US voter registration systems have not been hacked, federal and state officials say
Federal and state officials said this week they have seen no cyberattacks on voter registration systems nor “any systems involving voting” following reports about state voter data being posted on a Russian hacking forum.
Murphy, Cuomo, Lamont oppose new CDC recommendation to limit asymptomatic COVID-19 testing
In a joint statement issued Thursday, Governors Phil Murphy, Andrew Cuomo and Ned Lamont said their states will continue to prioritize asymptomatic testing in opposition of new recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Danbury names sewage plant after HBO's John Oliver
Mayor Mark Boughton is showing John Oliver what he thinks about the comedian's expletive-filled rant about his city.
Inmate found strangled with mask issued to prevent coronavirus spread
A 32-year-old prison inmate in Connecticut has been found strangled with a mask issued to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
Hartford police say man decapitated landlord during rent dispute, claimed 'sovereign' status
A Connecticut man decapitated his landlord with a sword during a dispute over unpaid rent, authorities said.
Dog can’t contain excitement when owner returns from 7-month US Navy deployment
A miniature Australian shepherd got excited when one of his owners returned from military deployment to the family’s home.
NJ, NY, Conn. restrict access to travelers from 16 states due to fear of coronavirus spread
The states under the travel advisory have seen a significant spread of COVID-19 in recent weeks.
NJ, NY, Conn. tell travelers from states with rising COVID-19 cases to isolate
Cuomo announced what was called a “travel advisory” at a briefing jointly via video feeds with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont.
UConn student fugitive in court on murder charge, authorities say
Police say a suspect in two killings in Connecticut who was arrested in Maryland after six days on the run will be arraigned on a murder charge.
Police: Connecticut murder suspect taken into custody in Maryland
Police say Peter Manfredonia, 23, who is suspected of killing two people in Connecticut, has been taken into custody in Maryland.
Machete victim's wife: Fugitive Peter Manfredonia was looking for neighbor
The wife of a man killed in a machete attack said that Peter Manfredonia, the college student suspected in that and another killing, was looking for a young woman he knew when he began his rampage.
Family of Conn. college student wanted in two murders calls on him to surrender
A manhunt is underway for a University of Connecticut student who police say is suspected in two murders, and authorities are warning the public that he should be considered armed and dangerous.
Suspect in Connecticut killings last seen in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
A lawyer for the family of a Connecticut murder suspect pleaded Monday for his surrender as police involved in a multi-state search for the 23-year-old college student circulated a photo of a person matching his description walking along railroad tracks in Pennsylvania.
Girl, 10, sends over 1,500 art kits to kids in homeless shelters, foster care during coronavirus shutdown
Chelsea, who said she was bullied in school, turned to art when she lost her swim coach to gun violence a few years ago.
Governors select appointees for multi-state effort to reopen economy
State leaders, healthcare professionals, and executives will make up a multi-state council to restore the economy and safely reopen businesses.
Infant in Connecticut dies; tests positive for coronavirus
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says a 7-week-old baby who died at a hospital in the Hartford area had the coronavirus.
CDC issues 14-day domestic travel advisory for NJ, NY, CT
A 14-day travel restriction has been issued for New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut in an effort to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Gas station employee allegedly steals more $17,000 on first day of work, police say
To make matters worse, the store owner said he doesn't know the employee's name, according to police.
Estranged husband of missing Connecticut mom arrested, charged with murder
Fotis Dulos, the estranged husband of Jennifer Dulos who went missing in May after dropping her children off at school, has been arrested and charged with murder.
Church services, vigils to mark Newtown shooting 7th anniversary
Twenty first graders and six educators were killed at the Newtown school on Dec. 14, 2012.