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June 2, 2023

Newtown, CT school board votes to keep 2 books on shelves, despite explicit content

The Newtown, Connecticut Board of Education has voted against a prospective ban on "Blankets" and "Flamer," two books subject to numerous complaints over their sexual themes.

June 2, 2023

7 rescued after partial building collapse near Yale campus

A single-story building under construction near the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, collapsed Friday, requiring the rescues of seven people.

June 1, 2023

CT man convicted of threatening public officials, including Obama, for fourth time

Garrett Santillo of Hamden, Connecticut, has been convicted of mailing threatening communications to a United States judge. Santillo was indicted on similar charges three other times.

May 31, 2023

Veteran who lost leg in Afghanistan is surprised with mortgage-free home: 'A great honor'

A veteran will receive a mortgage-free home in Connecticut from Building Homes for Heroes in partnership with the FDNY 343 Ride after losing his leg during combat in Afghanistan.

May 31, 2023

Connecticut Senate passes bill allowing voters to cast their ballots early, in person

A new Connecticut bill would give voters 14 days to cast their ballots in person and early. Connecticut is now one of the 47 states to allow early voting.

May 31, 2023

Connecticut Democrat to be sentenced for stealing more than $1.2 million, including federal coronavirus aid

Michael DiMassa, a former city council member for West Haven, Connecticut, is scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday for stealing more than $1 million from the city.

May 29, 2023

Trans athletes drop out of California track and field championships

Alliance Defending Freedom’s Matt Sharp and athlete Chelsea Mitchell, who is suing the Connecticut Association of Schools for allowing trans athletes to compete in girls' sports, discuss their fight to protect female athletes.

May 29, 2023

Female athletes are retiring after competing against biological men, track champion warns: 'It's devastating'

 Track athlete Selina Soule discussed her lawsuit against Connecticut's "unfair" transgender sports policy that she says puts female athletes at a disadvantage.

May 28, 2023

Connecticut bakery workers left terrified after hungry black bear barges in, steals 60 cupcakes

A black bear strolled in to a Connecticut bakery on Wednesday, terrified employees, and helped itself to dozens of cupcakes before leaving.

May 28, 2023

Connecticut bakery workers terrified after black bear barges in, helps itself to 60 cupcakes

Interactions between humans and black bears have been on the rise in Connecticut in recent months. CREDIT: Taste by Spellbound