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Connecticut man who ran series of 'street takeovers' charged with rioting, other crimes

May 23, 2023

Connecticut man who ran series of 'street takeovers' charged with rioting, other crimes

Jefferson Duron, a man who led a series of 'street takeovers' over the weekend, has been charged with rioting and other crimes. The events involved illegal racing.

Connecticut governor pushes for Coyotes to move to Hartford, says he has meeting with Gary Bettman

May 20, 2023

Connecticut governor pushes for Coyotes to move to Hartford, says he has meeting with Gary Bettman

The future home of the NHL's Arizona Coyotes is in doubt, and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is open to hosting the state's first NHL team since 1997.

CT lawmakers unanimously approve bill attempting to curtail wrong-way drivers following death of colleague

May 18, 2023

CT lawmakers unanimously approve bill attempting to curtail wrong-way drivers following death of colleague

After the death of a Connecticut lawmaker, other lawmakers in the state unanimously approved a bill that is attempting to end the problem of wrong-way driving.

Husband of California congresswoman sentenced to 6 months in CT prison for using public funds to pay for trips

May 18, 2023

Husband of California congresswoman sentenced to 6 months in CT prison for using public funds to pay for trips

James Sullivan, the estranged husband of a California congresswoman, has been sentenced to six months in prison for using public funds to pay for vacations.

Eighth man convicted in Rhode Island parking lot stabbing

May 15, 2023

Eighth man convicted in Rhode Island parking lot stabbing

Jaquontee Reels Felder, 28, of Ledyard, Connecticut, was the eighth and final attacker of Stephen Cabral to be convicted of the Rhode Islander's 2019 murder.

Connecticut police investigating cause of Stamford crash that killed 4

May 15, 2023

Connecticut police investigating cause of Stamford crash that killed 4

An SUV rear-ended a tractor-trailer on Interstate 95 in Stamford, Connecticut, killing four people. State police are still investigating the cause of the crash.

Body found in Connecticut park identified as NYC man; brother charged with murder

May 12, 2023

Body found in Connecticut park identified as NYC man; brother charged with murder

A body found partially buried in Connecticut's Mohegan Park has been identified as that of Martin Wright, whose brother, McMillian, has been charged with his murder.

Wesleyan University to cover students' abortion, emergency contraceptive costs beginning this fall

May 11, 2023

Wesleyan University to cover students' abortion, emergency contraceptive costs beginning this fall

Connecticut's Wesleyan University abided by a campus democratic socialist group's wishes to receive cost coverage for abortions and emergency contraceptives.

Connecticut lawmakers move to impose restrictions on amount of THC in marijuana products

May 10, 2023

Connecticut lawmakers move to impose restrictions on amount of THC in marijuana products

Lawmakers in Connecticut are pushing to limit the amount of THC allowed in marijuana products. The bipartisan legislation cleared the House on a nearly unanimous vote.

NC hiker found alive days after going missing from Appalachian Trail in Connecticut

May 8, 2023

NC hiker found alive days after going missing from Appalachian Trail in Connecticut

Marta Renee Bowen, 60, was found alive after a multi-day search along the Appalachian Trail near Kent, Connecticut, where officials believe she got lost.