UConn students party during coronavirus pandemic, get kicked out of dorms

Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Floyd Welch, one of the last survivors of Pearl Harbor, dies at 99

Floyd Welch, who was credited with saving the lives of fellow sailors during the attack on Pearl Harbor, has died in Connecticut. He was 99.

Jealous teen charged with plowing car into 5 pedestrians

A teenage girl plowed her car into five pedestrians including a 7-year-old child on a sidewalk Monday in Connecticut while trying to run down her ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend, police said.

Small plane crashes into CT home

A plane crashed into a house in Groton, Connecticut late Monday night

Inmate found strangled with mask issued to prevent coronavirus spread

A 32-year-old prison inmate in Connecticut has been found strangled with a mask issued to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.

Feds say Yale discriminates against Asian, White applicants

A Justice Department investigation finds that Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law.

Connecticut fines residents $3,000 for violating coronavirus travel advisory

Connecticut says it has issued its first $3,000 in fines to a pair of residents who failed to comply with the state’s new coronavirus travel advisory.

Thousands still without power a week after tropical storm

Tens of thousands of people were still waiting in Connecticut and New York on Tuesday for their lights to come back.

Heat wave returns before electricity for thousands across New York City region

Another heatwave was rolling into the New York region as more than 300,000 residents and businesses waited for electricity to return after last week’s tropical storm.

Florida rescinds quarantine order for visitors from NY, NJ, CT

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis rescinded an order requiring people traveling from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to the Sunshine State to quarantine or isolate for 14 days.

University of Connecticut first FBS team to cancel 2020 football season

Newly-independent UConn announced it will suspend its football program for this year, citing COVID-19 health concerns, making it the first FBS team to cancel its season.

Tropical Storm Isaias batters NYC region

Tropical Storm Isaias battered the New York City region Tuesday and prompted the National Weather Service to activate numerous serious weather alerts for the area. 

Tropical Storm Warning issued for New York City region ahead of Isaias

A Tropical Storm Warning was issued Monday for New York City, Long Island, parts of New Jersey and Connecticut ahead of the expected arrival of Isaias early this week.

CDC: Coronavirus infection rates much higher than reported

True COVID-19 rates were more than 10 times higher than reported cases in most U.S. regions from late March to early May, the CDC says.

3 shot during overnight parking lot party

Three people were wounded in a shooting at a parking lot where car enthusiasts and others gathered overnight for an outdoor party.