British Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Reentry in Connecticut
Federal prosecutors say 27 year old John O’Rourke of the United Kingdom has pleaded guilty to illegally reentering the United States after being deported. Investigators say O’Rourke used multiple aliases and was previously caught near the Canadian border before returning to the country again. Authorities say he also faces pending larceny cases in Danbury. Sentencing […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYErin Stewart Suspends Connecticut Governor Campaign
Republican Erin Stewart has suspended her campaign for Connecticut governor following a report accusing the New Britain mayor of improperly using a city-issued credit card. The report claims Stewart used public funds for personal expenses over several years, including clothing, social club dues and birthday party supplies. Connecticut State Police are now investigating the allegations. […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNewtown Liquor Store Clerk Accused of Selling Alcohol to Minor
Police in Newtown say a 23 year old clerk at Oak Barrel Wine and Spirits has been charged after allegedly selling alcohol to a 20 year old customer. Officers say they spotted the underage man leaving the Church Hill Road store carrying alcohol during a check prompted by complaints about possible underage sales. The clerk […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Promotes Safe Boating Ahead of Summer Season
Connecticut boating officials are reminding residents to stay safe on the water as National Safe Boating Week begins today. State environmental officials say 45 people have died in recreational boating incidents on Connecticut waters since 2018. The state is also highlighting tougher boating under the influence laws and increased patrols on Candlewood Lake ahead of […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYEversource Names New Connecticut Operations President
Eversource has named longtime company executive Don Scacco as the new president of Connecticut electric operations. The Connecticut native will take over July 6 as current president Steve Sullivan retires after nearly 40 years with the company. Scacco has worked for Eversource for more than three decades and has played a major role in storm […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Receives FEMA Funding for COVID Recovery
Connecticut is set to receive more than 30 million dollars in FEMA funding to reimburse the state Department of Corrections for COVID-19 testing costs involving staff and inmates. The funding is part of a larger 308 million dollar recovery package approved across New England for pandemic and disaster-related expenses.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Flags Ordered To Half-Staff For Peace Officers Memorial Day
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has ordered U.S. and state flags lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset today in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day. The annual observance during National Police Week honors local, state and federal law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Flags will be lowered at the State Capitol and […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Fire Officials Urge Grill Safety Ahead of Summer
As Memorial Day approaches, fire officials in Connecticut are reminding residents to use caution while grilling outdoors. The National Fire Protection Association says grilling fires increase sharply during the warmer months, with July seeing the highest number of incidents nationwide. The group says gas grills are involved in most home grilling fires, and nearly 20 […]
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