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February 17, 2023

Connecticut officials report soot-like matter falling from sky

Connecticut environmental officials are tracking a soot-like substance that is reportedly falling from the sky and sticking to cars across the state.

February 16, 2023

New Jersey hitman gets decade behind bars for Connecticut robberies

Bomani Africa, a 62-year-old self-admitted hitman from New Jersey, was sentenced to ten years in prison for two Connecticut bank robberies.

February 16, 2023

UConn student who kidnapped woman, killed man with sword pleads guilty to more charges

Peter Manfredonia, 26, of Newtown, Connecticut, has pleaded guilty to murder and kidnapping charges for a 2020 crime spree that led to a multistate manhunt and his capture in Maryland.

February 16, 2023

US states considering the legalization of psychedelic mushrooms for therapeutic use

Many states are considering legalizing psychedelic mushrooms for therapeutic use. Legalizing research on the therapeutic benefits of psilocybin has also been discussed.

February 15, 2023

New England waters log the second warmest year on record in 2022

Waters off the coast of New England were unusually hot in 2022. Last year the water temperatures were the second warmest on record in the Gulf of Maine.

February 14, 2023

Connecticut's transgender athlete policy faces renewed legal challenge

A federal appeals court will reconsider an earlier decision that allows transgender athletes to compete in girls athletics in the state of Connecticut.

February 13, 2023

Next on Dems' hit list: The suburbs

The Biden administration announced it will require all towns across the U.S. to submit "Equity Plans" showing how they will make it possible for low-income people to live there.

February 10, 2023

Drag queen bingo night at Connecticut church received 'extraordinary' response from community, reverend says

A Connecticut church sparked controversy after hosting a drag queen bingo night to raise money for an annual youth mission trip to rebuild homes in Appalachia.

February 8, 2023

Former UConn student pleads guilty to 2020 sword attack

Peter Manfredonia of Newtown, Connecticut, agreed to a 55-year sentence for a 2020 sword attack that killed Ted DeMers, 62, and injured an 80-year-old man.

February 8, 2023

Connecticut Gov. Lamont optimistic about state economy following tax cut proposal

Democratic Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont expressed optimism about the state's financial standing Wednesday, where he proposed the state's first income tax reduction in almost 30 years.