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Watch: CT Family Discovers Bear Hibernating Under Deck Watch: CT Family Discovers Bear Hibernating Under Deck
Watch: CT Family Discovers Bear Hibernating Under Deck A Connecticut resident was in for a huge surprise when investigating why his dog was afraid to go outside. Hartford County resident Vincent Dashukewich, of Plainville, told WTNH he found a black bear hibernating under his deck after he took his dog out for a walk and the dog started growling. His sister, Tyler, shared a video of the bear in a TikTok that has since gone viral, receiving more than 15 million views. @thetrendytransparent #bears #newengland #bearsinct ♬ original sound - Tyler Dashukewich "When you find out why your dog has been scared to go outside," Tyler wrote, z…

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Watch: Proud Pigs Square Off Against Bear During CT Altercation Watch: Proud Pigs Square Off Against Bear During CT Altercation
Watch: Proud Pigs Square Off Against Bear During CT Altercation A brand-new video shows two pigs fighting a black bear that crawled into their pen in Connecticut. WTNH, the ABC-TV affiliate in New Haven, published the video on Friday, March 18, which was sent from the owner of the pigs in the Litchfield County town of New Milford. The Ring camera footage shows the pigs fighting and chasing away a black bear after the bear crawled into their pen. The owner, Kevin David, told the news outlet the pigs are doing well and he believes the bear is a cub. Watch the full video on the WTNH YouTube channel.

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: Outbreak Forces Nearly 100 Students To Quarantine At CT School COVID-19: Outbreak Forces Nearly 100 Students To Quarantine At CT School
Covid-19: Outbreak Forces Nearly 100 Students To Quarantine At CT School Nearly 100 students at a school in Connecticut were asked to quarantine due to an outbreak of COVID-19, according to a new report. WTNH reported on Friday, Dec. 10, that a representative for New Haven Public Schools said 97 students at the Barnard Environmental Science & Technology School were impacted, with six students testing positive for COVID-19 and 91 others also being asked to quarantine as a result. The school offers programs for pre-school and kindergarten through eighth grade. There are 473 students enrolled at the school, according to the website.  Read the full r…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
COVID-19: Here's Why Auto Prices Are Expected To Remain High COVID-19: Here's Why Auto Prices Are Expected To Remain High
Covid-19: Here's Why Auto Prices Are Expected To Remain High A shortage of a key part caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to keep automobile prices high until as late as 2023, according to multiple reports. Experts say that computer chip shortages caused car prices to increase in the spring, and delta variant cases in countries that produce the computer chips could lead to even longer wait times before prices lower. Jeff Aiosa, the Connecticut Director of the National Automobile Dealers Association, told WTNH in New Haven that dealers across the United States usually sell more than 17 million new cars, but that number has gone down to 16 mill…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Two Popular Afternoon Talk Shows Spotlight Missing Mom Case Two Popular Afternoon Talk Shows Spotlight Missing Mom Case
Two Popular Afternoon Talk Shows Spotlight Missing Mom Case Two popular afternoon talk shows will feature the case of the mother of five who went missing in Fairfield County. Dr. Oz and the Dr. Phil Show will both focus on the case by talking with friends, family, and people who knew both Jennifer Farber Dulos and her estranged husband, Fotis Dulos, who has been arrested twice in connection with the case.  Both shows air at 3 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19. Dr. Phil’s show can be seen in New York on WCBS (Channel 2) and in Connecticut on WTNH (Channel 8) and Dr. Oz’s show is on WFSB (Channel 3) in Connecticut. Dr. Mehmet Oz show will feature longtime le…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Newport Academy Offers Information On Yoga For Anxiety And Depression Newport Academy Offers Information On Yoga For Anxiety And Depression
Newport Academy Offers Information On Yoga For Anxiety And Depression Today’s teens are more anxious than ever. One out of every five teens suffers from an anxiety disorder at some point. However, using yoga for anxiety and depression is an effective, all-natural approach to counteracting stress. “Anxiety is a normal part of our emotional landscape,” said Nicole Renée Matthews, Director of Yoga at Newport Academy. “But meditation and yoga are powerful tools for stress resilience and strengthening teen mental health.” Nicole Renée appeared recently on Good Morning Connecticut on WTNH to discuss the mental health benefits of yoga for anxiety. Nicole was t…

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HS Football Coach Resigns After Facebook Post With Racist, Sexist Slurs HS Football Coach Resigns After Facebook Post With Racist, Sexist Slurs
HS Football Coach Resigns After Facebook Post With Racist, Sexist Slurs An assistant high school football coach in Fairfield County has resigned after he reportedly posted a racist and sexist image on Facebook describing two female celebrities. Mark Kovacs, who coached at Shelton High School, is out of a job following the post - which has not been disclosed - according to a WTNH report. The nature of the post has not been disclosed. According to reports, Kovacs was informed he was to be suspended, and resigned later in the day. The now-former coach has not released any statements or information regarding his departure. "After becoming aware of some social medi…

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by Zak Failla