Baby with burns found alive in apartment trash bin

A Connecticut woman charged with abandoning an 8-month-old girl in a trash bin cried during a court hearing Tuesday, as authorities continued to investigate who was responsible for burns to the baby's hands.

CT assault, robbery suspect claims DNA planted at crime scene by airplane

A man accused an in assault and robbery in Connecticut has claimed that his DNA was dropped onto the crime scene by airplane in an effort to frame him.

Connecticut targets October 8 for Phase 3 reopening

Governor Ned Lamont announced Thursday that the state was targeting October 8 to begin Phase 3 of its reopening efforts.

New Jersey is among happiest states, WV worst, study finds

New Jersey, often the brunt of many jokes, is having the last laugh thanks to a new study that ranks it among the happiest states in the country.

Connecticut health officials warn of rare bacteria in LI Sound water

Connecticut health officials are warning of a rise in infections stemming from the exposure to bacteria in Long Island Sound.

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.

Connecticut parents sent child to school with COVID-19, official says

The Superintendent of the Meriden Public Schools in central Connecticut issued an announcement on September 10, reporting a child had been sent to school while their COVID-19 test was pending and was later found to be positive.

Connecticut school superintendent announces parents sent child to school with COVID-19
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The Superintendent of the Meriden Public Schools in central Connecticut issued an announcement on September 10, reporting a child had been sent to school while their COVID-19 test was pending and was later found to be positive.

Towns testing sewage to track coronavirus spread

A number of municipalities in our area are monitoring wastewater for evidence of the coronavirus.

Tracking the coronavirus through wastewater
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With the reality of testing backlogs, inaccuracies and slow turnarounds, scientists are looking for faster ways to spot a spike in coronavirus cases and may have found one in a place you wouldn?t expect.

Hartford Public Schools closed due to ransomware attack

Schools in the Hartford Public School system will not open on Tuesday as scheduled due to a cyber attack.

Tornadoes confirmed to have downed trees, damaged buildings in CT and NY

The National Weather Service has confirmed that tornadoes touched down in southern Connecticut and in New York City’s northern suburbs during Thursday’s storms, uprooting trees and knocking out power to thousands of residents.

Powerful storms roll through region, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain

A line of powerful thunderstorms roared across the Northeast U.S. on Thursday, dumping sheets of rain on New York City, although only a handful of power outages were reported in Queens in Westchester. 

Severe storms roll through region
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Heavy rain, and downed trees and power lines in Connecticut after a series of strong storms rolled through the area Thursday evening.

Danbury names sewage plant after HBO's John Oliver

Mayor Mark Boughton is showing John Oliver what he thinks about the comedian's expletive-filled rant about his city.

Danbury residents on alert after 'serious' virus outbreak

Residents of Danbury are being urged to take precautions after what officials have described as a “serious outbreak” of the coronavirus.