With a string of alleged animal abandonments around the state this past week, advocates say something needs to be done. Brittany Taylor tells us how one rescue organization is forming a statewide community task force aiming to take meaningful action. Watch the full story at the link in our bio. #ct #ctnews #wtnh #news8 #animaladvocacy #news

New Haven police say a 13-year-old was allegedly behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle when it crashed over the weekend, killing him and a passenger. News 8's Jeff Derderian will have more on the investigation tonight. Watch or read more at the link in our bio. #ct #ctnews #newhavenct #crime #wtnh #news8

After over 100 students were either absent or sent home early with norovirus symptoms Thursday, an elementary school in West Hartford decided to close Friday. Preston Stober spoke to an infectious disease doctor about how the stomach bug spreads like wildlife and how to prevent it. Learn more at the link in bio. #ct #ctnews #wtnh #news8 #westhartfordct #norovirus #stomachbug