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Connecticut family finds black bear hibernating under their outdoor deck: 'Not bothering us'

January 16, 2023

Connecticut family finds black bear hibernating under their outdoor deck: 'Not bothering us'

A family in Connecticut found a black bear relaxing underneath their backyard deck, and they're planning on letting him remain there until the end of his hibernation period.

Trans rights hurl Title IX into political fray amid state battles: 'Akin to a juggernaut'

January 16, 2023

Trans rights hurl Title IX into political fray amid state battles: 'Akin to a juggernaut'

Concessions to transgender activists at the federal and state levels have damaged women's rights, according to opponents of such measures.

Connecticut man pleads guilty to trying to join ISIS: 'I need Islamic law'

January 12, 2023

Connecticut man pleads guilty to trying to join ISIS: 'I need Islamic law'

Kevin Iman McCormick, 29, pleaded guilty on Thursday to attempting to travel to the Middle East to fight for the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS).

Connecticut cop fired after berating woman running errands before Christmas: video

January 12, 2023

Connecticut cop fired after berating woman running errands before Christmas: video

A Waterbury, Connecticut, police officer was fired after the department investigated an incident where the officer berated a female driver, accusing her of trying to run him over.

5 CT police officers plead not guilty to charges of mistreating a Black man who was paralyzed in a police van

January 11, 2023

5 CT police officers plead not guilty to charges of mistreating a Black man who was paralyzed in a police van

Police officers, who were accused of mistreating a Black man who was paralyzed in the back of a police van with no seat belts, pleaded not guilty to the mistreatment charges.

First round of Connecticut retail cannabis sales begin for adults 21 and older

January 10, 2023

First round of Connecticut retail cannabis sales begin for adults 21 and older

Cannabis dispensaries in Connecticut opened today for adults 21 and older. The state expects as many as 40 dispensaries to be opened by the end of 2023.

Connecticut man receives max 72 year prison sentence for 1984 home invasion attacks on 4 women

January 10, 2023

Connecticut man receives max 72 year prison sentence for 1984 home invasion attacks on 4 women

A man from Connecticut was sentenced to 40 to 72 years in prison after being involved in multiple 1984 home invasion attacks aimed at four different women.

Connecticut family discovers hibernating bear under backyard deck

January 9, 2023

Connecticut family discovers hibernating bear under backyard deck

A family in Connecticut found a hibernating bear in their backyard. The man was advised to let the bear stay as long as it is not causing any problems.

Van Gogh, a one-eared dog in desperate need of a new home, 'paints' his way to adoption

January 7, 2023

Van Gogh, a one-eared dog in desperate need of a new home, 'paints' his way to adoption

Van Gogh, a one-eared pit bull in Connecticut who needed a forever home, finally found happiness after a rescue group created a unique way to call attention to him through his works of art.

Youth football coach did not shout racial slurs at opposing team coaches, Pop Warner investigation concludes

January 7, 2023

Youth football coach did not shout racial slurs at opposing team coaches, Pop Warner investigation concludes

A Pop Warner investigation has concluded that a coach from Colorado did not shout racial slurs at coaches and parents from an opposing team after a tournament in Florida.