Home Burns in 1,700-Acre Summit Fire in Calif.
A wind-driven wildfire that threatened homes in Southern California's Riverside County forced evacuations and road closures Wednesday afternoon, destroying at least one home. At least 425 firefighters,...
View ArticlePolice investigate 3 Home Invasions in Hamden
Hamden police are investigating reports of three home invasions and one attempted home invasion in the southern part of town on Monday night and Tuesday morning. Two people entered three houses as...
View ArticlePolice Vow to Find Hit and Run Driver
A 2-year-old child was critically injured in Bridgeport on Tuesday by a hit-and-run driver, according to police. Erika Parmlee was holding the hand of her son, Corey when he was struck. According to...
View ArticleTrash Truck Rolls Over in Norwalk
A tractor-trailer carting a full load of trash rolled over at the Interstate 95 northbound entrance ramp from East Avenue in Norwalk around 4:45 a.m. on Thursday morning. The load City Carting was...
View ArticleCalif. Hiker Rescued After Massive, $160K Search Charged with Drug Possession
One of two teen hikers who got lost in the wilderness in Southern California, prompting a massive five-day search effort that cost more than $160,000, has been charged with the possession of...
View ArticleJudge Allows Ill. Teen Terror Suspect to Await Trial at Home
A judge on Thursday granted a request for release from a suburban Chicago teenager accused of trying to join an al-Qaida-affiliated group. Abdella Tounisi will await trial outside jail under home...
View ArticleTeens Charged With Setting Ledyard Brush Fire
Two teens have been charged with reckless burning in connection with a brush fire in Ledyard on Sunday. The fire started in a wooded area off Captain Amos Stanton Road on Sunday and was reported at...
View ArticleDozens of High School Students Suspended Over Twerking Video
Dozens of San Diego area high school students have been suspended and banned from prom or commencement because of a video showing them twerking, according to one parent. The video, created recently by...
View ArticlePerson Pulled from Burning Car in New Britain Has Died
A person who was pulled from a burning car at Chesley Park on Wildwood Avenue in New Britain this morning has died, according to New Britain police. Police have released little information, but said a...
View ArticleRobbers Hit Clerk in Bristol Robbery
Police are looking for two men who hit the clerk at 7 Star convenience store in Bristol with a bat and fled with a money bag containing $9,500 in cash. Bristol Police responded to a burglar alarm...
View ArticleBody Found in Burnt Bridgeport Home
An investigation into a house fire in Bridgeport has turned into an investigation into the suspicious death after a man's body was found under some debris. Investigators said there were signs of trauma...
View Article"Dancing With the Stars" Pro Selling Stratford Home
Tony Dovolani, one of the stars of Dancing With the Stars, is moving from his Stratford home, and it is for sale. Dovolani, who lives in the house with his wife, Trendelina, and their three young...
View ArticleNew Haven Murder Suspect Held on $1.75 Million
The suspect in the shooting death of a man on Chapel Street in New Haven on Monday is being held on $1.75 million. Shaune Meyers was taken into custody on Wednesday afternoon after a pursuit and a SWAT...
View ArticleFormer State Trooper to Lead East Hampton Police Department
East Hampton is beginning a new chapter with a new police chief. Sean Cox, a 21-year-veteran, of the state police, has been tapped as its new police chief. Chief Cox was sworn-in on Thursday morning...
View ArticleSouthington Girl in National Doodle 4 Google Contest
A Southington third grader is representing Connecticut in the national Doodle 4 Google competition. One student from each state was chosen and Hope Scalise, of Derynoski Elementary School, was among...
View ArticleWarren Buffett's New Twitter Account Is "in the House"
Warren Buffett — known for investing in traditional media — has finally joined the ranks of new media. The billionaire unveiled his new Twitter handle on Thursday during a speech. Buffett posted his...
View Article$20 Brings Ex Back 10 Years Later
Ten years after their break up, a Waterbury woman showed up on her ex-boyfriend’s porch in New Haven, demanding $20, according to New Haven police. When police responded and charged her with...
View ArticlePause Before You Pucker: Lipstick May Contain Toxins
Watch out, ladies — before you pucker up, make sure your lips aren't covered in poison. A new analysis at the University of California, Berkeley’s School of Public Health tested 32 different lipsticks...
View ArticleJob Seekers Crowd Job Fair
Tiffany Reyes recently lost her job working in community outreach for the city government in Hartford and she knows finding a new job will be a challenge. "I don't think my chances are that high," she...
View ArticleGov't to Appeal Ill. Teen Terror Suspect's Release
The government said Thursday it will fight a federal judge’s decision to release a suburban Chicago teenager, accused of attempting to link up with what he thought was an al-Qaida-backed terror group...
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