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  • The Allingtown Fire Department is on Admiral Street in West Haven. (Peter Hvizdak/Register)
    News
    Official: Masked men try to steal CT fire chief's SUV
    Two masked men tried to take the Allingtown fire chief's vehicle on Admiral Street in West Haven Monday morning, according to Chief Michael Terenzio.
    By Liz Hardaway
  • Two examples of rimfire rifles that were designed to evade Connecticut's ban on military-style weapons, which focus on center-fire rifles, according to State Police. 
    News
    Gun advocates seeking to halt CT's ban on assault weapons
  • The Rivian R1T pickup truck at the state Capitol Wednesday.
    News
    EV maker's Shelton service center on hold following zoning appeal
  • The state of Middletown's Veterans Memorial Pool rebuild at Veterans Park on Walnut Grove Road is shown in these January photographs.
    News
    $8M Middletown pool complex splash pad to be free for all
  • Owner and chef Ryan Trevethan poses with a carton of eggs in the walk-in cooler at The Plate, in Milford, Conn. Feb. 2, 2023.
    News
    Egg prices cracking local eatery budgets
  • Satre Hill in Salisbury held its annual Jumpfest ski event Feb. 4-5, attracting competitors and plenty of residents to cheer them on. 
    News
    Salisbury's Satre Hill's Jumpfest draws crowds, athletes
  • 60-year-old Cora Brandon appearance in Danbury Superior Court via Zoom on Thursday, May 27, 2021, Danbury, Conn.
    Police Reports
    Danbury man takes plea deal in restaurant shooting that injured 2

UConn

  • UConn's Lou Lopez Senechal, left, and Dorka Juhasz celebrate in No. 1 South Carolina's 81-77 win over No. 5 UConn in the NCAA women's basketball game at the XL Center in Hartford, Conn. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023.
    UConn women's basketball moves up one spot to No. 4 in AP Top 25
    The Huskies, who play at Marquette and Georgetown this week, moved up one spot to No. 4 in the latest AP Top 25 poll.
    By Maggie Vanoni
  • Connecticut guard Jordan Hawkins, second from the left, guard Tristen Newton (2) and guard Andre Jackson Jr. (44) react after an NCAA college basketball game next to Georgetown guard Jay Heath (5), Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Washington. Connecticut won 68-62. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
    UConn men vs. Marquette: Time, TV and what you need to know
    By David Borges
    UConn's Aubrey Griffin, right, controls the ball against South Carolina defender Raven Johnson in No. 1 South Carolina's 81-77 win over No. 5 UConn in the NCAA women's basketball game at the XL Center in Hartford, Conn. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023.
    UConn relied on Aubrey Griffin for spark vs. South Carolina
    By Maggie Vanoni
    Purdue center Zach Edey (15) shoots against Penn State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. Purdue defeated Penn State 80-60. 
    David Borges: Our AP Top 25 ballot for this week
    By David Borges
    UConn's Nika Muhl (10) and UConn's Dorka Juhasz (14) react after teammate UConn's Lou Lopez-Senechal hit a 3 point basket at the end of the quarter in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
    Why UConn's Geno Auriemma encouraged by loss to South Carolina
    By Mike Anthony

Crime News

  • Danbury man takes plea deal in restaurant shooting that injured 2
  • Police: Man killed in CT during tree-cutting accident
  • Police: Driver caused 5-car rollover crash that closed CT highway
  • CT mom in court today after police say son found buried in park
  • Police: CT college student threatened dorm shooting as joke
  • Police: Suspect sought in Frito-Lay distribution center robbery
  • Police: Injuries reported after car overturns on I-91 in Hartford
  • Firefighters quickly put out bedroom fire in South Windsor home
  • Hartford water main repairs to continue Monday
  • Fire destroys camper in Windham, firefighters said
  • Report: Crankcase hole found in plane that crashed, killing two
  • Man heads to trial in killing of Stamford woman, 93

