Police stop man attempting to drown 2 children at Connecticut beach
An officer, responding to screams from the water, found the man drifting further out with the children, evidently attempting to drown them.
An officer, responding to screams from the water, found the man drifting further out with the children, evidently attempting to drown them.
Venomous snake bites dog at Connecticut state park, prompting risky mountaintop rescue
The terrain was extremely treacherous as responders rushed to the scene to provide the dog with urgent medical attention.
The terrain was extremely treacherous as responders rushed to the scene to provide the dog with urgent medical attention.
Sandy Hook survivors will graduate high school today without 20 of their classmates
The 60 students who survived Sandy Hook are graduating high school Wednesday, carrying an emotional burden of knowing many former classmates won't get to walk across the stage with them.
The 60 students who survived Sandy Hook are graduating high school Wednesday, carrying an emotional burden of knowing many former classmates won't get to walk across the stage with them.
Intoxicated vultures rescued from Connecticut dumpster: 'Too drunk to fly'
A wildlife refuge in Connecticut successfully returned two black vultures to their natural habitat after they were found drunk in a dumpster.
A wildlife refuge in Connecticut successfully returned two black vultures to their natural habitat after they were found drunk in a dumpster.
Firefighter rescues cat from smoldering house in Connecticut
After putting out a house fire in Meriden, Connecticut, on March 15, there was still one job left for the responding crews: to rescue a cat that was looking a little worse for wear, and sitting on an upstairs balcony.
After putting out a house fire in Meriden, Connecticut, on March 15, there was still one job left for the responding crews: to rescue a cat that was looking a little worse for wear, and sitting on an upstairs balcony.
Connecticut daycare teacher charged after allegedly throwing child into wall
Kristie Kovarcik, 47, turned herself into police on Feb. 26.
Kristie Kovarcik, 47, turned herself into police on Feb. 26.
Bear gang steals trash can from Connecticut driveway
A trio of bears was up to no good on a Connecticut property.
A trio of bears was up to no good on a Connecticut property.
Michelle Troconis found guilty of murder in 2019 disappearance of CT mother Jennifer Dulos
In the courtroom Friday, Troconis sat with her head down and cried as the jurors were polled to confirm they agreed with the verdict.
In the courtroom Friday, Troconis sat with her head down and cried as the jurors were polled to confirm they agreed with the verdict.
Connecticut will be first state to cancel medical debt for all eligible residents
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says the medical debt relief should go into effect by June.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says the medical debt relief should go into effect by June.
Firefighter saves lives while plowing snow, rescues sleeping residents from house blaze
Connecticut firefighter Shaun Bogen is being hailed as a hero for saving lives when he spotted a house fire while plowing snow.
Connecticut firefighter Shaun Bogen is being hailed as a hero for saving lives when he spotted a house fire while plowing snow.
Connecticut twins born in different years – one in 2023 and the other in 2024
One baby was born in 2023 and just minutes later, the second baby was born in 2024.
One baby was born in 2023 and just minutes later, the second baby was born in 2024.
These small towns and cities are ranked the safest in America, study shows
While these tight-knit communities offer appeal and lifestyle alternatives, a new study examines how safe these towns are for residents.
While these tight-knit communities offer appeal and lifestyle alternatives, a new study examines how safe these towns are for residents.
Connecticut infant dies in car crash days before 1st birthday
In a tragic incident on December 10, a Connecticut infant, Isiah Ortiz, lost his life in a single-car crash on Interstate 91 near exit 45.
In a tragic incident on December 10, a Connecticut infant, Isiah Ortiz, lost his life in a single-car crash on Interstate 91 near exit 45.
Connecticut man accused of growing $8.5M worth of illegal mushrooms
A 21-year-old Connecticut man, Westen Soule, has been arrested and charged with possession with intent to sell/distribute narcotics and operating a drug factory.
A 21-year-old Connecticut man, Westen Soule, has been arrested and charged with possession with intent to sell/distribute narcotics and operating a drug factory.
Connecticut officer who shocked shoplifting suspect with stun gun, charged with cruelty, assault
A Connecticut police officer who shocked a shoplifting suspect three times with a stun gun, including when the man was on the ground apologizing, has been charged with assault and cruelty.
A Connecticut police officer who shocked a shoplifting suspect three times with a stun gun, including when the man was on the ground apologizing, has been charged with assault and cruelty.
Project aims to clear colonial-era 'witches' who weren't
Hundreds of years after hysteria set into colonial America, ancestors are working to clear the names of those accused in various witchcraft trials.
Hundreds of years after hysteria set into colonial America, ancestors are working to clear the names of those accused in various witchcraft trials.
Truck hauling cattle overturns in Connecticut, killing a third of herd
In a recent incident, a trailer transporting 44 dairy cattle from Maine to Ohio overturned while exiting I-84 in Newton, Connecticut.
In a recent incident, a trailer transporting 44 dairy cattle from Maine to Ohio overturned while exiting I-84 in Newton, Connecticut.
Connecticut police search for truck passenger who allegedly threatened children with poison
The Granby Police Department is actively seeking a truck passenger who allegedly approached a group of children in a threatening manner.
The Granby Police Department is actively seeking a truck passenger who allegedly approached a group of children in a threatening manner.
Officer's heroic act leads to heartfelt gift: Newborn named in his honor
Connecticut Officer Jordan Jacquo's quick thinking and heroic actions saved a man's life during a motorcycle accident.
Connecticut Officer Jordan Jacquo's quick thinking and heroic actions saved a man's life during a motorcycle accident.
A Connecticut couple rescues a baby shark caught in a work glove
Deb Dauphinais, a dive instructor, said she thought the shark was dead, but when it twitched she motioned for her husband to come over and help.
Deb Dauphinais, a dive instructor, said she thought the shark was dead, but when it twitched she motioned for her husband to come over and help.