OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty to 3 charges in criminal case
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has pleaded guilty to criminal charges and formally admitted its role in the opioid crisis.
Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel will not be retried in 1975 murder
A prosecutor said Friday that Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel will not face a second trial in the killing of Martha Moxley.
Zeta brings heavy rain to New York area
The New York area is expected to see heavy rainfall through Friday.
How to vote by mail using an absentee ballot in Connecticut
In light of the risks posed by the coronavirus pandemic, Connecticut now allows any registered voter to request an absentee ballot. Here is what you need to know.
Connecticut police chief accused of rigging his own hiring has resigned
The police chief of Connecticut's largest city has been arrested on charges that he teamed with Bridgeport's personnel director to rig the hiring process to make sure he'd get the job.
Towns testing sewage to track coronavirus spread
A number of municipalities in our area are monitoring wastewater for evidence of the coronavirus.
Danbury names sewage plant after HBO's John Oliver
Mayor Mark Boughton is showing John Oliver what he thinks about the comedian's expletive-filled rant about his city.
Danbury residents on alert after 'serious' virus outbreak
Residents of Danbury are being urged to take precautions after what officials have described as a “serious outbreak” of the coronavirus.
Some AMC theaters reopen with 15-cent tickets on first day
Connecticut has allowed movie theaters to reopen. But several states, including New York, have not.
Restaurant-goers in Connecticut wary of indoor dining
Outdoor dining has drawn crowds across the tristate area but as cases of COVID-19 continue to surge elsewhere in the country, many restaurants in Connecticut have seen hesitation from customers when it comes to dining inside.
Farmers market sets up shop online during pandemic
With the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic, stay-at-home orders, a strained food supply chain, runs on groceries and social distancing requirements, a farmers market decided to open early for the season. But only for online orders.
Immigrants deliver food, 'hope' to workers hit by pandemic
These aide networks can be informal and operate on word-of-mouth and social media fundraising campaigns, the AP reported.
Connecticut town using drones for coronavirus response
The drones have sensors that can also monitor heart and breathing rates. They can also detect sneezing and coughing from up to 190 feet.
Military medical crews caring for COVID-19 patients in Connecticut
Army reservists and national guardsmen are caring for COVD-19 patients in Connecticut. The Connecticut National Guard recently set up 200 beds at Stamford Hospital.
Fairfield County fund raises $1 million
A southwestern Connecticut foundation raised $1 million in pledges over the past week to help local nonprofits in the county hit hardest by the coronavirus. But demand for funding has already grown by at least another $560,000.
Cops pull woman from burning car in Connecticut
A police officer's body camera video shows a tense rescue.
Several colleges closing study abroad programs in Italy amid virus concerns
Syracuse University is going to close a study abroad program in Italy because of the spread of the new coronavirus.
Special dog-walking services at no cost
Paw It Forward has is a nonprofit organization with dozens of volunteers and clients in six locations.
Connecticut police officer dies from heart attack
A young Connecticut police officer is being laid to rest days before Christmas after suffering a fatal heart attack.
Police search for missing CT mother of two: ‘This is odd behavior for her’
Police in Stamford, Connecticut are searching for a 41-year-old mother of two who suddenly went missing on Monday.