Business

  • Gov. Ned Lamont, center, surveys a Hillandale Farms hen barn destroyed in a late January 2023 fire in Bozrah, Conn., on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. (Photo via Office of Gov. Ned Lamont)
    CT hen barn fire prompts conversation for 'cage-free' legislation
    After the Hillandale Farms disaster in Bozrah in which a fire killed 100,000 chickens, Connecticut legislators plan to consider mandating 'cage-free' farms.
    By Alexander Soule
  • ASML leadership poses with local, state, and federal leaders at the groundbreaking of the expansion of ASML's research and development facility in Wilton, Conn. Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. ASML is a leading supplier to the microchip semiconductor industry and currently employs more than 2,500 workers at its Wilton location. The $200 million investment will add 1,000 new jobs and upgrade the faciities in many ways to benefit the overall employee experience.
    Despite job gains, CT manufacturers still face labor shortage
    By Paul Schott
    Eversource has closed Prospect Street between Main Street and Grove Street due to a project they are removing poles and taking lines and equipment and putting them underground. When completed, the town is expected to reduce the frequency of outages. Thursday, December 1, 2022, Ridgefield, Conn.
    Electric rate increase cause some CT residents to change provider
    By Luther Turmelle
    A view of Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, Conn., on Friday Jan. 3, 2020.
    Questions remain over Sikorsky bid for Army helicopter contract
    By Lisa Hagen
    An Old Kingdom Road home listed for sale in Wilton, Conn., at $1.1 million listed for just over 20 percent more than the owner paid for the property in 2014. After the 2022 holidays, swaths of Connecticut saw gains in houses going under contract, giving sellers more confidence in continued demand on the part of buyers.
    New real estate listings in CT down, but market remains steady
    By Alexander Soule

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  4. David Borges: Our AP Top 25 men's basketball ballot for this week
  5. 'I just want closure:' Milford mother still looking for missing daughter one year later
  6. East Lyme reaches settlement to make town hall more accessible
  7. Old Saybrook police chief didn't follow through on promise to seek decertification of troubled officer

Politics

  • The Connecticut State Capitol, in Hartford, Conn. Jan 24, 2023.
    CT to receive $18 million federal grant to address homelessness
    Connecticut is set to receive just over $18 million to help fund services for the unsheltered homeless population, although advocates say it isn’t enough.
    By Ginny Monk
  • Governor Ned Lamont delivers his State of the State address to the joint legislature during the opening day of session at the Capitol in Hartford, Conn. on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.
    CT income tax rate would be lowered for some under Lamont plan
    By Ken Dixon
    U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-NY, center, appeared at a gala in honor of former CT state Treasurer Shawn Wooden on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 in Hartford. Wooden and Jeffries are friends from law school. 
    Haar: In Hartford, Hakeem Jeffries says Dems not divided by GOP
    By Dan Haar
    Shawn Wooden, center, hams it up with friends including U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-NY, behind Wooden, at a gala in Wooden's honor Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 at Dunkin' Donuts Park Hartford. 
    Haar: A flashy gala raises speculation about a CT pol's next move
    By Dan Haar
    A view of Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, Conn., on Friday Jan. 3, 2020.
    Questions remain over Sikorsky bid for Army helicopter contract
    By Lisa Hagen
  • CT's sales tax could be cut under latest proposals
    The Connecticut State Capitol, in Hartford, Conn. Jan 24, 2023.
  • State legislators are exploring ways to help CT farm...
    Tiffany DeMica, of Danbury, and her friend Kristen Commander, of Shelton, at right, enjoy wine on the shaded terrace at Jones Winery at Jones Family Farm in Shelton, Conn., on Saturday July 18, 2020.
  • CT homeless response system in need of more money,...
    Governor Ned Lamont delivers his State of the State address to the joint legislature during the opening day of session at the Capitol in Hartford, Conn. on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.
  • CT doctors call on lawmakers to tackle prior authorization
    The Connecticut State Capitol, in Hartford, Conn. Jan 24, 2023.
  • CT tearing down historic shoreline buildings to develop park
    Seaside State Park in Waterford, Conn., on Thursday January 27, 2022. The sanatorium at the center was designed by renowned architect Cass Gilbert in the 1930s, but has deteriorated to the point that state officials say the most feasible option is to tear down the building and return the Seaside to a "passive" park. 

