Former Derby principal accused of stealing from association
DERBY, Conn. (WTNH) — A former Derby principal has been arrested, accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the Administrators Association. Gregory Gaillard resigned from his position at Derby...
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DERBY, Conn. (WTNH) — Former Derby High School Principal Gregory Gaillard was arrested and charged with second-degree larceny Tuesday. In December, Gaillard resigned from his position as principal....
View ArticlePolice: Reported incidents of suspicious person approaching students in Derby
DERBY, Conn. (WTNH) — The Derby Police were notified this week by a parent who stated that in two separate incidents two female students from Derby High School were approached by a male. Police say...
View ArticleDerby High School offering support for students after fatal crash
SEYMOUR, Conn. (WTNH)– Twenty-year-old Shyheim Samuel was killed in a violent car crash on Rimmon Street after 9:30 Tuesday night. Samuel was one of six passengers. Police said he was in the back...
View ArticleRibbon cut on Derby High School’s new advanced manufacturing center
Some Derby High School students are getting some help for their future. “Engineering is definitely in mine,” said sophomore Michael Hernandez. “I’m hoping to go into quality control,” sophomore...
View ArticleBusinesses donate prom outfits, accessories to Derby High School students
A lesson in generosity will allow students in Derby to enjoy their prom night. Dozens of businesses and people in the Derby community are donating dresses, make up, and shoes for girls and tuxedos...
View ArticleDerby high school prom shop invites students from neighboring towns to choose...
So much clothing has been donated to The Prom Shop at Derby High School, it’s now being opened to students from nearby towns. Businesses and people in Derby have been donating dresses, make up and...
View ArticleDerby High School prom shop opening doors to students on Tuesday, Thursday
We have an update to a story we brought you last week. Derby High School has been getting so many donations for their free prom shop, that they’re now expanding the drive to include kids at...
View ArticleFun family festivities to do this holiday season
(WTNH) – The holidays are here and so are all the fun festive events that come along with them. We’ve compiled a list of fun things for you and your family to do together during the season of joy....
View ArticleTurkey Trots across the state in November
(WTNH)– There are several Turkey Trots happening around the state this month. Below is a list of events for anyone who wants to get some fresh air and exercise before their Thanksgiving meal! Run for...
View ArticleFrom turkey trots to turkey feasts: Here’s a list of Thanksgiving themed...
(WTNH) — Here is a list of “turkey trot” road races and Thanksgiving feasts happening across the state this month. Run for the Turkeys 5KWhere: New Fairfield High School – 54 Gillotti Road New...
View ArticleUS goalkeeper Zack Steffen follows in Tim Howard’s footsteps
DÜSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Zack Steffen is the new Tim Howard. Sort of. The United States national team goalkeeper admired Howard growing up and now he’s being mentored by him in Europe. It’s been a...
View ArticleKarma had a hand in top 5 ‘feel-good’ sports moments of 2019
Karma had a career year in 2019. She draped a green jacket on Tiger Woods, handed soccer’s World Cup to a tough-as-nails U.S. Women’s National Team, shipped the NBA’s Larry O’Brien Trophy to a...
View ArticleYear-end sports quiz. Your scholarship as a fan is at stake
Your scholarship as a sports fan is up for renewal. Not to worry. Just answer a dozen questions from 2019 and you’re on your way. The passing grade? That’s up to the crew in the replay booth. JANUARY...
View ArticleColumn: It’s the Newby Awards, honoring best, worst of 2019
And the winner is … Miss Philippines? No, no, no. Sorry, Steve Harvey, we’ll pass on your offer to host of the Newby Awards. Who else might be available? We’d love to have Monday Night Football Cat,...
View ArticleWhat if they played the games and nobody came?
What if they played a game and nobody came? Pro sports leagues in places as far-flung as Italy and South Korea are about to find out. With government approval, both Serie A soccer and the Korean...
View ArticleThe Latest: Australia bans travel from S Korea over virus
BANGKOK (AP) — The Latest on the virus outbreak (all times local): 10:20 a.m. Australia has banned travel from South Korea and will more thoroughly screen travellers from Italy in a bid to curb the...
View ArticlePennsylvania man wanted on charges of weapons of mass destruction arrested in...
SHELTON, Conn. (WTNH)– A Pennsylvania man was arrested as a fugitive from justice in Shelton Tuesday, after being wanted on charges of weapons of mass destruction and risking catastrophe. Carl...
View ArticleList of events canceled, institutions closed or postponed in CT because of...
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — A long list of events around the state have been canceled or postponed due to the spread of the novel coronavirus. RELATED: LIST: CT public schools, colleges, close, move to...
View ArticleCDC’s latest guidance could mean no sports for much longer
The already-delayed professional sports seasons in North America could be on hiatus for significantly longer than first planned after federal officials said Sunday that they recommend all in-person...
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