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Trial set to begin in student dismemberment killing
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut man charged with killing and dismembering his college student girlfriend is set to go on trial for a third time. A jury in Bridgeport Superior Court is scheduled...
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Woman accused of lying about rape to undergo evaluation
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — The case of a former Connecticut college student accused of lying about being raped by two university football players has been continued. Former Sacred Heart University...
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Man convicted of killing, dismembering student at 3rd trial
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut man has been convicted of killing and dismembering his college student girlfriend after a third trial. Jermaine Richards was convicted of murder Friday after...
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Fairfield and New Haven Counties team up to try to lure Amazon
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — City and town leaders are working together to reverse a trend here in Connecticut. They’re trying to attract a big company instead of seeing one leave. And now, their sights...
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Capitol Report After Hours: State Rep. Juan Candelaria speaks on Puerto Rico
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — People in Connecticut have strong ties to Puerto Rico, with many having friends and family still on the island. In fact, two U.S. cities that have the highest population of...
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Connecticut’s Amazon bid to include Stamford, Hartford areas
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut’s bid for Amazon‘s second headquarters will include sites in the Stamford and Hartford regions. The Hartford Courant reports that Catherine Smith, commissioner of the...
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Students get a look at how political debates run at Governor’s Forum
STRATFORD, Conn. (WTNH)–Connecticut’s next governor will be elected in just over a year from now, but some candidates are already on the campaign trail. The first political event for 2018 was held in...
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Fairfield to host Hofstra in exhibition game benefiting hurricane relief
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Fairfield University and Hofstra University men’s basketball teams will play an exhibition game on Monday, October 23 to raise funds for hurricane relief efforts that have...
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Students take part in “Great Debate” in Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH)– A big competition was held at the Harbor Yard Arena in Bridgeport on Friday morning. It was not basketball or soccer at the Harbor Yard Arena, but instead a meeting of great...
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Housatonic Community College holding “Fresh Check Day”
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — Housatonic Community College is joining more than 100 colleges and universities across the nation in celebration of “Fresh Check Day.” The event will feature interactive expo...
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Woman accused of lying about rape denied probation program
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A former Connecticut college student accused of lying about being raped by two university football players has been denied a pretrial probation program. The Connecticut Post...
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Health insurance enrollment fair planned in Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut’s health insurance marketplace is holding an enrollment fair in Fairfield to sign up consumers looking to secure health insurance for 2018. Access Health CT’s event...
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Ridership rising on new CTtransit bus routes
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Ridership is surging on CTtransit’s new bus routes. Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy announced the new route connecting the University of Connecticut’s Storrs, Hartford and...
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Ferdie Pacheco, Muhammad Ali’s ‘Fight Doctor’, dies at 89
MIAMI (AP) — Fernando “Ferdie” Pacheco, “The Fight Doctor” who served as Muhammad Ali‘s ringside physician, has died. He was 89. Pacheco’s daughter, Tina Louise Pacheco, told The Associated Press that...
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7 protesters arrested at rally for teen killed by police
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH/AP) — Seven people were arrested at a demonstration over Connecticut authorities’ handling of the case of a 15-year-old boy killed by police. The protesters were arrested for...
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Police: Student from India killed in Shelton accident
SHELTON, Conn. (AP) — Police in Connecticut say a college student from India hit by a car during a two vehicle collision has died of his injuries. Shelton police on Wednesday identified the victim of...
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Storrs ranked as one of best college towns in nation
STORRS, Conn. (WTNH) — According to a new survey, Storrs, Connecticut, is one of the best college towns in the country. Storrs ranks 11th out of more than 400 college cities and towns in the U.S. in a...
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Man convicted in killing, dismemberment asks for new trial
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut man convicted of killing and dismembering his girlfriend has asked for a new trial, citing possible juror misconduct. A lawyer for Jermaine Richards made the...
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University of Bridgeport men’s basketball ranked No. 1 in East region
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH)–The University of Bridgeport men’s basketball team is atop the East Regional rankings for Division II hoops. The Purple Knights are also ranked in the top 25 in the nation....
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Health care enrollment deadline looming
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Christmas decorations aren’t the only things hanging outside the Family Health Center on Scovill Street in Waterbury. Signs are also up, encouraging people to walk in and...
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