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August 29, 2023

Connecticut Supreme Court rules against concealing police report on state-held psych patient's death

The Connecticut Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that police reports on deaths and similar incidents in public hospitals cannot be concealed from the public.

August 29, 2023

Ex-death row inmate sentenced a third time for Connecticut mom's grisly 2002 murder

Lazale Ashby, 38, has pleaded guilty to the 2002 murder of Hartford, Connecticut, resident Elizabeth Garcia, and has been sentenced to 46½ years in prison

August 27, 2023

College student tries to enter wrong home on street with deadly result: police

A 20-year-old University of South Carolina student was fatally shot when the student attempted to enter the wrong home on the street where he lived, according to police.

August 26, 2023

Dem Sen. Chris Murphy rebukes left for mocking 'Rich Men North of Richmond' singer Oliver Anthony

Connecticut Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy on Friday urged liberals not to mock singer Oliver Anthony but instead ask those who identify with his music to join the left.

August 24, 2023

'America's fireboat' celebrates 85 years after storied career battling blazes, protecting US homeland

Former FDNY vessel "Fire Fighter" turns 85 on Saturday. She's been dubbed "America's fireboat" and is a National Historic Landmark in Mystic, Connecticut.

August 23, 2023

Yale police union hands arriving students Grim Reaper flyers about crime near campus: 'Good luck'

The Yale police union passed out controversial flyers depicting an image of the Grim Reaper to new students on campus this week warning of an increase in crime near campus.

August 22, 2023

Federal legislation proposed to protect Coast Guard Academy cadets who report sexual assault

Legislation was introduced on Tuesday to protect U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets who report sexual assault after misconduct. Proposal would be similar to policies in place at other DoD academies.

August 22, 2023

Jury convicts Connecticut 'sovereign citizen' who decapitated bridge champion roommate with samurai sword

Jerry Thompson, 45, was convicted on murder charges in Connecticut for decapitating roommate Victor King with a samurai sword over a rent dispute.

August 22, 2023

Cop critically wounded by hammer-wielding 'animal' with 30 priors who 'should never have been out': union

Winston Tate was on probation for assaulting another Connecticut police officer and had "at least 30 prior arrests" when he allegedly attacked Detective Karli Travis with a hammer.

August 18, 2023

Half-eaten fish reeled in by Connecticut anglers shows 'real problem' fishermen face nationwide

The Connecticut Fish and Wildlife is requesting anglers share photos of their half-eaten catches. Fish enthusiasts have responded, and recall close encounters with an ocean predator.