World War II-era bomber crashes; at least 7 reported dead

A World War II-era B-17 bomber with 13 people aboard crashed and burned at the Hartford airport after encountering mechanical trouble on takeoff Wednesday, killing seven of them.

Animal hospital treats 4 baby squirrels bound by their tails

A Connecticut animal hospital says they’re treating four baby squirrels found tied together by their tails in a bizarre act of animal abuse.

Sandy Hook Promise releases chilling back-to school PSA to bring awareness to 'horrific new normal'

Sandy Hook Promise, a nonprofit aimed at preventing shootings and other harmful acts of violence in schools, released a chilling new PSA on Wednesday that depicts students in a cheery, familiar way showing off their new backpacks, jackets and binders — before taking a dark and sobering turn.

6 senior citizens arrested for allegedly having sex in public in local park

Connecticut police reportedly arrested six senior citizens who were allegedly engaged in sexual activity at a local park on Aug. 9. according to the CT Post.

Woman arrested for sunbathing topless in front of child

A confrontation over topless sunbathing on a Connecticut beach has ended with a woman now under arrest.