After many years of neglect the buildings at the old Mansfield Training School have taken on a "spooky" look this Halloween season. So much so, that the UConn Police Department at Storrs has arrested 4 people this year trespassing into the buildings. Word has spread about the uniqueness of the building bringing photographers, film makers, and ghost hunters to the sight. … [Read more...]
Respectful Even From The Water
Twenty six disabled veterans with permanent disabilities, visual impairments or PTSD were matched with volunteer anglers (through CT Bass Nation) to enjoy a day of friendly and fun fishing competition today on the Connecticut River starting at Riverside Park in Hartford, Connecticut. Here, members of the fishing flotilla give their respect while the national anthem … [Read more...]
Windsor fire
A fire that started in the garage of a home on Merriman Road in Windsor spread to the house, causing significant damage. A 1978 Corvette and a truck were destroyed by the fast moving fire. The fire destroyed the garage and spread through the breezeway into the house, causing significant damage. The cause of the fire is under investigation. … [Read more...]
Hartford Train fire
Shortly after 7:30pm a train with three rail cars that was carrying garbage caught fire. The train was moved in between north and south Flower Street, right outside the Hartford Courant building so that firefighters could put out the blaze. Because the fire was less than a mile from Union Station in Hartford. The cause of the fire is unknown, but the train … [Read more...]
Checking all the lines
Eversource, New England's largest energy provider showed off it's aerial team of two helicopters that are constantly checking all of the high tension lines throughout the state. A unique perspective of checking out power lines from 100 feet above the ground only about 20 feet from 15,000 volts of electricity. This crew was flying out of Wallingford, checking out the lines near … [Read more...]
Chalk the Walk brings children’s thoughts to art
The Milford, Ct Prevention Council is I in it's 2nd year in presenting Chalk on the Walk. The idea is to write positive messages on sidewalks, driveways and parking lots. This sidewalk is in front of City Hall in Milford. Children are allowed to present in their own chalk art form what they think about sending a positive message to the … [Read more...]
First Vortex Cloud of the Year Captured
I love watching the weather, especially clouds. This morning I spotted my first vortex cloud of the year. They start appearing around storm season when weather fronts converge. This is today's vortex from a window looking north from the FOX61 Studio windows. It did not last long but it was great to see one again! … [Read more...]
The Perseids are coming!
As the dog days of summer arrive, so does the debris of Comet Swift-Tuttle, bringing us the Perseid Meteor shower. As Earth passes through the tail of the comet, the meteors will streak across the night sky, glowing different colors. About 30 percent of them leave behind lingering trains showing their location of where they came from. The number of meteors increase after … [Read more...]
Morning Beauty at the Travelers
Friday was another perfect day at the Travelers Golf Tournament. Here is another early morning image from the practice area. All you need is a nice drink and relax at 5:30am. … [Read more...]
Travelers in the morning
Tens of thousands of people make their way to Cromwell Connecticut to see the Travelers Golf Tournament, this year held during the first week of August. Less than 100 people go to the Travelers early in the morning to bring you the news of the day from the golf course early in the morning. Early? YES, early. A Intrepid crew of TV journalists make their way to the course at … [Read more...]