Real Estate

  • People shop at The SoNo Collection in Norwalk, Conn., on Dec. 30, 2022. 
    Why there is optimism about CT malls' prospects in 2023
    Even as the pandemic and high inflation persist, many shoppers are still spending at Connecticut malls. Upcoming openings aim to bring in even more customers.  
    By Paul Schott
  • A Dorset Lane house in Brookfield, Conn., priced for sale in January 2023 at just under $500,000 as part of a foreclosure sale. The median-priced house for 2022 in Brookfield sold for $480,000, up $60,000 from the median home the prior year.
    Where the most real estate sales took place in CT during 2022
    By Alexander Soule
    The view of downtown New Haven off of East Rock Park.
    Two CT metros on Redfin’s list of markets to hold up best in 2023
    By Amy Coval
    Downtown Hartford from across Connecticut River
    Realtor.com predicts this CT metro as No. 1 U.S. market for 2023
    By Amy Coval
    The Westfield Trumbull mall was sold in late December 2022.
    Westfield Trumbull mall sold, first selectman had 'no knowledge'
    By Alexander Soule
  • Zillow forecast: CT home prices to go up in all metros...
    Real Estate for sale signs on a traffic triangle on Coal Pit Hill Rd in Danbury on the border of Bethel. Photo by Carol Kaliff July 8, 2008
  • As CT's large retail spaces fill, what businesses may...
    With Primark taking over a section of its former space, Sears at the Danbury Fair mall has undergone major changes. Photo Tuesday, July 5, 2016.
  • Lawmakers eye reforms to boost CT affordable housing...
    A procession of organizations asking the state to do more to increase the construction of housing in the state files into the state Capitol complex.
  • Advocates push CT leaders to tackle housing affordability
    Gov. Ned Lamont speaks during a news conference in front of the State Capitol, in Hartford, Conn. Nov. 9, 2022. Lamont joined other state Democrats to speak about the results of Tuesday’s elections.
  • Christian Siriano buys CT home visited by George Washington
    Christian Siriano poses at The Collective West, in Westport, Conn. July 28, 2022.

Entertainment

  • LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: (L-R) Host Trevor Noah speaks with Nile Rodgers and ‎Terius "The-Dream" Gesteelde-Diamant, winners of the Best R&B Song award for “CUFF IT,” onstage during the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy )
    Beyoncé song recorded in CT leads Grammy award wins
    A Beyoncé song with recording credit in Connecticut is among the notable Connecticut connections at this year's Grammy awards.  
    By Andrew DaRosa, Amy Coval
  • Still from Connecticut filmmaker Erik Bloomquist's new horror movie "She Came from the Woods." The movie will be released Feb. 10. 
    CT filmmaker’s new horror movie stars ‘Stranger Things’ actor
    By Vinnie Penn
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 26: Cyndi Lauper attends the 74th Annual Tony Awards at Winter Garden Theater on September 26, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/WireImage)
    Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominates Cyndi Lauper, formerly of CT
    By Jailene Cuevas
    Twinkle is a rescue dog that came to Stamford from a run-down shelter in Mississippi and will be competing in the 2023 Puppy Bowl. 
    Stamford shelter owner rescues Husky participating in Puppy Bowl
    By Andrew DaRosa
    Stardust was born into litter of injured puppies — she herself had to have her eye surgically removed, and one of her siblings died as an infant.
    Bethel shelter dog with missing eye participating in Puppy Bowl
    By Andrew DaRosa
  • Norwalk's 'Carousel' concert raises domestic violence...
    The Norwalk Symphony will host “A Night of Romance — from Showboat to Sondheim" from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Norwalk Concert Hall.
  • 15 ways to celebrate Galentine’s Day in Connecticut
    Attend a charcuterie workshop with your friends. 
  • Jodi Latina to leave WTNH for CCSU position
    An exterior view of television stations WTNH and WCTX on Elm Street in New Haven.
  • Play Dungeons & Dragons at these game stores around...
    Stephen Carpenter opens Nutmeg Games at 178 Danbury Road in New Milford, Conn.
  • Celebrity gossip and sightings around Connecticut in January
    Chevy Chase and his wife Jayni enjoy dinner at The Wheel restaurant in Stamford with their daughters.

