What is K2 or synthetic marijuana?

NEW HAVEN — In the course of 24 hours, New Haven first responders reported nearly 76 overdoses on synthetic marijuana known as ‘spice’ or ‘K2’. So what is synthetic marijuana? It’s been in the news for the past few years. The CDC says that synthetic cannabinoids (cannabis, marijuana) aren’t just one drug specifically. They say hundreds of different synthetic cannabinoid chemicals are made and sold with new ones with unknown health risks becoming available each year. The say that synthetic […]

Meriden woman killed after being struck by a car on I-91

WALLINGFORD — State Police say that 56-year-old Sharon Ryan of Meriden was killed after she tried crossing three lanes on I-91 in Wallingford Wednesday night. Police say that a car was driving in the center of the three lanes on I-91 northbound near the exit 13 off ramp. Sharon Ryan was trying to cross all the lanes from the right shoulder to the left median. The car then hit Ryan, causing life-threatening injuries. Ryan was rushed to Yale-New Haven hospital […]

New Haven police investigating serious two car crash

NEW HAVEN — New Haven police are investigating a two car crash that happened overnight. The crash happened just after 1:30 a.m. on the corner of Libery Street and Spring Street. Two people were injuried with one of them listed in ‘very serious’ condition. Other injuries are unknown at this time. This is a developing story.

Hot, humid Thursday, chance for a shower; Hot with afternoon storms Friday

Summer heat continues today with highs in the lower 90s. The humidity will push the heat index into the mid 90s with bright sunshine. The Stormtracker 61 Factor is low for any storms today! Friday will be very warm and humid too. Most of the day will be dry but a cold front will trigger a few showers and storms late-day and at night. Some of the rain could be locally heavy with the chance for a few strong storms as […]