Construction to Cause Q-Bridge Troubles for Drivers
Parts of the Quinnipiac River Bridge will be closed next weekend as the Department of Transportation continues a long-term construction project. “It's a mad house now. It's going to be worse when they...
View ArticleEx-Federal Prosecutor Found Dead Under N.J. Bridge
A former federal prosecutor who pursued public corruption in Newark and appeared on TV as a legal expert was found underneath a bridge in New Jersey Wednesday, dead of an apparent self-inflicted...
View ArticleSkimming Device Found on New Haven ATM
New Haven police and the U.S. Secret Service are investigating after a skimming device was found on an ATM in downtown. Authorities wouldn't say which bank it belonged to, but said the micro-devices...
View ArticleHartford Riverfest Fireworks Tonight
The Hartford Riverfest fireworks have been rescheduled to today, July 18 at 9:30 p.m., after high water levels forced the event to be postponed. The signature event in the capital city has been...
View ArticleStephen King Comes to Hartford Tonight
If you’re a fan of Stephen King’s books, or films based on his books, then you will want to plan on attending a special live event in Hartford next week. The modern master of thrillers will be here for...
View ArticleJustin Bieber to Play Sold-Out Show at XL Center
Hartford will be busy tonight with people heading in for Riverfest and Stephen King's talk at the Bushnell, but many of the tweens heading to the capital city tonight will be there to see Justin...
View ArticleMars May Have Had Ancient Ocean
Scientists at Caltech have found the “strongest” evidence yet to suggest a massive ocean once covered much of Mars’ now-dry northern hemisphere. Scientists estimate this huge body of water would have...
View ArticleMan Gets $92 Quadrillion, Briefly Becomes World's Richest
A man from Pennsylvania was briefly the world’s richest man when he discovered a little over $92 quadrillion dollars in his PaylPal account Friday. Chris Reynolds opened his monthly email statement and...
View Article2-Year-Old Boy Found Unresponsive in Pool
A 2-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was found unresponsive in a backyard pool on Wednesday evening. Police said the boy and his parents were visiting a home at 36 Glenstone Road in...
View ArticleMayor to Speak at Benefit for Sex Assault Victims
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner, under fire for allegations of sexual harassment, will no longer be honored at a benefit for sex assault victims, but organizers still want him to be a keynote speaker....
View ArticleState Issues Unhealthy Air Quality Warning
The heave wave continues and the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is forecasting unhealthy air quality, especially the elderly, small children and those with respiratory...
View ArticleBedbug-Covered Man Forces NYC Courtroom Evacuation: Report
A Manhattan courtroom was briefly evacuated Tuesday after bedbugs were spotted crawling up the neck of a man who showed up to answer a desk-appearance ticket, according to a published report. The woman...
View ArticleMartina Hingis to Play New Haven Open
Martina Hingis, the multiple-Grand Slam Champion, will be in Connecticut next month to compete in the New Haven Open at Yale. The competition happens between August 16 and 24 and Hingis, 33, will...
View ArticleMan Accused of Beating Alleged Harasser
Police have arrested a Stamford man accused of beating another man who had been harassing him and his wife, according to police. Police arrested Rodolfo Calate-Morente, 35, after responding to an...
View ArticleWaterbury Police Conduct Daylight Prostitution Sting
Waterbury police arrested 10 women in a daylight prostitution sting on Wednesday. An undercover officer drove through the Hillside neighborhood and Freight street and acted as a "John", according to...
View ArticleAdorable Bobcat Cubs Spotted in Farmington
People who live and work in Farmington have had their cameras ready to capture images of bobcat cubs as well as mama bears and their cubs in town this week. Karen Oakes took photos of bobcat cubs on...
View Article6,000 Evacuated as Mountain Fire Rages
A wildfire continued to rage into its fourth day Thursday, covering more than 35 square miles of California's scenic San Jacinto Mountains and prompting more evacuations. The Mountain Fire, burning...
View ArticleDog Left Alone in Car Dies
Woodbridge police have charged a woman with cruelty to animals after her dog was found dead in a hot car, police said. Woodbridge police and Woodbridge Municipal Animal Control responded to a Lunar...
View ArticleSummer Sleepover Turns Fatal: Girl, 8, Killed
It was supposed to be an evening of fun. Eight-year-old Alaysha Carradine was sleeping over at a friend's house in Oakland, excited to go to a modeling show on Thursday with her buddy. Instead, the...
View ArticleNorwalk Virtual Bookstore Gets State Grant to Expand
The state announced $400,000 in grants and loans to Akademos, Inc., a Norwalk-based online book seller to expand its operations and hire seven additional employees “Supporting companies like Akademos...
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