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Connecticut eyes earlier presidential primary date

March 24, 2023

Connecticut eyes earlier presidential primary date

A bipartisan bid by Connecticut lawmakers to move the state's presidential primary to an earlier date cleared a significant legislative hurdle Friday.

Wife of Connecticut Democrat involved in COVID fraud scheme gets 6 months

March 23, 2023

Wife of Connecticut Democrat involved in COVID fraud scheme gets 6 months

Lauren DiMassa, wife of former Democratic Connecticut state Rep. Michael DiMassa, has been sentenced to six months in federal prison for her role in a COVID-19 relief scam.

Former Connecticut city employee sentenced to over a year in prison for role in COVID-19 fund theft

March 23, 2023

Former Connecticut city employee sentenced to over a year in prison for role in COVID-19 fund theft

John Bernardo, a former city employee in Connecticut, has been sentenced to over a year in prison for his role in a COVID-19 fund theft case. He was also ordered to pay almost $59,000 in restitution.

Connecticut police chief recommends firing officers who allegedly left prisoner paralyzed

March 21, 2023

Connecticut police chief recommends firing officers who allegedly left prisoner paralyzed

New Haven, Connecticut police chief Karl Jacobson has recommended firing four of the five officers involved in an incident that left Richard "Randy" Cox paralyzed.

Paul Newman's camp for seriously ill children returns after being destroyed in fire

March 21, 2023

Paul Newman's camp for seriously ill children returns after being destroyed in fire

Paul Newman's camp for seriously ill children will reopen with new amenities following a fire that destroyed multiple buildings. The fire occurred in February 2021.

16-year-old driver in deadly New York car crash did not have license, may have been asleep: police

March 20, 2023

16-year-old driver in deadly New York car crash did not have license, may have been asleep: police

The 16-year-old behind the wheel of a car that crashed in New York and claimed the lives of 5 children did not have a license or permit and may have fallen asleep.

Bald eagle swipes lunch to go as Connecticut nature photographer snaps picture: 'America's bird likes pizza'

March 17, 2023

Bald eagle swipes lunch to go as Connecticut nature photographer snaps picture: 'America's bird likes pizza'

Doug Gemmell, a photographer from South Windsor, Connecticut, snapped a picture of a juvenile bald eagle holding a slice of pepperoni pizza. See the unique image!

Connecticut church fighting for freedom against vaccine mandate for children: 'The state has overstepped its authority'

March 15, 2023

Connecticut church fighting for freedom against vaccine mandate for children: 'The state has overstepped its authority'

Milford Christian Church Pastor Jim Loomer on his efforts to fight against a state vaccine mandate for his students

Democrat Sen. Chris Murphy says Republicans 'don’t seem to give a crap' about children exposed to gun violence

March 14, 2023

Democrat Sen. Chris Murphy says Republicans 'don’t seem to give a crap' about children exposed to gun violence

Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said that Republicans don't seem to give a "crap" about America's children when it comes to the issue of gun control.

Catholic healthcare system withdraws from merger with struggling Connecticut hospital

March 14, 2023

Catholic healthcare system withdraws from merger with struggling Connecticut hospital

Catholic-run Covenant Health has withdrawn from a merger agreement with Putnam, Connecticut's struggling Day Kimball Healthcare system.