UConn to Receive Additional Water Supply
The University of Connecticut and part of Mansfield will soon receive up to 2.2 million more gallons of water per day, thanks to the Conn. Office of Policy and Management, which approved the plan for...
View ArticleAttempted McDonald's Shooting Averted: Police
Fort Worth police said the city "avoided a major tragedy" Tuesday night when a gunman tried to fire at least five shots inside crowded McDonald's restaurant but his pistol malfunctioned. Surveillance...
View ArticleIll. Gov.'s Move to Halt Lawmakers' Pay Unconstitutional: Judge
A judge ruled Thursday that Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn's move to halt state lawmakers' paychecks is unconstitutional and they must be paid right away. Cook County Judge Neil Cohen said the state...
View ArticleEarly Debut for Texas Icon Big Tex
The new and improved Big Tex was supposed to make his big debut on the State Fair of Texas' opening day, but Mother Nature had other ideas. "Unfortunately, the wind has picked up speed and is...
View ArticleMariano's Wish to Play Outfield May Come True
Mariano Rivera may make a debut on his final weekend before retirement: as a centerfielder. The 43-year-old closer, in his 19th and final big league season, has said he'd like to play the outfield....
View ArticleGrace Behind Bars: Yoga Elevates Prison Life
Photographer Robert Sturman visited two California state prisons in 2012 to document a curious phenomenon -- inmates practicing yoga. This photo gallery shows inmates in San Quentin and Deuel...
View ArticleMan Caught Robbing Bridgeport Home: Police
Police have arrested an 18-year-old from Bridgeport in connection with a home burglary on Cleveland Avenue early Wednesday morning. Rafael Vasquez is also accused of breaking into and stealing from a...
View ArticleMan Busted With Marijuana-Laced Snacks
Middletown police arrested a man who they said had a car full of chocolate, dozens of snack cakes and lollipops, all made with marijuana. Police said they stopped Michael Mikolinksi, 23, of Coventry,...
View ArticleRoadwork Suspended Amid Metro-North Issue
The governor has suspended all routine roadwork on highways in lower Fairfield County until further notice as more drivers take to the highways to avoid the Metro-North train nightmare caused by a...
View ArticleHartford Building Evacuated After Chemical Leak
The ELG Utica Alloys building on West Service Road was evacuated following a chemical spill Thursday afternoon, authorities said. Between 12 and 14 employees were inside the building and were evacuated...
View ArticleCasinos Take Steps To Offset New Competitors
Foxwoods Casino has finally broken ground on its long-awaited outlet shopping center, part of its strategy to boost business. The 300,000-square-foot, $115 million facility will connect casino floors...
View ArticleUHart Warns Students of Internet Scam
The University of Hartford is warning to students about an Internet scam advertising a business opportunity for a personal assistant. School officials said the scammer, who sends emails under the name...
View ArticleChild Riding Bike Dies After Collision With Motorcycle
A child from Enfield has died after being hit by a motorcycle while riding his bike on Broad Brook Road, according to police. Police said both the child and motorcycle driver, identified as 28-year-old...
View ArticleBoy Breaks Into House, Leaves Behind Shoe: Police
A Bridgeport juvenile was arrested for burglary after breaking into a home and leaving his shoes and backpack behind, according to police. Police said the 69-year-old resident was home alone on the...
View ArticlePorta-Potties Lit on Fire at Moosup Baseball Field
Two portable toilets have now been set on fire at the Moosup Little League Baseball fields in Plainfield, and police are trying to figure out who's to blame. The most recent incident happened Wednesday...
View ArticleBeating Video Posted Online: Cops
Two Miami-Dade teens are being held on charges of aggravated battery after a video of a fight was posted on Facebook, officials said. The video shows Alexander Baztan, 18, and Eduardo Rodriguez, 19,...
View ArticleOfficer Delivers Surprise Baby Mom Didn't Know About
A North Texas police officer didn't expect to deliver a baby when he was called to a home on Wednesday morning -- and neither did the mother. Dispatch had simply told Officer Gene Kimpton that there...
View ArticleListen: Boardwalk Fire 911 Calls
Recordings of 911 calls from the blaze that devastated a Jersey Shore boardwalk portray frantic attempts by civilians to douse the flames when the fire was still small, before it spread and destroyed...
View ArticleAnsonia Police Dept. Undergoing Criminal Investigation
Connecticut state police have launched a criminal investigation into the Ansonia Police Department for the alleged mishandling of evidence, according to the Ansonia police chief. "I have requested...
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Pedestrian Hit by Middletown Police Motorcycle
Authorities are investigating after a Middletown police motorcycle struck a pedestrian Thursday night. It happened in the area of 605 Saybrook Road. Police said the pedestrian was crossing the street...
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