Powassan virus death in Connecticut

A Connecticut woman has died of Powassan virus, a tick borne illness.

Nearly 6 years later, man indicted for mother’s death at sea

A 28-year-old man is accused of killing his mother almost six years ago. Authorities found him alone in a life raft eight days after he and his mom left for a fishing trip.

Sandy Hook families agree to $73M settlement with gun maker Remington

Sandy Hook families of nine victims have agreed to a $73 million settlement of a lawsuit against the maker of the rifle used to kill 20 first-graders and six educators in 2012.

Alex Jones found liable for damages in Sandy Hook defamation lawsuits

A Connecticut judge found Alex Jones liable for damages in lawsuits brought by parents of children killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

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.

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.

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.

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.