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August 13, 2024

Connecticut Republican snags nomination to face off against longtime House Dem

Republican congressional candidate Michael Goldstein won the primary for Connecticut's 4th Congressional District, setting up an election match against longtime Democratic Rep. Jim Himes.

August 13, 2024

Chris Murphy's Republican challenger revealed after contentious Connecticut Senate GOP primary

Sen. Chris Murphy now has a GOP challenger in the general election in Connecticut as he seeks a third term.

August 13, 2024

'Squad' faces final primary challenge as 4 states go to polls Tuesday

Squad member Rep. Ilhan Omar faces a Democrat challenge as four states — Minnesota, Wisconsin, Connecticut and Vermont — hold primary elections on Tuesday.

August 8, 2024

Horrific murder reported in 2023's 'safest city in America,' shocking details emerge

Steven James Uricchio, 31, of Ridgefield, Connecticut, was arrested Saturday and charged with murder after his 83-year-old father was found dead inside a residence, his body mutilated.

July 20, 2024

Connecticut mom whose son was killed after visiting ice cream truck pushes to prevent further deaths

Mom Christi Carrano is pushing to help implement federal legislation on ice cream truck safety laws after losing her son in an incident in Wallingford, Connecticut.

July 17, 2024

Meet the American who founded Pepperidge Farm, baker and businessmom Margaret Rudkin

Margaret Rudkin began baking whole-wheat bread at her Pepperidge Farm home in Connecticut to nourish a sickly son. Her company became an iconic American brand.

July 13, 2024

Serial killer survivor wonders why he was spared after chilling car ride: 'He was a monster'

Serial killer Robert F. Carr confessed in 1976 to kidnapping, raping and murdering Todd Payton, Mark Wilson, Tammy Ruth Huntley and Rhonda Holloway.

July 6, 2024

This popular flower is in sensational form in New England this summer

Hydrangeas are in a great bloom this summer across the northeast due to last year's rain fall and a mild winter. Gardening expert shares tips and trick to achieve spectacular blooms.

July 5, 2024

Meet the American who made us flip for hamburgers, Louis Lassen, Danish immigrant street-wagon cook

Danish immigrant Louis Lassen of New Haven, Connecticut, is cited as the inventor of the hamburger sandwich by the Library of Congress. Some sources dispute the claim; here's his story.

July 2, 2024

Man executed two Connecticut police officers likely over prior traffic stop: officials

A Connecticut man lured two cops to his home in 2022 with a fake 911 call and executed them at point-blank range, likely over a prior traffic stop, a new report concluded.