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Yale University is warning its community Thursday about an increase in car burglaries throughout New Haven, including areas within and around the Yale campus, according to a Yale Safety alert.
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Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) announced that there was a 15% increase in applications through the Connecticut Automatic Admissions Program (CAAP) program for the 2025-26 academic year.
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Tom Skerritt, the Emmy-winning actor who embodied a solid, wry authority figure, whether as a flight instructor in “Top Gun,” a tough-but-fair sheriff on TV’s “Picket Fences” or the doomed captain of “Alien,” has died. He was 93.
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The State of Connecticut has settled an $8 million lawsuit with pharmaceutical company Mylan over allegations the company illegally inflated EpiPen prices.
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A person of interest in an investigation on Crestview Drive in North Haven was taken into custody on separate charges Wednesday. During his arrest, police say two other people fled and now remain at large.
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Possible lead contamination has prompted the recall of thousands of cans of Walmart’s Great Value-branded fruit cocktail. wtnh.com/news/national/thous…
A University of Connecticut associate professor was terminated from his position at the Stamford campus Tuesday following allegations of sexual harassment toward a student, according to a Tuesday letter.
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Target has joined the competition for the best Thanksgiving dinner deal, unveiling its 2026 offering on Wednesday. wtnh.com/news/national/targe…
Hartford police Thursday said they’ve made an arrest in connection to a hit-and-run that killed a female pedestrian in June. wtnh.com/news/connecticut/ha…
Norwich Public Utilities officials said power has been restored to about 700 customers this morning.
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Police released the name of the 17-year-old girl who was shot and killed Wednesday night in Hartford. wtnh.com/news/connecticut/ha…
The judge who oversaw Connecticut native Lindsay Clancy‘s triple murder trial rejected her attorney’s request to investigate the holdout juror who refused to acquit her. wtnh.com/new-england-news/li…
Dry and windy weather continues Thursday with a high fire danger! Highs in the mid 60s. Tune in to News 8 and visit wtnh.com for the latest.
A big change is coming to the UConn men's and women's basketball programs before their respective seasons begin.
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Calling hours were held Wednesday for the Meriden crossing guard who was struck and killed while working last week.
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The boys and girls of the Southern Connecticut Conference (SCC) ran for cross country titles Wednesday.
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The 4th annual Quentin Q Williams Taste of Middletown event at the Wadsworth Mansion was held on Wednesday.
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Spooky season is upon us! This year, candy prices might be scarier than the costumes in the latest inflation report. But that’s not stopping anyone from celebrating.
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