Virus infections prompt partial closures at Conn. state Capitol
Connecticut officials have ordered partial closures at the state Capitol complex due to coronavirus infections among police officers and legislative staff.
Connecticut officials have ordered partial closures at the state Capitol complex due to coronavirus infections among police officers and legislative staff.
Yale students must quarantine on campus amid COVID-19 surge, encouraged not to eat at local restaurants
For meals, students have access to 'grab-and-go' food from the school or may order curbside pickup.
For meals, students have access to 'grab-and-go' food from the school or may order curbside pickup.
Some Conn. schools delay return amid COVID surge
Several Connecticut school districts delayed the return to classes Monday following the holiday break, citing the recent surge in COVID-19 cases caused by the omicron variant.
Several Connecticut school districts delayed the return to classes Monday following the holiday break, citing the recent surge in COVID-19 cases caused by the omicron variant.
UConn's Dan Hurley says COVID has taken a mental toll
UConn coach Dan Hurley was reveling in the return of basketball this season when just before Christmas he began feeling sick. Like many other programs, the Huskies (10-3) are now in a pause because of COVID-19, with Hurley, other staff members and nine players having tested positive or showing symptoms, so far.
UConn coach Dan Hurley was reveling in the return of basketball this season when just before Christmas he began feeling sick. Like many other programs, the Huskies (10-3) are now in a pause because of COVID-19, with Hurley, other staff members and nine players having tested positive or showing symptoms, so far.
Nearly 200,000 families in Connecticut to get tax credit boost
The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services plans to issue checks for the additional credit to eligible households before the end of February.
The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services plans to issue checks for the additional credit to eligible households before the end of February.
Lawsuits against OxyContin owners on hold; judge orders negotiations
A judge has kept lawsuits against OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and members of the Sackler family who own it on hold until Feb. 1 but ordered the parties to negotiate a new settlement. Connecticut and Washington state argued that suits against the Sacklers should be allowed to move ahead immediately.
A judge has kept lawsuits against OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and members of the Sackler family who own it on hold until Feb. 1 but ordered the parties to negotiate a new settlement. Connecticut and Washington state argued that suits against the Sacklers should be allowed to move ahead immediately.
Connecticut to distribute home COVID-19 tests and N95 masks
Connecticut will distribute 3 million at-home COVID-19 rapid tests and 6 million N95 facemasks this week to help blunt the rising number of infections, Gov. Ned Lamont said.
Connecticut will distribute 3 million at-home COVID-19 rapid tests and 6 million N95 facemasks this week to help blunt the rising number of infections, Gov. Ned Lamont said.
Dog that killed woman can't return home during appeal, judge says
A Connecticut Superior Court judge has rejected a request to return to its family a dog that killed a 95-year-old woman.
A Connecticut Superior Court judge has rejected a request to return to its family a dog that killed a 95-year-old woman.
TikTok threats against schools likely a hoax, Conn. authorities say
The Connecticut Intelligence Center has been "investigating and monitoring" social posts about school threats but hasn't identified any credible threats to schools in the state, police said.
The Connecticut Intelligence Center has been "investigating and monitoring" social posts about school threats but hasn't identified any credible threats to schools in the state, police said.
Task force to combat organized retail crime in Connecticut
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and Attorney General William Tong have announced the formation of a task force charged with combating the growing problem of organized robberies at brick-and-mortar retailers. The national issue involves smash-and-grab thefts in which large quantities of relatively inexpensive goods are stolen and then resold online.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and Attorney General William Tong have announced the formation of a task force charged with combating the growing problem of organized robberies at brick-and-mortar retailers. The national issue involves smash-and-grab thefts in which large quantities of relatively inexpensive goods are stolen and then resold online.
'We owe them action': Biden marks 9 years since Sandy Hook shooting, calls for tougher gun laws
President Joe Biden remembered the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012 and is calling for more action on gun violence.
President Joe Biden remembered the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012 and is calling for more action on gun violence.
Alleged kidnapper and teen stopped at Canadian border after invalid COVID-19 tests
A complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Burlington on Friday says the 19-year-old man was apprehended by U.S. border agents at the Highgate Springs port of entry on Thursday after he and the girl were refused entry to Canada.
A complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Burlington on Friday says the 19-year-old man was apprehended by U.S. border agents at the Highgate Springs port of entry on Thursday after he and the girl were refused entry to Canada.
Connecticut reports first omicron case; may be tied to NYC
Connecticut has reported its first confirmed case of the omicron variant of the coronavirus that may be linked to an anime convention in New York City last month.
Connecticut has reported its first confirmed case of the omicron variant of the coronavirus that may be linked to an anime convention in New York City last month.
3 arrested in viral shoplifting incident in Connecticut
Police in Connecticut have arrested three people they say were involved in a shoplifting incident that went viral.
Police in Connecticut have arrested three people they say were involved in a shoplifting incident that went viral.
Conn. police: NYC man runs onto highway, fights with troopers
A New York City man is facing criminal charges in Connecticut after state troopers said he scuffled with them as they tried to corral him on a highway.
A New York City man is facing criminal charges in Connecticut after state troopers said he scuffled with them as they tried to corral him on a highway.
Subway sandwich chain co-founder Peter Buck dies
Subway sandwich chain co-founder Peter Buck has died at a hospital in Danbury, Connecticut. He was 90.
Subway sandwich chain co-founder Peter Buck has died at a hospital in Danbury, Connecticut. He was 90.
Police: Mom suffocated her baby, then left him in a swing
Police claim a woman killed her 6-week-old infant son by suffocating him with a blanket for 20 minutes because she said his crying was "too much." She is accused of waiting hours before calling 911.
Police claim a woman killed her 6-week-old infant son by suffocating him with a blanket for 20 minutes because she said his crying was "too much." She is accused of waiting hours before calling 911.
Connecticut officials warn of fentanyl-laced marijuana
Health officials say there have been nearly 40 cases of patients who smoked marijuana exhibiting opioid overdose symptoms.
Health officials say there have been nearly 40 cases of patients who smoked marijuana exhibiting opioid overdose symptoms.
'You will meet your maker' - Man arrested for threatening Connecticut governor
"You are scum living on borrowed time. President Trump knows what you did to the elderly Covid patients that were sent to nursing homes. All is known and you will meet your maker courtesy of a noose and a trap door. Treason = Death."
"You are scum living on borrowed time. President Trump knows what you did to the elderly Covid patients that were sent to nursing homes. All is known and you will meet your maker courtesy of a noose and a trap door. Treason = Death."
4 Long Island tornadoes confirmed from Saturday storm
The National Weather Service says four tornadoes touched down on Long Island from a fast-moving storm that tore across the New York City region on Saturday. There were also 3 other tornadoes confirmed in Connecticut.
The National Weather Service says four tornadoes touched down on Long Island from a fast-moving storm that tore across the New York City region on Saturday. There were also 3 other tornadoes confirmed in Connecticut.