Connecticut becomes 19th state to legalize recreational marijuana
Connecticut became the 19th state in the U.S. Tuesday to legalize recreational marijuana, which still remains an illegal drug under federal law.
Suspect arrested in killing of Yale grad student
A fugitive wanted in the killing of a Yale graduate student in Connecticut in February was arrested Friday in Alabama, U.S. marshals said.
Connecticut lifting almost all COVID-19 capacity limits on businesses
Beginning March 19, restaurants, retail, gyms, libraries, museums, offices and houses of worship will be able to open at full capacity, though masks will still be required.
Woman arrested after police find dead animals inside home
A Connecticut woman has been arrested after authorities found three dead animals in her home.
Connecticut mall Santa arrested after exposing himself to juvenile: police
A mall Santa in Connecticut was arrested Monday after he allegedly exposed himself to a juvenile co-worker, authorities said, according to reports.
Tony Hsieh died from smoke inhalation, official says
Retired Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh died from complications of smoke inhalation sustained during a house fire earlier this month in Connecticut.
2 dead, 1 missing in Connecticut veterans hospital explosion
An apparent steam explosion killed two people Friday, and a third person is missing, officials said.
Boy was forced to drink hot sauce until he vomited, police say
A man from Naugatuck is accused of forcing a child to sleep in a locked closet and making him kneel on thumb tacks.
Connecticut woman charged after 8-month-old baby found in dumpster with severe burns
Police in Connecticut say a woman faces multiple charges after an 8-month-old baby was found abandoned in an apartment dumpster with severe burns.
UConn students party during coronavirus pandemic, get kicked out of dorms
Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Hartford police say man decapitated landlord during rent dispute, claimed 'sovereign' status
A Connecticut man decapitated his landlord with a sword during a dispute over unpaid rent, authorities said.
NY, NJ, CT restrict access to travelers from 16 states, including CA, due to fear of COVID-19 spread
A mandatory quarantine of 14 days has been extended to travelers entering New York, New Jersey and Connecticut from another eight states, up from the original number when the advisory was first issued last week.
NY, NJ, and CT order quarantine for visitors from states with high infection numbers
The governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are ordering a mandatory 14-day quarantine on visitors from states with high COVID-19 cases. They made the announcement on Wednesday morning in a joint news conference.
FBI joins 3-state manhunt for UConn student wanted in string of slayings, home invasion and kidnapping
The FBI has joined the massive manhunt, which is now spanning three states, for a University of Connecticut student believed to be armed with several stolen guns whom police say is connected to two homicides, a kidnapping and a home invasion.
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.
Fotis Dulos has died; was charged in missing wife's murder
Fotis Dulos has died, according to his lawyer. The wealthy real estate developer from Connecticut was charged with murdering his estranged wife Jennifer Dulos.
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.
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.
Sandy Hook father awarded $450K in defamation case against conspiracy theorist writers
A jury in Wisconsin has awarded $450,000 to the father of a boy killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting after he filed a defamation lawsuit against conspiracy theorist writers who claimed the massacre never happened.
Pilot killed in Connecticut B-17 plane crash identified as Long Beach resident
The pilot who died along with six other people in the crash of a World War II-vintage B-17 aircraft in Connecticut has been identifiedas a Long Beach resident.