Posted: Aug 13, 2020 / 05:42 PM EDTUpdated: Aug 13, 2020 / 05:42 PM EDTMILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A new plan has many envisioning an apartment complex being built on part of the Connecticut Post Mall property. Centennial Real Estate is a nationwide company that owns the Connecticut Post Mall. It is planning a long term revamp of the mall, and phase one includes a luxury apartment complex with about 300 rental units.The complex would be built in the back of the mall, toward the southeast corner of the property, near Old Gate Lane. “That would throw everything in a tailspin and...…Posted: Aug 13, 2020 / 05:42 PM EDTUpdated: Aug 13, 2020 / 05:42 PM EDTMILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A new plan has many envisioning an apartment complex being built on part of the Connecticut Post Mall property. Centennial Real Estate is a nationwide company that owns the Connecticut Post Mall. It is planning a long term revamp of the mall, and phase one includes a luxury apartment complex with about 300 rental units.The complex would be built in the back of the mall, toward the southeast corner of the property, near Old Gate Lane. “That would throw everything in a tailspin and...WW…

Posted: Aug 14, 2020 / 03:58 PM EDTUpdated: Aug 17, 2020 / 04:13 AM EDTDANBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Danbury’s mayor is filing a lawsuit in court next week against Eversource.Mayor Mark Boughton said Eversource is not a good corporate citizen and they should do the moral thing and reimburse citizens for lost medicine and food.Nine days after a tropical storm, Karina Madsen’s Danbury street is still blocked by a tree.“[It’s] dangerous because there are a lot of kids on the street, and there’s a lot of traffic, and [the tree] wasn’t cleared properly and cars were flying down here at night in the...…Posted: Aug 14, 2020 / 03:58 PM EDTUpdated: Aug 17, 2020 / 04:13 AM EDTDANBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Danbury’s mayor is filing a lawsuit in court next week against Eversource.Mayor Mark Boughton said Eversource is not a good corporate citizen and they should do the moral thing and reimburse citizens for lost medicine and food.Nine days after a tropical storm, Karina Madsen’s Danbury street is still blocked by a tree.“[It’s] dangerous because there are a lot of kids on the street, and there’s a lot of traffic, and [the tree] wasn’t cleared properly and cars were flying down here at night in the...WW…

Posted: Aug 17, 2020 / 04:57 PM EDTUpdated: Aug 18, 2020 / 06:49 AM EDTNEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WTNH) — A 17-year-old girl has been arrested after striking several pedestrians, including a 7-year-old child, with her car in on Monday.Police say that at around 1:11 p.m., officers received multiple 911 calls from residents on High Street reporting that a car had struck several pedestrians and then fled the scene.Upon arrival, officers rendered aid to five New Britain residents who were injured, including a 7-year-old child. That child and a second victim were then taken to an area hospital for...…Posted: Aug 17, 2020 / 04:57 PM EDTUpdated: Aug 18, 2020 / 06:49 AM EDTNEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WTNH) — A 17-year-old girl has been arrested after striking several pedestrians, including a 7-year-old child, with her car in on Monday.Police say that at around 1:11 p.m., officers received multiple 911 calls from residents on High Street reporting that a car had struck several pedestrians and then fled the scene.Upon arrival, officers rendered aid to five New Britain residents who were injured, including a 7-year-old child. That child and a second victim were then taken to an area hospital for...WW…

Posted: Aug 14, 2020 / 11:32 PM EDTUpdated: Aug 15, 2020 / 07:49 PM EDTNEWTOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — A Newtown family is morning the loss of their dog, Buddy, who was killed after being electrocuted by a downed wire last week.On Saturday morning, John Fung let Buddy outside to use the bathroom, then left to get gas for his generator — his family had been without power for five days after Isaias.Immediately after he left, he got a call.“Our next door neighbor ran across to notify us that our dog had wandered right over here less than 10 yards from our playground, pool and everything else and had...…Posted: Aug 14, 2020 / 11:32 PM EDTUpdated: Aug 15, 2020 / 07:49 PM EDTNEWTOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — A Newtown family is morning the loss of their dog, Buddy, who was killed after being electrocuted by a downed wire last week.On Saturday morning, John Fung let Buddy outside to use the bathroom, then left to get gas for his generator — his family had been without power for five days after Isaias.Immediately after he left, he got a call.“Our next door neighbor ran across to notify us that our dog had wandered right over here less than 10 yards from our playground, pool and everything else and had...WW…

Posted: Aug 3, 2020 / 10:04 AM EDTUpdated: Aug 6, 2020 / 12:20 PM EDTBLOOMFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — The man suspected of a double killing that happened outside a bar in Bloomfield back in February has been arrested.Russell Smith, of Windsor, is the main suspect in the killing of brothers Aaron Walker and Franklin Spencer, who were .Smith is charged with two counts of murder. The U.S. Marshals and Bloomfield Police arrested Smith on Aug. 6 around 7 a.m.A $5,000 reward was offered nationwide on Aug. 3 for information leading to Smith’s arrest.Officials believe he has been receiving financial...…Posted: Aug 3, 2020 / 10:04 AM EDTUpdated: Aug 6, 2020 / 12:20 PM EDTBLOOMFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — The man suspected of a double killing that happened outside a bar in Bloomfield back in February has been arrested.Russell Smith, of Windsor, is the main suspect in the killing of brothers Aaron Walker and Franklin Spencer, who were .Smith is charged with two counts of murder. The U.S. Marshals and Bloomfield Police arrested Smith on Aug. 6 around 7 a.m.A $5,000 reward was offered nationwide on Aug. 3 for information leading to Smith’s arrest.Officials believe he has been receiving financial...WW…

