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Friday 01/17/2020
State trooper reassigned after fatal shooting of carjack suspect Posted: 17 January 2020 [12:00 PM] WEST HAVEN - A Connecticut State Police trooper has been placed on administrative assignment in connection with the fatal shooting of a…
Thursday 01/16/2020
Plainville Chamber of Commerce offers an enthusiastic welcome to Powerhouse Motorsports Posted: 16 January 2020 [09:02 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville Chamber of Commerce welcomed Powerhouse Motorsports with a grand opening and ribbon cutting Thursday, praising the business…
Women & Girls Fund money goes to 18 area organizations Posted: 16 January 2020 [08:56 PM] BRISTOL - The Women & Girls Fund at the Main Street Community Foundation awarded $53,000 Thursday to 18 area organizations. Several…
Imagine Nation to hold bowling 'fun-raiser' Posted: 16 January 2020 [08:42 PM] BRISTOL - Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center, will host its fourth annual Bowling Pins, Pizza & Prizes “fun-raiser” Sunday, Feb.…
Man gets prison for machete attack during road rage incident Posted: 16 January 2020 [11:34 AM] STAMFORD - A Connecticut man has been sentenced to five years in jail and ordered to take anger management courses for injuring…
Man fatally shot by Connecticut State Police following chase after reported carjacking Posted: 16 January 2020 [11:31 AM] WEST HAVEN - A man was fatally shot by Connecticut State Police on Wednesday night after a reported carjacking, officials said.…
Hartford man convicted of manslaughter in shooting over sunglasses Posted: 16 January 2020 [11:27 AM] HARTFORD - A Connecticut man charged with shooting and killing another man in a dispute over a pair of high-end sunglasses has…
Wednesday 01/15/2020
Police: Fotis Dulos nearly ran over Jennifer Dulos 2 years before killing Posted: 15 January 2020 [04:48 PM] HARTFORD - Two years before mother-of-five Jennifer Dulos went missing last May in what police believe was a murder, her estranged husband…
Tickets are on sale for Home and Business Expo Posted: 15 January 2020 [04:08 PM] BRISTOL - Tickets are going on sale for the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce’s 35th annual Home and Business Expo, which…
Netflix three-part series on Bristol native Aaron Hernandez released today Posted: 15 January 2020 [01:10 PM] STAFF REPORT Netflix has released a three-part documentary titled “Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez” that explores the rise and fall…
UConn puts value to Connecticut at $5.3 billion per year Posted: 15 January 2020 [12:15 PM] HARTFORD - The University of Connecticut, one of many public research schools across the country facing lower government funding, released a report…
Tuesday 01/14/2020
HEALTHY LIVING: Help is available if you goal is losing weight Posted: 14 January 2020 [08:47 PM] Dr. Thomas J. Lane The Hospital of Central Connecticut Just as the clock ticks midnight on Jan. 1, resolutions are made to…
Connecticut man accused of killing hotel worker in Anguilla sues resort Posted: 14 January 2020 [01:34 PM] HARTFORD - A Connecticut man charged with killing a hotel worker he says attacked his family on the Caribbean island of Anguilla…
Police: Meriden mother of infant who froze in 1988 won't be charged Posted: 14 January 2020 [01:30 PM] MERIDEN - DNA testing has helped police identify the mother of an infant who was found frozen to death in a Connecticut…
Monday 01/13/2020
GOP leader says he doubts tolls can pass the legislature Posted: 13 January 2020 [05:02 PM] HARTFORD - The Republican leader of the Connecticut Senate said Monday he doubts a transportation bill that includes tolls can be passed…
Thursday 01/09/2020
Bristol stabbing victim identified Posted: 09 January 2020 [09:13 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol woman who was savagely stabbed to death late Tuesday has been identified as Jessica Rivera. Rivera, 39,…
