You are the owner of this article.You have permission to edit this article.HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Connecticut's senior senator called on state regulators to reject rate hike proposals by Eversource.Sen. Richard Blumenthal said the energy company submitted three rate hike proposals.He said it claimed it under-recovered almost $20 million during 2020 while making over $1.2 billion profits. It called it an increase of 34 percent over 2019.All three options would result in a 12 percent increase for Connecticut ratepayers.“Eversource is claiming under-recovery in 2020 of their costs from...…You are the owner of this article.You have permission to edit this article.HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Connecticut's senior senator called on state regulators to reject rate hike proposals by Eversource.Sen. Richard Blumenthal said the energy company submitted three rate hike proposals.He said it claimed it under-recovered almost $20 million during 2020 while making over $1.2 billion profits. It called it an increase of 34 percent over 2019.All three options would result in a 12 percent increase for Connecticut ratepayers.“Eversource is claiming under-recovery in 2020 of their costs from...WW…

You are the owner of this article.You have permission to edit this article.FAIRFIELD, CT (WFSB) - A woman faces charges for tagging several public places in Fairfield with anti-President Biden graffiti.Emily Winters, 65, is accused of defacing the walls of a TJ Maxx, the foundation of the Tunxis Hill Corner Plaza, and the driveway of the McKinley Elementary School on Thompson Street.The vandalism happened on Jan. 12, police said.They said phrases such as "United States of China," "Beijing Biden," and "Commie Kamala" were spray painted on walls.Winters confessed to the crimes after being...…You are the owner of this article.You have permission to edit this article.FAIRFIELD, CT (WFSB) - A woman faces charges for tagging several public places in Fairfield with anti-President Biden graffiti.Emily Winters, 65, is accused of defacing the walls of a TJ Maxx, the foundation of the Tunxis Hill Corner Plaza, and the driveway of the McKinley Elementary School on Thompson Street.The vandalism happened on Jan. 12, police said.They said phrases such as "United States of China," "Beijing Biden," and "Commie Kamala" were spray painted on walls.Winters confessed to the crimes after being...WW…

You are the owner of this article.You have permission to edit this article.Wendell Edwards is set to join Eyewitness News This Morning on Jan. 25.ROCKY HILL, CT (WFSB) - The past year or so has been nothing but hurdles for the people of Connecticut.If there's a man who knows a little something about clearing hurdles, it's Channel 3's new morning anchor Wendell Edwards.Edwards qualified for the 1992 Olympic Trials in the 110m hurdles.More importantly, he knows his way around a newsroom.Prior to coming to Connecticut, Edwards both anchored and reported at ABC 3340 News in Birmingham, AL and...…You are the owner of this article.You have permission to edit this article.Wendell Edwards is set to join Eyewitness News This Morning on Jan. 25.ROCKY HILL, CT (WFSB) - The past year or so has been nothing but hurdles for the people of Connecticut.If there's a man who knows a little something about clearing hurdles, it's Channel 3's new morning anchor Wendell Edwards.Edwards qualified for the 1992 Olympic Trials in the 110m hurdles.More importantly, he knows his way around a newsroom.Prior to coming to Connecticut, Edwards both anchored and reported at ABC 3340 News in Birmingham, AL and...WW…

You are the owner of this article.You have permission to edit this article.A group of state lawmakers and community advocates are proposing a ban on flavored tobacco products.HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A group of state lawmakers and community advocates are proposing a ban on flavored tobacco products.Public Health Committee co-chairs Sen. Mary Daugherty Abrams and Rep. Johnathan Steinberg were joined by Kevin O'Flaherty from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and Nichola Hall from the Bridgeport NAACP to announce the legislation on Tuesday morning.The ban would involve all flavored tobacco...…You are the owner of this article.You have permission to edit this article.A group of state lawmakers and community advocates are proposing a ban on flavored tobacco products.HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A group of state lawmakers and community advocates are proposing a ban on flavored tobacco products.Public Health Committee co-chairs Sen. Mary Daugherty Abrams and Rep. Johnathan Steinberg were joined by Kevin O'Flaherty from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and Nichola Hall from the Bridgeport NAACP to announce the legislation on Tuesday morning.The ban would involve all flavored tobacco...WW…

You are the owner of this article.You have permission to edit this article.Welcome,NAUGATUCK, CT (WFSB) - Naugatuck police said they arrested a half dressed man for "humping trees," screaming, eating branches and assaulting officers.John Edward Fignar, 36, was charged with second-degree criminal trespass, second-degree breach of peace, interfering with an officer, and assault on a public safety officer.Police said they were sent to a backyard on Nov. 12 around 3 p.m.When they arrived, they said Fignar ran into a nearby house, which caused its residents to flee in fear.Fignar eventually came...…You are the owner of this article.You have permission to edit this article.Welcome,NAUGATUCK, CT (WFSB) - Naugatuck police said they arrested a half dressed man for "humping trees," screaming, eating branches and assaulting officers.John Edward Fignar, 36, was charged with second-degree criminal trespass, second-degree breach of peace, interfering with an officer, and assault on a public safety officer.Police said they were sent to a backyard on Nov. 12 around 3 p.m.When they arrived, they said Fignar ran into a nearby house, which caused its residents to flee in fear.Fignar eventually came...WW…

