WTNH-TV (New Haven, CT)

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.

Local
English
Television

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Domain Authority
78
Ranking

Global

#40836

United States

#7804

News and Media

#427

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Articles

  • 1 day ago | wtnh.com | Amanda Seitz |Mike Stobbe

    WASHINGTON (AP) — There was a notable absence last week when U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced in a 58-second video that the government would no longer endorse the COVID-19 vaccine for healthy children or pregnant women. The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — the person who typically signs off on federal vaccine recommendations — was nowhere to be seen.

  • 2 days ago | wtnh.com | Kathryn Hauser

    Share Or Sale of Personal Data Under the CPRA, you have the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information to third parties. These cookies collect information for analytics and to personalize your experience with targeted ads. You may exercise your right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information by using this toggle switch. If you opt out we will not be able to offer you personalized ads and will not hand over your personal information to any third parties.

  • 2 days ago | wtnh.com | Kent Pierce

    NORTH HAVEN (WTNH) — Coming up this Friday are the opening ceremonies of the 2025 Connecticut Special Olympics. Some of the athletes taking part are clients of the Goodwill organization. Goodwill is celebrating those special athletes. John Cheesman is working his normal job on Wednesday at the Goodwill donation center in North Haven. “I sort the clothes, give them to my co-workers if they’re nice and clean,” Cheesman said. Goodwill is much more than just a place to donate your used clothes.

  • 2 days ago | wtnh.com | Jareliz Diaz

    Share Or Sale of Personal Data Under the CPRA, you have the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information to third parties. These cookies collect information for analytics and to personalize your experience with targeted ads. You may exercise your right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information by using this toggle switch. If you opt out we will not be able to offer you personalized ads and will not hand over your personal information to any third parties.

  • 2 days ago | wtnh.com | Jareliz Diaz

    WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Waterbury officials with the engineering department said they’re considering intersection and safety improvements to popular streets as part of the Exchange Place Streetscape project. The improvements would be made at South Main Street and Scovill Street. Officials said the removal of a stop bar, stop sign and crosswalk at the center of the intersection is under consideration.