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August 10, 2023

Connecticut police officer shoots and kills carjacking suspect while trapped in stolen vehicle, chief says

A West Hartford, Connecticut, police officer shot and killed a suspect behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle this week, the town’s police chief says.

August 10, 2023

Connecticut man charged with assaulting law enforcement officer during Jan. 6 Capitol protest

Benjamin Cohen, a 21-year-old man from Connecticut, was charged with assaulting a law enforcement officer on Jan. 6, 2021, during the protest at the U.S. Capitol.

August 7, 2023

Crew tied to 200 burglaries busted after boasting in social media pics: AG

Six Bronx men tied to more than 200 burglaries in New York were busted in part because they posted pictures on social media of their stolen goods, authorities said.

August 7, 2023

Connecticut lawmakers pushing to set regulations on AI as the technology continues to evolve

Lawmakers in Connecticut are working to impose restrictions on artificial intelligence as the technology continues to evolve. At least 25 states introduced AI bills this year.

August 4, 2023

Judge rejects request to block 2013 Connecticut gun control law that was passed after Sandy Hook massacre

A request to block the 2013 Connecticut gun control law that was passed after the Sandy Hook shooting has been denied by a federal judge.

August 3, 2023

Connecticut TV anchor reveals ‘painful secret’ about mother’s death that kept her off air

NBC Connecticut anchor Heidi Voight stunned fans this week when she revealed a "painful secret" regarding her mother’s death that has kept her off the air.

August 3, 2023

Massachusetts man linked to 1984 CT kidnapping, rape sentenced to 25 years in prison

George Legere, a 75-year-old man from Springfield, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for a kidnapping and rape from 1984. He was linked to the crime through DNA evidence.

August 2, 2023

Connecticut DOT employee hacked into gift card system for local restaurant chain, stole $200,000

Police arrested a Connecticut man after he hacked into a popular locally owned restaurant's gift card system and stole approximately $200,000 from customers.

August 2, 2023

Connecticut researchers uncover regulator compound with potential to treat Parkinson's disease: Report

An assistant professor at UConn Health and a team of researchers have reportedly discovered a regulator compound which hold the potential to treat Parkinson's disease.

August 2, 2023

Camp No Limits aims to build confidence in children with limb differences

Camp No Limits, designed for children with limb loss or variations in limb structure, also provides practical experience for students at Quinnipiac University.