Vernon bans cannabis use in all public places
Troubled by a lot of weed smoking around children and families at an event in July, Vernon’s town council has banned cannabis use in all public places.
View ArticleHot, humid weather Wednesday and Thursday prompts heat advisories, early...
The forecast of temperatures in the 90s and high humidity Wednesday and Thursday has triggered a heat advisory in parts of Connecticut, and prompted early dismissals in places -- including East Hartford.
View ArticleUniversity of Saint Joseph announces requirement for all students, faculty...
The University of Saint Joseph will now require all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Oct. 15.
View ArticleConnecticut Food Bank and Foodshare extend emergency drive-thru food banks...
The Connecticut Food Bank and Foodshare will continue its emergency drive-thru food distributions through September, as the state’s COVID-19 rate remains above 3%, and at some its highest figures since...
View ArticleWednesday arrest brings total to four Middletown residents connected to...
A man’s mother, girlfriend and a third suspect, who police said was present during a fatal shooting, were arrested on charges related to a homicide.
View ArticleLitchfield County becomes sixth county in Connecticut to upgrade to “High...
Litchfield County has become the sixth county in the state to join New Haven, Hartford, New London, Fairfield and Middlesex to be listed in the “High Transmission” category of COVID-19 Wednesday.
View Article67-year-old Plainville woman injured after being struck by Amazon delivery...
A 67-year-old woman was injured after she was hit by an Amazon delivery van after it rolled down a driveway, Plainville police say.
View ArticleThe heat is on: Connecticut is hot and humid Thursday, and a heat advisory is...
A heat advisory is in effect from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday as Connecticut experiences its second humid day in the 90s.
View ArticleDanbury mall shooting result of feuding groups of teens, attack at summer...
A fight at a Danbury carnival at the start of the summer may have been the impetus for the shooting that injured a teen girl and prompted an active shooter scare earlier this month at the Danbury Fair...
View ArticleRemains of WWII soldier from Waterbury long listed as missing is identified
Sgt. Bernard J. Sweeney Jr. was reported missing on Dec. 16, 1944 during the Battle of the Hürtgen Forest. His remains were positively identified in June, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting...
View ArticleBoy, 14, dies after New Haven shooting
A 14-year-old boy died after being shot in New Haven Wednesday night.
View ArticleJailed New Haven man to be charged with murder in connection with 2019...
A New Haven man will be charged with murder and robbery in connection with the 2019 shooting that left a West Haven man dead and seriously injured then-Capt. Anthony Duff, who was off duty when he...
View ArticleHarwinton 14-year-old remembered as smart, selfless and athletic
A 14-year-old Harwinton girl who died in a weekend accident is being remembered as an outstanding student and a vibrant, versatile athlete.
View ArticleThe wife of a retired state trooper who was unvaccinated and died from...
As retired state trooper Mark Gendron heroically battled the COVID-19 virus in July and August, his wife poured her heart out online, struggling with a painful choice her husband had made. He wasn’t...
View ArticleTherapy dogs return to Bradley International Airport. ‘Bradley Buddies’ help...
Therapy dogs return to Bradley International Airport.
View ArticleState police investigating Stafford drowning that killed 20-year-old
Connecticut State Police are investigating a drowning that left a 20-year-old dead Thursday afternoon.
View ArticleConnecticut receives funding and final approval for $1.1 billion in federal...
The federal Department of Education has given final approval for COVID-relief assistance to state schools, providing an additional $369 million as districts open for in-person learning.
View ArticleEast Hartford, other schools close early Friday due to high heat, humidity
East Hartford and other schools around the state are closing early Friday due to the scorching heat as many classrooms do not have air conditioning.
View ArticleFormer East Hartford police officer files human rights complaint, says her...
A former East Hartford police officer who was fired after her arrest in a domestic violence case has filed a complaint against the town and police chief, contending discrimination and unfair treatment...
View ArticleHartford police investigating shooting near Linmoore Street Thursday night
Hartford police are investigating a nonfatal shooting Thursday night.
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