WTNH-TV (New Haven, CT)

WTNH News 8 is Connecticut's first television station, having launched on June 15, 1948, and it is an affiliate of ABC. The station takes pride in its long-standing history and its connection to the local community. Each day, WTNH strives to earn the trust of its viewers by focusing on stories that truly affect people's lives and promote positive change. This dedication has earned the station prestigious awards, including Peabody, Emmy, and Edward R. Murrow honors. WTNH aims to be the top local multimedia company in Connecticut and the go-to choice for advertisers seeking unique and relevant content across various platforms. Their leading website and mobile applications offer innovative ways for businesses to expand their reach. In addition to news, WTNH actively engages with the community. They host significant local events such as the exclusive broadcast of the Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Giving Day for the American Red Cross, the Vets Rock expo celebrating veterans, and Operation Save a Life, which provides 5,000 fire alarms throughout Connecticut. Some of the most popular syndicated shows aired on WTNH include Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, and Judge Judy.

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#48597

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#9835

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Men’s Health Month: Mental health for men

1 day ago | wtnh.com | Ken Houston

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — To close out Men’s Health Awareness Month, we’re taking a look at men’s mental health. Emily Medina, manager of Griffin Outpatient Psychiatry, came to our studios to talk about mental health symptoms in men and some of the stigma behind men’s emotions. She talked about things like signs that men are struggling, therapy for men, childhood traumas that could play a role in men’s mental health and the stigmas behind men’s mental health.
‘Approved by God’: Sabrina Carpenter debuts alternate album cover amid backlash

1 day ago | wtnh.com | Michael Bartiromo

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Connecticut astronomical experts weigh in on upcoming meteor shower

2 days ago | wtnh.com | Ken Houston

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) —Fireballs have been reported across New England in recent days, but they’re not the only thing lighting up the night sky. Stargazers are growing excited for a larger astronomical event, known as the June Bootid Meteor Shower happening on Saturday. “This is one where you’ll going to look up and you’re going to sort of look around and see it’s all throughout the sky,” said Ericka Eng, executive director of the Sacred Heart University Science Center & Planetarium.
New development in New Haven seeks to refresh area around Union Station

2 days ago | wtnh.com | Preston Stober

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A new step in transit-oriented development is coming to New Haven. The parking lot just down from Union Station will soon look very different after a $316 million housing and commercial development project. Gov. Ned Lamont (D-CT) and city leaders took to Union Station on Wednesday to announce the progress being made. “In five years, you’re going to see what is now parking spots and vacant space, become neighborhoods,” said New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker.
Friends, family gather for official mural unveiling for fallen hometown heroes in Wethersfield

3 days ago | wtnh.com | Preston Stober

WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — A pair of Central Connecticut servicemen who died in the line of duty, Robert Sharkevich and Bobby Garten, were honored on a mural in Wethersfield on Tuesday. The two men were honored at the 9/11 Memorial Sports and Community Center in town. After the public unveiling Tuesday of the mural, the men are forever remembered as hometown heroes. “Wow, it just really looks alive,” Robert Sharkevich’s sister Karen Letizio said. Hartford policeman Bobby Garten died in 2023.
Sponsored Content: Yale New Haven Health Check Virtual Nursing

3 days ago | wtnh.com | Jillian Andrews

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — Bridgeport Hospital’s virtual nursing program is easing physical demands on nurses, while enhancing the quality of care for patients. “Virtual nursing is a program that allows nurses who are not able to stay at the bedside to remain in the system,” Sopiko Baratashvili, RN, an assistant nurse manager at Bridgeport Hospital said. Patients can connect with a virtual nurse right from their hospital room.
Cole Swindell brings "Happy Hour Sad Tour" to Massachusetts

3 days ago | wtnh.com | Ashley Shook

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Country music star Cole Swindell is coming to The Big E to perform during the opening weekend of the fair. The Big E announced on Tuesday that Cole Swindell is taking his “Happy Hour Sad Tour” cross-country to The Big E Arena in West Springfield. Cole is from Georgia and started his songwriting career in 2010 before releasing his first single, “Chillin’ It,” in 2013.
New Haven works through the heatwave

4 days ago | wtnh.com | Preston Stober

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — In Monday’s heat, many of us opted to stay indoors or at least out of the sun. But, for some New Haveners, going to work meant braving the conditions. This includes roofers, even closer to the sun than us here on the ground. “Safety is very important,” Noel Bermudez of Brown Roofing said. “I mean, you can lose a life on the roof, it’s very high up.”Bermudez was keeping close eyes on his crew. “Just making sure they’re looking stable, not weak,” Bermudez said.
‘This is a warning’: University of New Haven professor, homeland security expert on Iran air strike on U.S. base

4 days ago | wtnh.com | Ken Houston

CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Iran launched an air strike on the largest U.S. military air base in the Middle East on Monday. The strike is being called a retaliation after America dropped bombs on three nuclear sites Saturday night. Forty thousand American troops are stationed at the base in Qatar. No casualties or injuries have been reported. ABC News says that 13 of the 14 launched missiles were intercepted. Americans here at home are being advised to stay on high alert as tensions rise overseas.
Sponsored Content: Dry Eye Treatment Center of Connecticut Changing Lives with Cutting Edge Treatment Options

4 days ago | wtnh.com | Jillian Andrews

PLAINVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) — The Dry Eye Treatment Center of Connecticut is changing lives with cutting edge diagnosis and care. CT Buzz Reporter Jillian Andrews spoke with the optometrist behind the clinic, whose passion for helping patients is at the heart of it all. Just over five years ago, Dr. Donald Higgins saw the growing demand for specialized care in diagnosing and treating dry eye disease.