Posted: Sep 15, 2020 / 06:45 PM EDTUpdated: Sep 16, 2020 / 04:21 AM EDTENFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — The integrity of the August Primary is being questioned. Local election officials in the town of Enfield have received more than 200 absentee ballots weeks after the election. The State says these votes will not count.Inside the vault at Enfield Town hall, more than 200 absentee ballots are sitting in a box, unopened.“When I saw hundreds of ballots, it truly disenfranchised a lot of people,” said Mary Ann Turner, a local state representative candidate. She alerted election officials: “I don’t...…Posted: Sep 15, 2020 / 06:45 PM EDTUpdated: Sep 16, 2020 / 04:21 AM EDTENFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — The integrity of the August Primary is being questioned. Local election officials in the town of Enfield have received more than 200 absentee ballots weeks after the election. The State says these votes will not count.Inside the vault at Enfield Town hall, more than 200 absentee ballots are sitting in a box, unopened.“When I saw hundreds of ballots, it truly disenfranchised a lot of people,” said Mary Ann Turner, a local state representative candidate. She alerted election officials: “I don’t...WW…

Posted: Nov 16, 2020 / 08:54 AM ESTUpdated: Nov 16, 2020 / 04:21 PM ESTGUILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Lines for COVID-19 tests in some places are raising the desire for a test that be taken and read in the home.A team of scientists led by Guilford scientist has come up with that solution.The rapid home test is a molecular nasal swab test that is showing progress in trials.“So far, the clinical studies have been 100% accurate in terms of both in detecting positives and not having false positives and not having false negatives,” said Rothberg.“It doesn’t have the false positives because it’s...…Posted: Nov 16, 2020 / 08:54 AM ESTUpdated: Nov 16, 2020 / 04:21 PM ESTGUILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Lines for COVID-19 tests in some places are raising the desire for a test that be taken and read in the home.A team of scientists led by Guilford scientist has come up with that solution.The rapid home test is a molecular nasal swab test that is showing progress in trials.“So far, the clinical studies have been 100% accurate in terms of both in detecting positives and not having false positives and not having false negatives,” said Rothberg.“It doesn’t have the false positives because it’s...WW…

Posted: Dec 9, 2020 / 06:50 PM ESTUpdated: Dec 10, 2020 / 01:41 PM ESTWATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — A surprising new detail emerging from Tuesday’s officer-involved shooting on Marley Place in Waterbury.Police Chief Fernando Spagnolo said Officer Charles Mauriello was accidentally . The chief said it happened while police were investigating a report of a stolen car that had allegedly been involved in a kidnapping in New Britain.Police there had been looking for a man named Robert Harrison. Chief Spagnolo said Harrison was seen walking up to the car in Waterbury and gunfire broke out when...…Posted: Dec 9, 2020 / 06:50 PM ESTUpdated: Dec 10, 2020 / 01:41 PM ESTWATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — A surprising new detail emerging from Tuesday’s officer-involved shooting on Marley Place in Waterbury.Police Chief Fernando Spagnolo said Officer Charles Mauriello was accidentally . The chief said it happened while police were investigating a report of a stolen car that had allegedly been involved in a kidnapping in New Britain.Police there had been looking for a man named Robert Harrison. Chief Spagnolo said Harrison was seen walking up to the car in Waterbury and gunfire broke out when...WW…

Posted: Dec 15, 2020 / 08:38 PM ESTUpdated: Dec 20, 2020 / 03:41 PM ESTTEXAS (WTNH) — A senior living facility home has found a creative way to let residents connect with loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.A group of Boy Scouts built a ‘hugging booth’. Lifestyle Director at Heartis Clear Lake Becky Hudson explained, “They built it exactly the way we envisioned it. They’re great, they’re huge, safe, and come with gloves.”Visitors can sit in the courtyard and be face-to-face with a loved one through the plexiglass. Arms can go through the gloves – which are sanitized – so you can hold...…Posted: Dec 15, 2020 / 08:38 PM ESTUpdated: Dec 20, 2020 / 03:41 PM ESTTEXAS (WTNH) — A senior living facility home has found a creative way to let residents connect with loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.A group of Boy Scouts built a ‘hugging booth’. Lifestyle Director at Heartis Clear Lake Becky Hudson explained, “They built it exactly the way we envisioned it. They’re great, they’re huge, safe, and come with gloves.”Visitors can sit in the courtyard and be face-to-face with a loved one through the plexiglass. Arms can go through the gloves – which are sanitized – so you can hold...WW…

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Justice Department investigation has found Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law, officials said on Thursday.The findings detailed in a letter to the college’s attorneys Thursday mark the latest action by the Trump administration aimed at rooting out discrimination in the college application process, following complaints from students about the application process at some Ivy League colleges.The two-year investigation concluded that Yale “rejects scores of Asian American and white...…WASHINGTON (AP) — A Justice Department investigation has found Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law, officials said on Thursday.The findings detailed in a letter to the college’s attorneys Thursday mark the latest action by the Trump administration aimed at rooting out discrimination in the college application process, following complaints from students about the application process at some Ivy League colleges.The two-year investigation concluded that Yale “rejects scores of Asian American and white...WW…