You are the owner of this article.You have permission to edit this article.Welcome,Emergency crews were called to the VA campus in West Haven on the morning of Nov. 13.Two people were killed in an explosion on the West Haven Veterans Affairs campus.WEST HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - Two people were killed and one was hurt in an explosion on the West Haven Veterans Affairs campus.Sen. Richard Blumenthal confirmed the deaths to Channel 3.The VA hospital is located on Campbell Avenue, but the incident appears to have happened near the rear of the building in the Crest Street area.Crews were called there...…You are the owner of this article.You have permission to edit this article.Welcome,Emergency crews were called to the VA campus in West Haven on the morning of Nov. 13.Two people were killed in an explosion on the West Haven Veterans Affairs campus.WEST HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - Two people were killed and one was hurt in an explosion on the West Haven Veterans Affairs campus.Sen. Richard Blumenthal confirmed the deaths to Channel 3.The VA hospital is located on Campbell Avenue, but the incident appears to have happened near the rear of the building in the Crest Street area.Crews were called there...WW…

You are the owner of this article.You have permission to edit this article.Welcome,Hospitals across the state are restricting visitors due to a rising cases in coronavirus.NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - Hospitals across the state are restricting visitors due to a rising cases in coronavirus.Yale-New Haven Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and Trinity Health of New England banned visitors this week.Yale-New Haven made its announcement on Tuesday.The limitations impact both the hospital and outpatient facilities.As of Tuesday, there was no visitation to hospitalized patients due to the highly contagious...…You are the owner of this article.You have permission to edit this article.Welcome,Hospitals across the state are restricting visitors due to a rising cases in coronavirus.NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - Hospitals across the state are restricting visitors due to a rising cases in coronavirus.Yale-New Haven Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and Trinity Health of New England banned visitors this week.Yale-New Haven made its announcement on Tuesday.The limitations impact both the hospital and outpatient facilities.As of Tuesday, there was no visitation to hospitalized patients due to the highly contagious...WW…

You are the owner of this article.You have permission to edit this article.Welcome,HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - The COVID-19 pandemic led to Connecticut being a top inbound state for people who moved over the past six months.United Van Lines looked at motivations for people who moved between March and Aug. 2020.With "family health and wellbeing concerns" being the top motivator, Connecticut ranked 3rd among state to which those people moved.As recently as Jan. 2020, United Van Lines released study results that showed Connecticut was among the states where people were moving out.Now, however, it...…You are the owner of this article.You have permission to edit this article.Welcome,HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - The COVID-19 pandemic led to Connecticut being a top inbound state for people who moved over the past six months.United Van Lines looked at motivations for people who moved between March and Aug. 2020.With "family health and wellbeing concerns" being the top motivator, Connecticut ranked 3rd among state to which those people moved.As recently as Jan. 2020, United Van Lines released study results that showed Connecticut was among the states where people were moving out.Now, however, it...WW…

You are the owner of this article.You have permission to edit this article.Welcome,HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - The COVID-19 pandemic led to Connecticut being a top inbound state for people who moved over the past six months.United Van Lines looked at motivations for people who moved between March and Aug. 2020.With "family health and wellbeing concerns" being the top motivator, Connecticut ranked 3rd among state to which those people moved.As recently as Jan. 2020, United Van Lines released study results that showed Connecticut was among the states where people were moving out.Now, however, it...…You are the owner of this article.You have permission to edit this article.Welcome,HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - The COVID-19 pandemic led to Connecticut being a top inbound state for people who moved over the past six months.United Van Lines looked at motivations for people who moved between March and Aug. 2020.With "family health and wellbeing concerns" being the top motivator, Connecticut ranked 3rd among state to which those people moved.As recently as Jan. 2020, United Van Lines released study results that showed Connecticut was among the states where people were moving out.Now, however, it...WW…

You are the owner of this article.You have permission to edit this article.Welcome,Nearly 40 horses escaped a barn fire in Ellington on Friday morning.ELLINGTON, CT (WFSB) - Nearly 40 horses escaped a barn fire in Ellington on Friday morning.According to firefighters, several horses took off from a riding school on Jobs Hill Road as a result of the blaze.Posts in social media forums said people were helping to look for the horses that were on the loose."We all kind of went out and started searching for the horses, found a couple," said Lynne Wentworth, of Vernon.Wentworth came rushing to...…You are the owner of this article.You have permission to edit this article.Welcome,Nearly 40 horses escaped a barn fire in Ellington on Friday morning.ELLINGTON, CT (WFSB) - Nearly 40 horses escaped a barn fire in Ellington on Friday morning.According to firefighters, several horses took off from a riding school on Jobs Hill Road as a result of the blaze.Posts in social media forums said people were helping to look for the horses that were on the loose."We all kind of went out and started searching for the horses, found a couple," said Lynne Wentworth, of Vernon.Wentworth came rushing to...WW…