Motel owner shot and killed in argument over $10 pool pass during heat
A Connecticut motel owner was shot and killed after an argument over the price of a pass to use the motel's swimming pool on a hot summer day.
A Connecticut motel owner was shot and killed after an argument over the price of a pass to use the motel's swimming pool on a hot summer day.
Heat wave bears down on New York City region
Hot temperatures continued across the Tri-State Region Monday, as the second day of a second heatwave of the year was expected to sweep across the region this week.
Hot temperatures continued across the Tri-State Region Monday, as the second day of a second heatwave of the year was expected to sweep across the region this week.
Car crashes into building killing driver, sparking fire displacing six families
A car crashed into an apartment building in Manchester on Thursday, killing the driver and sparking a fire that displaced six families, authorities said.
A car crashed into an apartment building in Manchester on Thursday, killing the driver and sparking a fire that displaced six families, authorities said.
Merle Smith, first Black graduate of Coast Guard Academy, dies of COVID complications
Merle Smith Jr., the first Black cadet to graduate from the Coast Guard Academy, has died of complications from Parkinson's disease and COVID-19. He was 76. Smith commanded patrol boats in Vietnam, taught law classes at the academy in New London and retired with the rank of commander.
Merle Smith Jr., the first Black cadet to graduate from the Coast Guard Academy, has died of complications from Parkinson's disease and COVID-19. He was 76. Smith commanded patrol boats in Vietnam, taught law classes at the academy in New London and retired with the rank of commander.
Connecticut Gov. Lamont signs recreational marijuana into law
Connecticut on Tuesday became the 19th state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, which remains an illegal drug under federal law. People age 21 and older will be allowed to possess and consume marijuana beginning on July 1.
Connecticut on Tuesday became the 19th state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, which remains an illegal drug under federal law. People age 21 and older will be allowed to possess and consume marijuana beginning on July 1.
Philip Morris International to move corporate headquarters to Connecticut
Philip Morris International is moving its corporate headquarters from New York to Connecticut.
Philip Morris International is moving its corporate headquarters from New York to Connecticut.
Connecticut governor pledges to cut train travel time to New York
Gov. Ned Lamont pledged to make the trip from New Haven to New York 10 minutes faster as early as 2022.
Gov. Ned Lamont pledged to make the trip from New Haven to New York 10 minutes faster as early as 2022.
Connecticut to give $3,200 bond to every child born into poverty
Children who are born into low-income families will be given a trust fund which will deposit $3,200 into a savings account until the child turns 18.
Children who are born into low-income families will be given a trust fund which will deposit $3,200 into a savings account until the child turns 18.
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.
Local and state police in Connecticut were investigating the deaths of a mother and daughter dead inside their home.
Connecticut poised to legalize recreational marijuana use
The legislation makes it legal for you to possess and use cannabis beginning July 1 if you are 21 or older. You'll be allowed to have up to 1½ ounces on your person and another 5 ounces in your home or vehicle. Retail sales of cannabis in the state are not expected to begin until spring 2022 at the earliest.
The legislation makes it legal for you to possess and use cannabis beginning July 1 if you are 21 or older. You'll be allowed to have up to 1½ ounces on your person and another 5 ounces in your home or vehicle. Retail sales of cannabis in the state are not expected to begin until spring 2022 at the earliest.
CT Senate passes legal pot bill, House GOP says to wait
Republican lawmakers said the House of Representatives should hold off from considering the bill as the legislative adjournment deadline looms.
Republican lawmakers said the House of Representatives should hold off from considering the bill as the legislative adjournment deadline looms.
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.
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.
Why nursing homes are still dealing with outbreaks despite vaccines
Nursing homes across the country are still reporting scattered COVID-19 outbreaks and COVID-associated deaths. Those facilities are subsequently following federal and state recommendations to pause visitations, causing disappointment and frustration among family members who hoped to get back to normal once the residents were fully vaccinated.
Nursing homes across the country are still reporting scattered COVID-19 outbreaks and COVID-associated deaths. Those facilities are subsequently following federal and state recommendations to pause visitations, causing disappointment and frustration among family members who hoped to get back to normal once the residents were fully vaccinated.
8th noose found at Amazon warehouse in Connecticut
An eighth noose has been found within a month at an Amazon warehouse in Hartford, despite additional security measures added last weekend.
An eighth noose has been found within a month at an Amazon warehouse in Hartford, despite additional security measures added last weekend.
7 nooses halt construction at Amazon warehouse in Connecticut
Amazon has temporarily shut down a new warehouse construction site in Connecticut after a seventh noose was found hanging over a beam, a series of incidents local police called “potential” hate crimes.
Amazon has temporarily shut down a new warehouse construction site in Connecticut after a seventh noose was found hanging over a beam, a series of incidents local police called “potential” hate crimes.
Most COVID capacity restrictions, some mask mandates lifted across NY, NJ, CT
Most COVID-related capacity restrictions were lifted in the Tri-State Region Wednesday. Indoor mask mandates were eased up in New York and Connecticut.
Most COVID-related capacity restrictions were lifted in the Tri-State Region Wednesday. Indoor mask mandates were eased up in New York and Connecticut.
Connecticut offers $1K bonus to 10K unemployed people who get full-time job
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said the state will pay $1,000 to the first 10,000 people who complete eight straight weeks of a full-time job, aiming to get long-term unemployed Americans back to work.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said the state will pay $1,000 to the first 10,000 people who complete eight straight weeks of a full-time job, aiming to get long-term unemployed Americans back to work.
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.
A Connecticut husband and wife were found dead in their home from gunshot wounds, authorities said.
Beluga whales arrive at Mystic Aquarium after legal battle
Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut is now home to three more Beluga whales.
Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut is now home to three more Beluga whales.
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.
A fugitive wanted in the killing of a Yale graduate student in Connecticut in February was arrested Friday in Alabama, U.S. marshals said.