Connecticut man says tweet about killing a cop was 'satire'

A Connecticut man got arrested for tweeting: "imma kill a cop today and when they ask my why I did it, imma tell them he was acting nervous and looked at me wrong."

NY, NJ, and CT order quarantine for visitors from states with high infection numbers

The governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are ordering a mandatory 14-day quarantine on visitors from states with high COVID-19 cases.  They made the announcement on Wednesday morning in a joint news conference.

Tri-state area issues quarantine order for visitors from quarantine hotspots
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The Governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have announced that anyone from a state where the positive test rate has been above 10 percent for a 7-day rolling average must quarantine for two weeks if they come to the tri-state area.

Connecticut infection rates fall; indoor dining, gyms, hotels reopen

Connecticut on Wednesday allowed the reopening of restaurants, gyms, spas, movie theaters, hotels, and other businesses under strict social distancing and health protocols.

Some tribes reopen casinos despite opposition from states

In Connecticut, the tribes that own and operate Mohegan Sun and Foxwood Resort Casino began the first stages of reopening on June 1 despite pleas from Gov. Ned Lamont to remain shuttered. 

Some tribes reopen their casinos despite state opposition

Some federally recognized tribes have pushed ahead with plans to reopen their casinos despite opposition from governors who have little to no say in the matter.

UConn fugitive caught in Maryland extradited, will face murder charge in home state

A University of Connecticut student who was caught in Maryland after spending six days as a fugitive during a crime spree that included the killings of two men, was back on the state Friday to face charges including murder.

Coast Guard Academy faulted for response to racial incidents

The Department of Homeland Security's inspector general says the U.S. Coast Guard Academy has failed to properly investigate and handle allegations of racial harassment, including the use of racial slurs by cadets.

Connecticut releases rules reopening businesses must follow in Phase Two

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has unveiled the rules that businesses planning to open when Phase Two begins on Wednesday, June 17 will have to follow.

UConn student wanted in 2 slayings surrendered peacefully
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A police official says a college student wanted in connection with two killings and a kidnapping in Connecticut was taken into custody in Maryland when he walked out of a wooded area and surrendered peacefully.

Assisted-living homes deploy robots to help residents

For the elderly residents at Maplewood Senior Living, Temi is the perfect blend of high-tech gadget and best friend.

Peter Manfredonia, fugitive Connecticut college student wanted in 2 slayings is captured

A man matching the description of a fugitive college student wanted in the killings of two people in Connecticut was seen in northeastern Pennsylvania, sparking a new search that lasted several hours but came up empty, authorities said Wednesday.

Machete victim's wife: Fugitive Peter Manfredonia was looking for neighbor

The wife of a man killed in a machete attack said that Peter Manfredonia, the college student suspected in that and another killing, was looking for a young woman he knew when he began his rampage. 

Family of Conn. college student wanted in two murders calls on him to surrender

A manhunt is underway for a University of Connecticut student who police say is suspected in two murders, and authorities are warning the public that he should be considered armed and dangerous.

Connecticut police look to educate before enforcing distancing rules

Cops in Connecticut say they will educate people failing to socially distance or not wearing masks before taking any enforcement action.

Colleges plan fall opening with dramatic changes to campuses

Even as some universities abandon hope of in-person instruction next semester, citing concerns from public health officials, dozens are announcing plans to welcome students back in August. They acknowledge that an outbreak could force classes back online, but many of their leaders say the financial and political pressures to reopen are too large to ignore.

The Death of Jennifer Dulos - One Year On | The Tape Room

On May 24, 2019, 50-year-old Jennifer Dulos disappeared from her home in Connecticut. Seven months later, her ex-husband, Fotis Dulos, killed himself after being charged with her murder. The Tape Room takes a look at the case and the ongoing search for answers.