Food

  • J. Timothy’s Taverne’s wings are nationally known.
    Enjoy these Super Bowl snacks from Connecticut restaurants
    These Connecticut restaurants offer special packages for the Super Bowl with wings, nachos, sliders and more.
    By Leeanne Griffin
  • Shell and Bones, New Haven
    Valentine’s Day restaurant options around Connecticut
    By Leeanne Griffin
    Zuppardi's Apizza in West Haven
    'Pizza bill' back for seconds as lawmakers consider CT state food
    By Daniel Figueroa IV
    Best Latin American or Caribbean (Experts' Pick): Cora Cora, West Hartford
    CT chefs, restaurant nominated for 2023 James Beard awards
    By Leeanne Griffin
    Lions Den Coffee Shop opened its second location in Simsbury, CT January 2023.
    Lions Den Coffee Shop opens second CT location in Simsbury
    By Abby Weiss
  • CT’s Beardsley Bart makes his annual Groundhog Day...
    Beardsley Bart looking up at the sky.
  • CT matchmakers aim to help locals find love in the...
    Matchmaker and dating coach Jill Dunn of "Jillin' It" and Lory Kelsey of "Greenwich Matchmaker."
  • UConn researcher invents self-cooling tent amid global...
    Family and friends sharing a meal together at campsite by lake in mountains.
  • CT filmmaker heading to moon with Steve Aoki on SpaceX...
    Brendan Hall is a nature documentary filmmaker from Marlborough, Conn. He is one of the eight crew members selected for SpaceX's "dearMoon Project." 
  • Column: Why are American homes growing while family size...
    Stock image of a suburban mansion.

More News

  • News
    CT resident, 18, in court after police say he stabbed brother
    Bridgeport resident Jovanie Hall, 18, is scheduled to appear in court Monday after he was accused of stabbing his 16-year-old brother at Trumbull Mall Saturday.  Jovanie Hall is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeport Monday after he was accused of stabbing his 16-year-old brother at Trumbull Mall Saturday.  By Liz Hardaway
  • News
    CT Humanities awards NW CT arts organizations
    CT Humanities recently provided $8.5 million in funding to help the state’s museums, cultural, humanities, and arts organizations as they recover from the pandemic. Many of the recipients are in the northwest corner. CT Humanities recently provided $8.5 million in funding to help the state’s museums, cultural, humanities, and arts organizations as they recover from the pandemic. Many of the recipients are in the northwest corner.  By Staff reports
  • News
    Burst water pipe closes Bethany Community School Monday
    A school bus crashed into a sedan in Friday afternoon, injuring a driver, according to Putnam police. Bethany Community School was closed Monday due to a burst water pipe, but is expected to reopen on Tuesday. By Liz Hardaway
  • News
    Police: Man killed in CT during tree-cutting accident
    FILE PHOTO - A man who died when he was in Colchester over the weekend  Connecticut State Police said Jody Fellows was killed Saturday when a tree he was cutting down fell on him behind a Colchester home. By Christine Dempsey
  • News
    January was a warm winter weather anomaly in parts of CT
    A pedestrian crosses Keeler Street as a wet snow falls in the Danbury area on Wednesday afternoon. January 25, 2023, Danbury, Conn. Robert Miller: January was a wet month across CT, but with temperatures about 10 degrees warmer than normal, there was very little snow in most areas.  By Robert Miller
  • News
    Wilton comes together to celebrate annual Winter Carnival
    Jennifer Foote, a carriage driver with East Haddam-based Allegra Farm, introduce kids to horses Bongo and Victor during the town's Winter Carnival on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023.  The annual Winter Carnival offers Wilton residents and local businesses a chance to come together during the post-holiday cold months of winter.  By Jarret Liotta
  • News
    Official: Newtown High to stay closed after frozen pipe burst
    Newtown High School Newtown High School closed early Monday and will not reopen Tuesday after a frozen pipe burst and flooded part of the building, an official said. By Liz Hardaway
  • News
    Police: Driver caused 5-car rollover crash that closed CT highway
    FILE PHOTO - A Windsor driver got a ticket after causing a five-car rollover crash that shut down I-91 in Hartford late Sunday afternoon, state police say. An unsafe lane change by a Windsor 19-year-old caused a five-car rollover crash that shut down I-91 in Hartford Sunday, state police say. By Christine Dempsey
  • News
    CT mom in court today after police say son found buried in park
    Iris Rivera-Santos, 29 Iris Rivera-Santos will be arraigned Monday on charges related to the death of 2-year-old son who Stamford police say was found buried in Cummings Park. By Pat Tomlinson
  • News
    Official: Ex-principal may get fired in CT school sex abuse case
    James Eschert, a former fourth-grade teacher in Plymouth, is facing several charges of crimes against children, including fourth-degree sexual assault. Former principal faces termination while another administrator can return if she completes more training after Plymouth Center School child sex abuse case. By Lisa Backus
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