West Hartford

A construction worker was left injured after falling through two floors and being covered in wet concrete at a construction site in West Hartford. West Hartford police said they received a report of an injured construction worker at 1031 New Britain Ave. at approximately 11:15 a.m. Crews responding to the scene found a construction worker had fallen through a floor…

Several police officers in West Hartford came out to support a 7-year-old girl at her lemonade stand this weekend. Kelly Tobin said her daughter invited some officers and sure enough, they showed up with nearly the entire on-call department! The girl saw two officers on a walk last week and asked if they would come by. So, the officer set…

Interstate 84 has reopened following a crash involving a tractor-trailer, according to officials. The accident happened between exits 41 and 43 at approximately 4:35 p.m. The right lane of traffic was closed but has since reopened. Troop H said there are minor injuries and three vehicles were involved in the crash. No additional information was immediately available.

Grab a beer and enjoy a meal at this West Hartford brewery.

Taylor sampled the food and beer at The Wurst Haus.

The second annual West Hartford Pride celebration is scheduled to take place throughout the month of June, the event’s planning committee announced Tuesday. The event will begin with a Pride flag raising at Unity Green in West Hartford Center on June 1 at 8:30 a.m. West Hartford Pride will include a mix of online and in-person events during the month….

Outdoor dining might look a little different this year in West Hartford. Last year, the town shut down parts of streets and installed concrete barriers to allow restaurants to expand their outside seating. Now, the town, along with the West Hartford Art League and the West Hartford Arts Commission, is launching a project. They’re looking to commission artists to...

Outdoor dining might look a little different this year in West Hartford.

The Children’s Museum in West Hartford has been in its current location since 1958, but it began in Hartford decades before and could soon be returning to its original roots. At the museum Wednesday, families were exploring. From its iconic whale named Conny on the front lawn to the live animals inside, there is plenty to see. “The kids love…

The Children’s Museum in West Hartford is looking for a new home, but says wherever that is, they will find a way to bring the famous “Conny” the Whale with them.

Students in West Hartford will have a chance to get vaccinated at UConn Health today or Saturday. West Hartford Public Schools joined forces with the West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District to arrange two clinics for students ages 16 and up to receive COVID-19 vaccines. The governor and local officials continue to recommend getting vaccinated, especially as the state eases more COVID-19…

Gas service has been restored to over 50 homes in West Hartford after crews investigated a pressure issue, according to police. Officials said Connecticut Natural Gas worked on a gas line pressure issue on Timrod Road, Brookside Drive and Cliffmore Road. In order to mitigate the issue, CNG turned off gas service to more than 50 homes in the area….

On Thursday the state’s COVID-19 vaccination effort will continue to expand with more spots to get a shot and some locations won’t even require an appointment. New clinics will be opening up in Hartford, West Hartford, Meriden, and New Haven today. “It’s a big day (Thursday). So this is a real feat of design,” West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor...

On Thursday the state’s vaccination effort expands with more spots to get a shot. Some won’t even require an appointment. “It’s a big day (Thursday). So this is a real feat of design,” said Mayor Shari Cantor (D – West Hartford). Cantor explained how the West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District will open a regional vaccination clinic at a vacant grocery...

Pop up clinics, mobile clinics and new clinic locations are opening up across Connecticut to offer more options for residents to get their COVID-19 vaccine.

A vehicle towed from West Hartford is believed to be connected to a double homicide in Hartford in 2007. Hartford police said the cold case unit received new information about a homicide in July 2007 on Capitol Avenue in Hartford and that led to obtaining a search warrant for a vehicle that was towed from Barton Street in West Hartford….

The exit 40 on-ramp to Interstate 84 west at Ridgewood Road in West Hartford is scheduled to be closed for approximately seven months starting at the beginning of April, according to the state Dept. of Transportation. Officials said the closure will begin on April 5 and is being done to help facilitate construction activities and safety improvements to the I-84…

Connecticut churches have made changes throughout the last year to keep members safe while still taking part in annual traditions. Calvary Fellowship wanted to keep members safe while still providing a little sense of normalcy by hosting an Easter Egg To-Go event. One by one, families showed up to Conard High School to participate in the to-go event. Instead of…

A motor vehicle accident caused lane closures on Interstate 84 in West Hartford for several hours Saturday night, according to the CT Department of Transportation. The DOT said the right and center lanes of traffic were closed. The two-car accident was reported at approximately 9 p.m. on the eastbound side of the highway between exits 39A and 40. It is…

The former ShopRite on Kane Street in West Hartford will soon become the home of a mass vaccination site run by the town and the West Hartford- Bloomfield Health District.  “We had a vision with the Town of West Hartford that this would be a regional site,” West Hartford- Bloomfield Health District Director Aimee Krauss said. Krauss said they...