SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, a potential White House challenger in 2020, are making election pushes several hundred miles apart from each other in pivotal Nevada, where early voting was beginning Saturday.Trump was wrapping up a visit to Western states with an afternoon rally in rural Elko, Nevada, and lending support for Dean Heller, considered the most vulnerable GOP senator on the Nov. 6 ballot as Republicans hope to retain their Senate majority.A few hours earlier and 400-plus miles south, Biden was to participate in at Las Vegas rally at a union local and promote Democratic candidates, urging Nevada residents to get out and vote. In a further sign of the state's importance in the midterms, former President Barack Obama scheduled a stop Monday in Las Vegas.He won Nevada in his 2008 and 2012 campaigns, and Democrat Hillary Clinton carried the state by 2 percentage points over Trump in 2016. But during the last midterm elections … [Read more...] about At dueling events, Trump and Biden keeping focus on Nevada
New Haven Fire Battalion Chief suspended pending assault investigation
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) - News 8 is learning exclusively that a Battalion Chief from the New Haven Fire Department is accused of "beating down" a female uniform shop worker. City officials say there is a criminal probe underway.The Battalion Chief is suspended with pay, according to Chief Alston. The alleged incident occurred Friday at a store in West Haven after the woman, who happens to be married to another New Haven fireman, refused to allow the Battalion Chief to use a city uniform voucher on a particular piece of apparel. This is a developing story. News 8 will bring you any updates as they become available. … [Read more...] about New Haven Fire Battalion Chief suspended pending assault investigation
Man robs Norwich restaurant at gunpoint
NORWICH, Conn. (WTNH) - Police in Norwich need the public's help in identifying a suspect who robbed a local restaurant at gunpoint Friday night.Officials say just after 10:00, the male entered Mr. Pan's Restaurant on Old Canterbury Turnpike in Norwich. He displayed a handgun and pointed it at the clerk, demanding all of the cash from the register.The suspect fled the scene in a dark colored pickup truck. There is no word if the clerk sustained any injuries.Anyone with information is urged to contact the Norwich Police Department at (860) 886-5561. … [Read more...] about Man robs Norwich restaurant at gunpoint
Man accused of stealing from Andover store
ANDOVER, Conn. (WTNH) - The Andover Resident State Trooper's Office is searching for a suspect accused of committing larceny at the Xtra-Mart on Route 6. Police say the unidentified male left the store in an older model red GMC Envoy. Witnesses say the car has no front license plate. Related Content: Woman succumbs to injuries after being pinned between car, tree in AndoverIt is not clear at this time what the suspect is accused of stealing from the store. If you any information that could lead to this man's arrest, you are urged to contact Connecticut State Police Troop K at (860) 465-5400. … [Read more...] about Man accused of stealing from Andover store
In MLB, Game 7 tonight in NLCS (winner faces Red Sox)
A look at what’s happening around the majors today: GAME 7 The Dodgers and Brewers meet in an all-or-nothing matchup at Miller Park to decide the NL Championship Series. Los Angeles will start 24-year-old rookie Walker Buehler, who showed flashes of brilliance this season but has not fared well in his two playoff starts. Jhoulys Chacin is set to pitch for Milwaukee — the journeyman had a career year and has done even better in the postseason, pitching 10 1/3 shutout innings in two starts. Brewers manager Craig Counsell counts heavily on his bullpen, and Josh Hader is well rested. The rocket-armed lefty hasn’t pitched since Tuesday in Game 4. He wasn’t needed Friday night as the Brewers topped the Dodgers 7-2 in Game 6. Los Angeles Dodgers (92-71, first in NL West) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (96-67, first in NL Central) Milwaukee; Saturday, 8:09 p.m. Eastern NLCS: Series tied 3-3 PROBABLE PITCHERS: Dodgers: Walker Buehler (8-5, 2.62 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 151 strikeouts in … [Read more...] about In MLB, Game 7 tonight in NLCS (winner faces Red Sox)