Fotis Dulos posts $6 million bail in missing mom Jennifer Dulos case Posted: 09 January 2020 [01:29 PM] STAMFORD - The estranged husband of a missing Connecticut mother of five who is presumed dead posted $6 million bail Thursday on…
Wednesday 01/08/2020
Bristol man admits stabbing wife to death Posted: 08 January 2020 [09:32 PM] BRISTOL - A city man is being held on $3 million bond after he walked into police headquarters late Tuesday, covered…
St. Stanislaus youth group raising funds for mission trip to West Virginia Posted: 08 January 2020 [08:55 PM] BRISTOL – St. Stanislaus Parish is taking sign-ups for their next Mission Trip, which will see middle and high school…
HEALTHY LIVING: Weight loss surgery will result in a new you in the new year Posted: 08 January 2020 [06:04 PM] Now is the perfect time to make a commitment for a healthier 2020. Obesity is a disease throughout the world and…
The Latest: Fotis Dulos to appear on murder charges in missing mother Jennifer Dulos case Posted: 08 January 2020 [12:09 PM] STAMFORD - Fotis Dulos, the estranged husband of a missing mother of five, faces arraignment Wednesday on charges that he killed her…
Tuesday 01/07/2020
Volunteer radio readers honored at NBMAA reception Posted: 07 January 2020 [09:31 PM] NEW BRITAIN - CRIS Radio volunteers were recently honored for their dedication and outstanding service at a reception at the New Britain…
6.4 quake strikes Puerto Rico amid heavy seismic activity Posted: 07 January 2020 [02:57 PM] GUAYANILLA, Puerto Rico - A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico before dawn on Tuesday, killing one man, injuring at least eight other…
Fotis Dulos arrested on murder charge Posted: 07 January 2020 [11:52 AM] Attorney for estranged husband of long-missing Connecticut mother of five says he has been arrested on murder charge FARMINGTON, Conn. (AP) -…
Sunday 01/05/2020
SENIOR SIGNALS: Basics of Medicaid: What you can keep and what you cannot Posted: 05 January 2020 [09:21 PM] In order to understand Medicaid qualification, you first need to know how Medicaid treats your assets. Basically, Medicaid breaks your assets down…
Friday 01/03/2020
Tests begin on bones found in Connecticut that may be Revolutionary War soldiers Posted: 03 January 2020 [04:15 PM] NORTH HAVEN - A university laboratory began tests Friday on skeletal remains found beneath an 18th century home in the hopes of…
Thursday 01/02/2020
Hartford police officer sues blogger for names behind anonymous comments Posted: 02 January 2020 [02:17 PM] HARTFORD - A Connecticut police officer is suing a blogger for access to the names of people commenting anonymously on the blog…
Fiscal reports show revenue declines at Connecticut casinos Posted: 02 January 2020 [10:45 AM] HARTFORD - Revenue at Connecticut's two casinos declined in fiscal 2019 amid new regional competition, according to new fiscal reports. Mohegan…
Monday 12/30/2019
HEALTHY LIVING: WFSB anchor Denise D'Ascenzo's passing brings attention to women and heart disease Posted: 30 December 2019 [07:23 PM] Hartford HealthCare The recent and unexpected passing of Denise D’Ascenzo, longtime anchor at WFSB Channel 3, left many people wondering how someone…
WTIC producer raising money for charity, will shave beard Posted: 30 December 2019 [04:25 PM] BRISTOL - City resident and WTIC 1080 radio producer Joey Bourgoin has raised more than $2,000 for the Salvation Army, donated…
As robots take over warehousing, workers pushed to adapt Posted: 30 December 2019 [02:04 PM] NORTH HAVEN - Guess who's getting used to working with robots in their everyday lives? The very same warehouse workers once predicted…
Connecticut had least 13 domestic violence deaths in 2019 Posted: 30 December 2019 [01:47 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut is expected to receive additional federal funding to help law enforcement and domestic violence groups around the state, which…
New Years Day hikes planned at 15 Connecticut state parks Posted: 30 December 2019 [01:41 PM] HARTFORD - Guided hikes will be offered on New Year's Day at 15 parks and recreation areas across Connecticut. The free First…
