Online casino and sports betting launches in Connecticut
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, which owns Foxwoods Resort Casino, calls the full launch of online betting and sports wagering "nothing short of historic" for the state and the tribe.
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, which owns Foxwoods Resort Casino, calls the full launch of online betting and sports wagering "nothing short of historic" for the state and the tribe.
Biden highlights cheaper child care in speech on stalled spending bill
As part of his continued push for his stalled social spending bill, President Joe Biden claimed investments in child care and other social safety net programs are imperative to keep America competitive in the global economy.
As part of his continued push for his stalled social spending bill, President Joe Biden claimed investments in child care and other social safety net programs are imperative to keep America competitive in the global economy.
Man accused of killing wife found in NYC homeless shelter
A Connecticut man who was found by police in a New York City homeless shelter was charged Thursday with murder in the bludgeoning death of his wife.
A Connecticut man who was found by police in a New York City homeless shelter was charged Thursday with murder in the bludgeoning death of his wife.
Man allegedly high on drugs attacks and carjacks truck on I-95
A man is accused of attacking a driver and carjacking a tractor-trailer on I-95 in Connecticut while he was high on drugs.
A man is accused of attacking a driver and carjacking a tractor-trailer on I-95 in Connecticut while he was high on drugs.
Conn. state workers vaccine mandate deadline passes
Connecticut officials say 671 state employees or 2.2% of executive branch workers remain noncompliant with Gov. Ned Lamont's vaccination and testing mandate. Some of those workers could be placed on unpaid leave as soon as Friday.
Connecticut officials say 671 state employees or 2.2% of executive branch workers remain noncompliant with Gov. Ned Lamont's vaccination and testing mandate. Some of those workers could be placed on unpaid leave as soon as Friday.
The most popular Halloween candy in every US state, plus top candy cravings
Here is the most popular Halloween candy by state, according to data shared recently by Instacart.
Here is the most popular Halloween candy by state, according to data shared recently by Instacart.
Catholic high school in Conn. apologizes for racist taunts
The president of East Catholic High School has apologized after cheerleaders from another school reported being subjected to racist taunts after a football game.
The president of East Catholic High School has apologized after cheerleaders from another school reported being subjected to racist taunts after a football game.
Alan Kalter, longtime 'Late Show with David Letterman' announcer, dead at 78
Alan Kalter, who worked as an announcer on the "Late Show with David Letterman" for most of its run, has died at 78.
Alan Kalter, who worked as an announcer on the "Late Show with David Letterman" for most of its run, has died at 78.
Teen stabbed in stomach during Connecticut apple festival
A police investigation was underway into the stabbing of a teenager at an apple festival in Southington.
A police investigation was underway into the stabbing of a teenager at an apple festival in Southington.
Hotel Marcel will be world's most energy efficient
Everything within the walls of what's known as The Pirelli Building in New Haven, Connecticut, has been redesigned and rewired with a clear and "clean" purpose.
Everything within the walls of what's known as The Pirelli Building in New Haven, Connecticut, has been redesigned and rewired with a clear and "clean" purpose.
Salmonella: CDC investigating outbreak linked to unknown food source
The CDC says a salmonella outbreak has been reported in at least 29 states from an unknown food source.
The CDC says a salmonella outbreak has been reported in at least 29 states from an unknown food source.
'Kids' these days: Connecticut State Troopers escort wayward goats off highway
Some 'baaaad' goats were escorted home by members of the Connecticut State Police on Friday after wandering onto I-395 near Waterford on Friday.
Some 'baaaad' goats were escorted home by members of the Connecticut State Police on Friday after wandering onto I-395 near Waterford on Friday.
HORROR: Man sentenced to 30 years after leaving woman to die in suitcase
A man who tied up his ex-girlfriend in her New York apartment during a violent fight and stuffed her in a suitcase was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
A man who tied up his ex-girlfriend in her New York apartment during a violent fight and stuffed her in a suitcase was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Drenching rain making its way out of NYC region
A slow-moving storm was making its way out of the New York City region. A travel advisory was in effect for the city.
A slow-moving storm was making its way out of the New York City region. A travel advisory was in effect for the city.
Baby born inside Connecticut prison that sparked legislation for pregnant inmates
An inmate gave birth inside a Connecticut prison after her labor proceeded too quickly to get her to a hospital, officials said.
An inmate gave birth inside a Connecticut prison after her labor proceeded too quickly to get her to a hospital, officials said.
Man allegedly broke in, tried to take over family’s home
A man allegedly broke into a Connectiuct family’s home and tried to take it over as his own
A man allegedly broke into a Connectiuct family’s home and tried to take it over as his own
Damaging storms, tornadoes possible from New York City area storms
A line of thunderstorms could bring damaging wind and heavy rainfall on Wednesday evening and even a slight chance of a tornado.
A line of thunderstorms could bring damaging wind and heavy rainfall on Wednesday evening and even a slight chance of a tornado.
26 of nation’s 50 largest public university campuses not requiring vaccination
Where mandates face political opposition, schools are relying on incentives and outreach to get more students vaccinated.
Where mandates face political opposition, schools are relying on incentives and outreach to get more students vaccinated.
After Ida, small businesses face uncertainty on many fronts
Small businesses from Louisiana to Connecticut are facing an uncertain recovery after being walloped by Hurricane Ida and its residual rains and flooding last week.
Small businesses from Louisiana to Connecticut are facing an uncertain recovery after being walloped by Hurricane Ida and its residual rains and flooding last week.
Preschool pianist's Carnegie Hall debut postponed due to lack of COVID-19 vaccines for children
Brigitte Xie, 4, was supposed to perform at Carnegie Hall in November 2021.
Brigitte Xie, 4, was supposed to perform at Carnegie Hall in November 2021.