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Connecticut newspaper acquired by national media company

November 22, 2023

Connecticut newspaper acquired by national media company

American Business Media has successfully acquired the Winsted Citizen, a small Connecticut newspaper launched in February. The newspaper was facing a planned shutdown.

On this day in history, November 18, 1883, North American railroads create time zones, reshape global life

November 18, 2023

On this day in history, November 18, 1883, North American railroads create time zones, reshape global life

North American railroads created time zones to bring sanity to scheduling transcontinental travel on this day in history, Nov. 18, 1883. The system was quickly adopted around the world.

Deadly stabbing of prep school student blamed on parents who hosted booze-fueled house party: lawsuits

November 17, 2023

Deadly stabbing of prep school student blamed on parents who hosted booze-fueled house party: lawsuits

Two Connecticut families are suing Paul and Susanna Leifer, who have been arrested in connection with a 2022 house party prior to the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old James McGrath.

Married high school educator accused of sex with 11-year-old

November 16, 2023

Married high school educator accused of sex with 11-year-old

Married mother-of-two Alyson Cranick turned herself in on Tuesday after allegedly having had a sexual relationship with an 11-year-old child, according to a report.

Connecticut man, 'covered in blood,' arrested for allegedly killing daughter's 2-year-old bulldog

November 16, 2023

Connecticut man, 'covered in blood,' arrested for allegedly killing daughter's 2-year-old bulldog

Connecticut resident Arnaldo Silva, 51 was arrested and charged with Cruelty to Animals and Threatening in the 2nd Degree after he allegedly killed his daughter's 2-year-old bulldog.

'No Labels' leader says group launching 2024 candidate committee: Manchin deserves 'serious consideration'

November 16, 2023

'No Labels' leader says group launching 2024 candidate committee: Manchin deserves 'serious consideration'

Joe Lieberman, the former Connecticut senator and 2000 vice presidential nominee, said his "No Labels" group is primed to launch a 2024 candidates committee.

Connecticut driver charged in death of New Hampshire state trooper intends to change plea

November 15, 2023

Connecticut driver charged in death of New Hampshire state trooper intends to change plea

A Connecticut truck driver, Jay Medeiros, charged in a fatal highway crash that killed New Hampshire state trooper in fall 2021 has filed an intent to change his plea from not guilty to guilty.

Real-life 'Devil Made Me Do It' case of Arne Cheyenne Johnson 'scared us s---less': lawyer

November 12, 2023

Real-life 'Devil Made Me Do It' case of Arne Cheyenne Johnson 'scared us s---less': lawyer

The lawyer of the suspect in the criminal case that inspired documentaries and films spoke to Fox News Digital about his defense the jury couldn't hear.

Connecticut mom acting 'erratically' drove drunk to drop off kid at school: Police

November 7, 2023

Connecticut mom acting 'erratically' drove drunk to drop off kid at school: Police

A Connecticut mother was arrested on Monday after she allegedly dropped her child off at school while she was drunk, according to the Ledyard Police Department.

Second man charged in Connecticut shootout that left 2 dead, including teenage girl

November 7, 2023

Second man charged in Connecticut shootout that left 2 dead, including teenage girl

Elexer Orta, 29, of Philadelphia, has been extradited to Connecticut for his role in a Hartford shootout that ended in the deaths of two people.