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Man accused of killing Groton good Samaritan back in Conn. after fleeing to Canada
GROTON -- A man who ran from Groton, Connecticut, all the way to Canada was returned to the United States on Tuesday, and arrived back in the United States on Wednesday after an extradition process. He was in court in Connecticut on Thursday. → Read More
4-year-old walks home alone from school, DCF and Hartford Police investigating
HARTFORD--Several agencies are investigating after a child left school alone. On Tuesday, a 4-year-old girl left the Thirman Milner Elementary School in Hartford alone, and then proceeded to walk home alone, according to Hartford's new interim superintendent, Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez. → Read More
New apps prescribe birth control pill without ever stepping foot in doctor office
It's not an over-the-counter medication, but it's now possible to get a prescription for birth control without ever visiting a gynecologist. The New York Times recently rounded up a set new smartphone apps and websites that will prescribe you the pill--or patch, ring or morning-after pill--if ... → Read More
Should it be called the Big Tikes Cozy Coupe?
An adult-size version of the iconic Little Tikes Cozy Coupe is now for sale. Not at the toy store, but on Ebay, where the creators of the one-of-a-kind machine have listed it for $33,000 or best of... → Read More
CCSU: Student expelled for sexually assaulting campus visitor
NEW BRITAIN--A Central Connecticut State University student has been expelled after an on-campus sexual assault. The university received the allegation of the assault, which occurred on October 12.... → Read More
Wolcott Police seize 40+ cats from home
WOLCOTT--Police took dozens of cats from a Wolcott home on Friday. Police are at the scene, where at least 40 cats were seized. They are still trying to catch the cats. The Wolcott Animal Control f... → Read More
Rockville High School briefly locked down due to student with knife
ROCKVILLE--Police were able to talk down a high school student who had a knife on campus. Around 1:35 p.m. on Friday the Vernon Police School Resource Officer assigned to Rockville High School was ... → Read More
Zoo meerkat expert sentenced over assault on monkey handler
LONDON — A former meerkat expert at London Zoo has been ordered to pay compensation to a monkey handler she attacked with a wine glass in a love spat over a llama-keeper. A judge at Westminster Mag... → Read More
Woman sexually assaulted while jogging in Cove Island Park in Stamford
STAMFORD--Police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred on a jogging trail in Cove Island Park. Around 5:20 a.m. Friday a 30-year-old woman was running when a man came up from behind her,... → Read More
Greenwich waiter pleads guilty to dragging woman under car
STAMFORD — A Greenwich waiter accused of dragging a Middlebury woman under his vehicle for more than 900 feet has pleaded guilty to a felony count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in d... → Read More
Judge grants motion to dismiss in case of Hartford ‘Scarborough 11’
HARTFORD — A federal judge has granted the city of Hartford's motion to dismiss a constitutional case, saying the "Scarborough 11" did not exhaust all city options to resolve a zoning dispute befor... → Read More
GoGo squeeZ recalls applesauce pouches due to mold concerns
The maker of a popular brand of children’s applesauce pouches has issued a voluntary recall after mold was found in some of its products. GoGo Squeez is recalling applesauce shipped nationwide with... → Read More
Modernized handicapped symbol gets support in Connecticut, but problems remain
HARTFORD —The ubiquitous handicapped symbol that marks parking spaces, building entrances and restrooms around the world is getting an update, a modernization that emphasizes ability rather than di... → Read More
Neighbors mistake body of murdered woman hanging from fence as Halloween decoration
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio -- Investigators in Ohio have identified a woman whose body was found hanging from a fence on Tuesday. Officials said 31-year-old Rebecca Cade got into a fight with an attacker, r... → Read More
A 200-year-old home in Hartford has stood as the city has grown
HARTFORD--Nestled in the heart of Main Street is a 19th century home with more than just history within the walls. Owned by just one family for nearly 200 years, it has stood silently as the city h... → Read More
Shots fired near Ganim campaign HQ in Bridgeport amid gang violence
BRIDGEPORT--An official in Joe Ganim's mayoral race says that no one was injured when shots were fired at campaign staffers' cars near the campaign headquarters on Thursday. The official says that ... → Read More
UConn makes top 25 in preseason men’s basketball poll
STORRS--The Huskies are looking to make a comeback in a big way. After a disappointing season last year, in which the UConn men's basketball team didn't make the NCAA Tournament, the school was ran... → Read More
National Weather Service releases winter temperature, precipitation predictions
HARTFORD--The National Weather Service has released its predictions for the upcoming winter, and the results are a mixed bag. On the one hand, they are predicted a warmer than normal winter. In fac... → Read More
Forensic artists bring the dead back to life for cold cases
TAMPA, Fla.— A group of students at the University of South Florida are bringing the dead back to life. Specifically, they're sculpting and creating the faces of unidentified people from cold cases... → Read More
Fox News pundit charged with fraud; ties to CIA disputed
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Federal prosecutors say a Maryland man who offered national-security commentary on Fox News has been charged with fraud for falsely claiming a CIA career. Authorities say they arr... → Read More