Bear sightings in Connecticut on the rise
Connecticut officials have fielded more than 5,000 reports of black bear sightings in the state this year.
77-year-old man who reported accidental shooting charged with wife's murder
The Connecticut man who told police that he accidentally shot his wife. After they realized she was shot twice, they charged him with murder.
Powerful thunderstorms cause flooding in NY, NJ
A nearly stationary frontal boundary combined with a hot and humid air mass sparked some thunderstorms on Monday. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for northeast New Jersey, most of southeast New York, and a small portion of southern Connecticut until 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
Hot weather, powerful thunderstorms in New York area
After a scorching and humid day, powerful storms moved across the region, downing trees and power lines. And Wednesday could have more of the same.
Philip Morris International to move corporate headquarters to Connecticut
Philip Morris International is moving its corporate headquarters from New York to Connecticut.
Mother, daughter, 7, found dead inside Westport home
Local and state police in Connecticut were investigating the deaths of a mother and daughter dead inside their home.
Piano prodigy practices for Carnegie Hall performance
Brigitte Xie's piano talent has earned her a spot on stage at Carnegie Hall this fall. She will likely be the youngest person on stage.
Connecticut couple found dead in home with gunshot wounds
A Connecticut husband and wife were found dead in their home from gunshot wounds, authorities said.
Racist slurs, images interrupt racial equity Zoom meeting
Cops in Connecticut are investigating a racist so-called Zoom bombing incident as a possible hate crime because someone interrupted a meeting of a racial equity task force with racist epithets and images of enslaved people.
'Isolation Kills': Families push for more visitation at nursing homes
Many families are calling on officials to loosen visitation restrictions at nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.
Truck plunges into water in Connecticut during snowstorm
A video from the Stamford Fire Department shows crews going into the icy water, pulling the occupants to safety, and then towing the truck to shore.
Outbreak forces the closure of Connecticut home for retired nuns
Local health officials have ordered a Connecticut home for retired nuns closed to visitors and the public because of a coronavirus outbreak.
Man allegedly stabbed Walmart worker over price of milk
A Connecticut man was arrested for stabbing a Walmart clerk over the price of milk, police said.
Billionaire Ray Dalio’s son dies after crashing car into Verizon store
Devon Dalio, the 42-year-old son of hedge fund founder Ray Dalio, died in a car crash, a family spokesperson said.
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty to 3 charges in criminal case
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has pleaded guilty to criminal charges and formally admitted its role in the opioid crisis.
Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel will not be retried in 1975 murder
A prosecutor said Friday that Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel will not face a second trial in the killing of Martha Moxley.
Zeta brings heavy rain to New York area
The New York area is expected to see heavy rainfall through Friday.
How to vote by mail using an absentee ballot in Connecticut
In light of the risks posed by the coronavirus pandemic, Connecticut now allows any registered voter to request an absentee ballot. Here is what you need to know.
Connecticut police chief accused of rigging his own hiring has resigned
The police chief of Connecticut's largest city has been arrested on charges that he teamed with Bridgeport's personnel director to rig the hiring process to make sure he'd get the job.
Towns testing sewage to track coronavirus spread
A number of municipalities in our area are monitoring wastewater for evidence of the coronavirus.