The Darrelle Revis Conundrum
The Jets formally introduced their new general manager on Thursday. John Idzik met the media for a press conference at the Jets headquarters in Florham Park and the exercise was as short on specifics...
View ArticleDonor to Pay for Putnam Fire Victims’ Funerals
On Tuesday morning, two little girls died of smoke inhalation when fire spread through a multi-family home at 6-8 Prospect Street in Putnam. The community has been coming together to help the families...
View ArticlePedro Martinez Returns to Red Sox
In December, former Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez told WEEI radio that he was on his way back to the Red Sox organization. Ever since, there has been speculation over what his role will be. On...
View ArticleVolunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters
January is National Mentoring Month and the Connecticut Broadcasters Association has partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters to encourage more mentors to come forward. Tracey May, who has been a ‘Big...
View ArticleWaterbury Man Was Racing Before Deadly Crash: Cops
A 29-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of a passenger in his SUV Monday night. According to police, Jonas Rodela was racing along Meadow Street when he lost control of his Ford...
View ArticleNew London Raises Funds for Gun Buyback Initiative
The city of New London will be hosting gun buyback events in March, funded by donations. The city administration will use private donations from individuals and groups throughout the city and county...
View Article17 Flu-Related Deaths in Connecticut: Health Officials
The flu has caused 17 deaths in Connecticut since August, according to a report the state Department of Public Health released on Thursday. Fifteen of the 17 were 65 years old or older and two were...
View ArticleManti Te'o, Parents Share Hoax Story With Katie Couric
Manti Te'o and his parents spoke on-camera for the first time Thursday since the story of the Notre Dame linebacker's dead girlfriend began to unravel and questions swirled about who was telling the...
View ArticleSandy Victims Shiver Through Cold Snap with No Heat
As temperatures hover well below freezing for a third day this week, some New Yorkers on Long who are still rebuilding after Sandy have been enduring the cold without any heat. The problem for these...
View ArticleThreats, Slurs Found Written at Avon High School
Avon police are investigating after the discovery of threatening messages written on school property at Avon High School. The threats were directed at school staff and included racial slurs and...
View ArticleWind Chill Puts State in Deep Freeze
Connecticut continues to feel the deep freeze. Temperatures across the state were expected to dip below zero in some places on Thursday night into Friday morning, according to NBC Connecticut Chief...
View ArticleBullet Found on Stafford School Bus
Lockdowns at Stafford schools have been lifted after a bus driver found a bullet on the seat of a school bus while doing a sweep of the vehicle on Thursday morning. The bus company, First Student,...
View ArticleFirefighters Battle Fire in Frigid Temps
Multiple fire crews responded to a house fire in East Windsor Thursday night in frigid conditions. Crews were dispatched to 67 North Main Street at around 8:47 p.m., said Tolland County Dispatch....
View ArticleColchester Woman Arrested for Stealing 22 Years Ago Returns Home
A Colchester woman is back home after spending nearly a week in a Florida jail after being arrested on a warrant for stealing cigarettes more than two decades ago. Robin Hall was exiting from the...
View ArticleResidents Use Social Media to Help Make Roads Safer
One community in East Haven is fed up with drivers breaking the law and are getting help from police by using social media. Cars blow through a four way intersection at Thompson Avenue and Tyler Street...
View ArticleNew Contract between the City of New Haven and Police Union
After a year and a half without a contract, New Haven's finest could soon be seeing a new 5-year deal. “Yesterday, the City and the Police Negotiating Committee reached a tentative agreement. It now...
View ArticleVictoria Beach Rebuilds After Hurricane Sandy
Like many others living along Cosey Beach Avenue, the people who live in the Victoria Beach condos noticed a great change to their backyard after two powerful storms. “Well Irene came and [took] it out...
View ArticleCrews Battle Factory Fire in Berlin
Crews battled a factory fire in Berlin at 555 Wethersfield Road. It was out as of 7 a.m. No injuries are reported. The building is almost 22,000 square feet, according to the assessor's office. Photo...
View ArticleMadison Woman Killed in Guilford Crash
A 23-year-old Madison woman was killed in a crash on Saw Mill Road in Guilford late on Thursday night. Police have identified the woman as Michelle Noble, 23, and said she was suffering from trauma...
View ArticleShelton Police Make Assault Weapon Arrest
Shelton police charged a 58-year-old local man with possession of a banned assault weapon after finding a rifle made in China that several features had been added to, police said. Police said they...
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