
West Haven bakery makes cake for Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor
wtnh.com > news > connecticut > new-haven...But that didn’t stop owner Rachael Rubino from making a metal-themed cake for Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor. “He picked me,” Rubino said.... ...Michael Andrews, the operations manager for Live Nation, reached out to Rubina a few days before Taylor’s show in Wallingford.... ...“Any artist, I'd be honored to make a cake for,” Rubino said....

Hamden residents react to proposal for town’s first cannabis shop
wtnh.com > news > connecticut > new-haven...A company called SLAP ASH RETAIL is in talks to buy Keating Bros Motors on Whitney Avenue.... ...Sarah Pannella and Gary Buteau, neighbors on Washington Avenue, were there and said they are against the shop from opening because of the traffic... ...The Hamden Planning and Zoning Commission will hold another hearing on October 10. ... ...Benjamin Hecht, another neighbor on Washington Street, said more traffic could be a good thing. ...

Manchester brewery names beer after fallen Hartford detective
wtnh.com > news > connecticut > hartford...Bob Wilson, Ellie Stamp by: Bob Wilson, Ellie Stamp MANCHESTER, Conn.... ...(WTNH) – A brewery in Manchester is honoring the life of fallen Hartford Police Det. Robert “Bobby” Garten in a unique way.... ...Elicit Brewery will have a fundraiser on Oct. 15, to help raise money not only for the fund but for Bobby’s partner who is injured in the line of... ...They came up with a replica of what they thought would represent his personality, and they brought it to Elicit Brewing....

New London police investigate report of man attempting to lure kids into van
wtnh.com > news > connecticut...The police department is in contact with New London Public Schools regarding the reports.... ...NEW LONDON, Conn.... ...about where people involved in suspicious activities may have headed New London police also shared tips to help keep your child safe: - Authorities... ...Anonymous information can also be submitted through the New London Tips 411 system by texting NLPDTip plus the information to Tip411 (847411)....

2 brothers arrested for armed robbery in East Haven
wtnh.com > news > connecticut > new-haven...Police said that at 4:05 p.m. the East Haven Public Safety Dispatch Center responded to a 911 call of an armed robbery at Planet ZAZA Smoke Shop.... ...EAST HAVEN, Conn.... ...The suspects were identified as brothers Anthony Longo, 20, of North Branford, and Ronnie Longo, 21.... ...found him hiding in a wooded area near 21 Michael St....

CCSU investigates possible food poisoning issue
wtnh.com > news > connecticut > hartford...Central Connecticut State University Environment Health and Safety Department is working alongside the City of New Britain Department of Public Health... ...(WTNH) — One of Central Connecticut State University’s cafés is currently closed as officials investigate a possible food poisoning issue.... ...According to Central Connecticut State University, students can get services for any symptoms including nausea and diarrhea at the Student Wellness... ...Center for free....

Police search for ‘armed and dangerous’ Ansonia man connected to Bridgeport shooting; 5 others arrested...
wtnh.com > news > connecticut...BRIDGEPORT, Conn.... ...(WTNH) – Bridgeport police announced the arrests of multiple suspects on Wednesday in connection to a months-long investigation into a shooting at... ...The “Take Back Park Ave” operation is a combined effort by the Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau, Fairfield County State's Attorney’s Office, Connecticut... ...State Police Violent Crime Taskforce, Waterbury Police Department, Department of Probation and the state Department of Corrections....

White House warns Americans could face travel delays if government isn’t funded
wtnh.com > news > national...The Biden administration says that a shutdown would mean more than 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 transportation security officers wouldn... ...Alex Gangitano, The Hill (The Hill) – The White House warned Wednesday morning that Americans could face travel delays if the government shuts down... ...The memo also highlights the states with the most traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers, including California... ...Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) then endorsed the CR, which also includes some money for Ukraine and disaster relief....

Connecticut health commissioner fired during COVID settles with state, dismissal now a resignation
wtnh.com > news > connecticut...(WTNH) — Connecticut’s Department of Public Health has reached a settlement agreement with the agency’s former commissioner, who was fired in the... ...The agreement, signed and filed on Monday, settles a federal lawsuit filed last year by Renee Coleman-Mitchell, who was ousted on May 12, 2020.... ...Fire crews fight blaze on Water Street in Naugatuck E. Haven "Golden Bachelor" contender shares show …...

Wednesday’s Warrior: Branford firefighters grow mullets for a great cause
wtnh.com > on-air...BRANFORD, Conn.... ...All jokes aside, Firefighter Michael Olejarzzyk tells News 8 that Branford’s bravest are growing these “(hair)dos” for a great cause. ... ...“We've had the honor of providing support after Sandy Hook, the Boston Marathon, Las Vegas, Parkland, Pittsburgh and the United States Capitol.... ...“The fundraiser that we are having is at Stony Creek Brewery. This is our third year....