2 men rescued from water hours after boat capsized off West Haven
Two people were rescued after spending hours in the water when their boat capsized in Long Island Sound off of West Haven on Thursday. According to police, a...
May 8, 2026Open source
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West Haven child hospitalized after eating possible THC gummy, police say
West Haven police said the child under 10 years of age was hospitalized Monday night after ingesting an unknown substance that was possibly a THC gummy.
May 12, 2026Open source
Cash registers stolen from two Family Dollar stores in West Haven, police say
Police said cash registers were stolen from two Family Dollar stores on Boston Post Road in West Haven early Saturday morning.
May 9, 2026Open source
West Haven proposes no property tax increase as neighboring towns raise rates
West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer proposed a $188 million budget with no increase to the city’s property tax rate, bucking trends across Connecticut.
May 9, 2026Open source
2 rescued after boat capsizes in West Haven
Two people were rescued from the water after their boat capsized in West Haven, according to police.
May 8, 2026Open source
2 men rescued off West Haven shore after boat capsizes
Two men were rescued after spending four hours in the water when their boat capsized off West Haven. A police drone's thermal imaging helped locate them.
May 8, 2026Open source
West Haven cracks down on illegal dumping with cameras, arrests
West Haven is cracking down on illegal dumping after an increase in complaints from neighbors.
May 7, 2026Open source
West Haven principal saved by staff, first responders during cardiac emergency
West Haven officials will present formal citations on May 14 to those who helped save Principal Robert Bohan's life.
May 7, 2026Open source
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New Haven, CT, Firefighter/Paramedic Mourned after Dying During Surgery
"More New Haveners are alive and well thanks to Firefighter (Paramedic Thomas) Kochera," said Mayor Justin Elicker.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
A CT company makes one of world’s most famous products of its kind. Making it for 100 years now.
The company was founded in 1926 by George W. Lyons Sr. in New Haven, as a small iron shop crafting custom wrought-iron pieces.
May 14, 2026Open source
New Haven cops under investigation for on-duty conduct had no prior serious offenses, records show
Records show that two New Haven officers still on leave over on-duty conduct had no significant disciplinary issues.
May 12, 2026Open source
Connecticut filmmaker Crystal Emery, who turned art into advocacy, dies at 65
Crystal R. Emery, a New Haven-area filmmaker, author and advocate who founded URU, The Right to Be, died May 5 after a long series of illnesses.
May 12, 2026Open source
'He sacrificed his life’: Man exonerated in 1990 New Haven murders testifies for friend in trial
Scott Lewis, who was freed after 19 years in prison for a double murder, testified that his co-defendant Stefon Morant sacrificed his life for the truth.
May 11, 2026Open source
Trial over wrongful conviction hears starkly different accounts
A federal trial in Connecticut over a wrongful conviction lawsuit against the New Haven Police Department featured sharply conflicting testimony Monday, as a...
May 11, 2026Open source
Yale graduate honored to step into Billie Holiday’s shoes for ‘Lady Day’ at Ivoryton Playhouse
New Haven-based actress Christina Acosta Robinson takes on the iconic role in "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill" at the Ivoryton Playhouse through May 31.
May 10, 2026Open source
Former New Haven firefighter, Thomas Kelly, laid to rest 34 years after catastrophic injuries on the job
Kelly, was with the department for 13 years before he suffered a major injury on the job, that cut his career short.
May 9, 2026Open source
New Haven firefighter to be honored 34 years after suffering injuries in 1992 line of duty fall
Family and friends will honor a New Haven firefighter Friday who died this week, more than 34 years after suffering life-threatening injuries on the job.
May 9, 2026Open source
Young person struck by driver in New Haven, police say
A juvenile was hit by a driver in New Haven on Thursday morning, police confirmed.
May 7, 2026Open source
New Haven pothole problem on Connecticut Avenue remains unfixed
Dozens of potholes up and down Connecticut Avenue in New Haven are damaging cars and creating dangerous conditions, drivers said.
May 6, 2026Open source
New Haven woman's handmade bears provide comfort for mental health struggles
After dealing with her own struggles, Catherine Fischberg decided she wanted to help others who are going through the same thing she is.
May 6, 2026Open source
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Kids Count conveys mixed picture of how children fare in CT
Connecticut moved up in a national ranking that rates how well children are doing state-to-state, despite lower scores in some categories.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
3 CT children die of apparent overdose as ‘Benadryl challenge’ spreads online
Three Connecticut children died in the last two months after apparently overdosing on an active ingredient in Benadryl.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
This Manchester restaurant has the 'best prime rib' in Connecticut, food site Mashed says
Manchester restaurant The Main Pub was named to Mashed's list of "The Restaurant with the Best Prime Rib in Your State."
