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Indiana man arrested for 2 sexual assaults from 1987, forensic genealogy led to the arrest

November 17, 2022

Indiana man arrested for 2 sexual assaults from 1987, forensic genealogy led to the arrest

An Indiana man has been arrested on sexual assault charges in a case from 1987. Investigators used DNA evidence from the crime scene and forensic genealogy to arrest the man.

Undercover Connecticut police officer grazed by gunshot

November 17, 2022

Undercover Connecticut police officer grazed by gunshot

An undercover police officer was grazed with a bullet after an unknown vehicle fired shots at his car. The officer was grazed in the shoulder and has been released from the hospital.

Connecticut Democrat sentenced to 2 years of probation for ballot fraud

November 16, 2022

Connecticut Democrat sentenced to 2 years of probation for ballot fraud

John Mazzoli, the former chair of Stamford Democrats, has been sentenced to two years of probation and given a $35,000 fine for ballot fraud in Connecticut.

Sandy Hook memorial opens to public nearly 10 years after tragic shooting

November 14, 2022

Sandy Hook memorial opens to public nearly 10 years after tragic shooting

A memorial for the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting opened on Sunday, nearly 10 years after the tragedy. The new Sandy Hook School is visible from the memorial.

Alex Jones ordered to pay $473 million more in damages to Sandy Hook victims' families by Connecticut judge

November 10, 2022

Alex Jones ordered to pay $473 million more in damages to Sandy Hook victims' families by Connecticut judge

A Connecticut judge ordered Alex Jones to pay $473 million more in punitive damages to the families of victims who died during the Sandy Hook massacre.

Connecticut Democrat Jahana Hayes holds on to US House seat in state's 5th Congressional District

November 9, 2022

Connecticut Democrat Jahana Hayes holds on to US House seat in state's 5th Congressional District

Democratic Rep. Jahana Hayes has been re-elected to Connecticut's 5th Congressional District, beating GOP challenger George Logan.

In midterm elections, Connecticut voters approve step toward early in-person voting

November 9, 2022

In midterm elections, Connecticut voters approve step toward early in-person voting

Connecticut voters approved a measure that would allow in-person early voting in the state. Now the measure can be considered by the state's General Assembly.

Ballot proposals that will affect how votes are cast in next presidential race are leading in several states

November 9, 2022

Ballot proposals that will affect how votes are cast in next presidential race are leading in several states

Ballot proposals that aim to expand early voting in Connecticut and Michigan were leading on Tuesday. Meanwhile, in Arizona and Nebraska, proposals aim to tighten voter ID requirements.

Ex-MIT researcher charged in Yale grad student's murder after global manhunt found competent to stand trial

November 8, 2022

Ex-MIT researcher charged in Yale grad student's murder after global manhunt found competent to stand trial

Ex-MIT researcher Qinxuan Pan, charged with the murder of Yale graduate student and Army veteran Kevin Jiang, was deemed competent to stand trial after over a year and a half of delays.

Connecticut education dept pushes back on watchdog allegations of stealth editing state framework

November 4, 2022

Connecticut education dept pushes back on watchdog allegations of stealth editing state framework

The Connecticut Department of Education pushed back on allegations it changed its website to reflect Gov. Ned Lamont's debate comments on gender identity instruction in sex education.