How to be happy
(WTNH)–Dr. Emma Seppala of Madison wants you to be happy, as so many aren’t, and don’t know how to achieve that. Seppala has degrees from Yale, Columbia and Stanford. At those high-achieving places,...
View ArticlePakayak: The World’s First Nesting Kayak
HIGGANUM, Conn. (WTNH) — Do you spend your summers on the water, are you a kayaker? Do you have a tough time figuring out where to store it? Doug and Zinelle Mackro of Higganum are the founders of a...
View ArticleBridgeport poet Custodio Gomes joins “Nyberg”
(WTNH)–On tonight’s “Nyberg,” Ann speaks to a a poet from Bridgeport. Custodio Gomes, who’s originally from West Africa, writes to inspire others. His parents struggled to bring the family to America...
View ArticleAre you taking care of your heart?
(WTNH)–It’s American Heart Month, so are you taking care of your heart? How’s your diet? Are you diabetic? Are you a smoker? These are the risk factors for heart disease, and a lot of us ignore the...
View ArticleRemembering Oscar-winner Art Carney
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Oscar-winning actor Art Carney was best known for his work in television opposite Jackie Gleason on “The Honeymooners,” prior to his work in film. His grandson, Devin Carney,...
View ArticleTony Venegrove advocates innovation
(WTNH)–Connecticut is in a budget mess, hundreds of millions of dollars in the red. Corporations are leaving, and others are threatening to do so. So, what would you do to rebuild the state’s economy?...
View ArticleA look into an extensive typewriter collection
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — At the age of 25, Greg Fudacz of Wethersfield went to a tag sale and bought his very first vintage ROYAL typewriter for $5 dollars. That was 14 years ago. Now, he has about...
View ArticleHave a Heart: QU student created organization for those affected by heart...
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A junior at Quinnipiac University has set out to change the world. Bobby Palmieri started this when he was just ten when his dad died out of the blue of a heart attack and...
View ArticleDracula’s Castle Is For Sale (Videos)
Travel and Leisure Magazine is announcing that Dracula’s Castle is for sale for $66 million. It’s about two hours from Bucharest, Romania by car. The castle, as described in Bram Stoker’s 1897 book...
View Article‘Angel Investors’ build up Connecticut businesses
(WTNH) — Are you working on a new business in the state of Connecticut, are you making a new product and trying to get it on the market, do you need capitol to help grow what you’ve already developed?...
View ArticleShirley Temple’s Blue Diamond Ring To Be Auctioned Off
The former darling of Old Hollywood, Shirley Temple, once owned a blue diamond ring. Her father bought it for her in 1940 to celebrate her 12th birthday and the premiere of her film “The Blue Bird.”...
View ArticleNew Haven police detective empowers young women with “Girl Power” clothing line
(WTNH)–A New Haven police detective is helping empower young girls and women. In Bridget Brosnahan’s line of work, she sees a lot of females who are not empowered. So, she decided to do something...
View ArticleWANTED: Connecticut Volunteer Firefighters, Everyday Heroes
On April 9, 2016, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 60 fire departments will hold open houses at more than 80 locations throughout Connecticut. They’re celebrating Volunteer Firefighter Day (and the start of...
View ArticleIf You See Something, Say Something
It is our “new normal.” Head on a swivel and paying attention to the world around us. Terrorism can happen anywhere, at any time around the globe. Governor Dannel Malloy is reminding everyone in...
View ArticleEntrepreneurs ‘Sparking’ new opportunities in New London with makerspace
(WTNH)–On this edition of “Nyberg,” some are sparking new opportunities in New London by puttying innovators and entrepreneurs under one roof. A collaborative effort of working members in what were...
View ArticleMeet the brothers behind Litchfield Distillery
LITCHFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — Jack and Peter Baker started the Litchfield Distillery, tucked up in the Litchfield Hills, about two years ago, along with their brother Dave. Their family business, back...
View ArticleMy Brother John Wants To Save Lives
This is my brother, John Nyberg and he has a message for everyone. He noticed some shortness of breath, went to the doctor and a short while later was in the hospital having triple bypass surgery....
View ArticleNew program helps millennials serve non-profits, social services and help...
(WTNH)–On this edition of “Nyberg,” a new program set up for millennials in Connecticut. The idea is to help out non-profits, social services, and education, and help with students’ college debt. It’s...
View ArticleHelp Us End Homelessness in Connecticut
Please share, together we can all make a difference especially for the children. Help me and all of us at News 8 end homelessness in Connecticut. Do you know the story of Paddington Bear? He is our...
View Article‘Plastician’ Daniel Lanzilotta makes garbage into art
(WTNH)–One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. That’s the case with Daniel Lanzilotta, who has mounted a campaign to make art out of plastic, and other items that float ashore anywhere is around...
View Article