Bolton Company Evacuated for Propane Leak
The Carlyle Johnson Machine Co. at 291 Boston Turnpike in Bolton was evacuated this morning because an underground propane tank was leaking, according to Tolland County dispatchers. The leak has been...
View ArticleChipotle May Pull Pricey Guacamole
Holy guacamole! Chipotle Mexican Grill fans will not be happy to hear what the company is considering. According to the company's SEC filing last month, the Mexican fast food chain could temporarily...
View ArticleRoute 2 East in Colchester Reopens
Route 2 East was closed between exits 16 and 17 in Colchester after a crash this morning and Lifestar medical transport helicopter was requested. Police said a car overturned. The road has reopened. No...
View Article4 More Lion Cubs Born at National Zoo
The National Zoo is now home to a half-dozen lion cubs following the birth of four cubs over the weekend. The zoo's 9-year-old African lion Shera gave birth to the cubs on Sunday. The cubs were born...
View ArticleMan Left Nephew in Car As He Worked Out: Cops
A Hartford man is accused of accidentally leaving his 5-year-old nephew in the car while he went to work out in West Hartford. West Hartford police arrested Danny Ramos, 36, of Theodore Street in...
View ArticleUnited Enforces Carry-On Rule
United Airlines has announced a new focus on ridding overhead airplane bins of oversized carry-on baggage. To ensure compliance with luggage size limitations, the Chicago-based airline has instructed...
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Phishing Calls Claim to be Associated With Simsbury Bank
Authorities are investigating a phishing scam in which residents receive automated calls claiming to be from Simsbury Bank that request credit and debit card information. Simsbury and Granby police...
View ArticleLEGO Stores Opening at Westfarms and Danbury Fair
There are some toys that children love, generation after generation, and LEGOs are among them. A store dedicated entirely to LEGOs will be opening at Westfarms in the Spring. Another will open at...
View ArticlePolice Search for Gas Station Robbery Suspect
Police are searching for the man accused of trying to rob a Glastonbury gas station with an Airsoft handgun in January. Carl Irizarry, 22, reportedly entered the Global gas station at 2997 Main Street...
View ArticleHillary: Putin Has "Thin Skin"
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton continued to criticize Russian President Vladimir Putin during her two-day Southern California visit by calling him a "tough guy with thin skin" in a...
View ArticleHow RadioShack Could Revamp Itself
RadioShack reminded us all why we love it last month with its '80s-themed Super Bowl commercial — but it wasn't enough to reverse the tide of poor sales. The retro retailer, whose roots are in...
View ArticleShoplifter Pulls Knife on Security Officer: Police
Police are investigating after a shoplifting incident at a Rite-Aid pharmacy in Bridgeport took a dark turn when the woman involved pulled out a knife. According to police, a store security officer saw...
View ArticleShelton Burglary Suspects Arrested
Four people are facing charges after reportedly trying to break into a house in Shelton, then leaving when they realized the resident was home, according to police. Police said a resident of Foxhunt...
View ArticleMountain Lion Kills German Shepherd
A mountain lion exhibited behavior considered "anything but normal" when it attacked and killed a 100-pound German Shepherd before standing its ground when the dog's owner and officers encountered the...
View ArticleBusinesses React to President's Minimum Wage Proposal
In light of President Barack Obama's visit to Central Connecticut State University to discuss his plan to raise the minimum wage, some small business owners expressed concerns that a higher minimum...
View ArticleDaylight Saving: How to Prepare
When we set our clocks forward this weekend, we'll gain an hour of sunlight and lose an hour of sleep. But adjusting to the time change can take a heavy toll on our health, especially for those who are...
View ArticleMan Accused of Attacking Dancer With 8-Year-Old Son Present
Police have arrested the Bridgeport man accused of threatening and assaulting an exotic dancer, who told police an argument turned physical after she refused to have sex with him. The man’s 8-year-old...
View ArticleChild's Ashes Taken From Funeral Home: Police
Police are investigating after the ashes of a 7-month-old child were taken from the Bridgeport funeral home where the baby was cremated. Police said a larceny complaint was filed after the child’s...
View ArticleNew Route for St. Patrick's Day Parade in New Haven
It may only be March 5, but the bagpipers were already out playing at New Haven City Hall this morning. The musical numbers were part of an announcement by this year's St. Patrick's Day Parade...
View ArticleLocal Dairy Farmer Gets Presidential Recognition
President Barack Obama was in Connecticut today to push his proposal to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 and gave a shout-out to a local business owner. Obama gave special recognition to Doug Wade, the...
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