Wind-driven fire destroys buildings at seaport marina in Mystic, Connecticut, forcing residents from homes
Intense southerly winds whipped Mystic marina blaze into fireball of dark, billowing smoke.
Alex Jones ordered to pay $473M more to Sandy Hook families
That's on top of a $1 billion jury verdict issued last month.
Van Gogh, a one-eared rescue dog, creates art with tongue
Van Gogh was recused from a dog fighting ring, which left him with severe injuries, including a mutilated ear and several lacerations on his body.
Alex Jones seeks new trial after $1B Sandy Hook verdict
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has asked a Connecticut judge to throw out a nearly $1 billion verdict against him and order a new trial in a lawsuit by Sandy Hook families.
Bear mauls 10-year-old boy in grandparents’ backyard in Connecticut
“I heard him yell ‘bear’ and when I looked up, I saw his leg in the bear’s mouth and the bear trying to drag him across the lawn,” the boy’s grandfather told a local news outlet.
Bristol Police Shooting: 3 police officers shot, 2 dead
3 police officers were shot in Bristol, Connecticut late on Wednesday in what authorities suspect was an ambush. Two of the officers died, according to officials.
Alex Jones ordered to pay $965 million for Sandy Hook hoax claims
A Connecticut jury has ordered conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay $965 million to Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims’ relatives and an FBI agent.
A teen sent letters to 186 world leaders and got 20 responses. Here’s what they had to say.
Of the 20 leaders who responded to the high school junior, one was especially heartfelt.
Alex Jones takes the stand in trial over his Sandy Hook hoax lies
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is trying to limit damages he must pay for promoting the lie that the 2012 Sandy Hook school massacre was a hoax.
Alex Jones' 2nd Sandy Hook defamation trial set to begin in Connecticut
After losing one nearly $50 million verdict in Texas, Alex Jones is going on trial again in Connecticut for calling the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting a hoax.
Watch: Thieves steal car from Connecticut gas station in 7 seconds
Police in Watertown, Connecticut, said there has been a “drastic increase” in stolen cars recently and warned drivers to never leave keys in the vehicle.
Alex Jones' Sandy Hook defamation trial finally set to begin in Texas
Alex Jones is facing a defamation trial over his false comments that the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre was a hoax. Jury selection began Monday.
Powassan virus death in Connecticut
A Connecticut woman has died of Powassan virus, a tick borne illness.
Nearly 6 years later, man indicted for mother’s death at sea
A 28-year-old man is accused of killing his mother almost six years ago. Authorities found him alone in a life raft eight days after he and his mom left for a fishing trip.
Connecticut lacrosse player James McGrath stabbing: 16-year-old arrested, charged with murder
A Connecticut 16-year-old has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the deadly stabbing of 17-year-old high school lacrosse player James McGrath during a fight outside a house party.
Sherpa woman breaks her own record by climbing Mount Everest for 10th time
After her record-breaking accomplishment, Lhakpa Sherpa said she wanted to inspire all women so they too can achieve their dreams.
Connecticut boy burned in bully attack, family says
A 6-year-old Connecticut boy is hospitalized with serious burn wounds after he was allegedly targeted by a bully.
NCAA: UConn, South Carolina women meet for title game
Both teams have improved since that early season meeting. They both have major star power with the Gamecocks led by AP Player of the Year Aliyah Boston and the Huskies by last season’s award winner Paige Bueckers.
Sandy Hook families agree to $73M settlement with gun maker Remington
Sandy Hook families of nine victims have agreed to a $73 million settlement of a lawsuit against the maker of the rifle used to kill 20 first-graders and six educators in 2012.
Detectives suspended over handling of 2 Black women's deaths
Two police detectives have been suspended after concerns of racial insensitivity and misconduct were raised by families of two Black women who were found dead in their homes in Connecticut's largest city.