OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma launches campaign for opioid victims to file claims

Purdue Pharma, the drug company that makes OxyContin, launched a $23.8 million ad campaign on Monday alerting victims where to file claims if they have been affected or harmed by the opioid.

Arrests over racial slur prompts review of ridicule law

Free speech concerns that were raised following the arrests of two University of Connecticut students accused of saying a racial slur have led state legislators to consider repealing a century-old law that bans ridicule based on race, religion or nationality.

Connecticut woman wows judges on LEGO Masters

Some of the world's most talented LEGO architects battle it out to be crowned LEGO Master on the new hit FOX show Wednesday night. 

Cops use drone to find blind man lost in Connecticut woods

A man got lost in the woods near his home in Connecticut during freezing temperatures this past weekend. Police found him using an aerial drone.

Fotis Dulos has died; was charged in missing wife's murder

Fotis Dulos has died, according to his lawyer. The wealthy real estate developer from Connecticut was charged with murdering his estranged wife Jennifer Dulos.

Fotis Dulos, accused of killing his wife, in critical condition

A Connecticut man charged with murdering his estranged and missing wife was rushed to the hospital and is in critical condition Tuesday after being found in his garage in distress.

Sandy Hook denier charged with having victim's dad's ID

A Florida man who repeatedly harassed parents of shooting victims at Sandy Hook Elementary School has been arrested for possessing the identification of one of the parents, authorities said.

Report: NY is America’s 19th-best state to drive in

A new study by financial advisory site WalletHub ranks New York as the 19th-best state to drive in, while Connecticut and New Jersey come in at number 40 and 43 out of 50, respectively.

Amtrak train hits work truck on tracks in Conn.

More than 60 people were aboard the train headed to Springfield, Massachusetts on Friday morning when it hit a truck on the tracks.

Fairway Market files for bankruptcy protection, all stores to be sold

A day after refuting reports that it was filing for bankruptcy, Fairway market announced Thursday it had filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and would sell all of its stores.

Husband in missing mom case took memorial items, prosecutor says

The estranged husband of a missing Connecticut mother of five who is presumed dead violated the terms of his release on $6 million bond because he was seen removing items from a memorial for his wife set up near his home, according to a state prosecutor.

Special dog-walking services at no cost

Paw It Forward has is a nonprofit organization with dozens of volunteers and clients in six locations.

Frigid temperatures descend on New York City

New York City is experiencing very cold weather with wind chills in the single digits.