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Trump looms over blue state primary as progressive gov faces far-left challenge

August 11, 2026

Trump looms over blue state primary as progressive gov faces far-left challenge

Connecticut Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont faces Josh Elliott, who says the incumbent is too "nice" to Trump and calls that a liability against fascism.

‘Criminal alien’ duo charged in deadly Connecticut home invasion as DHS moves to yank green cards

August 7, 2026

‘Criminal alien’ duo charged in deadly Connecticut home invasion as DHS moves to yank green cards

DHS says two Dominican nationals with green cards are accused of breaking into a Milford, Connecticut beach house and fatally shooting a couple.

Suspects in deadly Connecticut home invasion arrested in attack that rocked beach town

August 5, 2026

Suspects in deadly Connecticut home invasion arrested in attack that rocked beach town

The second suspect in the fatal June 3 Milford, Connecticut, shooting was captured in the Bronx after a two-month investigation by U.S. Marshals.

Illegal immigrant suspect charged in crash that killed police officer and his girlfriend

August 4, 2026

Illegal immigrant suspect charged in crash that killed police officer and his girlfriend

ICE lodged a detainer against Melissa Esperanza Ramirez Romero, charged with vehicular manslaughter and DUI in the Danbury crash killing a cop.

Bodycam shows Connecticut officer repeatedly ordering bat-wielding suspect to stop before fatal shooting

July 23, 2026

Bodycam shows Connecticut officer repeatedly ordering bat-wielding suspect to stop before fatal shooting

Body camera footage shows a Meriden police officer ordering Robert Lee Jenkins III to drop a baseball bat before firing as the suspect bludgeoned a victim.

Connecticut school board vice chair compares America's founding to Holocaust in viral July 4 post

July 21, 2026

Connecticut school board vice chair compares America's founding to Holocaust in viral July 4 post

The West Hartford Board of Education vice chair LaToya Yagaloff compared America's 250th anniversary to celebrating the Holocaust, drawing social media backlash.

College student's fatal canoe trip takes turn after lone survivor is arrested months later

July 16, 2026

College student's fatal canoe trip takes turn after lone survivor is arrested months later

Michael Collins, 20, allegedly operated a canoe while drunk before it capsized on Lake Hayward, killing Dominick Tocci in a March drowning.

Connecticut bars Nativity display in state Capitol because it's 'religious,' lawsuit threat says

July 13, 2026

Connecticut bars Nativity display in state Capitol because it's 'religious,' lawsuit threat says

The First Liberty Institute is demanding Connecticut allow a Nativity scene inside the Capitol, calling the ban on religious displays viewpoint discrimination.

Stepdad accused of sex assault as cops widen probe into girl’s lethal Benadryl ingredient dose

July 8, 2026

Stepdad accused of sex assault as cops widen probe into girl’s lethal Benadryl ingredient dose

A Connecticut man was charged with allegedly sexually assaulting his 12-year-old stepdaughter, and authorities continue investigating the girl's death.

GOP officials step in after blue states skip Great American State Fair booths

July 4, 2026

GOP officials step in after blue states skip Great American State Fair booths

Connecticut and Maine state officials tell Fox News Digital about why they felt compelled to step up to the plate after their Democratic governors refused to participate in the Great American State Fair.