Area consumers urged to return unwanted gifts ASAP Posted: 30 December 2019 [01:38 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection is urging consumers to return or exchange unwanted holiday gifts as soon as possible. The…
Friday 12/27/2019
Increased police presence at Westfarms mall after Thursday night fight leads to arrest of several juvenilles Posted: 27 December 2019 [08:28 PM] Police presence was increased both inside and outside Westfarms mall Friday following a fight Thursday night, which lead to the arrest…
Thursday 12/26/2019
Hospitals, state settle dispute over 'provider tax' Posted: 26 December 2019 [08:47 PM] The state legislature has reached a unanimous agreement with area hospitals, ending their lawsuit. The state is paying the hospitals…
Connecticut to receive about $5 million to secure elections Posted: 26 December 2019 [05:01 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut is expected to receive roughly $5 million in additional federal grant funds to help protect the state's voting system.…
Children can experience New Year's at noon at Imagine Nation Posted: 26 December 2019 [03:59 PM] BRISTOL - Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center, invites local children and their families to ring in the New Year…
Fire damages home of man who helped create American football, New Britain born Walter Camp Posted: 26 December 2019 [12:51 PM] NEW HAVEN - A fire on Christmas morning heavily damaged the historic home of Walter Camp, a Connecticut man credited with developing…
Tuesday 12/24/2019
Lamont and tribes were close on sports gambling deal, emails show Posted: 24 December 2019 [12:01 PM] HARTFORD - Newly released emails show Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont thought he was close earlier this year to reaching a wide-ranging gambling…
Connecticut DMV offices adjust hours for Christmas holiday Posted: 24 December 2019 [11:57 AM] WETHERSFIELD - Connecticut's Department Motor Vehicles has adjusted its schedule for the Christmas holiday. The agency's major customer service centers will be…
Monday 12/23/2019
Netflix series examines 'perfect storm' that felled NFL star Posted: 23 December 2019 [04:15 PM] BOSTON (AP) - More than two years after he killed himself in his prison cell, former NFL star Aaron Hernandez's…
Police: Equipment, car stolen from Wethersfield tree removal company Posted: 23 December 2019 [02:52 PM] WETHERSFIELD - A group of burglars stole multiple power tools and a truck from a Connecticut tree removal company, police said. Wethersfield…
Holidays bring change in hours at area liquor outlets Posted: 23 December 2019 [09:41 AM] HARTFORD - The holidays in Connecticut mean a change in hours for some liquor permit holders. The Department of Consumer Protection reminded…
Sunday 12/22/2019
Main St. Foundation grant to support nature education Posted: 22 December 2019 [09:06 PM] BRISTOL - The Main Street Community Foundation presented a $1,000 grant from the Broad View Fund to the Public Works…
Children dress up to tell Nativity story at church pageant Posted: 22 December 2019 [09:03 PM] BRISTOL - A 70-year-old Christmas tradition took place at Asbury United Methodist Church over the weekend. Twenty children dressed in ornate…
Thursday 12/19/2019
Torrington Savings Foundation distributes $42,000 in grants to 11 organizations Posted: 19 December 2019 [09:09 PM] The Torrington Savings Foundation has awarded 11 grants totaling nearly $42,000 from its new charitable fund. The foundation’s primary focus is…
McConnell: Democrats 'too afraid' to send Trump charges to Senate Posted: 19 December 2019 [03:06 PM] WASHINGTON - Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that people have a “spring in their step” after the House impeached President Donald Trump,…
GOP embraces Trump as never before with anti-impeachment Posted: 19 December 2019 [03:03 PM] WASHINGTON - One day after House Republicans stood in unanimous opposition to impeachment, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell positioned his GOP-controlled chamber…