Ex-Gov. John Rowland asks for early release from probation

After two stints in federal prison, former Connecticut Gov. John G. Rowland has asked to be released early from the probationary period. He is regional director of development for Prison Fellowship, a Christian group that ministers to convicts.

Husband in missing Connecticut mom case held on $6 million bail

Fotis Dulos, the estranged husband of a missing mother of five, was ordered detained on $6 million bail Wednesday on new murder and kidnapping charges and told he cannot have any contact with his children.

Estranged husband of missing Connecticut mom arrested, charged with murder

Fotis Dulos, the estranged husband of Jennifer Dulos who went missing in May after dropping her children off at school, has been arrested and charged with murder.

Body cam videos show cop shooting man with knife in Connecticut

The Connecticut State Police released 25 minutes of video footage from the body-worn cameras of three Ansonia police officers showing a fatal confrontation with a man inside a home.

Driver livestreams himself speeding, crashing

Police in Connecticut were able to provide a compelling reason for drivers to slow down and take care after a man in New London livestreamed himself speeding over Gold Star Memorial Bridge, before spinning out of control and crashing at an exit ramp.

Connecticut police officer dies from heart attack

A young Connecticut police officer is being laid to rest days before Christmas after suffering a fatal heart attack.

Man charged with threatening suspect in student killing

A Connecticut man who police say threatened to kill a New York City teen accused of fatally stabbing a Barnard College student has been charged with making a racist threat online.

On final play, Newtown wins state football title on anniversary of Sandy Hook massacre

The Newtown High School Nighthawks scored a dramatic last-second touchdown to win the state football title for the first time since 1992 on the seventh anniversary of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

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The Newtown Nighthawks scored a last-ditch touchdown to win a historic football state title on Saturday, December 14, the seventh anniversary of the Sandy Hook massacre. Credit: Pete Paguaga/GameTimeCT via Storyful

Sculptor finishing Central Park women's monument

Sculptor Meredith Bergmann is putting the finishing touches on the Women's Rights Pioneers monument, featuring Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, which will be installed in Central Park.

Christmas tree prices rise 2 years in a row

It takes as long as 10 years to grow a Christmas tree, so any change in how many trees a supplier might plant won't affect supply for nearly a decade. Christmas tree growers planted fewer trees after the Great Recession. That is why the prices of Christmas trees rose about 4% in 2018 and are likely up about the same amount in 2019.

Ex-coach accused of sexually assaulting students avoids prison

A 26-year-old former track and football coach for a high school in Connecticut who was accused of second-degree sexual assault will avoid time behind bars. He pleaded no contest to lesser charges.

Amber Alert for missing 1-year-old from Connecticut

Police in Connecticut have issued an Amber Alert for a missing 1-year-old girl after her mother was found dead inside their home.