Connecticut becomes 19th state to legalize recreational marijuana
Connecticut became the 19th state in the U.S. Tuesday to legalize recreational marijuana, which still remains an illegal drug under federal law.
Connecticut to give $3,200 bond to every child born into poverty
Children who are born into low-income families will be given a trust fund which will deposit $3,200 into a savings account until the child turns 18.
Suspect arrested in killing of Yale grad student
A fugitive wanted in the killing of a Yale graduate student in Connecticut in February was arrested Friday in Alabama, U.S. marshals said.
Woman arrested after police find dead animals inside home
A Connecticut woman has been arrested after authorities found three dead animals in her home.
Boy was forced to drink hot sauce until he vomited, police say
A man from Naugatuck is accused of forcing a child to sleep in a locked closet and making him kneel on thumb tacks.
Connecticut woman charged after 8-month-old baby found in dumpster with severe burns
Police in Connecticut say a woman faces multiple charges after an 8-month-old baby was found abandoned in an apartment dumpster with severe burns.
18-year-old honored after pulling mother and 3 children from burning vehicle in Connecticut
Justin Gavin ran to the vehicle and pulled a 1-year-old, a 4-year-old and a 9-year-old from the backseat, as well as their mother.
Floyd Welch, one of the last survivors of Pearl Harbor, dies at 99
Floyd Welch, who was credited with saving the lives of fellow sailors during the attack on Pearl Harbor, has died in Connecticut. He was 99.
Inmate found strangled with mask issued to prevent coronavirus spread
A 32-year-old prison inmate in Connecticut has been found strangled with a mask issued to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
Hartford police say man decapitated landlord during rent dispute, claimed 'sovereign' status
A Connecticut man decapitated his landlord with a sword during a dispute over unpaid rent, authorities said.
Shootings and shock value: Hoodies, PSA use similar tactics
NEW YORK — In a breezy back-to-school video spot, angelic children describe their beloved new headphones, sneakers, skateboard.
Brother of slain Sandy Hook student to run for public office
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The 19-year-old brother of a Sandy Hook school shooting victim is running for the Connecticut Senate.Republican JT Lewis of Newtown posted a video on Twitter Monday, announcing plans to challenge Republican Sen.
Sandy Hook parents score a win in growing fight against hoaxers
HARTFORD — The father of a victim of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre has won a defamation lawsuit against the authors of a book that claimed the shooting never happened — the latest victory for victims’ relatives who have been taking a more aggressive stance against conspiracy theorists.The book, “Nobody Died at Sandy Hook,” has also been pulled to settle claims against its publisher filed by Lenny Pozner, whose 6-year-old son Noah was killed in the shooting.“My face-to-face interactions with Mr.
Sandy Hook Elementary School evacuated over bomb threat on 6th anniversary of shooting
NEWTON, Conn. - Newtown Police say a bomb threat caused Sandy Hook Elementary School to be evacuated.The children have been dismissed for the day.Thursday, there were a rash of bomb threats throughout the country, but police say they aren't related, and that the threat was specific to the school.Police confirm that the children are safely off the property, and they are doing a sweep out of an abundance of caution.
FBI: Newtown shooter told woman adult-child sexual relationships could be "possibly beneficial to both parties"
HARTFORD, Connecticut — There was evidence the Newtown school shooter had an interest in children that could be categorized as pedophilia, but there was no proof he ever acted on it, according to FBI documents released Tuesday.The records were among more than 1,500 pages of documents released by the FBI in connection with its investigation of the December 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
FBI releases documents on 2012 Newtown school shooting
HARTFORD, Conn. — The FBI has released more than 1,500 pages of documents related to its investigation of the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, that left 20 first-graders and six educators dead.Many of the documents released Tuesday had large sections redacted.
Man charged with threatening Sandy Hook School
NEWTOWN, Conn. — A Connecticut man is accused of phoning in a threat to the new Sandy Hook Elementary School, which replaced the building that was demolished after 20 children and six educators were shot to death there in 2012.Newtown police arrested 28-year-old Pierre Beauvil, of Stamford, on Friday on threatening, harassment and breach of peace charges.Police say someone called the school's main office a couple weeks ago and asked when the first day of school was.
Newtown shooting anniversary is on school day for first time
NEWTOWN, Conn. — Newtown officials say they will try to make Monday as normal a school day as possible.
Gun control debate sparked by second anniversary of Sandy Hook massacre
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Today marks the second anniversary of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown Connecticut.There have been more than 75 mass shootings since Sandy Hook and the outspoken father of a victim in one of those subsequent shootings is traveling the country demanding action on guns.Richard Martinez became well known in the aftermath of the Isla Vista shooting back in May of 2014 when he demanded action on gun control from what he called "craven politicians."Martinez spoke with FOX6 News in Fox Point at a meeting of the local chapter of the group "Mom's Demand Action."Martinez lost his son in a California shooting after Sandy Hook.FOX6 News' Mike Lowe asked what the tragedy meant to Martinez:"My son was killed in Isla Vista, California this past year.
"We're still infinitely heartbroken:" Remembering Sandy Hook victim, Avielle
EAST TROY (WITI) -- The second annual Avie-Fest in East Troy on Saturday, October 25th is to celebrate the life and remember one of the victims of the Sandy Hook shooting.