Family of Conn. college student wanted in two murders calls on him to surrender
A manhunt is underway for a University of Connecticut student who police say is suspected in two murders, and authorities are warning the public that he should be considered armed and dangerous.
Troubling new reality for law enforcement in the age of the coronavirus
The FBI says a man put on a surgical mask and walked into a convenience store looking to the world like a typical pandemic-era shopper. Then, he went to the counter, pulled out a small pistol, pointed it at the clerk and demanded that he open the cash register.
Feds sending cases of COVID-19 treatment remdesivir to Illinois and other states
The federal government is shipping cases of remdesivir, which has shown promise as a coronavirus treatment, to Illinois, New Jersey, Michigan, Connecticut, Maryland and Iowa.
Pig leads police officers on 45-minute pursuit before capture
The incident on Friday and was caught on body-cam footage by responding officers of the Stamford Police Department.
CDC issues 14-day domestic travel advisory for NJ, NY, CT
A 14-day travel restriction has been issued for New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut in an effort to contain the spread of coronavirus.
President Trump says quarantine of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut "will not be necessary"
He has asked the CDC to issue a strong Travel Advisory in lieu of a quarantine, which he says "will not be necessary".
What's 'essential'? In U.S., it's golf, guns and weed
In the United States, golf courses, gun shops and marijuana dispensaries have all been put on lists of "essential" businesses that should not be closed during the coronavirus pandemic.
Pit bull puppy rescued after falling down 15-foot well, video shows
The two men, who were fishing, called police and animal control after they peered down the well and saw the trapped pup, the Montville Police Department wrote on Facebook.
Former Cubs outfielder Angel Echevarria dies at age 48
Former Cubs outfielder Angel Echevarria has died at the age of 48.
Gas station employee allegedly steals more $17,000 on first day of work, police say
To make matters worse, the store owner said he doesn't know the employee's name, according to police.
UConn, Gianna Bryant’s dream school, honors late teen with team jersey: 'Forever a Husky'
Kobe Bryant had previously said his daughter was “hell bent” on playing for UConn and one day for the WNBA.
Unusual heat wave hits Boston and New York City, with record-breaking temps topping 68 degrees
An unusual heat wave hit Boston and New York City this weekend, with temperatures in Boston hitting a record 72 degrees.
Driver livestreams himself speeding, crashing
Police in Connecticut were able to provide a compelling reason for drivers to slow down and take care after a man in New London livestreamed himself speeding over Gold Star Memorial Bridge, before spinning out of control and crashing at an exit ramp.
Church services, vigils to mark Newtown shooting 7th anniversary
Twenty first graders and six educators were killed at the Newtown school on Dec. 14, 2012.
Sesame Street puppeteer Caroll Spinney dies at age 85
Caroll Spinney, who gave Big Bird his warmth and Oscar the Grouch his growl for nearly 50 years on “Sesame Street,” died Sunday at the age of 85 at his home in Connecticut, according to the Sesame Workshop.
Amber Alert: Girl, 1, missing in Connecticut after mother was reportedly found dead inside home
Authorities in Connecticut are searching for a 1-year-old girl after her mother was found dead inside their home.
Sandy Hook lawsuit could force gunmaker Remington to open books
A recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court has upended a longstanding legal roadblock that has given the gun industry far-reaching immunity from lawsuits in the aftermath of mass killings.
Gymnast, 20, dies after 'freak' training accident at university
A 20-year-old gymnast at Southern Connecticut State University died Sunday after she suffered an injury during a training “accident,” the university said.
Man arrested after children find razor blades in candy
Police in Connecticut have arrested a man after trick-or-treaters reported finding razor blades in their candy bags.
World War II-era bomber crashes; at least 7 reported dead
A World War II-era B-17 bomber with 13 people aboard crashed and burned at the Hartford airport after encountering mechanical trouble on takeoff Wednesday, killing seven of them.