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Two CT towns land on Travel + Leisure's list of the '10 Best Laid-back Beach Towns in the Northeast'
Travel + Leisure named two Connecticut towns to its list of the "10 Best Laid-back Beach Towns in the Northeast."
Jun 9, 2026Open source
RSV cases exploded after COVID restrictions ended. A UConn researcher thinks he knows why
A UConn researcher says RSV may have evolved during COVID-era restrictions, helping explain the unusually severe wave that filled Connecticut hospitals in 2022.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Connecticut celebrates and sends off three James Beard Award finalists
Connecticut formally sent off three culinarians on Tuesday afternoon in preparation for the nationally recognized James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Missouri man enters plea in Connecticut cryptocurrency, kidnapping scheme
A man pleaded guilty in Hartford federal court Monday to a charge connected to a 2022 attempted Bitcoin robbery and kidnapping.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Death investigation underway in Windham
A death investigation is underway in Windham, according to Connecticut State Police.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Lamont signs new CT gun law. GOP lawmakers claim it's unconstitutional
Governor Ned Lamont has signed a new Connecticut law that prohibits the sale and importation of pistols that can be easily converted into fully automatic mac...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Report: CT has completed just over half of governor’s 2021 climate order
The executive order called on state agencies to complete 23 actions to reduce Connecticut’s carbon emissions and adapt to climate change.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Dead black bear found dumped in Burlington, EnCon police ask public for info
A dead black bear was found dumped in Burlington over the weekend and Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police are asking for the public’s help...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Hartford Athletic women’s team inspires young soccer players in inaugural season
The Hartford Athletic women’s team is Connecticut’s newest soccer club, and throughout their inaugural season, they have been able to inspire young socce...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Filthy Pinko of the Week: Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy!
AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib When it comes to handing out awards, you're likely to hear the presenter say something along the lines of, "It wasn't an easy decision...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Attempted sexual assault of social worker in Connecticut prison draws responses from officials The incident...
Attempted sexual assault of social worker in Connecticut prison draws responses from officials The incident occurred around 1:15 p.m. Friday at Corrigan Corr...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Public warned not to disturb sea lamprey spawning in the Connecticut River
The sea lamprey are considered a “Species of Greatest Conservation Need” in both Vermont and New Hampshire.
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Texas tractor-trailer driver flown in custody to Connecticut, charged with negligent homicide Dewayne Garri...
Texas tractor-trailer driver flown in custody to Connecticut, charged with negligent homicide Dewayne Garrison, 52, of Spring, Texas, was extradited to Conne...
Jun 6, 2026Open source
United Illuminating is ready for severe weather and power outages in Connecticut
United Illuminating is ready for severe weather and power outages in Connecticut
Jun 6, 2026Open source
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New Haven, CT, Firefighter/Paramedic Mourned after Dying During Surgery
"More New Haveners are alive and well thanks to Firefighter (Paramedic Thomas) Kochera," said Mayor Justin Elicker.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Kids Count conveys mixed picture of how children fare in CT
Connecticut moved up in a national ranking that rates how well children are doing state-to-state, despite lower scores in some categories.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
3 CT children die of apparent overdose as ‘Benadryl challenge’ spreads online
Three Connecticut children died in the last two months after apparently overdosing on an active ingredient in Benadryl.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Will Connecticut hit heat wave territory this week? Saturday may decide
Inland Connecticut towns may climb into the 90s Thursday and Friday, with muggy air, higher heat index values and a few pop-up storms possible.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
This Manchester restaurant has the 'best prime rib' in Connecticut, food site Mashed says
Manchester restaurant The Main Pub was named to Mashed's list of "The Restaurant with the Best Prime Rib in Your State."
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Two CT towns land on Travel + Leisure's list of the '10 Best Laid-back Beach Towns in the Northeast'
Travel + Leisure named two Connecticut towns to its list of the "10 Best Laid-back Beach Towns in the Northeast."
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Connecticut celebrates and sends off three James Beard Award finalists
Connecticut formally sent off three culinarians on Tuesday afternoon in preparation for the nationally recognized James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Meriden man dies after tractor-trailer crash that shut down I-91 South in Windsor
A 22-year-old man has died after a crash that closed Interstate 91 South in Windsor on Tuesday morning, Connecticut State Police said. The crash happened nea...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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