school, kicking off an official theme for the year. Bristol students got a personalized video from author John O'Leary, whose book "On Fire" they read during the summer. "I thought it was just really inspirational. He used a lot of quotes [...]
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — It was a spectacular day at the Lake of Isles golf course at Foxwoods. Nearly 300 golfers traveled in to support Special Olympics Connecticut. News 8’s Laura Hutchinson was invited to kick off the day and then head out with some of the athletes to putt and support the golfers [...]
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Seven Avelo Airlines flights were diverted from Tweed New Haven Airport to Bradley International Airport Monday night, according to Avports officials. Officials said a portion of Tweed's airfield lighting system went offline Monday evening, requiring the runway to close for nighttime operations. Technicians worked overnight to restore the lighting and [...]
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- The warning period for speed and red-light cameras begins Tuesday in New Haven. The cameras are located in school and pedestrian safety zones, along with other spots around the city. Drivers caught breaking the law will receive warning notices in the mail. The warning period runs through Oct. 15. After [...]
MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) -- First, Flock cameras sparked a contentious debate, but now the community is talking about police drone cameras. Not everybody is happy with all these recording devices. Law enforcement cameras were discussed in Milford Monday night. A review committee, officially titled "Public Safety Technology Review Committee," was created during the meeting. Milford's [...]
Nice weather ahead today through Wednesday. High pressure holds on with dry weather and higher humidity during the day on Thursday. Another front approaches from the north, with a few showers Thursday evening through early Friday. Saturday looks to be our pick of the weekend, with the humidity and rain returning on Sunday. We continue [...]
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Abbott Laboratories, otherwise known as Abbott, agreed to pay over $384 million to settle the False Claims Act allegations that it had failed to manufacture certain powder infant formula and nutritional therapy products in compliance with federal and state requirements. As part of the settlement, the Illinois-based healthcare company that manufactures [...]
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Back-to-school means back to packing lunches, but that doesn't mean you need to put in twice the effort! Dr. Nate Wood, a physician and instructor at the Yale School of Medicine, joins News 8 to share low-effort ways to make one lunch for the kids and yourself. To learn more [...]
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — News 8 looks forward to a big NFL season, as ABC, WTNH and ESPN have the Super Bowl for the first time in more than two decades! News 8's Dennis House sat down with ESPN sports reporter Laura Rutledge, one of the faces covering the big game. Rutledge told House [...]
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A back-to-school event was held Monday for more than 600 special education leaders, advocates and students at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. The event was held by the state Department of Education, focusing on the roadmap to strengthening district programming to support students with intensive needs. "You've dedicated time to [...]
Connecticut officials are assessing flood damage and asking residents to report losses as the state explores seeking a federal disaster declaration to help fund recovery efforts.
